It's cool to learn that I could have kept using those red dogbones for several more years and been totally fine / super good enough, but I couldn't have known that for sure until you tested them. I would have felt sketchy climbing on those red draws even though they ended up being as good as new. I don't mind replacing my gear after 10ish years even if that ends up being conservative in cases like this, where it was used lightly and stored properly. Thank you for the video!

Hey guys, Would you PLEASE do a video break-testing draws that have been left on the wall for a season or two? I've heard way too many stories of people falling on old project draws and they break so easily, sometimes multiple in a row. It is a huge danger in Sinks Canyon, Wyoming where everyone leaves their gear on for years and years and people just blindly trust it. We need a PSA from the pros! It would be neat if you did some on the bench test and others maybe in a climbing gym to see if they actually blow or not (high up enough obviously where it's safe to fall further). Also maybe some old slings left on the wall as extensions! I see this a lot too and they are so dangerously worn. Coming from an operating room nurse, I just want everyone to be as safe as possible when crushing projects :)

Awesome! I might have to send you the dogbones I'm about to retire.

Those red ones look in such good condition. My Dyneema dogbones certainly look much worse than that after 5 years use 😉

Just a thought, put all these clips in 1 play list so they can all be watched with 1 click? I'd click, just saying.

The red ones look like they have more nylon in them (dyneema can't be dyed colors), might be why they didn't degrade as much. Dyneema seems to get battered by use and environment more so than nylon.

I have some dogbones and carabiners that are more than 30 years old, and I'm still using them a lot. I will send them to you when I'll be able to replace those. I took so many big whippers on them in the last 5 years, and never had a single problem. I'm very curious how strong they are, but I still need them too much😅😂