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...ope. I have heard all kinds of opinions on this issue. Climbers take a lot of interest in their gear and for a very good reason, if the gear is not suitable, climbing cliffs can be dangerous. ...
...the advanced ice climbing class which was part of the ice festival. It only cost $89 which includes all gear. For anyone thinking of going next year, it is a great value for the person who needs ice t...
..., despite their great prices. Has anyone had any experience with these websites, or purchasing climbing gear from other countries? If so, I'd appreciate your insights. Please e-mail me directly as I...
...rock or mountain climbing. But I have one question. The people that climb mountains with seemingly no gear, like belts or ropes, how do they get back down after reaching the top? I have only seen it...
...new wave A3+ apply to a short (20m) route with deck potential at the start but easier above? Since most gear placements in limestone are shaky to start the only *bomber* peices are bolts and only bolt...
Hm......what else is there?......... This is it: http://www.wrenindustries.com/soloist_home.html There is a .pdf document on the site that describes how to use it . They sell for about $100.00.
...y want. Im not talking grid bolting or bolting of routes that could easily have be protected by natural gear, (Ill leave that discussion to others.) Im talking about pure sport routes in sport route a...
...escription of the 2-day course is 'We will cover setting top rope anchors, using natural protection and gear and both, belay anchors from below and above, safety, belay escapes. The majority of the cl...
...yone know what effect diesel has on spectra and nylon (webbing and accessory cord)? I lent some of my gear to a friend and got it back from the trunk of his car reeking of diesel. Apparently just di...
I would like gear recomendations for the Cassin ridge from succesfull experienced climbers. Thank you
Does anyone know of any sites where I can get pictures of soldiers in combat gear climbing(rock or ice)? Any vintage of pictures would be handy but WW2 would be really good, especially anything of cli
... shiny biner hanging from a fixed nut up under the loose-looking roofs. A bail biner hanging from fixed gear in the backcountry usually sends me a clear message: 'Do not go this way, it is loose/scary...
Does anyone know of any philanthropists, businesses, gear companies, etc… that sponsor individuals? Or suggestion on how to request sponsorship from companies? The American Lung Association (ALA)
All the talk about light gear, minimal rack etc. got me thinking. That and the sea-swell I'm now battling with after vacation. We spend lots of time and effort, and money, to get the lightest gear,
Looking for any beta on Love Without Anger (B.O.L.T. Wall/Leaning Tower)! Gear lists, TRs, ect. Thanks a lot Happy Climbing
... at the Vancouver MEC, but they don't have any more like it. So if you happen to see one at the local gear shop, or anywhere else for that matter, please let me know. It would mean a lot to us. Th...
A method for bailing off of a sport route and leaving no gear behind. You must be no higher than 1/3 of a rope length above your belayer. *Warning* - you must trust your life to a single bolt and hang
I need a route to use for Aid practice/gear set up etcc.. Any suggestions on a route. One pitch or less is all I need. Somthing vertical with a crack would be preferred. Help me out North Carolinians
...half-dome on her head) is working on placing a stopper under the bed. This is what I get for leaving my gear bag open on the floor while I'm surfing the 'net... (No wonder I can never find all my ge...
...carabiner slot. Why am I selling it? I can't justify having such an expensive ($225.00 retail) peice of gear that I hardly ever use. Make me an offer.... If I like it, I'll sell. If not, I'll plan on ...
Check the used gear link at www.neice.com. They have stuff occasionally.
...uying again. As an added bonus, the old annoying cams are on sale everywhere for around 20% off. Try mgear.com. This is a decent opportunity to flesh out the Indian Creek rack for relatively cheap....
...drpure.com and very scant. Anyone been climbing in the DR and lived to tell the tale? Worth bringing my gear? Thanks!!!! Pete...
...ed now!). The climb will also involve climbing Pokalde Peak (just over 19,000ft). I am looking for some gear and I wondered if anyone could help me with gear I'm looking for. Just now I am mainly just...
They seem to have acquired Planet Outdoors and then folded. They have some gear on massive sale including BD biners for $3.87, etc. Better
...fety) which contains the following questions: When should I retire my rope? Is it safe to use dropped gear? / Is it safe to buy used gear? Should I wear a helmet? / Why don't people wear helmets? Ca...
...to pull hard to unstick myself. Now I had this huge gooey glob of pine sap on my butt. I had to move my gear around to prevent it from sticking to my ass! I then tried to rub some of the sap off by ru...
...d in the gym. Long live the gym! I bought and read John Long's climbing anchor books before I got any gear. I spent some time building anchors and placing gear before I got a real rack. Spent countl...
...lot of information available. If you decide to get deeper into the sport then you can accumulate more gear as you go along, but don't make the mistake of thinking that you need an arsenal of gear an...
... run out when I am confident about what I am climbing, but so far I have never taken a fall onto my own gear. (Come close a few times though) I just curious to know what how others view the whole fa...
...neers Are Fashion Victim Wimps http://www.outdoorsmagic.com/news/article.asp?UAN=628 According to the Gear Guy at outsidemag.com, Euros are a bunch of wimps who rely on gondalas to whisk them up mou...
Vogel's book? A comprehensive and very useful book. OTOH If you can find Bartlett's guides to specific areas of JT, they have more info on pro (he uses a PG rating as well as R & X), and he rates some
I assume you got to keep the gear. You deserved it.
...s an recommendation, to switch off any mobile phone or radio set [while searching]. If the use of souch gear is required while the search, this should be done with a certain distance. To my [Dieter St...
...erybody for the positive feedback and helpful suggestions on the first version of the active protection gear size chart. I have made some small changes, added some more gear to the original chart an...
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