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I was also wondering what was the average number of chins or pullups most climbers could pull off. Especially those that can do a one arm. I can do about 20 or so pull ups and even more chin ups, but can barely support my body weight on one arm. What's up with all you doing one arms? Anyone have the balls to give out there stats? Just wondering.

Stuff works great so far as I can tell. I have a pair of SD pants and a jacket made out of Genesis 3.0. No worries yet. Goretex is over rated.

Keep it up. Nice photos!

yeah...snipers and boobytraps

Anyone happen to know where to find a good deal on a Arc'teryx Bora 40 pack? I can't find a deal on one anywhere. Neither Barrabes or any other of the international companies I tried has them (or atleast under the domestic price of 199! ). MEC does, but of course they won't ship it to the states. . If you have a tip on a good deal for one, let me know. Thanks

Cheers guys. I think I'll just keep my current pants as spares and buy myself the bibs. I always wanted a pair. Plus they are 10 bucks cheaper [ 12-02-2001: Message edited by: epb ]

Can anyone lay out the pros and cons of pants vs. bibs? (for backcountry and climbing use) I've been using pants forever, now I'm looking at getting a new pair. Wondering if bibs would a better route to go. Bibs seem like they would be more comfortable with a harness, and keep the powder from going up your back when you crash (as I do a lot). What's the down side though? Is there one?

farm ice?

Seriously man, give it a break. It's not that bad. You got something you want to discuss about climbing that is "serious," it will get discussed. So what if there are some random spray posts in the response, and the spray section is a no worry man. Come on.

way to be on top of things JayB. I'm looking forward to hearing what they have to say in response...if they give you one. By the way...what's EMC?

I started typing that post yesterday However I am blind and the brail on my keyboard is worn out, making it difficult for me to type. That's why my last post was delayed.

Alex apparently has a life, or does he? However, all of us that do not, need the comfort of spray. To always know it is there when we need to shoot off at the mouth and entertain ourselves when porn no longer can. Now unless alex wants to come over wearing that cute tutu AlpineK saw him skking in last weekend and keep my hands occupied so I can't spray....than I will spray on. The ironic thing....I have never posted spray. Alex's lame ass complaint about it though ironically has only encouraged me to make this one my first. Hmmm... Congratulations Alex. I am YOUR contribution to the spray you hate.

Better safe than sorry, but I hiked the presidential range traverse over 6 days in January in payless hiking boots (no crampons)...or were they hiking boots at all? hummm. Regardless they were from payless. Don't hold be responsible for your toes, but an up and down of huntington ravine doesn't require a hell of a lot. and no I am not hardcore, I was just poor at the time.

Hell 8.5 still isn't bad, considering what you can save. Not much more than sales tax in reality. [ 11-30-2001: Message edited by: epb ]

What's the deal with Barrabes? Do you get stuck with a huge applicable tax/vat bill or what? That sight looks too good to be true....is it? However, the whole page on taxes and shipping all reads a bit fuzzy to me. Anyone care to share any enlightening knowledge they have about ordering from them?

Sorry ted...I'm a UK 11 [ 11-30-2001: Message edited by: epb ]

Can anyone lay out the applicaple taxes and tariffs for products bought from Barrabes in English. Is there a way to know what these will be before you place your order. The page on there site about this reads fuzzy to me. Just trying to figure out what the deal was? Would it be benificial to buy a bunch of gear at once?

OUCH!

No big sizes. [ 11-29-2001: Message edited by: epb ]

Yah I know that now. I'm a little slow with the keyboard. So once again I posted that before I read your newest post. I'm no good with these message boards. Oh well.

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I know your not arguing man. No worries. I was just looking for someone elses opinion, not an arguement. Hell, I probally will never climb everest or any 8,000 meter peak any way...and probally for no reason less than I'm too damn unstable to wait around for the permit to go through. You did though, and congrates on that.

Sorry...That last post was posted before I say your new one. Seems like you know exactly what I'm talking about. i.e. Team Quoka or whatever. That's what I saw as well. The whole base camp seemed to be full of team quokos. 2 meter domes tents and all. 8 bags for 5 though, doesn't seem to be that bad though...more like Ghetto fabulous,for Everest any way. [ 11-29-2001: Message edited by: epb ]

It's not about being "gnarly" and "hardcore." I just hate to make such a fuss about a climb. I agree the nepalise people are the friendliest people in the world. My question was posed more general at the waste that I saw on Everest. I'm not just talking about the physical garage that is ever present, but energy. So much energy by so many people, to get just a few guys up one mountain. How much of this waste is necessary to make the climb? That's all.

It isn't a matter of climbing something big without permits and hassles. I lived in Nepali for 8 months and spent an additional year elsewhere in S. Asia. I never really thought much about it when I lived in Asia, but what I saw at Everest seemed to be ridiculous. I have climbed numberous routes in the himalyas. However, all the major expeditions always seemed to be overkill. I was just wondering if that assumption was right....or how much of the use of sherpas and porters is necessary on a climb like everest? [ 11-29-2001: Message edited by: epb ]