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WTF? lol im 5'7 168# Am I doomed to be a noob climber forever? Im pretty solid for that weight. I think its all about endurance, time on the rock, and good technique as opposed to height/weight ratios. Granted it helps to be a stick but I'm more like a stubby branch...just look at John Dunne

Excellent points on all the above posts.But I am reminded of how the metality was to wear rock shoes 4 sizes to small and be in hella pain but be able to edge on an atom vs: fit larget and be able to actually climb comfortably with a slight loss of edging performance. I have learned alot from the above tips and will be continually tweaking my setup, gunning for a substantial reduction in the junk I carry, BUT as an "older" climber, I would rather be in better shape and be able to carry some extraneous "creature comfort" junk in as well to increase my psych! factor . Great thread!

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You go girl!!

Yeah sounds nice and in good style if that it is indeed correct. Spare us the attitude yo and go do something productive.

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Old news... Starbucks did discontinue this item but I have 2 bottles that I would gladly sell for the right price...collectable as hell. AND it tastes damn good! I have 15 years of *$ junk if anyone is collecting

decent options! Thanks! you guys/gals

You drinking again Pope?

I always leash my pup on trails and get many thanks from folks for being considerate. Seems like common sense to me even if my dog is a big goofy, loveable lab. When I walk her around our neighborhood ( fringe ghetto on Tacomas "eastside") I carry a weighted fish billy and a small knife. Too many times I have had aggro pit types charge or approach us and I have had the billy ready for action. I must send off a scary vibe as thus far non have attacked. I am ready tho as I have no patience fo that kind of BS. I will attack to the death of the agressor if needed. On the flip side, there is alot of gang activity and prostitution where I walk Jumar and her jovial demeanor has kept me pretty damn safe from humans, lol its awesome to have some gnarly mean looking gang bangers break out in a smile and a wave when they see Jumar

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Penis size is really the overall deciding factor for me.

wtf?

Damn correct.

Two clove hitches...manually adjusted are much safer albeit a pain for free climbing, aid shouldnt be an issue. Just attach them to your harness proper. Use a biner directional on the chest harness to keep you vertically inclined...or hopefully vertically inclined...or use a Gri Gri.

Definitely worth the thought, but the cable is for the chest connection only and shouldn't bear alot of weight. The modifications were done by Brian McCray and hes taken some hellacious whippers on a similar unit. I agree NOLSe, that for a new person to the solo realm, a confirmed and professional device would be a much safer route. I just have had good success with mine I thought I would share.

The swaged cable loop attaches to a chest harness to keep the device oriented vertically to prevent jamming or catching that might compromise its ability to clamp and lock down on the rope properly. As with a soloist, if you fall upsidedown the device will NOT lock up, hence the back up knots on the loose rope side of the device.

My Gri-Gri rigged for solo. Works very smoothly, the chest cable is crucial (duh) I also have a soloist but I prefer the grigri because it feeds better for me. Just remember to tie back up knots at regular intervals in case of some freaky failure. Double clove hitches are also good if your on a budget .

Bagel Cafe on Buffalo near Westcliff. Killer Bagels and traditional jewish baked goods. Awesome Challah bread and Challah french Toast!!!! I know, not really the Seattle area but it was 5 mintues from my house and we were always psyched to go. If your ever in Vegas give it a try!

Right on! Yeah, I had a hoot! Its a great gym with dynamic and vital owners. It is easy to nitpick but Tacoma has needed this for a hella long time. I am stoked for the stronger local community it will foster. I predict in 2 years Fossil Rock will be a burgeoning world class crag because of it! But yeah rock-ice, drop me a yell if yer there for some bouldering or routes!

Yes! its turning out to be pretty quality! BUT the new holds are hella abrasive, I have some major callous shreds at this time . Ill be heading out for the wonderland monday but will be back in action asap. It's awesome to have a Tacoma community now. If you see this dork, pass on a howdy, always looking for a partner and bouldering motivator!.

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