Dr_Crash

That was a GREAT week-end. I love this place, you guys were really nice to hang out with and drink with, and I did some awesome climbing, including my first 5.10a (Irreverence, felt easy, after just having climbed Revelation), first lead (a palsy 5.6 but that was plenty enough without a rope above me), and my first significant multipitch (Wherever I roam, 5 pitches, 5.9, topping out with a great view, after sweating like an animal from fear of falling on that traverse---yes, I'm a newbie). I met a bunch of people who I knew by alias / avatar, and it was great to put a face on your names and talk to you. I loved all of it. It was really cool to hang out, , and did I mention ? Thanks TG! And Coondog, thanks again for being my climbing partner. I enjoy every minute of it. SnowByrd, thanks for providing the drive vehicle and the entertainment, as well as simply for being there. It was a great long week-end. Rock on, baby! drC

Actually, I thought about it more; forget the 200 cm. Too long. I am 6' and ski 188 cm very stiff skis, and it takes a lot of technique to move these in your typical backcountry snow. Look for shorter things, maybe around 184 cm for you to stash. And for this year, go with a rental setup and lessons. We can meet around beers to chat more about those things if you want. drC

Dunno. 200 cm may be loooooonnnnnng. Actually, it will be. You're tall but you're beginning. A review: http://telemarktips.com/forums/Ski_Reviews/posts/165.html drC

Yep, rappelling would require some focus BTW the Petzl screw is on sale again at backcountry.com for $44 (no tax outside UT, free shipping over $50) . The DMM revolution one is on sale at Northern Mountain Supply for $39.50 (no tax outside CA). If someone can figure out whether one of those two really outperforms the other one, I'd like to know. BC.com will let me return the Petzl unused (which they are). And Marmot lists the DMM on their Web site so maybe that's the place to go look at them and get some beta if the guys there have used them. drC

Next time doesn't matter, there's not penis to cut anymore. drC

Chriss, you're welcome to play with mine and see how they rack next time we go out. Has anybody used the DMM Revolution screws? I wasn't aware of these (bought the Petzl while looking for something else just to take advantage of the sale) but they look to have nice features like color-coded handles (for size), a huge handle with no moving parts for clipping, and whose hole can be used as an emergency rap device (a la figure 8). And they list $13 cheaper than the Petzl. drC

Got mine during a labor day sale at $40 but haven't tried them yet. drC

Good times were had. Coondog, SnowByrd, Lane (alias forgotten) and myself spend some good times at Pearly Gates. It was nice putting faces on many aliases here. drC

No prob. I dropped there today (before reading that) and they say they only sell employees skis. So do you work there? BTW, are the Attaque stiff or not in your opinion? drC

Nice! drC

Just a thumbs up for Tyson, Wiley and others at Redmond VW. They invited my son to join their junior program (2 hours twice a week), and he loves it. They're taking great care of their kids there... Here's to passionate people sharing their passion: drC

You may also post on tetongravity.com/forums and ask specifically for beta from BakerBoy and mtbakerskier. drC

Beer, wine, and water has always worked as a ski conditioner for me. YMMV. drC

I'll go see them at FF and will PM you if I want them, ok? drC

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[mountie]What's wrong with that?[/mountie] drC

I'll take 2) if I can sign up for it rather than 1) drC

If the nuts are directly comparable, yes. Looks like many people think the DMM to be really superior and maybe worth the extra money per nut. drC

I think it was Simpson's knife that Yates used to cut the rope. Oh the irony... drC

Nothing better happens to this mountain before I can ski it! drC

Really, until she leads, the rack she's already sporting looks just fine to me Then she can add hardware... (By the same token I am entertaining discussions on which nuts are best but I don't need a rack until I lead either, and my partners all have one for now.) drC

13 ABC Huevos for $59, versus 10 DMM Wallnuts for $59. Are the extra 3 nuts a goods thing? I believe they're just body weight (2.5 kN); a set of 4-10 Huevos is $49 and I think would compare diectly to the DMM Wallnuts (the Wallnuts are rated a bit stronger). I like the fact that the Huevos are color-coded on the head rather than on the wire (less weight? looks cleaner and easier at least), but whatever. BTW the WC Rocks #1-10 are on sale for the same pice ($58). Those are Alpinfox's favorites according to that other thread. Fox, have you compared them to the DMMs? Which would you pick between the two and why? (A nut is a nut doesn't seem to always apply here ). drC

Secure WiFi isn't secure and the neighbor's kid can use a secure WiFi LAN as easily as an unsecured one. All you get from WEP is a reduction in effective speed. Use MAC address control instead. A bit more painful when friends visit, but at least it works. drC

Yeah! PM sent

Oh if CBS likes it it's got to be good. If 3 worries you re: pace, it may not be my best time to learn about being efficient as a team of 3, or may it? I've only climbed alpine as a team of two, because we all know that's what the Mounties would secretly like to be able to do for all their climbs . drC