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Or, does anyone know of an Alpha Comp Hoody on sale? I've looked around. Only the usual small and XL are available for less than 350 bucks. I'd like to try this out as opposed to a complete hardshell, to help rectify the usual problem of the bottom of the jacket raising up when I swing ice tools overhead. I've also heard that some people use a strap through the crotch to hold their jacket down. I can't seem to find an affordable Arcteryx item. If someone has an alternative that they use, please post it. Of if they have a size L Alpha Comp they want to sell in good shape....???

That sucks that yours is giving you issues. I'm almost waiting for mine to do the same. Still, if they could just get it to work consistently, what a great little package that makes the slog into, wherever, that much easier. Thanks for posting the fix! Let us know if your problem gets better. I'm guessing that there's more than a couple owners out there that would look at this.

Love my Ipod Shuffle. No issues yet (fingers crossed), although I do get "bug updates", so maybe they're getting the issues resolved. Now if I could get all my partners to get something of the sort...so I don't feel like I'm tuning them out on approaches Yes, Tool does rock. As does Slayer.

Just spent some time (not enough) with my Quark Ergos @ Hyalite last weekend. PURE FAWKING JOY. Very efficient, and oh man, so much fun. Had a chance to play with some Reactors. Not my style thus far (I like a bit more head weight). Fusions look like they might be good, and I liked the way they felt when I dry tooled with them. Post your preferences of Ergo tools, why you like them, and the technique (particular to the tool) you learned with swinging them into ice. Happy ice climbing, and happy holidays

Very cool...looks like another low-avy hazard place to go, beside Haffner.

Redesign? Maybe I should try one. I have some older black hanger OP screws, and no matter what I do to the teeth, they just don't seem to bite worth a shit. I've spent hours with various files getting them (visually) looking just like the Turbo Expresses, but it just doesn't change how they bite in. What makes the 360s and Turbos bite so much faster? I'm sure it's in one of the angles of the teeth, but my layman's eyes don't know what to look for.

Hi, Jens- Just a quick note; the other day, I was looking for a birthday present for a pal of mine whom owns Cobras; after taking a set off the shelf, and trying the Grivel triggers (there's two different sizes; if you go to a shop that has them in stock [Jim?], maybe you can find a pair that will fit), I was able to find one of the sizes that will bolt on with a little modification (read: bending the metal a bit). Given the Quark has a slimmer grip than the Cobra, I'll bet you can find one of the sizes will fit with a bit of work.

Man, this is terrible. I think our party met them when we were in the area Thursday. Here's to hoping for a good outcome, and for a safe return for the SAR people, as well.

I'm pretty sure that your ethics/standards aren't shared at Smith. So go somewhere else. Everyone has the right to their opinions. Above and beyond that, if you're concerned about "permanently altering the environment", there's certainly more pressing issues you could be involved with, or concerned about.

Awesome work. Now, get a set of old Cragar Mags, and a cool airbrush painting for the side. Fu Manchu, "Chevy Van" I gave a girl a ride in my wagon she crawled in and took control She was tired as her mind was a draggin' I said get some sleep--and dream of rock n roll cause like a princess she was laying there moonlight dancing off her hair She woke up and took me by the hand She's gonna love me in my Chevy van And that's all right with me Her young face was like that of an angel her long legs were tanned and brown Better keep your eyes on the road son Better slow this vehicle down 'cause like a princess she was laying there moonlight dancing off her hair She woke up and took me by the hand She's gonna love me in my Chevy van And that's all right with me I put her out in a town that was so small You could throw a rock from end to end A dirt road main street, she walked off in barefeet it's a shame I won't be passin' through again 'cause like a princess she was laying there moonlight dancing off her hair She woke up and took me by the hand We made love in my Chevy van And that's all right with me

This is what I would do. Go to your nearest gas station. Find the usual rack of Atlas rubberized-palm work gloves. Buy four pair at ~4 bucks a piece. Throw all four pair in your pack, and a pair of down mittens, as well. As each of the pair get soaked, grab the next pair, and use the mittens to warm up in-between time. The four pair of of the Atlas gloves will run you 1/5th the cost of my Punishers.

Yeah, I have a pair of the Punishers. They're warm for the weight, but...they stretch. Bought them small, now they seem a bit too comfortable. And, the membrane makes the fingertips feel "slippery", if you know what I mean. This sums it up pretty well: if you can see a carabiner on your harness, you can grab it and handle it reasonably. If you reach around to grab something on the back loops of your harness, you probably won't be able to tell how to grab it, and what exactly it is, without craning around to see what it is. I'll admit, though, the're a pretty good compromise between warmth and dexterity.

Oh, very cool. All I see is red x's though for your pics. Is it just my PC?

I did climb with one for a day on the Eliot this year, but that's the only time. It didn't fog up at all. Seems to me that they're a great idea. I've heard you can mount the Petzl Vizion to any helmet, but I'm not sure if that's true or not.

Correction, they're both B-certified. The other major difference is the huge downward hook at the end of the pick, which I'd imagine would make it act quite differently.

Wow, thanks for posting that. The blogspot seems to be down this morning...

Very cool. If you aren't willing to give up the goods on the board, can you PM me with a bit of info? Nice pics, by the way. MMMmmm, ice......

Quick question: How many people have actually had to put their avy beacon to use to save themselves, or their partners? Good on you all for carrying them. Just wondering how often they've gotten used...or if people mainly view them only as a precaution, and never (thankfully) had to put them to the test.

I'm sure it's buried, but thought I'd ask to see if anyone's seen any. Thanks in advance.

I just saw this thread, and sent the SRD an email asking them (in a very nice way) about the signage, and how the new access rules are supposed to be known other than their website, if the kiosks are missing the information. I mentioned that I was an ice climber, and that I was looking to maintain access to the area, and added that I would gladly follow the rules, so long as they were made known. When they reply, I'll post it up here.

Might be a good idea, even if only for certain forums (like Climbing Partners) where something might be null and void...and it'll keep forums from getting too cluttered if people are able to delete posts after they find what they're looking for

I recently just ordered one of these, myself. Which version do you have, 512MB, or 1GB? The older version that's shaped like a stick, or the new one that clips onto your belt that's about 1x1"? I did look up reviews on the websites about this player; sounds like this is the most common problem with them. Most people sent them back to apple under warranty, and got them exchanged. Is it brand new, or at least under warranty?

Edit isn't there for me, as well. Am I missing something? Where should it be at, oh wise one? Weird, it appears here, but it didn't earlier in the climbing partners forum when I tried to cancel my request...

Isn't that what comes on them from the factory?