My crew lead insists on using old ropes past their safe life

I've seen the fraying on our climbing lines. He says they're fine to save money. Last week, one snapped during a simple limb walk. Luckily no one was hurt, but it was close. I told the boss, and he just shrugged. Now I'm thinking about leaving this company. It's not worth risking my neck for their cheap ways.

4 comments

4 Comments

verac362mo ago

Shrugging at a snapped rope is a wild choice. Guess the budget's more important than your spine.

craig.ben2mo ago

Actually had a close call with some old climbing gear last year. Now I just replace anything questionable, no matter the cost. Saving money isn't worth the hospital trip lol.

sager592mo ago

Remember when my bike helmet cracked just from falling off a curb.

averyc941mo ago

My old helmet did that, tossed it after five years.