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What are you all thoughts the life expectancy of amsteal bridge? How often are you guys replacing them? I'm thinking somewhere between 3 to 5 years, depending on how many time you hunt during the season.
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Amsteal bridge life expectancy?
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Any time frame anyone tells you here is arbitrary and useless.
Go to the manufacturer.
Generally speaking, amsteel with last longer than you. If you look at it, and it isn’t worn or frayed, it will maintain almost all of its strength. Which should be well beyond what you’re counting on it for. But the things that would make that not be the case are subjective and can’t be evaluated by internet strangers.
Asking internet strangers to give you an arbitrary timeline on your equipment will get you killed, harmless as it seems.
When in doubt, replace it. To remove doubt, communicate with people best positioned to give you appropriate information to make decisions.
Go to the manufacturer.
Generally speaking, amsteel with last longer than you. If you look at it, and it isn’t worn or frayed, it will maintain almost all of its strength. Which should be well beyond what you’re counting on it for. But the things that would make that not be the case are subjective and can’t be evaluated by internet strangers.
Asking internet strangers to give you an arbitrary timeline on your equipment will get you killed, harmless as it seems.
When in doubt, replace it. To remove doubt, communicate with people best positioned to give you appropriate information to make decisions.
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Generally the bridge should last the life expectancy of the saddle as mentioned by others inspect your bridge for fraying, tears, other damages and especially for signs of friction damage. Amsteel flattening isn’t a sure fire sign if damage like it would be with kermantle or double braided ropes. However friction damage would be your biggest concern due to its lower melting point. Also try to keep it clean. Dirt gets into the rope fibers and weakens them.
If you shock load it, find signs of damage or have any doubts, replace it before using it again. Better to be safe than sorry