How long does tech cord last?

I first slung my hexes roughly 15 years ago, using 7mm cord. I haven't used them heavily, but they've seen light action/sunlight exposure just about every year. Is it time to re-sling them?

One obvious answer is, if it's messing with my head on lead, then re-sling. Yes.

But I'm really asking about how long tech cord lasts. Thanks!

Villen wrote:I first slung my hexes roughly 15 years ago, using 7mm cord. I haven't used them heavily, but they've seen light action/sunlight exposure just about every year. Is it time to re-sling them? One obvious answer is, if it's messing with my head on lead, then re-sling. Yes. But I'm really asking about how long tech cord lasts. Thanks!

It’s relatively cheap to resling them so if you feel uncomfortable then go for it and resling them. That being said, I used to climb a lot back in the 80s and used my rack on a regular basis. After taking 30 years off from climbing due to other life obligations I got back into it last year. My rack had been hanging up in the basement that entire time. I did replace my slings but I haven’t reslung my stoppers or hexes yet. I may get around to that in the future but I feel perfectly safe climbing on them now.