Tell me more ×  I have always been very careful while handling
climbing gear. Last year while returning from an expedition, I
met a group that was returning from a tough-looking climb. They
were selling off a few of their gear, which were pretty new.
Most of the them were carabiners. Out of curiosity I asked them
the reason and they replied that those equipment had fallen off
a considerable height. I examined them only to find out a few
minor looking scratches. They were in good shape.  The guy told
me that they may have sustained micro-fractures. Has anyone ever
come across such an issue? Is there a way to scan and determine
if the equipment is considerably damaged?  share|improve this
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consider a couple of factors when it comes to dropped gear:    •
Some equipment is pretty easy to inspect. A carabiner has one
moving part (the gate, possibly a second, if it's a locker,)
nuts and hexes have no moving parts.     Cams on the other hand
are not eas