[quote=Dogboy]I ended up replacing a coated bridle wire and a trap wire this year that were rusted, with broken strands, in the middle of the wire under the coating. In both cases I was able to detect the problem area by running my fingers over the wire and there was a noticeable bump where the rust was occurring.
I would not necessarily be concerned about a little surface rust near the swage fitting, all of the wires seem to eventually develop this. You can try to clean up the area using a wire brush and some WD-40 and then give a closer inspection. If there are any specific areas of concern, then cut off the coating and inspect.
All that being said, if you don’t know the age of your rigging, it’s generally a good idea to just replace it. It’s relatively cheap insurance.
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