Cpt.Caveman

Yeah what's the point if you dont have to ? That said I agree with Parker. Just get on a steeper slope. There was some nice snow this weekend for it. Even if you fell you wouldnt feel a thing away from the lift areas... Too much fluff not enough muff.

I do parallel turns in tele gear.

Nice gif, but planks are for wanks! Then why do you have a set? Wank

Nevermind, as in Nevermind Wall. Boring

I disagree. I did not read any assumption in that area of strength ratings. It read and asked for a suggestion on glacier ropes with markings. Unless homey changed it.

It's on my other computer.

get some planks!

Are you hungry? Man what are you going to eat for dinner? -- A hint to cook some dinner

Fuck topic steering.

Skinny rope. If 3 people or smaller 30 meters.

FUTILE

Cavey --> RUMR -->

That's not real rock. Plus it's not even outside. FUTILE

Have fun foos trying to find dry rock. One word- futile

They work fine for me and are lighter. Whatever.

As I imply above- If you are on remote areas where you might need to rappel set your own anchor or escape but otherwise would not carry a piton one might argue that carry just one or 2 Ti pins is acceptable for safety. I that is a lot safer than none.

Yes Sobo those are the shit ones I was thinking you might have been mistaken with.

I agree dru and I already pretty much noted this part -or in the alpine where softer neve-source type ice lets them sink in smoother.

http://www.bdel.com/gear/alpinism/ice_pro.php You might notice that the TI ice screw is 15 KN as the BDEL is what 10? http://www.ushba.com/catalog/ice.html#ultimate The reason I dont prefer to use them on waterfalls is that the metal is not as good as steel screws I use when drilling into the ice. It has more friction.

This screw is UIAA approved. I'm just dispelling any uninformed folks and implications you are making. Link to Ushba

Ti Pins make good anchors. But dont expect a long lifespan. They bend easier. But they are way lighter and if you are on a mountain where you think you might have to bail or something and need an anchor they are good and light so taking one is no big deal. Some people dont like some cams it's an opinion.. I think Pubic is complaining about old bullshit garbage and applying it to all brands makes etc due to his comment.

I believe you are mistaking this ice screw for older versions made in the past that are not UIAA approved. EBAY DOES NOT HAVE THIS PITON TODAY Also I do want to note that I think titanium ice screws are acceptible in alpine shite or low angle shite. I just dont like the ones that come with that stupid handle. It's useless. thanks

I have found medium length KBs are pretty damn good. At times the seams are shallow for full length kbs but not always. Thickness is something I have not found to be a dire situation yet. LA same deal as above. Baby angle - I get the smallest one they got for sale. You're usually beating them into chossy iced up shit anyway. Hammer the shit until the crack opens up some more

It's not heavy when you consider it crucial. Can always carry Titaniums. If I have never been on a moderate route I will carry 4 kbs 1-2 lost arros and one baby angle.. Then I pick up my mounties guide and bring the 50 essentials so I can have a 90lb pack for those fun winter jaunts in the snow.