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Thanks.

I believe that the bartacking on any sling is the weakest part. Mammut weaves the bartacked section wider than the rest, hence, the rest of the sling can be skinny. I really like mine, and if Mammut says they're rated to 22kN, I tend to believe them. And yes, they're Spectra.

Ahh, a true gem of cc.com. I read this thread just yesterday, dreaming of the deep and fluffy.

Statistics are like bikinis -- what they reveal is interesting, what they conceal, crucial.

This is a smart man.

The Spectre has a better hood, and is lighter. Where do you find a Sirrus for 160?

The Specre pullover is something like 160 retail? I picked mine up for $99.

Squid: It's a bright orange full suspension Specialized, locked to the bike rack outside Bartell's Drugs on the corner of 45th and the Ave.

Shit, my bike's outside with a Kryptolok on it.

A few talking points? Such as the republican platform? 9/11...terrorism...9/11...scare...9/11...boo!...terrorism...saddam...terrorism...9/11...ouch!...terrorism...lookout!!...watch your back!!!....9/11...terrorism...9/11...they are coming for you!! Now that's a pathetic campaign. You want pathetic? How about: I'm not Bush. I won three purple hearts. I'm not Bush. I won three purple hearts. I'm not Bush. I won three purple hearts. I'm not Bush. I won three purple hearts. I'm not Bush. I won three purple hearts. I'm not Bush. I won three purple hearts. I'm not Bush. I won three purple hearts. I'm not Bush. I won three purple hearts. I'm not Bush. I won three purple hearts. I'm not Bush. I won three purple hearts. I'm not Bush. I won three purple hearts. I'm not Bush. I won three purple hearts. I'm not Bush. I won three purple hearts.

Dead Bird=$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Patagonia Spectre=

That would be uncool to say the least.

You've pissed people off? Honestly? That's fucked up. You're my hero!!

Pope, Tommy Caldwell's 5.15a 'Kryptonite' was established on lead.

'waterproof glove' is an oxymoron. No glove will stay dry. Why? Cuz there's a huge gaping hole in them.....the one that your hand goes in. Have you tried mittens and a thin liner glove? Get some beefy synthetic-insulated mitts, wear a light fleece glove inside them, and wear the light glove when you need dexterity. Another advantage of mittens is that they work better with chemical handwarmer packets. Like slothrop says, the 'One' isn't anywhere close to waterproof, or warm.

I want to die like Don Whillans....in bed, asleep, at 80 years old, after spending a night drinking with my buddies.

Don, I'd be curious to hear your anwer to Rudy's questions as well. How about answering them?

You sound like Rudy on Prana tops!

Well now, if we're calling Muir flat, then the Palmer doesn't count at all.

An extra 23 pounds of training weight is worth the joy of skiing in late summer. I made more than three turns, since the snow wasn't sludge, it was fresh, fast, smooth corn!! It was FUN! I know you're just jealous because you couldn't ski if you wanted to down in Oregon, but try to not let it get to you. I know, I've never skied anything over a blue run! I wish I could ski steeps like AlpineK, but I'm just not 'core enough!! Maybe next year I'll be able to ski the Southwest Chutes! I'd be soooo happy if I could do that. I went rock climbing yesterday and had a blast. Next weekend I'm going to try to climb one day and ski the next, so I can spray about it on Monday.