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The presence of the solid retainer loop is the reason they use the Reverso over the B-52. It gives the Reverso redundancy in strength. The problem with the blocking biner not locking the rope also shows up with the B-52. I suppose for this reason, Trango specifically calls for using a blocking biner that has a round cross section.

Only in the northern hemisphere. It's Spring down under.

Mondays are pathetic!

I have several belay devices including a Trango B-52, which I intended to use on multipitch trad routes in its function for bringing up the second. Several other people who I know also purchased B-52s but eventually they stopped using this device due to their doubts concerning its breaking strength under a load. They still have the B-52s but actively use the Petzl Reverso since it has a more sturdy construction. I think the doubts about the B-52 is mostly perception since this device has undergone extensive testing and is CE certified. Yet, the device does show abrasive wearing on the aluminum where the anchor carabiner is attached. The thickness of the aluminum is estimated to be about 7 mm which will be reduced due to abrasive wearing. This device is lighter than the Reverso, which makes the B-52 great for alpine but it seems that doubts about the B-52's strength will plague it's acceptance over the Reverso. What are your thoughts?

I gotta toss this in. Here's the other end of the spectrum. Stealth gunboat Visby Class Corvette Carbon fiber--fast and hard to detect

Thanks, Sobo. Uh, I already have a busted ankle. I'm going to watch other people slackline this weekend.

Checked slackline.com and ethosclimbing.com but I want to know what's a simple way to tighten the slackline or flatline? Got the basics. Do you use a pulley?

"Do what thou will." "Follow your bliss." Complex subject matter. There's a hell of lot of different connotations associated with the Devil, makes it difficult to discuss. Just like there's a lot of different names for the Joker, each one carries a different set of meanings. Diablo, Satan, Lucifer, or just plain, Chaos. Me, with my secular beliefs, see this entity as a personification of the principle of independence often at odds with the authority figures. Like Prometheus. Stole the fire from the gods. The snake innagoddavida coaxed the woman to eat of the tree of knowledge of good and evil, or consciousness, as I see it. Opened her eyes, so to speak. BTW, I don't believe in the original sin nonsense. Anyway, I can see your point too.

Outlaw Country. One of its pioneers? Shattered that image of squeaky clean country music. Folsom Prison Blues. Therapy for the sick. Precursor to David Allan Coe but much tamer.

Turbans, huh? For some reason I thought their heads were wrapped in bandages after undergoing brain surgery.

You have to beware the sorcerer's apprentice. I heard that's why Bush Sr. chose Quayle as his running mate. Now, George the Younger...that's another story.

I think anyone, well almost anyone (Quayle?), can be a figurehead of government. You just have to choose an effective administration and put your betting money on the thinktanks.

I was at work and this joker comes in and says that an airplane was flown into the World Trade Center. Not believing him, I said, "Yeah right." Other coworkers came in, repeating the same news and the awful truth sank in. We then gathered around a TV and watched the events unfold. Even while watching the events on TV, it all seemed so surreal. Meanwhile, this joker started sprouting some crap about Nostradamus.

In contrast to Greg_W's thread, let me point out that the faces on this thread consist of 3 Republicans, one Independent and no Democrats. You can add to the list of Republicans by including Fred Grandy (The Lover Boat) and the late Sonny Bono.

Greg, Thread drift, but curious. Was Geo H.W. Bush named after William Walker? The Walker Saga

From this: A weird duo to this: Politician or actor? And this: Politician or media whore? And maybe this: Mouthpiece for Warren Buffett?

Rolling on the floor, laughing so hard, tears coming out my eyes

Necro, You shameless whore, You provocateur...

1. Challenger via Wiley Ridge 2. 1st serious rock climbing fall 3. #2 prevented me from achieving #3; would have been North Ridge of Stuart

Not sure if Czech Direct was the route but didn't Twight say that his speed of ascent was gained at the expense of drinking enough water? You either have to carry it or melt snow in the mtns, both of which will slow you down. I thought the main point behind Twight's philosophy of going light was to avoid the weather changes that could thwart your climb. If the rains started to fall on the first day, he said he'd turn around and attempt the climb another day.

I think the "Fast and Light" ethic as popularized by Twight but originally espoused by Wild Things refers to a tradeoff in convenience, comfort or some ideal image of safety. A lighter pack means the absence of, e.g., a internal frame. The pack is lighter but that also means you won't be able to carry as much weight. The tradeoff, I believe, was the original conception of the ethic. Now, however, I think the idea is propagated as a business marketing ploy. Consider titanium ice axes, for instance. It's going to take a hefty investment of money to convert all of your metal gear from aluminum to titanium (titanium biners anyone?). God! I even seem to recall, if I'm not tripping, that there was event where models strolled down the walkway with titanium ice axes (mountain chic?). Tell me I was hallucinating!

Beck, admit it, you're the King Whore. Wait...maybe I have it wrong. Trask is the King Whore and you're his handmaiden.