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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!.

I know I have a life...hear me

I visited this morning and had a blast! Great folks and a quality scene with great problems and routes. I'm planning on being a morning fixture there so shoot me a PM if anyone wants a partner for AM (off-peak) sessions!

I plan to wear a bright yellow shirt I hope we get some folks inspired as I would really love some activity down here, pub club, inspired training sessions and such. My fingers are crossed! Tenino on Weds eves would be great but alas my work schedule is fixed and I am always the closer at my Starbucks.

We pause this thread for a refreshing recap: Here we have a fine image of two male egos in their natural habitat.

Not really a "looking for partners" per se, but are any of you gonna be at the new Tacoma gym in the AM on opening day (9/15)? I'll be there to register and prob. boulder a bit before work, so if you are drop me a note or a post and if nothing else we can maybe get some sessions of the " Tacoma chapter " of CC.com. started. I would dig some more motivaton and be psyched to meet some of you folks.

WWED

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I think it all comes out in the wash. I personally think bolting and chipping are ok UNDER THE PROPER DEMOGRAPHIC SETTINGS. But I am not going to bag on someone whos views differ from me simply because I realize we all love climbing ( under our individual preferences) and we all climb because...to paraphrase Morpheus; "we're all here because were inherent disobedients". Climbing is climbing, its ALL fun. PERIOD. As long as you dont hurt me or I dont hurt you it really dosent matter. Respect the wilderness "laws" and dont be a "guberif" and well get along fine. Jesus H Schist, some of you really have a sharp stick up yer a$$'$. Just climb and have fun. PS; regarding the "natural" experience. A line of draws or bolts is perfectly harmless. What I dont appreciate are those F16's or what ever the hell they are that jack my eardrums whilst I am taking in the "Natural"...and while I am going there...people on harleys suck donkey foetus.

Boring, fucking, NON issue. NEXT..

Nice tips ALL, thanks for the info and cbs for the cool compatibility link. VERY intriguing! Ill prob sacrafice a nalgene but for a better workout I might just keep it in the glass wrapped in duct tape.

Amazing with the world in its state we still all feel arrogant enough to spray and flog eachother over such a useless topic. Does he care? I doubt it...he just wants freedom and a nice bowl of food.

Does anyone have any container recommendations for transporting alcohol (whisky/rum/vodka). I am doing a 7 day backpacking trip and am debating using the glass container OR like a nalgene lexan bottle and I couldnt find any beta on Nalgenes site regarding that. What do the pros use? What do the pros drink? Gonna prob be having 151 and cocoa for the bulk of the trip unless one of you has some stellar recipe.

Good eats: Bit and Spur and Oscars deli in Springdale. Outside the east entrance on the plateau is a great Bison grill ( I forgot the name) The big walls in Zion Canyon are a must do, BUT head up to the Kolob Canyons and spend a day up the South Fork of Taylor Creek. Some fabulous sport routes ( both jug fests and delicate slabs) and bring along a small rack for some of the nice cracks up there too ( Last Rites and Spiderfingers to mention two good ones out of a bunch that exist.) Dont forget to save a day for some canyoneering...might be a bit cool but some dry easy stuff like Behunin, Pine Creek, or Keyhole. Have fun and I will be envious! I miss this place!

Thanks FF I'll scope it out!

Hey just a quicky, You guys are a hoot when it comes to running gear through its paces and unrelenting in colorful commentary...but does anyone have a fave link to another quality site that rips or raves hardgood/softgoods for climbing/hiking/backpacking? Thanks in advance.

I am looking to sell two Nikon Photo Contest International photo books ( Basically collections of the contest winners). But I have been unable to locate any resource as to the potential value IF ANY of them. I was thinking maybe someone here might be a long term photo techie and might have a clue OR a resource. Ebay has some newer ones from the 90's for pretty cheap but I was hoping the 30 year age might make a difference. If they are worthless I will just keep em as they are pretty cool collections. Both books are in used but great shape and cover the years 1972/73 and 1974/75

Ancient sandstone slab adventures:

Cool info all esp the link BreezyD. Ill be doing the Wonderland in late sep and am trying to pare down to the basics and packing my whisperlite seemed like alot of extra stuff esp if im just going to be boiling powerbars .

Just a quick question, I didnt find a reference in the CC.com search engine so ill make a quick post, any info or links would be cool. Whats a decent cartridge stove, i am looking for lightweight and as efficient as possible. Two common choices...MSR pocket rocket or the Superfly. Which would perhaps the the better? the superfly seems to me a wee bit more powerful. I know this isnt brain surgery, im just looking for a thought or two thanks!