Insulation material from industrial rope production scraps (Photo: ©Mammut Sports Group AG) Swiss mountain sports outfitter Mammut is raising the bar in resource conservation and performance for ...
Part 5: How to store and maintain a rope. Let’s be real. We love our ropes, but they don’t get as much use as we’d like. So most of the time, our beloved ropes spend their days in storage somewhere...
Part 4: How do I wash my rope? Who doesn’t love a clean rope? No more black hands after belaying your friend on their project, bright coloured rope, easy to see the middle marking. Not only that, b...
Part 3: How do I cut my damaged rope? As we’ve discussed, just because your rope is damaged doesn’t automatically mean retiring it. If your rope is damaged at the end, you can consider cutting it a...
Part 1: What can damage my rope? There are a tonne of things that can cause damage to your rope. But to help make it easier, we've listed some of the more common causes of rope damage and what to d...
Q. Why is it important to check your gear regularly, and what should I look for? Maybe you’re just getting into climbing and Mum or Dad have offered their old harness and shoes just ‘to get you st...