My old climbing rope finally gave out on a big oak in Springfield

It was a 60-foot line I bought back in 2015, and the sheath just tore open about 15 feet from the end while I was setting a redirect. I had to stop everything, lower down carefully, and swap it for my backup. I guess nothing lasts forever, even the gear you trust. What's the oldest piece of equipment you guys are still running that you know you should probably replace?

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allen.ruby7d ago

Man, my buddy's climbing harness from 2012 finally frayed last month.

the_mary7d ago

Remember my old raincoat from college? That thing turned into a stiff sheet of plastic by 2015, but I still tried to wear it. Your buddy's harness had more grit than half my gear.