Cpt.Caveman

catbirshit

I'm going to argue 100 m rope threads to infinity. Even if nobody is replying I will use my avatars.

I have been climbing in the Alphas for a couple of seasons in the Cascades, Coast of B.C., Mexico, and Rockies to include walk ups, water sport routes, mountain ice routes and mixed climbing. They seem fine to me. I think the comfort is good. I approached Eldorado in them once up the steep dirt slopes. Good enough for me. THe cost is pretty high though. I am also not a fan of Koflach although I own a pair I got for 15$. One of my few plugs for BD gear. I also like their moonlight headlamp and fritschi bindings.. Then also the old big carabiners I got for ice climbng. I dont know what they call it but it swallows the rope and they stopped making because I think they were dumb.

nice jacket. Been riding bicycle to work in pouring rain, snow, sunshine and whatevah, every workday for the past month with it. Hiking skiing and ice climbing with it too. Lightweight 9 oz or so. Pit zips. Cons- Little small with the hood when helmet is on. Worth it.

Let's talk about some types of shit. Or even words for it. Any language or slang acceptable. Dung Dookie Turd Brown Slug Coil Saucy shit Spraying shit Bomb shit Sausage shit Creamy shit

Man that is a cool shot.

I want pictures too. Might be the best TR ever.. I'll drop some rooster sauce on the site so you can feel the burn as your skin is cheese grated on the broken bottles.

Hustler, Playboy, Swank.

Woppers in your butt. Tell me how the earthworms feel as you rake your scrotum on to the soiled grave.

bare back

I'm gonna find a nasty hooker

eric8, That might be funny but my statement is true to my belief.

I dont see the poll option which would work best here. I believe he did it. I believe you wont.

Harry, That's pretty good effort to record these simple facts. Now THAT is what I call a *real* historian. Someone who can dig up that sort of info and present it. I look forward to your book. I've read the newspaper articles from the 37 accident. Sounds like it was a *major* epic and unfortunate. My best wishes on your writings. Thanks.

Just to be a nitpicker: 60m worth of gear is usually not related to rope length. Some people. I guess one could argue that you should use a 90 meter rope in the alpine and on ice routes. My thoughts are that if the route was not put up in modern era and climbed with a long rope then its more than often climbable with a 60m rope. I call modern *most but not all routes* about 20 years old or so. Yeah invent that belay device you gear making readers.

Tell Fred to get a nice photo of the descent of slesse from the air. Just for losers like me.

I can see your points. I think 60 is fine for *me*. I use it in summer for other needs as well. I TR 35m pitches with single lines. I can see your intentions. Of course the major advantage is where one would place a belay and the other is that you can *theoretically* escape faster. I believe at times a 30m, 50m, or 60m can speed my climbing and communications on different routes for rock where I feel more comfortable than on ice. I can elaborate but whatever. Just some banter for ya. I don't frown on anybody using one. Just voicing ideas.

Dont know the road systems and names. Just the look of the boulders next to the road and in the vicinity I was at. Could be you are right or wrong. FA on a boulder- Not looking for that myself although others might. I am just looking for entertainment not a grade,name, fa or "new boulder". Not flaming ya Distel32.

Ahead of the game? Ahead because you climb slower due to rope drag, heavier gear, or beacause you are smart enough to know where to put belays? Partially kidding. Where are the real advantages to ice climbing between 60 and 70 meters? Are they great? Are they often? Or are some people just good at justifying the length because they bought one?

I am so fat. I am still sending. Not E12 death routes though. What an inspiration. Mac_10 gargle the butt gravy loser.

I make my contributions to several of the supporters. The problem happened - I bought so much gear I almost don't need much any more. I'm currently looking at one of those nifty little 4 season 1 wall tents but cant think of much more. Mk lite mk series or whatevah. By the way the SD hercules is the shit and last I checked you *can't* walk in to the local REI and find it.

DOCK-TOR-DIP-SHIT

My opinion. I would find them superfluous most of the time. Descents by route or v thread become a *little* faster. Belay options can be better depending on judgement and action... Overall opinon- not really worth it. 60 meter is pretty good for me.

Whatchoo waiting for foo? Make a skiers right at the bottom if da gulley on climbers right is rocky.

Sounds like a piece of crap helmet. Make sure you tell bd that so they take action. Bummer.