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DanielHarro

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  1. I don't know what the update on the nomic is, but I am curious as well. This is what I do know about the latest batch of picks. So if anyone has the fist batch of the new quarks or nomics that got releases in the fall of 2010 they may have experienced some difficulty changing out picks due to the tolerances with the interface between the Adze / Hammers and the pick itself. My friend was able to purchase a single Quark in December 2010 and got the second tool in March 2011 (second batch of picks from petzl) Petzl as far as I can tell had some issues making enough picks and the second batch they trimmed down the interface on the picks which make chaining hammers or adze a simple breeze. We found this out because changing picks was super difficult on the tool he purchased in December and it was not an issue on the tool he received in March. We tried the newer pick in all of the tools and it works like it should, meaning I can change out my pick without a sledge hammer..... Thats all I got.
  2. My good friend who is an Olympic XC skiier prefers Chololate Cake and or Pizza on long 25-50K races. I think everyone has their own opinions, seems to be a lot of research out their but some of the top athletes just eat what they can stomach and what they like.
  3. you can control the weight of your pack / gear, but sometimes you can not control the "fast" aspect of Light and Fast. I learned this in Alaska last spring when the route my partner and I climbed was supposed to take us two days, and ended up being 4 of the longest days of my life. Its hard to move fast through chest deep or higher sugar snow, can't control the conditions and sometimes up is down... I would say "efficiency" is more important than being fast. For example stopping to brew up on route and climb hydrated will help your body stay much warmer, and you will be able more more efficiently than a shivering cold slow dehydrated body would... Trust me I leaned from my mistakes last year we each lost 15lbs in that 4 days... Knowing the conditions, and knowing when too and being ok with turning around is also a key factor in Light and Fast tactics. Still learning that the hard way.
  4. its $5 bucks you will spend $60 or more in gas / beer...
  5. http://cascadeclimbers.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/921453/TR_West_Fork_Ruth_Huntington_E#Post921453
  6. Make me an offer... and I do not know why the photos is upside down... danielharro@gmail.com
  7. Nice job Clint, huge route! Seth would be proud!! http://www.climbing.com/news/hotflashes/major_first_ascent_in_alaska/
  8. Here is a camera that I have been keeping an eye on. Panasonic GF2 http://www.dpreview.com/previews/panasonicdmcgf2/ Full SLR with replaceable lenses, smaller than the Cannon G12 and lighter as well. I have the LX3 and it is only a little bigger than that. Full HD video and it looks like a nice camera. Best photo for the size.
  9. they have the 8.9-10.5mm Alpine Smart at REI Portland
  10. arcteryx Atom SV, or LT, MH Compressor?
  11. Last spring I brought a 6mm PMI tag line with me to the Alaska rage and it only lasted 10-12 rapels before I got a core shot it in... Average about $10 buck per rapel. I am going to look at the Mammut 6mm ProCord for this season. Where can you find the 6mm Alpine Personal Escape Rope at?
  12. Buy some from dane, they are the best or have him cut some Petzl picks for your BD tools... http://coldthistletools.blogspot.com/
  13. I have had nothing but great experience with everyone at CiloGear and their packs are amazing!
  14. GH2 is too large in my opinion. Look at the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2, it is just a little bigger than the LX5, really nice camera. http://www.dpreview.com/previews/panasonicdmcgf2/
  15. I am selling a gently used pair of Sabertooth crampons $85.00. OBO I can ship or pick up in PDX. danielharro@gmail.com
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