Phil K Posted February 17 Posted February 17 It's basement cleanout time, and with my "hardman" days a thing of the past, I have ropes to repurpose. (Don't you just hate that verb?) Yeah, I've read about the standard solutions; rope mats, dog leashes, etc. Any other brilliant suggestions, or does anyone want to adopt one of these? They are old, 10+ years, but generally have very low use and have been stored in ideal conditions; away from chemicals/corrosives, cool, dark, moderate humidity. But still, maybe not what you'd want to trust with your life. From Lt to Rt: Oldest of the batch, a 9mm scrambler's 30m twin rope Pull cord, 5mm I believe, 70m+ length. I got this to go with the Duodess and used it maybe once. It would still be fine for a lifetime's worth of high-vis tat! Mammut Duodess 10mm (?) x 70m. Awesome rope, very little use. Set of Mammut half ropes; 9mm x 60m. Mostly used for ice climbing, no known issues. Quote
dshigeno Posted February 20 Posted February 20 (edited) Hello, Quote Any other brilliant suggestions, or does anyone want to adopt one of these? If you don't find other ways to repurpose your ropes, Sterling Ropes has a recycling program. There is a dropoff box at Ascent Outdoors on Elliott Ave in Seattle (photo). Below is a close up photo of the information on the box. NOTE: Sterling's recycling program only accepts dynamic ropes, so if your 5mm cord is static, it would not be eligible for this program. It's great you're trying to find a way to repurpose your ropes! DTS Edited February 20 by dshigeno correct typographical error in recycling program link URL Quote
Phil K Posted February 20 Author Posted February 20 Thanks for that info Dustin. We’ll find a good next life phase for these ropes. Quote
chriss Posted February 21 Posted February 21 All those look to be in good condition. Age alone is not a valid reason to stop using them. Everyone should read more about testing of "old" gear. Quote
JasonG Posted February 22 Posted February 22 Is this what you're talking about @chriss: https://blackdiamondequipment.com/blogs/stories/qc-lab-old-vs-new-gear-testing Quote
chriss Posted February 23 Posted February 23 (edited) A better reference is a University of Vienna Master Thesis research paper by Walter Siebert from 2016. http://www.siebert.at/lifespan-unlimited/ The paper is in German, but the author inserted some English notes in an effort to summarize. You can, of course, paste to a online translator site for more detail. Edited February 23 by chriss weblink not functioning Quote
Dennis H Posted February 23 Posted February 23 If have one left have my 75lb Doddle has great fun chewing on them>ty .Let me know on cot and pickup. Quote
Phil K Posted February 27 Author Posted February 27 Thanks folks. I've gotten several PMs from willing recipients and will find a new home for at least some of these ropes. Based on the info in those links, we may keep one (the Duodess) as a crag rope. I def don't need all of these. Quote
Phil K Posted 2 hours ago Author Posted 2 hours ago Update: These ropes live on! The Duodess stays with us, a different (Petzl) single, the 5mm, and the two Mammut half ropes are taken. The scramble rope may get turned into a doormat if no one else claims it. The two CC.com stalwarts who are receiving my used ropes are going to make a donation to the site. Win-Win-Win. Quote
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