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Shopkeepers and Intellectuals???? OMG. of course they like lower prices. but what is the long term cost? heaven forbid an intellectual help them understand that! looking at the bigger picture, such as what happens when a store like Wallmart comes in and runs all the local shops out of business, and you're left with out of town (or out of country) ownership and you get some minimum wage jobs in return. but you also get some nice cheap and affordable Chinese products. sounds like a win-win. but then that is thinking it through and getting all intellectual on the issue, which of course it bad. "intellectual" - what a strange word to turn into a negative. i guess perhaps if you don't like thinking you might oppose intellect. But I do know that if anyone is a thinker on the board it is you JayB. So you do you intellectualize your own intellectualality such that you can get through the day without beating your self up over it? Perhaps you are bi-intellectual? Both non-thinking and thinking, layered in a taco shell, smothered with cheese, wrapped in a deep dish pizza, and deep fried? very provoking blog there. i'm sure you'd never write so shortsighted.

True enough, I shouldn't be quoting someone third hand anyway I guess the point is that they will most likely end up on an aid rack, but that all depends on what you like to climb. Bottom line is its just another piece of protection (free or aid) on that is available, which isn't a bad thing.

I don't have any problem with criticism, thats why I put this thread here. Since these things are the same exact design, just different lobe sizes on each end, you're likely to have the same compliant regarding the trigger bar.

Keep in mind these offset TCUs were designed for aid climbing, where you have a big rack with all sort of different pieces. The guy who really was instrumental in getting these to market was Ivo Ninov for use down at Yosemite. They are a specialty item that are designed for pin scars and other flaring or odd placements that aren't an ideal placement with standard symmetrical gear. There is definitely a market it for them, and up until these came available it was filled by the Alien offsets. I'm sure you can think of plenty of places where this type of gear would be ideal over symmetrical gear, but both would most likely hold your fall. This is just another tool for improving your chances. If you're buying a second set in these smaller sizes, you might want to consider them. There are some good ideas here...next time I get a chance with an ideal placement for these I'll take a shot showing an offset placed, and then another with a symmetrical cam placed. Also, if you see me out there at the crag and want to give them a go, just say hello (at least till I have to return them).

nice catch

How about just a dork?

yeah, but her with her body weight she might need to drink 2.5 kegs in order to get a buzz

reading is fundamental

What sort of information were you seeking Mr_Phil? And why do you go elsewhere? I don't deny that much of the information there is available on the web if you want to look around, but I did try to add in information not found anywhere else. But if we can bring that type of information to CC.com, then why not? Heck, we can spread the love and have some of our PNW sprayers foundling new gear instead of some other website reviewing the gear in Colorado or California. There is consolidated information there which is nice, but there is only so far you can go with a review when you aren't doing destructive testing (which would also entail being an engineer with the qualifications to do such testing) or going out and wearing out some gear to develop a strong, supportable opinion. I tried to put together as much information on these TCUs as I could, and I'm definitely open to anything we can do to improve (i.e. other information you'd like to see that is within the realm of something we can actually do in a reasonable timeframe).

Muzak versions of your favorite crunk ditties are the new rage with the kids now. All the down and dirty of crunk, coupled with the soft styling of KennyG. It is totally SICK. but also jazzy.

Happy Birthday and RIP Mark's friend.

MORE PLAYER HATERS!!!!!111

this happened to me once

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antisocial_personality_disorder

more likely just a slow boat from China.

who needs glaciers anyway?

Metolius Ultralight Offset TCUs Post your comments, feedback, or your own take on the Metolius Ultralight Offset TCUs here. Gracias.

Check out the new Ice Climbing Section on the front page. We'll have Ice Climbing Trip Reports presented in a new way (you can view them without all the comments there), and we'll have ice climbing articles and gear reviews added in. In the meantime, check out the great intro to ice climbing gear written by CC.com's AlpineDave. Here is the latest ice trip report, ElisifHarro's first post! Nicely done Elisif.

Great trip report! Looks like some fun climbing out there. thanks.

Uhh...yeah, they are not the same person. But that doesn't mean that Mr. Stout isn't one of our good friends at ass.com who is CHALLENGING THE LIBERAL SENSIBILITY IN AND INCREDIBLY NOVEL AN UNPREDICTABLE FASHION. sickie After all, the bigot side of the fence does represent a large part of OUR GREAT NATION. Now pardon me while I go wrap myself in the flag.

crap, i'm going to have nightmares for sure http://www.apple.com/trailers/independent/blacksheep/trailer/

sickie

whatever. don't forget to align your chakra with crystal power.

Al Gore Al-gor-rhythm coincidence? i think not. its all there in the numbers. fuzzy math.

so you fed the gnome?