IceIceBaby

this is what I was looking for thanx

quote: Originally posted by freeclimb9: Booze and reefer are the only things people take to make trips more enjoyable? what about Several woman

Oh no not again… Ok to sum it up and right down to the final words Ice axs- BD Raven, Grivel air tech racing Ice tools (allarounders) - CM Axar, BD Rage, DMM fly Its all depend on how big is you hand also look for the best price For more info about the above just do a search on the board [ 04-17-2002, 12:44 PM: Message edited by: IceIceBaby ]

quote: Originally posted by Greg W: Thanks for all the input. Does anyone have experience with Mountain Technology's Vertige tools? It looks like a good tool with a good price at MEC. Greg The only thing that I will be worried about is replacement parts otherwise good English made tool

No, to answer your question But I have a great experience over long time (6 years and going) with the La Sportiva Nepal Top and Lowa Civetta extreme for pure Ice and mix

quote: Originally posted by Chief Joseph: IceIcebaby, I don't know if it's just me or what but I have blown out the back on two pairs of these boots(LaSportiva Eigers).The spot I've had the failure in is above the heel where the leather and the rubber meet.Same spot on both pairs.This happened to both pairs at about 10 months of use. Hi Chief That is exactly why I was skeptical of the Trango ice and the Eigers (what happened to the rule of thumb…build a boot with minimal seams…less is more…) I just think that its all in the cut and the boots should be made with this rule in mind after all its not a sneakers with stiff sole it need to handle the environment …something in the way of leather processing need to be made that will make the leather supple enough to work with and tough as nails for the environment I don’t think its too much to ask…ohh…I wish u good luck chief

Just run up it through Willis wall it's an easy hike though there…Just kidding Any very good instructional video like Alpine Ice by Jeff Lowe probably will give u a great theoretical learning How they say…,Good experience comes from bad judgment…

HAHAHAHHAH Anyway, I have a complete rectangular feet and the only one that fit nice were the Salomon…but now when Im thinking of that the La Sportiva Eiger weren't that bad at all in the matter of fact they were a little too wide…so here you go [ 04-15-2002, 10:50 AM: Message edited by: IceIceBaby ]

quote: Originally posted by monkeyboy: Ya, you can get by with some tied slings with rubber bands or what not but that is pretty ghetto. For walking around looking cool at the top climbing areas you want to and get a shiny new set quick draws. While your at it make sure to get some ultralight anodized biners in a stunning color that matches. If at all possible these should all match the color of your new rope, chalk bag, and shoes. They really will make you climb better! Yeah Man, It dose, Now I CAN FLASH 5.13 also if you keep your shit clean and spotless you can save weight that way which will make you climb at least 2 grads harder also with the weight that you can save of the extra material that take to make knotted slings you can go to "all u can eat" joint and stuff your face [ 04-16-2002, 11:04 AM: Message edited by: IceIceBaby ]

Finally I did buy a pair of boots the Salomon Ice pro they just fit the best with the best support kind of resembling the Trango extreme but without all the stitching (less prone to leak) and about the same weight Just one downfall is that the rend not extending all the way around But it seems that they will break in easily for the approach and they are well padded I will share more of my experiences with the boots performance after couple of trips [ 04-14-2002, 07:18 AM: Message edited by: IceIceBaby ]

Don’t even joke about it….I have been looking for about 18 months now

Maybe this will help Mount Sir Sandford

Try Yates harnesses either Big wall or Shield kind of pricey ($110) but very comfortable and u don’t have to bring extra piece of hardware…but personally I probably will endure the little discomfort after all its climbing isn't it [ 04-12-2002: Message edited by: IceIceBaby ]

As for the slings, a mix of sewn spectra (or any those other miracle strong and slippery fabric) and the good old 11/16 tubular webbing cut to the desirable length is a must. Almost for all my climbing, I carry 25 feet of 11/16 tubular webbing [ 04-12-2002: Message edited by: IceIceBaby ]

quote: Originally posted by Retrosaurus: Shit Mikey!Use your own judgement or go ask your mom and quit bothering us important alpinists. Only you know what you will be subjecting your pants to. On evaluating your level of confidence in your own judgement I suggest something stain resistant. Holly shit… poor guy

quote: Originally posted by Earth Mother: You will all die anyway when the earth is destroyed by over population, oil-greed, and polution. Shit… going down you need another hit u getting paranoid

earthy,it was ganja time 5 minutes ago right... soon, the munchies will follow [ 04-11-2002: Message edited by: IceIceBaby ]

quote: Originally posted by johnny: Yeah, that would be it.....Thanks for the link, that is a cool site. Perhaps I should stay inside and surf more.... Johnny,Ohh the humiliation, But I do have to stay indoors and work for a living during the week I wish I could go out more Im surfing this site only to drool over pictures and stories My girl told me that I look like a horny sex crazed maniac when I surf bivouac.com [ 04-11-2002: Message edited by: IceIceBaby ]

Try the old bare foot in the bathtub stomping on your rope submerged in warm to hot water add to it the waterproof treatment and hang to dry (it will take about two days) and man watch how much shit was in it [ 04-11-2002: Message edited by: IceIceBaby ]

Johnny, Do you mean like this It’s a great illustration and very helpful

I’m Sorry but I couldn’t see what is “technical advisory on the Reverso” All I saw is the very usual very well illustrated Petzl pamphlet

Still on the quest for the perfect alpine boots, right now Im eyeballing the Glacier from La-Sportiva is any one had/have experience with them how good are they on up to 90 degrees ice I guess that the most important feature will be solid performance up to 65 degrees snow/ice a great approach shoe and well cushioned for descent also stiff enough for crampons [ 04-16-2002, 06:43 AM: Message edited by: IceIceBaby ]

quote: Originally posted by IceIceBaby: Still on the quest for the perfect alpine boots, right now Im eyeballing the Glacier from La-Sportiva is any one had/have experience with them how good are they on up to 90 degrees ice I guess that the most important feature will be solid performance up to 65 degrees snow/ice a great approach shoe and well cushioned for descent also stiff enough for crampons David,This is what I originally posted to answer your first Q and thank you for the info. Personally, I am looking for a trend in the majority of good experiences with any particular brand. Giving that I am an average person as far as size.In addition, my metric size is 43 1/2 to 44 in D width 10 US 9.5 English and 25.5 to 26 in Japan

I already own the Nepal top which are about the sweetest Ice boots ever for any normal down to –10F for colder days I have the Lowa Civetta extreme But I need more of a summer/approach/alpine snow and Ice climbing boots I have the pacific crest (old model with the crampon compatible Vibram sole) but I find it not to be padded/shock absorbent enough for my decaying knees

Maybe this will help http://www.gunks.com/rock/rack_preload.htm