You have sorted out your climbing kit and realised that the time has come to dispose of this rope that is damaged or too old to be used. Recycle it!
1/ To protect your safety
After 1, 2, 3... 10 years! Can't remember how old your rope is? Caution: ropes are Personal Protective Equipment with a limited lifespan that must be stored in a dry and cool place, out of the light. It is important to take care and check them frequently (we will help you with this below).
2/ To contribute to the circular economy
When you recycle your rope, it is transformed into another material that avoids the consumption of new resources.
3/ To help to install equipment on rock faces
Once the logistical costs have been paid, the remaining profit is donated to the RockClimber foundation (FFME) that works to equip and maintain rock faces.
A properly maintained rope is more fluid, facilitates belaying and keeps you safe for longer!
Do you know how to take care of your ropes? Thibault, a rope engineer, and Camille, a manager in the mountaineering centre of excellence, share their top tips with us: checks, storage, coiling and washing.
Currently, the following DECATHLON stores have suitable logistics systems to take part in the project:
01
- Oyonnax,
-Bourg-en-Bresse
03
- Montluçon,
07
- Aubenas,
26
- Valence,
- Montélimar,
38
- Grenoble centre (Bonne)
- Meylan,
- Bourgoin Jallieu,
- Chasse sur Rhône,
42
- Roanne,
- Saint-Etienne Monthieu,
- Saint-Etienne Villard,
43
- Le Puy en Velay,
63
- Clermont Ferrand,
69
- Villefranche,
- Bron,
- Part Dieu,
- Ecully,
73
- Chambéry St Alban,
-Grésy-sur-Aix
- Albertville,
- Aime la Plagne,
74
- Chamonix,
- Passy (Mountain Store),
- Scionzier,
- Annemasse,
- Thonon,
- Val Thoiry,
- Epagny,
SO, NOW IT'S YOUR TURN. The more ropes we collect, the further we can extend our project!