Jman

I've heard of a guy who ate an entire salami and brick of cheese one night and then tested his fat percentage using the electric impedence method. He said according to that he had lost like 10 lbs of fat! (it was because of the high sodium content of the salami improved electrical conductivity). A much more accurate method of measuring body fat is the simple skin fold calipers (by someone who is skilled in using them). And you can buy a pair for about $15-20.

Was this the incident? http://www.bouldernews.com/news/local/18ldead.html

If the person to chop the bolts has to be accomplished enough to do so while on lead, is this because the person who installed the bolts also did so on lead?

Just got 'em, haven't had a need for 'em yet - probably will later in the season. Stubai's binding system is rock-solid. From what you said you will use them for, definitely get them - an excellent choice. You could use them for climbing any of the major peaks here in WA.

What I really want to know is... just who is danielpatricksmith? What's his real name?

Try sending an email to this guy since he had one for sale: http://www.cascadeclimbers.com/ubb/Forum10/HTML/000128.html

Ray's ideas (along with many others) helped me to reduce my pack weight a great deal and I'm very thankful for this. But when he starts talking about cutting off labels - c'mon. Ray got pretty fanatical about those "metal label" put on shoes/boots - I'm sure he means the Gore-Tex ones. There comes a point where these fractions of ounces don't add up to crap! Read the prior thread about ways to cut pack weight... Yossarian had it when he said, "Remove all body hair, clip all nails, see a doctor about having tonsiles and appendix removed, relieve yourself frequently..." I believe if you spit once, you will ultimately weigh altogether less than if you cut off a label. And Pope's idea is even better, "Try taking a crap and a leak BEFORE you start the approach..." I mean, think about how much that weighs... All in all, great concept - but (as with anything) can be taken to fanatical extremes. Ray has built a religion out of it. But, hey, whatever floats your boat.

Is there any reason why this has to be on TUES night? Why not Monday or Wed?

oo... tempting... but, nah - better not. Last time specialed used it jon deleted it.

'Cause that's already been done here. And besides... you know where they put thermometers, right? This could be more interesting... Temperatures are rising... BATTLE CAAAAAGE!!!!!

tt- I don't know where you hike, but I can't ever remember temps over 100 F in the mountains. Even in the Cascades this time of year, temps average from around freezing (at night) to maybe 60's or 70's (on an exceptionally hot day). EV said he was heading north, probably to Canada where someone once explained this to him. Typically it gets colder the further north you go. And depending on his ultimate elevation, perhaps even colder. I sincerely doubt that higher temps will be of concern to him. Hence 32 is more accurate for you bickering fellows. EV - let us all know how it turns out and which is more accurate and easier to remember: 30 or 32 (which is not so coincidentally the temperature water freezes at and hence what the entire temperature rating systems, both C and F, are built upon).

quote: Originally posted by Beck: to J fisher- double and add 30 will give innacuracies for 40 C it's 6 degrees off 18/10 + 32 is the ratio Yours is correct as well, simply another variation of jon's formula (18/10 is the same thing as 9/5, just that 9/5 is more correct since 18/10 is a reduceable fraction). However... EV originally asked for a "SIMPLE" way for converting. I sincerely doubt he will carry a calculator with him while climbing. Hence, he already replied to me "that's what I was looking for". Again, read more carefully. Peace.

quote: Originally posted by J Fisher: Other than the "RFC" system, none of those look very simple. To convert C to F, double the temp in C, then add 30. Eg. 9 C x 2 +30 equals 48 F. This is never more than a couple degrees off. To convert F to C just reverse the process. (duh.) Read the thread more carefully and you'll see that was my first reply. (and it's 32 not 30 as you state, as jon actually has the technically correct way to convert C to F)

Oh, yeah... and push buttons. (not necessarily the ones on the keyboard).

(Sorry, I meant to originally post this using Cavey's pet link: http://toy.thespark.com/burn - took me a while to find it again.) ...so it should have read more like: "." <sigh> There. Now, don't we all feel better? Out of courtesy to our more sensitive readers, this message has been self-censored. If you wish to view it... well, you can figure it out. [This message has been edited by Jman (edited 07-17-2001).]

I think this site is solely for the purpose of Capt Cavey to vent his frustrations... sort of like an anger-(mis)management tool. [This message has been edited by Jman (edited 07-17-2001).]

You go, Professor D!!!! Thanks. You made me laugh my butt off...

Works for temps below zero as well. -8C = 17F [(-8x2)+32]=16 Becomes less accurate the further away the temp is from zero C (freezing).

A rough way to calculate F from C is to double the temp and add 32. Ex: 5C [(5x2)+32=42] Actually is equivalent to 41F.

Here's another one... http://www.cascadeclimbers.com/ubb/Forum9/HTML/000069.html

There was a discussion on this a while back. http://www.cascadeclimbers.com/ubb/Forum9/HTML/000001.html

Here's some ideas (some were already mentioned and I don't necessarily agree with everything said, but take it for what it's worth): http://www.climbing.com/Pages/Techtip_pages/199/techtip199_alpine.html

I get that scene from Flashdance in my head and start singing, "I'm a maniac, MAAAANIAC."

quote: Originally posted by lambone: Dude, you're a poser... I would have to side with Dwayner on this one. If you're serious, grow up. If you're trying to be funny, put some more effort into your humor. Dwayner - I found your story very interesting and I appreciate your candor. I was condsidering checking out some of the caves, but a reality check is always wise: caving can be extremely dangerous (probably more so than climbing/mountaineering). And whatever you rap down, you must ascend - easy to misjudge the difficulty of exit. Anyway it does sound like fun. Thanks for sharing your experience.

Has anyone used Glacier Gloves? Any thoughts on neoprene - do your fingers ever get clammy?