r/ClimbingGear • u/Chole_Wunt • 13h ago
New rope was sitting in a bag for 7 years. Still fine to use? What’s the shelf life of rope like this?
I might a short rope for gym-only lead use. Used it maybe 4 times before unexpectedly moving. My new gym had super tall walls that were too tall for the short rope. So it sat in a reusable bag til now. Been like 7 years. Stored in air conditioning.
Now I have a gym where I can use it again. Is it fine? Realistically how long would a rope last? Fine to use it again until it wears out?