Hey damon,
I found myself in a similar situation about 5years ago, i used my rope that was basically brand new but in storage, but retired my aging harness as it was starting to show signs of wear and tear. As I was learning again, I wasnt taking big falls on my rope, and felt safe untill it started to soften up...
If ur serious about ur climbing, just replace the gear slowley over time, starting with what needs doing, and then go from there...
Play safe! |