So, I have been under the impression that rope manufactures put the rope life (how many falls etc……) on the rope so they are not liable and sell more ropes. I have found that ropes, if properly cared for, will last way longer than one or two seasons, or more than the manufactures recommendation. For example: I have this Mammut 10.5 60 m. This rope has at least 30 to 40 5 to 15 foot falls, maybe 2 or 3 falls past 15 feet. I have used it to jug a couple of times. I would still use this rope to lead on. Ropes last forever……