How should I cut my rope?

[aricooperdavis]

Why did you bother with all that code, Ari?!

Haha! I'm intruiged by the idea of rigging the cave before attempting any descent... 🤔

 

[Pete K]

9 year old rope. I'd be very interested to see what that looks like on a close up photo!

As close as my phone would allow me to take. TSG 6-monthly inspections completed this week. The above Beal is 9 years old and still okay to use (and remarkably still bends!). We have a very good rope washer and high water pressure in Castleton. Short lengths seem to last a lot longer than our long ropes.
Some 3 year old Gleistein 9mm was removed from service this week due to glazing probably from fast abseiling without wetting it before use 🤬.

 

[cap n chris]

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As close as my phone would allow me to take. TSG 6-monthly inspections completed this week. The above Beal is 9 years old and still okay to use (and remarkably still bends!). We have a very good rope washer and high water pressure in Castleton. Short lengths seem to last a lot longer than our long ropes.
Some 3 year old Gleistein 9mm was removed from service this week due to glazing probably from fast abseiling without wetting it before use 🤬.

That does indeed look like it's celebrated a few birthdays! Thanks Pete.