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    vapor barrier socks

    in The Gear Critic

    Posted

    quote:
    Originally posted by Big Wave Dave:

    If you are really concerned about keeping your liners dry...

    My understanding was that vapor barrier socks were used between the liner sock and the insulating sock to keep the insulating sock dry from foot moisture. In this application, the liner socks get soaked and need to be changed every day.

     

    People who don't have this problem may use them over the insulating sock to deal with leaky boots.

     

    The roasting bag (or bread sack) is a cheap way to try it out without buying the VBLs.

    Sport Climber's Glossary

    in Spray

    Posted

    quote:
    Originally posted by fredrogers:

    For your next trip to any rad sportclimbing area... Here's a brief list of terms to allow you to converse freely with the species known as the "sportclimber"!

     

    Pig: The haul bag.

    Sportos and pigs??? [Confused]

    Barkley Village Haggen - 2 day TR

    in North Cascades

    Posted

    quote:
    Originally posted by michael_layton:

    Heard it might be good, so I got a job scoopin' salad and slicing horsecock at the deli. The approach is pretty easy. Just park in the employee lot way in the back and head for the center strip. Enter the building and go upstairs.

    Gear: Mormon Missionary outfit, smock, hat, nametag. This is one TR where water is not acceptable to drink while on route. There are small flows coming out of fountains inside the cafe.

    The actual trip consisted of bending over and smiling out of my asshole while answering to many exec's and putting up with the devil (customers) for $7/hour. Okay for the approach, not so good for the trip. My partner(s) sucked on this one, and my dignity was forced down to the level of the worm.

    It blows, don't go there. Highly unreccomended. I bailed early on this particular outting. 2 day minimum to 2 weeks notice. I went for fast and light(pay).

     

    BTW: they don't persicute shoplifting there very strictly, so have at it. Lots of booty on this one (but probably underage).

    What exactly were you expecting?

     

    This wasn't a climbing store where your job is to chat with friends all day while ignoring customers.

    GODZILLA: WHY IM HARD

    in Climber's Board

    Posted

    quote:
    Originally posted by chucK:

    quote:
    I have another one to add - before making negative comments about one of your fellow climbers, imagine yourself at the base of the hardest route they're capable of leading at the moment - with an audience.

    Ludicrous! Why should this be a yardstick? What is so special about climbing? How about "imagine yourself trying to do the hardest math test they're capable of acing?" How about "imagine yourself trying to build the Lego creation that person has done".
    Let's just whip out our dicks, and the one with the biggest is King of the Mountain!

    Fear issues

    in Climber's Board

    Posted

    quote:
    Originally posted by D-dog:

    Some risks are real. Some prices for failure are very, very high.

     

     

    From that website (listing deaths of BASE jumpers):

     

    Alf Humphries

    Suicide

    "Alf shot himself months after a BASE jump that left him severely disabled."

     

    Bradley Smith, BASE 8, 1997

    Suicide

    "Brad had an accident from a Arizona bridge (Burro Creek) when he impacted at line stretch and from this received some amount of brain injuries. Brad later committed suicide for unknown reasons."

     

    Something to think about.

    GODZILLA: WHY IM HARD

    in Climber's Board

    Posted

    quote:
    Originally posted by Dwayner:

    On a lighter note, Mr. Attitude's provocative solution to who's got the say:

     

    "Let's just whip out our dicks, and the one with the biggest is King of the Mountain!"

     

    Why I guess then that Big Lou is King of the Mountain, and if he abdicates, then you may address Dwayner as "your royal highness".

    Although not always relevant in this forum, 'Dr.' Attitude would be more accurate.

    GODZILLA: WHY IM HARD

    in Climber's Board

    Posted

    quote:
    Originally posted by Dr Flash Amazing:

    quote:
    Originally posted by Greg W:

    This is not like the "i wish i were an asshole sportclimber with a pompous post-graduate title in front of my name" fan club where you pay your $5 and automatically get your yellow spandex and stick-clip...

     

    Greg W

    So, Greg, what seems to be up your ass, mate? If you take the Doctor's title and demeanor too seriously, it must be your head, as Dr. Flash Amazing is just a front for a guy having fun wasting time on the internet.
    Hmmm.

     

    So Dr. Flash Amazing is neither?

     

    [ 08-20-2002, 04:07 PM: Message edited by: Attitude ]

    Mile High Club

    in Spray

    Posted

    quote:
    Originally posted by Dru:

    Is there an "over two mile high club" for those who have used Rainiers summit for the purpose?

    We're still waiting to hear whether Lambone did the double-double on his Glacier epic. [Eek!]

    necessities, novelties, and plain uselessness

    in Newbies

    Posted

    quote:
    Originally posted by carolyn:

    What do you find as necessary? what do you find as a novelty (what would you like, but can and have done without)? and what would you consider useless (wasted money)? If you also wouldnt mind explaining why, I would greatly appreciate it.

    A couple of notes:

     

    1. Think about gear weight and overall pack weight. Sometimes it comes at a price (neutrinos vs. ovals, sewn vs. tied runners) and other times not (Red Ledge shell & pants vs. Squashed Bird). Buy light, multifunctional gear.

     

    2. Remember your partner has gear as well. Use their stoppers and cams as your second set.

     

    My rack and harness gear for trad:

    Smiley stoppers: 4-12

    Wild Country Hexes: 3-8 (I use hexes)

    DMM Cams: .75-4

    5 DMM Pro biners for racking above (get light keylock biners for racking gear)

    Metolius gear sling w/ 4 loops (very cool)

    6 single sewn slings

    2 double sewn slings

    16 Neutrino biners

    21'x5.5 Maxim cordelette

    rappel ring

    3 tied slings - single, double, triple

    belay gloves (Home Depot)

    2 hero loops (6 mm perlon)

    BD nut tool

    3 oval biners for racking above

    Pear shaped locking biner + ATC

    locking biner

    daisy chain + locking biner for personal anchor

    harness

     

    deleting gear as beta warrants, and borrowing from partner as necessary.

     

    Works for me.

     

    [ 08-20-2002, 08:54 AM: Message edited by: Attitude ]

    Fear issues

    in Climber's Board

    Posted

    quote:
    Originally posted by Greg W:

    quote:
    Originally posted by erik:

    the things that helped me with it....was broadingin my partner base...

    I agree. I have climbed with about eight different partners off the .com this year and have found that it makes me more self-reliant within our little climbing team (i.e., I KNOW what I can do, I don't completely know what he can do). Like Erik said, you don't become dependent on a partner you're comfortable with.

    Sounds like you're both ready to join the mounties. [Eek!]

    Two Opposing Quotes

    in Climber's Board

    Posted

    quote:
    Originally posted by Dr Flash Amazing:

    "...the only thing that gathers [hand gesture] my interest and
    holds
    [hand gesture] it is bouldery, powerful moves ..." - Todd Skinner

    Let's compare.

     

    How many great mountaineering books or stories have you read?

     

    How many great bouldering books or stories have you read?

    Is there Hope?

    in Climber's Board

    Posted

    quote:
    Originally posted by trask:

    Why the hell would some wanker want to carry a bigassed unwieldy kotex pad into the wilderness?

    It's a recommended first aid essential to bandage heavy bleeding of the smacking your head against the rock variety as well.

    Eight Mile Rock: "Doin the Dishes"

    in Spray

    Posted

    quote:
    Originally posted by trask:

    I dunno, DFA sounds like a loud-mouthed, "my-shit-doesn't-stink" arrogant braggart with a menial job in the social services, an ex-wife he can’t keep satisfied, and an unhealthy obsession for phallic symbols, lame flames, plastic fantastic & American crapboxes...what do you think?

    Choice cc.com material, then.

    No criminal charges in Mt Hood accident?!

    in Climber's Board

    Posted

    quote:
    Originally posted by jules:

    WTF? What kind of criminal charges would they have been able to bring? I don't get it.....

    I'll point out the obvious...

     

    ...people died not of natural causes. The police are required to investigate. Think suicide, lovers quarrel, partner imbeds ice axe into ropeleaders head because he bought the wrong flavor of Gu, psychotic side effects of Diamox, Caveman trundling rocks from above (with aggression! [Mad] ), etc.

    Stupidest thing I've said or done climbing?

    in Climber's Board

    Posted

    quote:
    Originally posted by Dr Flash Amazing:

    And then there's all the friction you get when pulling the rope, which might not do much to the rope, but is going to play hell with the sling, leaving potentially compromised crap for the next party to dangle from.

    Correct. That's why alpinists avoid rappeling from bare slings found on route. Always check found slings for the burn mark where the rope was pulled through and deposit in local recycling bin at end of climb.

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