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sweatinoutliquor

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  1. Yep, I've done it a bunch with a mini-traxion, I think it works out great. Usually the cliff I do it on is short enough to throw both ends of the rope down, so I run the traxion up one side, and tie in short with the other line as a backup at good rests. I don't know who in their right mind would clip into a traxion with a long sling instead of right into their harness, but I guess people do lot's of strange things. In general, I find that when I fall, it's really pretty gentle on the rope... I'm not throwing dynos while solo TRing. I've been doing it for a couple of years now, and I don't think the teeth have caused any sheath damage whatsoever. If you search, I think there are other topics discussing this (check newbie forum maybe?).

  2. 3% triclopyr (garlon) + 97% oil carrier (diesel or crop oil) + little spray bottle. Need to have a public applicator licence to be spraying that stuff in the park though.

  3. Good to see that you are bringing some stoke with you from FL! Welcome to CC.com! Sounds like you have thought through your trip pretty well... Adams south side probably requires a lot more stamina than equipment. Get an ice axe and some strap on Al crampons, toss your skis on the pack and tear it up! You don't need to break the bank on boots or anything, at least not for that trip. For a mountain ice axe, I suggest getting something that is cheapish (less than 100 bucks), light as hell, and about 65cm (i'm your height and I find that's pretty good). Grivel and black diamond make great options. Good luck man, welcome to the NW (at least soon)!

  4. John,

     

    Scary I guess, and a bummer that you had to bail on your route. I do wonder what really happened because it seems a bit unusual for gear to be left behind in a rescue situation such as this, when it appeared there were a lot of people on the mountain helping out? Anyway, karma to you for hauling it out! :tup:

  5. Hey folks,

     

    I'd like to put some grip tape on the shafts of my quarks, but am not sure what people generally use. I've felt the stuff on the nomics, which seems all well and good... But where do you buy something similar, or what else works?

     

    Thanks in advance!

     

     

  6. I'll sell you 6 used forged friends (1, 1.5, 2(2), 4(2)) for 70 bucks if you are interested. No falls. PM me if you were interested or want photos... I've been wafling over getting rid of them, just because I don't really use them very much. :brew:

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