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Alpinist Mag, Issues 2-15, all mint. $7 apiece or make me an offer for all of them. I'll split them up, of course. Please respond to paborden@gmail.com

Man am I spacy today. $100 for the pair + shipping 60m apiece.

For Sale: set of Maxim 9.0 mm Double Happiness double ropes. Used a handful of times, still in great shape. Specs: 53.3g/m 7% Elongation Email me: paborden(at)gmail.com If you want pics, I can get them to you.

Uhh..I'm stupid. My email now works: paborden@gmail.com, not "email.com" as I had it before...

I too am selling my Ergo Quarks. I've used them all of a couple of times. $300 firm (but I'll include shipping in that). Best bet is to email paborden@gmail.com if you want an answer or have any questions...

OK, so I'm looking for a HRM/altimiter combo for training. Other than those two features, the only others that are of worth to me are countdown and interval timers. So far, it looks like I've got it narrowed down to the Suunto Advisor or Polar AXN 500. I'm shying away from the Suunto at this point because I've heard of tons of problems with Suunto products and, plus, every suunto I've ever seen that has been on anyone's wrist for any time has been completely destroyed, what with the plastic face and case, etc. Problems with the polar, though, are that its heavier (3.5 ounces I think) and the band's not easily removable. But the face is crystal and the case metal, which should take care of the durability issues. Anyone have any thoughts? (edited to actually make sense...boy was I spacing out)

Ergos, $210 apiece. M10s, $120 All like new. Shipping not included, or make me an offer. Email me: paborden@gmail.com

Petzl CM M10 crampons like new, used once $130 Petzl Laser Sonic 17cm Screws (2), again, used once no falls, yadda yadda. $30 apiece oBO Email me: paborden@gmail.com

Let me know if you have one: paborden(at)gmail(dot)com or just PM me

I've had good results replacing alien trigger wires with bailing wire. Other than being hard to work with (I have big hands), it does the job well.

Looking for one of those 3 lb model Andinista (pre2001/2 or there abouts)... size L

1 pair M10 crampons, used only a couple times last season. Looking to trade for a pair of CM Sarkens. Or for sale, if you make a good offer. PM me or email paborden(at)gmail.com

Though its still under construction, at some point I will have a bunch of TRs up, along with a bunch of other info. Feedback on the overall design would be appreciated. http://beta.climbstronger.com

Now that Serratus RIP, has anyone had a chance to try out the MEC line of packs? Specifically, I'm looking for a replacement to the Serratus Icefall.

PM or email me, paborden(at)gmail(dot)com

So, I decided to take the plunge and finally buy a McHale pack, probably a SARC or S-SARC. While considering what features to get, I was wondering if anyone could relay their experience concerning kangaroo pockets on packs. I've never used one myself, but I've heard some people rave. Why? What's so nice (or not nice) about them, in your opinion? Any other tips/hints/suggestions? Oh, and from those who've already ordered a McHale, what was the approx turn around time from when you sent your deposit to when you received your pack?

Brand new la sportiva testarossa size 42. Worn once, but alas the pair's too big. My loss: they're yours for $90 OBO (retail $130). Email paborden(at)gmail.com or PM

I'm in the process of buying three offsets at the moment: yellow/green, green/blue, blue/black. The red/yellow sucks because the angle between the lobes is too intense (grey/yellow on the other hand, would be cool). I've got them on back order, you know, the usual story. I already have doubles in green and yellow and am not sure I'd get hybrids before you have those, but that's just me. This past weekend sold me on the hybrids. They fit where nothing else will and can definately turn X routes into R, and R into PG. They rock.

Stopped into the Patagonia store yesterday, trying to find a versatile, hood-less, light softshell for ice, rock, running, pretty much whatever I'm in the mood for, though climbing takes priority. As usual, the patagonia fits were all over the charts (I still can't figure out if there's any rhyme or reason) and the salespeople were largely clueless. The height of absurdity was the Grade VI jacket which seemed to be cut for the f*cking michelin man... Anyway, both the figure 4 and french roast jackets seemed to be, more or less, what I'm looking for. Problem is, the salespeople kept insisting that the french roast jacket isn't primarily geared towards ice and rock. They kept telling me the figure 4 is cut more for the alpinist (this coming from those who were more hipsters than climbers). I don't know what the f*ck they're talking about: whereas the fig. 4 felt somewhat sloppy, the french roast felt nice, athletic and trim (in marketing speak), with layers. So, my question is: is there something I'm missing? Is there any reason the french roast wouldn't work as well as the figure 4? I know, I know, the $20 cheaper price tag means it will shred at first contact with rock and the non-CSS seams will mean immediate failure on my next route. Anyway, what gives? Will one be obviously warmer than the other? A quick recap of specs: Fig. 4: 5.5-oz. double-weave stretch woven polyester with Deluge® DWR finish 425 g. (15 oz.) French Roast: 4.5-oz. 94% nylon, 6% spandex stretch woven; Deluge® DWR finish 383 g. (13.5 oz.)

1 pair Men's Montrail Moraines, sz 13, $60 Probably 100 miles on the shoes. They've been sitting in my garage for a while so they're a little dusty and faded. But the soles are very good and, except for the usual leather wear around the laces and tongue, in pretty good condition. No tears or rips. Email paborden@gmail.com if interested.

I decided to hold out for the Trango EVO GTX -- they're much nicer and have a better fit (less volume in the arch).

I had this buried in another post: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Speaking of which, any first-hand reviews of the Cinch yet? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Got a chance to use it this weekend, actually. Its a little confusing at first, since feeding out slack requires the opposite movement than the grigri (the main lobe pivots upwards to feed out slack, versus downwards on the grigri). That said, once you get the hang of it, on the cinch it is easier to keep your hand in a braking position and feed out slack at the same time. The cinch is also much much lighter and more compact. However, reductions in size come at a price. The brake level on the cinch seems miniscule and is MUCH more pressure sensitive. There is also much less braking surface on the cinch -- whereas the grigri has that entire rolled over flap, the cinch only has an extremely small area directly below where the rope exits the device. On the grigri, you roll the rope to the right, over the braking flap. On the cinch, you have to hold the rope straight down below where it exits the device. Less surface area = less braking. Because of this, I'd feel much less comfortable handing the cinch to someone not familiar with the device or belaying in general. Granted, that's not something you really want to do with a grigri, either -- but, with the cinch, you really really don't want to do it. Would I buy a cinch over a grigri? No way -- old habits die hard I guess. Try one and make up your own mind.

FYI, American Alpine Institute has the Dragonfly on sale right now for $69 ($119 retail I think). Their new website (guideschoice.com) makes online ordering real easy too...

Retail $25, I'm asking $17 incl. shipping. Its a gas canister stove that's very simple and heats up quickly. Just bought a new stove, so this one's gotta go... Email pborden@uchicago.edu if interested. Product Info: This stove provides instant heat output without priming. * Built-in screen blocks wind * Fueled by butane/propane Gaz® cartridges for clean and easy care--sold separately No priming or fussing! Just turn the knob, light a match, and you'll instantly have full heat output. Comes with an integral windscreen. Runs on a clean-burning butane/propane cartridge-- not included--so it requires little cleaning or maintenance.. Imported. Specs Specification Description Suggested use Backpacking Weight (w/ no fuel) 9.8 oz. Dimensions 5.75 x 4.75 x 2.75 inches Fuel Butane/propane cartridge (not included) Average boil time 3:52 minutes Fuel capacity 270/470 grams Burn time (max flame) 63 minutes Water boiled per 100g fuel 7.1 liters Ease of operation Good Cold weather use Fair Stove stability Excellent Pot stability Good

I've liked the Primus Multifuel the couple times I've used one -- though I haven't tried it at altitude or in conditions that would really push its limits. Also, MSR is supposed to be coming out with a bunch of new stoves sometime in the near future (but I don't know anything beyond that)...