Surprising Effect of Dirt on Climbing Ropes

A lab experiment to determine the effect of dirt on Climbing Ropes and is Washing your Climbing Rope a good or bad idea? 00:00 Intro 01:52 New - Classic - 65 Cycles 05:44 Black Streak 06:25 New - Dry Treated - 65 Cycles 08:59 Used - Dry Treated - Dirty - 185 cycles 11:50 Used - Dry Treated - Washed - 185 cycles 12:56 Used - Classic - Dirty - 125 cycles 13:54 Used - Classic - Washed - 125 cycles 14:55 Chalk effect on Rope ends? 16:07 Is washing the Ropes bad idea? Big thanks @mammut for letting me to nerd with their engineers and toys If you are getting value out of my videos and wanna feel good - consider supporting me: Because that makes a big difference and is the main reason that allows me do this project! Deep Thanks! Ben