mwills

i have a super-SARC and love it. a friend had a zero-SARC built last year. full spectra beautiful pack it is. you could watch a snaffle try to chew through it for hours don't get the zippered access. adds weight and something else to go wrong. get the climbing belt as well - padded belt on a pack that small isn't necessary. get the 'summit flap' so you can leave the lid behind. have fund and enjoy.

i climbed ice with Fabrizio this past winter up in Orient Bay. very modest and humble guy as well as a blast to hang out with at the pub. as said before, he has done plenty of hard shit (attempt on S Face of Nuptse ). that being said, i don't think he uses this ENOUGH for marketing his company- check the webpage. really, how many of you knew who he was before this post? as for the gear - it IS top quality!! unless you have seen it or used it i would hold off on an opinion. the best way to describe it is take the craftsmanship of Arcteryx and combine with the utility of Wild Things. The softshell rocks : smart cut results in a jacket that doesn't ride up when you raise your arms, the schoeller is backed with wool (better insulation and wicking material than synthetic). same goes for the pants. the backpack will likely find the same following the WT Andinista enjoys. wait until the gloves come oute . sure the prices are are high, but just like Wild Things, tailored designs for a small market segment come at a premium.

i'm glad to see people took advantage to make a buck http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItems&userid=socialcontract&include=0&since=-1&sort=3&rows=50

thanks - new free shoes

ok - shield harness is available again.

all sold.

cams, stoppers, jacket, and crampons are sold.

DMM cams: 0.75 - 1.75 (5 cams). lightly used, no falls. $25/each or $100 for all 5. BD micro stoppers: 1-6. again, lightly used with no falls. $35 Yates harnesses: brand new Astroman (small) $55. Used Shield harness (medium) $65. Arcteryx Gamma SV: used a couple times, size small, dark red. $100 Grivel G10L: 10pt step-in Aluminum crampons. Only heel piece has seen use. $50 Let me know if you have any questions or would like to see pictures. I will be in Portland on Thursday - Saturday (3/11 - 3/13) and in Seattle Saturday - Monday (3/13 - 3/15). I will also ship. matt

looks like the front of the G14's crossed with the Rambocomps..... what is the boot like? does it use the mega (or winter mega) upper? Rigid sole? have you used any of the other techno booties - kayland, scarpa? very interesting...

sorry for another post - too bad i can't just edit a previous post. anyways, the boots are sold AGAIN - hopefully for good.

ok - due to complete lack of communication from the original 'buyer' - the boots are still available.

free DVD : http://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/gear/alpinism/ice_dvd.php but $5 shipping

boots are gone. c'mon, someone pick up those Al crampons......name a price

yeah bone, i know - working on that:) by the way, grivel picks are gone.

Cobra picks are gone

-ropes sold -leashes have been sold.

ok, i have to jettison this stuff as it is only cluttering up my disorganized gear and adds to the confusion when i'm trying to find something. -BD cobra picks - 2 never used ($20 each) -Grivel mixed picks - 2 slightly used (neither has seen a file) and work with the top or tech wings and the old machines. ($15 each) -Grivel G10L crampons- lightweight aluminum crampons. Only the heel pieces have seen action (they were paired with the fronts of some G14s). ($50) -BD lock down leashes - the newer design (unfortunately BD realized they could make them cheaper by eliminating the french-tapered webbing). Anyways $15 for both. -Millet ProForce 8.8 mm x 60m double ropes - they have seen very little use and no falls. ($60 for both) -Kayland M10 - great used pair of mixed/ice boots. size is 42 ($60). Let me know if you have any questions or if you would like to see some pictures.

Colin, the trick is to take off the rubber. The diameter shrinks and you will find that the sensitivity improves a whole lot. have you done this? if so, did you replace it with anything or are you just pulling on the carbon?

McHales if you can, bite the bullet on the price - otherwise that pack you picked up for $100 will be replaced by many others and eventually you will wish you had the mchale. not to mention a mchale on your back will be a great conversation piece with the ladies . but seriously, they are the best packs made .

are the aliens still available? in'hell eh - which site?

They went to recover the arm, but "Sergeant Vetere said the boulder weighed about 1,000 pounds. " - from the NY Times

old post as for the extended period of time - i've been using mine for a couple years now, and love it. since it is made in the fine state of MN you should have several of these!!!!

none here

won't do much in keeping you dry - just some nylon with DWR. i have the epic windshirt from Wild Things and use it spring through fall. check their website, they were selling them for ~$50. great piece and much more durable than any lightweight nylon .

ccw valdez is a great pack - love mine! wild things packs are nice too, but the lids are enough to make me not buy them . if someone knows why the openings on the lids are as small as possible, please tell me. for something more analogue, check this out. freeclimb9 - when you say "angled", are you speaking of that fancy themo-moulded padding used in produciton packs?