Each climbing and hiking rope has its own service life, how long it will last depends on the intensity of use and care for it. Rope of even the best quality can lose its operational properties if stored improperly.
Rope winding.
After you have purchased the rope, first of all you need to roll it into a bay. A properly laid rope in the bay allows you to use it at any time, without the risk of twisting or confusing it. These steps must be repeated after each use. There are several methods for winding the rope into the bay, you can see them on the video on the Internet. Before coiling a rope that has been in use, it must be inspected for fraying, thinning, damage, and signs of wear.
Care and cleaning.
Rope equipment must be unwound and unwound exclusively on a clean floor, and stored only in a clean state. The fibers of the rope are badly affected by earth, clay, sand, because the smallest abrasive particles fray the sheath and core over time. It is advisable to wash the rope after each use. This should be done in cold water using mild soap, after which it should be rinsed and hung to dry in an unstretched state, away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
Storage conditions.
The rope must not be stored on a concrete floor, ground, in a damp room, as well as with garage and construction rubbish. Salt, acids, various chemicals, oil products can have a bad effect on the rope. When transporting the rope, it is necessary to protect it from sharp and metal objects. Knots in a rope damage its fibers, making it weaker. It is recommended to untie the knots on the rope after each use, thanks to which it will last much longer.
What is the lifespan of a rope?
From the moment the rope was released, it begins the aging process, but with proper storage, in a dark, dry, ventilated room (recommended temperature +15..+25 C, humidity not more than 65%), this process will proceed very slowly, use it can be from 5 to 10 years. How long a climbing rope will last is difficult to determine. It depends on how often it is used and what degree of load. Careless handling of the rope can quickly ruin it. It is undesirable to step on a rope on a rocky surface and it is necessary to prevent a loaded rope from hitting sharp edges.
The more often you use equipment, the faster it becomes unusable. Even if the rope is not used very often, it should be discarded after 7 years of use. If during use you have doubts about the suitability of the rope, the best solution is to write it off.
You can get advice and buy a climbing rope by making an application on our website or by calling us at (048) 736-04-94, (048) 736-04-84
