I read somewhere a few years ago that you retire a rope after 3 years of normal use. I have 50m Mammut. When I told Loren about this "retire rule" he said "that is a good idea can I have your rope"
I try to be a good man but all that comes
of trying is I feel more guilty.
Ikkyu
What is "normal use" defined as? Most rope manufacturers give suggested times for the life of a rope based on how often its used. I never do that, i'll climb on a rope until it starts getting very fuzzy or there is evidence of core damage.
..those who can most truly be accounted brave are those who best know the meaning of what is sweet in life and what is terrible, and then go out, undeterred, to meet what is to come. -Pericles
