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sweet ...

It's not $99 but $150 ain't too bad Mountain Gear-GoLite Belay Jacket

Neither ... I suggest also taking a look at Wild Country Rockcentric's as well .... size to size, lighter and stronger than both BD and Met down side is they only start at a size #3 which is about a BD/Met size 5 available on sewn dyneema slings or wire

I would check one of these out "in the flesh" b4 buying ... it has a great size to wieght ratio but I personaly think the way the floating lid adjusts it looks like it would make a nice rainwater collection system ... the lid doesn't really have much of a "skirt" to it to deflect/divert rain and/or snow fall

would a law enforcement agency actually take a PO Box for an address?

take a shot at some of the tools on ebay ... currently up for sale are Quarks, Quasrs, Top Machines, original Machines, Vipers, Rages, bent BP's, bent Shrikes and more .... if you get them and decide it's not your bag ... chances are you could still sell them for close to what you pay for them

anyone have any experiance with Russi packs yet? Fury 45, 3000 ci @ 3 lb 6 oz From their website ... "Russi Mountain Works is a highly technical, sport specific backpack brand for mountain climbing. Born out of Madden Mountaineering, Russi has created the next generation of technical backpacks designed for skiing, rock climbing, ice climbing and technical hiking." "Our packs are designed by a team of top pack designers formerly with Arcteryx, Lowe Alpine, Salomon and Madden Mountaineering."

the smart climer(s) would be topping out right about now ... last night must have been something with the full moon and the eclipse

this pretty much sums it up ..... go get it

If you are talking about the "Stretch Element" ... I picked one these up about 6 months ago from Sierra Trading Post for $200 ... so far I am really digging it. . Fairly light weight, compresses well. Not the prettiest thing to look at but I have never been accused of being a fashion queen. I figure it will make the carcass easier to locate. No frills ... the hood fits a helmet well even on my large melon. The combo pit zips-handwarmer pockets take a little getting used to.

tubular ice pick for my old hummingbird .... why does Grivel still make'm?

The hammer head you want only works on the original BP. It mounts with a "thru" hole. The CFBP was the first of the BD tools to have the hammer/adze piece carry the threads and also carries the threads to mount the pick. Marmot-Bellevue used to be really good at carrying spare parts.

What's up with Norm? I'm still shocked he shut the gym down

$48K is what I heard

WTF ..... when did that happen? I can't believe it ... that sucks, I can remember helping out on the first "rendition" of the gym before he went to the back room setup ... that blows. Man the place is really going to shit .... at least I got a chance to have one last cask GSA with a splash a couple of weeks ago before Grants' got shut down. seriously though ... if you can put up with the usual issues that come along with any agricultural based economy Yakima has a many good thing to offer. cheers, wes

it just takes balls

last time I had a similar conversation with TG he mentioned that his distributor did not have a license to sell into Washington State

they both were mediocre at best Bush again came of "unpolished" Kerry avoided giving "specifics" where's the next John Anderson when you need him?

Well said Rob. It's seeing crap like this (banning people) that has led to me contributing less and less to this site over the last couple of years.

that seems like a real mature position for a moderator to take

now you're making my head hurt

thanks for all the info .. appreciate the help