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USnavy
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I am considering picking up a new rope on sale but noticed it was made over four years ago. Normally I wouldn't care if I was using it for sport. However considering its for trad and it already has an impact force of just under 9 kN, I ask, how much does four years in a closet increase the impact force of the rope? Is it relatively miniscule or noticeable?
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USnavy wrote: I am considering picking up a new rope on sale but noticed it was made over four years ago. Normally I wouldn't care if I was using it for sport. However considering its for trad and it already has an impact force of just under 9 kN, I ask, how much does four years in a closet increase the impact force of the rope? Is it relatively miniscule or noticeable? Who made the rope?
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What color is the rope?
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How long is the rope?
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USnavy wrote: I am considering picking up a new rope on sale but noticed it was made over four years ago. Normally I wouldn't care if I was using it for sport. However considering its for trad and it already has an impact force of just under 9 kN, I ask, how much does four years in a closet increase the impact force of the rope? Is it relatively miniscule or noticeable? you mean picking up your first rope ever?
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May 27, 2010, 4:56 PM
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how big was the closet?
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USnavy wrote: majid_sabet wrote: USnavy wrote: I am considering picking up a new rope on sale but noticed it was made over four years ago. Normally I wouldn't care if I was using it for sport. However considering its for trad and it already has an impact force of just under 9 kN, I ask, how much does four years in a closet increase the impact force of the rope? Is it relatively miniscule or noticeable? you mean picking up your first rope ever? Ya your mom let me use hers before but after tearing through it faster then I tear through her, I decided to get my own.
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moose_droppings wrote: cleethree wrote: how big was the closet? You sure you don't mean, what is the mass of the closet? Please read completely through this for clarification. Well, like so much else in climbing, It Depends. Is it a metric or non-metric closet?
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bill413 wrote: moose_droppings wrote: cleethree wrote: how big was the closet? You sure you don't mean, what is the mass of the closet? Please read completely through this for clarification. Well, like so much else in climbing, It Depends. Is it a metric or non-metric closet? The correct non-metric name for closet would really be storeroom. Closets are a special subset of cabinets used primarily for linens and other household goods. Trying to convert from storerooms to closets is like trying to convert from cabinets to cupboards.
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hmmm, I've got a rope that I store in a 360 cu.ft. closet (not cupboard or cabinet) after every time I use it. I've had this particular rope (10.2MMx60M, green and white, maxxim) for at least 4 years. It seems to work great for trad still. I can't say what the impact forces are on it any more, but it still catches falls just fine as of last week.
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hehehe - thank you all for improving my friday morning :D
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USnavy wrote: I am considering picking up a new rope on sale but noticed it was made over four years ago. Normally I wouldn't care if I was using it for sport. However considering its for trad and it already has an impact force of just under 9 kN, I ask, how much does four years in a closet increase the impact force of the rope? Is it relatively miniscule or noticeable? Where do you come up with these questions?
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cracklover wrote: USnavy wrote: I am considering picking up a new rope on sale but noticed it was made over four years ago. Normally I wouldn't care if I was using it for sport. However considering its for trad and it already has an impact force of just under 9 kN, I ask, how much does four years in a closet increase the impact force of the rope? Is it relatively miniscule or noticeable? Ropes tend to shrink over time without usage. Make sure you don't rap off the end! You might want to consult this thread for suggestions on how to measure it. GO correct except ,when you rapping, your weight actually is adding 5% to length of the rope( static elongation) so with 50m you could easily rap a 52 +_ meter
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majid_sabet wrote: cracklover wrote: USnavy wrote: I am considering picking up a new rope on sale but noticed it was made over four years ago. Normally I wouldn't care if I was using it for sport. However considering its for trad and it already has an impact force of just under 9 kN, I ask, how much does four years in a closet increase the impact force of the rope? Is it relatively miniscule or noticeable? Ropes tend to shrink over time without usage. Make sure you don't rap off the end! You might want to consult this thread for suggestions on how to measure it. GO correct except ,when you rapping, your weight actually is adding 5% to length of the rope( static elongation) so with 50m you could easily rap a 52 +_ meter That all depends on what you eat while you are climbing.
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majid_sabet wrote: cracklover wrote: USnavy wrote: I am considering picking up a new rope on sale but noticed it was made over four years ago. Normally I wouldn't care if I was using it for sport. However considering its for trad and it already has an impact force of just under 9 kN, I ask, how much does four years in a closet increase the impact force of the rope? Is it relatively miniscule or noticeable? Ropes tend to shrink over time without usage. Make sure you don't rap off the end! You might want to consult this thread for suggestions on how to measure it. GO correct except ,when you rapping, your weight actually is adding 5% to length of the rope( static elongation) so with 50m you could easily rap a 52 +_ meter I'm going to have to get a more accurate barometer.
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bill413 wrote: majid_sabet wrote: cracklover wrote: USnavy wrote: I am considering picking up a new rope on sale but noticed it was made over four years ago. Normally I wouldn't care if I was using it for sport. However considering its for trad and it already has an impact force of just under 9 kN, I ask, how much does four years in a closet increase the impact force of the rope? Is it relatively miniscule or noticeable? Ropes tend to shrink over time without usage. Make sure you don't rap off the end! You might want to consult this thread for suggestions on how to measure it. GO correct except ,when you rapping, your weight actually is adding 5% to length of the rope( static elongation) so with 50m you could easily rap a 52 +_ meter I'm going to have to get a more accurate barometer. Get one that's calibrated in inches of mercury, so Aric can throw another hissy fit. Jay
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jt512 wrote: bill413 wrote: majid_sabet wrote: cracklover wrote: USnavy wrote: I am considering picking up a new rope on sale but noticed it was made over four years ago. Normally I wouldn't care if I was using it for sport. However considering its for trad and it already has an impact force of just under 9 kN, I ask, how much does four years in a closet increase the impact force of the rope? Is it relatively miniscule or noticeable? Ropes tend to shrink over time without usage. Make sure you don't rap off the end! You might want to consult this thread for suggestions on how to measure it. GO correct except ,when you rapping, your weight actually is adding 5% to length of the rope( static elongation) so with 50m you could easily rap a 52 +_ meter I'm going to have to get a more accurate barometer. Get one that's calibrated in inches of mercury, so Aric can throw another hissy fit. Jay Of course, barometers tend to be read in decimal inches of mercury (29.81" or 1009.5mb where I am right now).
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USnavy wrote: I am considering picking up a new rope on sale but noticed it was made over four years ago. Normally I wouldn't care if I was using it for sport. However considering its for trad and it already has an impact force of just under 9 kN, I ask, how much does four years in a closet increase the impact force of the rope? Is it relatively miniscule or noticeable? So its going to be a trad rope? A trad trad or a sport trad? As in new trad or old trad. Do you ever think you might use it as a Mixed trad trad rope?
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adatesman wrote: This: USnavy wrote: I am considering picking up a new rope on sale but noticed it was made over four years ago. Normally I wouldn't care if I was using it for sport. However considering its for trad and it already has an impact force of just under 9 kN, I ask, how much does four years in a closet increase the impact force of the rope? Is it relatively miniscule or noticeable? Coming from the guy who so recently said this while arguing relative experience with Dingus? USnavy wrote: I have climbed near 100 multi-pitch lines including the longest and only grade V sport climb in North America and a R rated grade III+ 5.11d. Soon I will be adding El Cap to my tick list as well. Enough with the "your a noob" bullshit, your what, 40? 45? Please... Well, if he climbed them all in less than 4 years...
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I'm surprised no one has asked the most important, obvious question yet: what time of day do you plan to fall on the rope? We all know that impact force increases exponentially the later in the day the fall is taken. One wonders at this point, was the OP born a moron or were special classes required?
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marc801 wrote: I'm surprised no one has asked the most important, obvious question yet: what time of day do you plan to fall on the rope? We all know that impact force increases exponentially the later in the day the fall is taken. One wonders at this point, was the OP born a moron or were special classes required? Common, you don't need to be a smart a$$ here. This is a legit question, and if you are climbing a lot you are going thru a lot of ropes. A few years back I did get a rope on sale at Gear Express. First time I tried using it became obvious something was not right about it, no give, very stiff. I examined the packaging and found out it was over 4 years old. I called GE guys, they were very nice, apologized and overnighted me a replacement rope.
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norushnomore wrote: marc801 wrote: I'm surprised no one has asked the most important, obvious question yet: what time of day do you plan to fall on the rope? We all know that impact force increases exponentially the later in the day the fall is taken. One wonders at this point, was the OP born a moron or were special classes required? Common, you don't need to be a smart a$$ here. This is a legit question, and if you are climbing a lot you are going thru a lot of ropes. A few years back I did get a rope on sale at Gear Express. First time I tried using it became obvious something was not right about it, no give, very stiff. I examined the packaging and found out it was over 4 years old. I called GE guys, they were very nice, apologized and overnighted me a replacement rope. Now hold on. You are intimating that the rope lost elasticity because it was four years old, and I find that very difficult to believe. Dynamic ropes don't appreciably lose elasticity just sitting around unused. My redpoint rope is four years old, and is still in good condition, despite the fact that it occasionally gets climbed on. Jay
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jt512 wrote: norushnomore wrote: marc801 wrote: I'm surprised no one has asked the most important, obvious question yet: what time of day do you plan to fall on the rope? We all know that impact force increases exponentially the later in the day the fall is taken. One wonders at this point, was the OP born a moron or were special classes required? Common, you don't need to be a smart a$$ here. This is a legit question, and if you are climbing a lot you are going thru a lot of ropes. A few years back I did get a rope on sale at Gear Express. First time I tried using it became obvious something was not right about it, no give, very stiff. I examined the packaging and found out it was over 4 years old. I called GE guys, they were very nice, apologized and overnighted me a replacement rope. Now hold on. You are intimating that the rope lost elasticity because it was four years old, and I find that very difficult to believe. Dynamic ropes don't appreciably lose elasticity just sitting around unused. My redpoint rope is four years old, and is still in good condition, despite the fact that it occasionally gets climbed on. Jay According to research by the Italian Alpine club, Jay is correct. Study on the effects of wear: http://www.caimateriali.org/index.php?id=41 That includes the following introduction which discusses aging (bold highlighted by me):
In reply to: G. Bressan Commission for Materials and Techniques, Italian Alpine Club Introduction Research on rope wear is a very difficult task; the efforts devoted to it by the UIAA Associations up to now are by far inadequate. In addition, it was not possible to rely on a consistent support by yarn and rope manufacturers. For these main reasons not much has been accomplished, though the subject has been studied for more than thirty years now. The Materials and Techniques Commission (CMT) of the Italian Alpine Club has programmed a wide range of experiments, both in laboratory and in real mountaineering and climbing. The first results are reported here. First of all let’s make it clear that it’s improper to talk about “rope ageing”; it’s only wear (or more rarely environmental effects) that causes rope degradation: in fact, contrary to all expectations, the performance of a properly stored rope does not decay with time. This has been proved by testing dynamic performances - measured at the Dodero - of several ropes kept in-house for more than 15 years without using them. Tests results (impact force, number falls etc.) were equal to the values quoted by the manufacturer[9]; this behaviour is confirmed by all rope manufacturers.
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jt512 wrote: norushnomore wrote: marc801 wrote: I'm surprised no one has asked the most important, obvious question yet: what time of day do you plan to fall on the rope? We all know that impact force increases exponentially the later in the day the fall is taken. One wonders at this point, was the OP born a moron or were special classes required? Common, you don't need to be a smart a$$ here. This is a legit question, and if you are climbing a lot you are going thru a lot of ropes. A few years back I did get a rope on sale at Gear Express. First time I tried using it became obvious something was not right about it, no give, very stiff. I examined the packaging and found out it was over 4 years old. I called GE guys, they were very nice, apologized and overnighted me a replacement rope. Now hold on. You are intimating that the rope lost elasticity because it was four years old, and I find that very difficult to believe. Dynamic ropes don't appreciably lose elasticity just sitting around unused. My redpoint rope is four years old, and is still in good condition, despite the fact that it occasionally gets climbed on. Jay I brought the issue up because I recall reading manufacturer issued documentation that stated ropes should be retired after ten years regardless of use as they lose dynamic performance with time regardless of use. I will try to figure out which manufacturer I saw print that.
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USnavy wrote: jt512 wrote: norushnomore wrote: marc801 wrote: I'm surprised no one has asked the most important, obvious question yet: what time of day do you plan to fall on the rope? We all know that impact force increases exponentially the later in the day the fall is taken. One wonders at this point, was the OP born a moron or were special classes required? Common, you don't need to be a smart a$$ here. This is a legit question, and if you are climbing a lot you are going thru a lot of ropes. A few years back I did get a rope on sale at Gear Express. First time I tried using it became obvious something was not right about it, no give, very stiff. I examined the packaging and found out it was over 4 years old. I called GE guys, they were very nice, apologized and overnighted me a replacement rope. Now hold on. You are intimating that the rope lost elasticity because it was four years old, and I find that very difficult to believe. Dynamic ropes don't appreciably lose elasticity just sitting around unused. My redpoint rope is four years old, and is still in good condition, despite the fact that it occasionally gets climbed on. Jay I brought the issue up because I recall reading manufacturer issued documentation that stated ropes should be retired after ten years regardless of use as they lose dynamic performance with time regardless of use. I will try to figure out which manufacturer I saw print that. The paperwork that BD includes with biners, is to retire them after 10 years. Umm, no I don't think so...
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USnavy wrote: jt512 wrote: norushnomore wrote: marc801 wrote: I'm surprised no one has asked the most important, obvious question yet: what time of day do you plan to fall on the rope? We all know that impact force increases exponentially the later in the day the fall is taken. One wonders at this point, was the OP born a moron or were special classes required? Common, you don't need to be a smart a$$ here. This is a legit question, and if you are climbing a lot you are going thru a lot of ropes. A few years back I did get a rope on sale at Gear Express. First time I tried using it became obvious something was not right about it, no give, very stiff. I examined the packaging and found out it was over 4 years old. I called GE guys, they were very nice, apologized and overnighted me a replacement rope. Now hold on. You are intimating that the rope lost elasticity because it was four years old, and I find that very difficult to believe. Dynamic ropes don't appreciably lose elasticity just sitting around unused. My redpoint rope is four years old, and is still in good condition, despite the fact that it occasionally gets climbed on. Jay I brought the issue up because I recall reading manufacturer issued documentation that stated ropes should be retired after ten years regardless of use as they lose dynamic performance with time regardless of use. I will try to figure out which manufacturer I saw print that. I am thinking it was Beal but I will check. That's just planned obsolescence and lawyer-speak.
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hafilax wrote: USnavy wrote: jt512 wrote: norushnomore wrote: marc801 wrote: I'm surprised no one has asked the most important, obvious question yet: what time of day do you plan to fall on the rope? We all know that impact force increases exponentially the later in the day the fall is taken. One wonders at this point, was the OP born a moron or were special classes required? Common, you don't need to be a smart a$$ here. This is a legit question, and if you are climbing a lot you are going thru a lot of ropes. A few years back I did get a rope on sale at Gear Express. First time I tried using it became obvious something was not right about it, no give, very stiff. I examined the packaging and found out it was over 4 years old. I called GE guys, they were very nice, apologized and overnighted me a replacement rope. Now hold on. You are intimating that the rope lost elasticity because it was four years old, and I find that very difficult to believe. Dynamic ropes don't appreciably lose elasticity just sitting around unused. My redpoint rope is four years old, and is still in good condition, despite the fact that it occasionally gets climbed on. Jay I brought the issue up because I recall reading manufacturer issued documentation that stated ropes should be retired after ten years regardless of use as they lose dynamic performance with time regardless of use. I will try to figure out which manufacturer I saw print that. I am thinking it was Beal but I will check. That's just planned obsolescence and lawyer-speak. Exactly.
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USnavy wrote: I recall reading manufacturer issued documentation that stated ropes should be retired after ten years regardless of use as they lose dynamic performance with time regardless of use. I will try to figure out which manufacturer I saw print that. I am thinking it was Beal but I will check. From Beal's website: Storage time: In good storage conditions this product may be kept for 5 years before first use without affecting its future lifetime duration in use.
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cracklover wrote: Ropes tend to shrink over time without usage How much? Do you have a reference?
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hmm, I've always thought USNAvy was a beginner climber. Just some of his questions seem so silly.
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clc wrote: hmm, I've always thought USNAvy was a beginner climber. Just some of his questions seem so silly. I have seen nothing here to reinforce a counter opinion.
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USnavy wrote: What I said was, “How many people do you know that have gone from taking their first belay test to sending .12’s". First belay test? How many did you have to take before passing?
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adatesman wrote: USnavy wrote: Secondly, no the rope in question is not a Beal rope. What I said was I thought I read the information regarding the storage life from Beal. I did not say or imply jack about it being a Beal rope. Then what bearing does Beal's recommendation for their ropes have on ropes made by another manufacturer, when the other manufacturers make no such recommendation about their ropes? Beal isn't the only rope manufacturer to make maximum shelf life recommendations. Sterling does. Mammut does. They probably all do. Aric, you can't flame worth shit. It backfires on you every time. Leave the task to professionals. Some of us have had decades of experience. Jay
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adatesman wrote: jt512 wrote: Aric, you can't flame worth shit. It backfires on you every time. Leave the task to professionals. Some of us have had decades of experience. Jay That you do, Jay. That you do. And you're right; I really do suck at flaming. Fortunately Sayar plays slow pitch. And speaking of flaming, I finally have a chance to get back to that other thread, so take a look in 10 minutes or so. Are you a masochist, or do you just not comprehend how bad you're making yourself look in that thread? Jay
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jt512 wrote: norushnomore wrote: marc801 wrote: I'm surprised no one has asked the most important, obvious question yet: what time of day do you plan to fall on the rope? We all know that impact force increases exponentially the later in the day the fall is taken. One wonders at this point, was the OP born a moron or were special classes required? Common, you don't need to be a smart a$$ here. This is a legit question, and if you are climbing a lot you are going thru a lot of ropes. A few years back I did get a rope on sale at Gear Express. First time I tried using it became obvious something was not right about it, no give, very stiff. I examined the packaging and found out it was over 4 years old. I called GE guys, they were very nice, apologized and overnighted me a replacement rope. Now hold on. You are intimating that the rope lost elasticity because it was four years old, and I find that very difficult to believe. Dynamic ropes don't appreciably lose elasticity just sitting around unused. My redpoint rope is four years old, and is still in good condition, despite the fact that it occasionally gets climbed on. Jay No, you are quite right, 4 years is not a big deal for a rope. What I was trying to say is that some of these 4 years old ropes on sale are not worth buying. In my case that info was not available but in this case there will be no way out.
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norushnomore wrote: jt512 wrote: norushnomore wrote: marc801 wrote: I'm surprised no one has asked the most important, obvious question yet: what time of day do you plan to fall on the rope? We all know that impact force increases exponentially the later in the day the fall is taken. One wonders at this point, was the OP born a moron or were special classes required? Common, you don't need to be a smart a$$ here. This is a legit question, and if you are climbing a lot you are going thru a lot of ropes. A few years back I did get a rope on sale at Gear Express. First time I tried using it became obvious something was not right about it, no give, very stiff. I examined the packaging and found out it was over 4 years old. I called GE guys, they were very nice, apologized and overnighted me a replacement rope. Now hold on. You are intimating that the rope lost elasticity because it was four years old, and I find that very difficult to believe. Dynamic ropes don't appreciably lose elasticity just sitting around unused. My redpoint rope is four years old, and is still in good condition, despite the fact that it occasionally gets climbed on. Jay No, you are quite right, 4 years is not a big deal for a rope. What I was trying to say is that some of these 4 years old ropes on sale are not worth buying. In my case that info was not available but in this case there will be no way out. If a rope is stored probably, then it would be in the same condition after four years of storage. I'd be reluctant to buy a 4-year-old rope, too, but only because I'd be wondering how they stored it all that time. Jay
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ClimbClimb
May 30, 2010, 1:40 PM
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Why a reasonable question about a topic where there's no consensus evokes such flaming and hatred, I will never understand. Does anyone have anything useful to contribute about how nylon ages when stored away from sunlight and fluids? Because your various opinions about USNavy are not interesting.
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