Rope is one of those single pieces of protection that isn't backed up (unless you're using duoble or twin ropes: highly unlikely for the red) so if there is any doubt at all .......retire it!
Mammut gives the following life spans for rope.
Never used .......10 years max
Rarely used: twice per year........up to 7 years
Occasionally used: once per month........up to 5 years
Regularly used: several times per month.........up to 3 years
Frequently used: each week........up to 1 year
Constantly used: almost daily........... less than 1 year
Thats why I said its one of the pieces of protection, and same goes for any piece of gear. My life isn't worth saving a few bucks to get extra mileage out of gear. But to each its own.
oh, off subject, but charlie's boulder-humping shot made me salivate... gotta go do some of that....
Courtesy of Andrew: "I don't think you will damage your escort unless she trips because she is so strung out on blow. Most people just take them to the rest area."
