Just realised my harness and rope are from 2008... That came around fast.
They've only seen light use (once a month on average across their lifetime, at a push), still look pretty clean with no fraying etc and have been stored properly.
The rope is fine, its a 10.5mm Beal Top Gun, but a lot of manufacturers say harnesses should be replaced every 7 years, even if lightly used. I inspect it closely every time and it looks all good.
With occasional use and proper care, the lifespan of a
Black Diamond harness is 5-8 years. With frequent use and proper care, the
lifespan of a Black Diamond harness is 2-5 years. The maximum shelf life is 10
years from the date of manufacture.
Just realised my harness and rope are from 2008... That came around fast.
They've only seen light use (once a month on average across their lifetime, at a push), still look pretty clean with no fraying etc and have been stored properly.
The rope is fine, its a 10.5mm Beal Top Gun, but a lot of manufacturers say harnesses should be replaced every 7 years, even if lightly used. I inspect it closely every time and it looks all good.
Should I replace the harness?