IceIceBaby

That’s what I hate, a bunch of whiners that ruins it to everyone What an A holes. now we will have to shed the cash we don’t have to buy overpriced equipment. Just because that the jerks in La-Sportiva USA and Petzl USA say that Barrabes doesn't play fair…. Boo Hoo… Freaks… Lower you prices and we all get along

All I want is a free tax trade and gear close to free the hell with them Petzl

damn rednecks

IMHO For twins 8.1 is almost too big (in sum…larger impact force b/c clipped to the same pro point…lets not get in to it again) They feed great… when you get use to it but it always will take some time to adjust to the feel And you will have to be extra, extra careful about rope management. at the end it only a question of how big of a clusterfuck you will end up with... hope it helped [ 06-14-2002, 06:42 PM: Message edited by: IceIceBaby ]

Now, here is a great idea …dehydrated slug chips…"the other potato chips…"

quote: Originally posted by lizard brain: I prefer to use recycled sushi (aka "lizard sausages") for that. Harder to aim though. But hey, practice makes perfect. I think that Jeff Lowe said that that how he learn humility… I don’t know about "lizard sausages" but do they make a "Thadd" sound too [ 06-13-2002, 12:46 PM: Message edited by: IceIceBaby ]

quote: Originally posted by lizard brain: On winter trips I like to take sushi. Mmmmmmm sushi . A second use for a frozen sushi will be target practice on your partner helmet when he seconding a pitch… "bombs a way"…

quote: Originally posted by Dru: Eating beans and bacon 3x/day for a week will clean the too from gas expulsion. Oh Yeah… the all famous B&B [ 06-13-2002, 05:39 PM: Message edited by: IceIceBaby ]

Petzl advisory/warning for PRO TRAXION - P51 MINI TRAXION P07

Well, I heard that jellyfish make for an exquisite gourmet dehydrated entrée along with dehydrated squid

Hi Allison, The dehydrators working fine if you cut the veggies or meats to a small pieces also in order to achieve good results you need a good dehydrator (i.e. even and constant heating temperature in the dehydrator) the one I have very good experience with is Excalibur it will pay in the long run for it self with the money you save on food BTW there is nothing out there like home cooking dehydrated food

Is anyone notice that Barrabes doesn't sell anymore Sportiva's and the Petzl, Chucky- Mo's are not for sale outside the Euro market. Now, how about that!!

Ok ok I will bite, The two tents that I will recommend for 3+ season is the SD Meteor light or the TNF Nebula great tents both I also heard the Talus is a good one [ 06-10-2002, 01:27 PM: Message edited by: IceIceBaby ]

Ton of opinions on the subject Just do a search and you will see

I have the south col. and it’s the bomb great for everything when going solo, but If u have a partner then it make no sense to carry a bivouac since the weight saving will be minimal at best maybe 2 to 4 oz not worth it when compare with a Bibler or alike if going with a partner invest in a lightweight high quality tent

thanx Fish

Yeah, I know the ANTZ (I own one) But I was wondering since the TRE can do it on double-rope like Gri-Gri for signal rope [ 06-03-2002, 11:28 AM: Message edited by: IceIceBaby ]

Witty

Is anyone had or have experience with TRE that is the first time that I see an automatic double rope belay device

My god, With the glorifying of the sport. People have to pay with their life. I cant believe that people will go to that extant just to have a small talk in a party or to Impress their friends. I don’t care how "Experienced" are you, pertaining to the last example there is no reason to drag 7 people down with you. Or continue while the weather-deteriorating and etc, just to show how Hard (and dead) man are you. I wonder how all those frequent accidents happened in the most popular areas like Rainier, Hood and Baker and not on Waddington or Robson I guess that the reputation of them repels the crowds If u do not respect the mountain, it will kill you and it does not matter who you are no discriminations here. To all, don’t make light of it Climbing is a dangerous sport IT IS NOT A WALK IN THE PARK My condolences with the families [ 05-30-2002, 12:50 PM: Message edited by: IceIceBaby ]

I heard and saw (Sorry…can’t exactly tell you where I don’t remember where was it) that 1mm to 5mm is ok. Please correct me if I’m wrong. In some of the ropes I owned it happed over time. I personally think that 0mm slippage will not last through the life of the rope unless u retire after moderate use. since this happened as the rope wares out but not necessary unsafe for lead

the longest possible u can always make it shorter

on Cham3s for about $210 delivered in the US $300 plus delivery and/or taxes so far these are rocking boots BTW the bugs problem is gone once the weather is breezy and cooler like early morning or at night also when u break the tree line also think about misty rain (no need for GoreTex) and very lightweight approach torward gear (like Schoeller top, aluminum crampon for up to 55 snow slog, DMM fly or a like for anything tech, hex and nut instead of cams and pitons etc) [ 05-18-2002, 02:50 PM: Message edited by: IceIceBaby ]

Belaying with 8 in the various methods, How strong is the catch in the rappel mode if used as a belay method? If familiar with Magic APD (AKA, Salewa Guide Plate, Acme Guide Plate etc.) If useing the Magic APD in the rappel mode (like figure 8 rappel) as a belay device how effective is the catch of a leader [ 05-18-2002, 08:23 AM: Message edited by: IceIceBaby ]

Agree with all of the above Just one thing did u guys notice massive condensation in the foot area or is it just me? otherwise the tent is great and if staked well it will endure very high winds and good amounts of snow but u got to love your partner since for the length of the trip you will feel and be very close to him/her (works better with petit her)