I have read and heard that Ropelene will loose 50% of its strenght after 5 years. I have tried to get the skinny from Triumph but no one will give me a straight up answer. I would like to know what happens to it after a few years, what kind of toll does UV take on it, should you cover it up from the sun when it not in use? Will it get brittel over time, if so what is that time