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"Flat spots" 3-Dec-2009 At 4:47:37 PM climber72

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Do "flat spots" in dynamic rope compromise it's strength or longevity??

The reason I ask - after recently purchasing a new rope it has developed flat spots along 10 meters after lowering from the chains at Wave Wall in the Grampians.

It was the ropes first use and we only did three routes of around 10 - 15 meters.
Neither of us fell on the rope so I can assume the chains are the cause.

The rope is the first I have purchased from this very reputable maker, no rope I have previously owned (Mammut & Edelrid) has ever developed flat spots like this.

My main concern here (apart from spending close on AU $500) is the safety of the people who will be climbing on the rope in the future.

Any similar experiences, thoughts or recommendations?

I have already emailed the maker directly but received no reply for over two weeks!!