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this is funny fukin shiet, man...thanks for diggn that one up...classic cc.com behavior. really made this site grow up. wheres Erik? miss that mouthy beyotch.

Climb something were you might actually lob off and then you'll understand. you didn't answer the question, o-jedi-master i think more than a few of my unfortunate climb'n-companions can attest to me "lobbing off" onto their painful belays climbing is dangerous. shit happens and sometimes luck just aint on your side. So, the question about retiring ropes is a valid and good one. All answers are merely humble opinions, statistics are stats and Boston is a cool town (here for the holiday) ...seriously tho I agree if it looks worked replace it...yet if it still looks good but the stretch is compromised from multiple falls or draggin around god know where, then the next fall may rattle your dentures loose so, You probably ought to replace the thing, too. I like to have multiple choices in the closet based on what were gonna attempt that day/trip.

Since we're on the subject of Peshastin, how about the first pitch of Lightning Crack? I got thrashed by the bulge move for over 20 minutes the first time I tried it. I skulked away humbly, losing the onsight. naww, you just were not lucky... I have seen that onsighted more times... but it has definitely seen more than a few shutdowns. and injuries.... The overhang on orchard rock has (i am sure) stumped a few "à vue" leaders. I have also seen a few blown onsights on Fakin It (austrian slab)....and ankle breaks...

Well then... How would do you know when to retire if the rope does not show wear?? 10.2 forever? Inquiring mind would like to know.

yeah, i agree it is better to use your ropes then let them sit around in the closet. I think that the break down of nylon wouldn't be an issue in one years time...but then how long did the cord sit on the shelf prior to purchase? How ever long the rope sat and its age, the one fact that remains true and should tell you what to do with the rope....... use it or lose it.

Yeah, how did it go...good turn out of beer swillers? I was sorry to not go but I had to go to leav. for the night. Anyrate, I hope jeff and co play again soon...been wanting to check the music out for a while.

Nice pictures, Lance! Thanks for sharing... here is to the safe return of our friend.... Takes a different breed of "brave souls" to put yourself in that situation. Only the utmost respect and admiration I have for someone like him. Look fwd to tying in a rope with D soon.

Depends... Did you keep the rope in your closet or in the back window of your car? If the rope still looks like new, then the life expectancy of the cord should not be an issue for you. By keeping the rope in the nice dry cool place like a closet, it is being preserved just fine. Also, I suppose it depends on what "type of little use" your rope was subjected to...small falls and draggin it around in the dirt are going to wear it out. Does the cord still look like a 10.2 or is it pushing 10.8ish diameter... Also, examine the rope for any "weird spots." btw- Hows the weather in Spain? Quite blustery here in Bellingham, today. cheers.

It is a fun crag! I do not remember 35 routes a few years back, off, you must have been busy during that time. Nice work!

So that guy making scary faces at me during climbing trips, was not rat? ...oh sh!t.

Nice Rudy! gettin the boy climbing and cleaning gear...smart move there. Definitely looks like fun, climbing at Smith that is...have not been there in a coons age.

yeah no sh!t Lance ask those guys...Hell, one of them probably has a good buy for you too...

who the hell is eric? rats not eric...?

yeah that newest industry was hard following too.

Shipman and friends used to farm the ice in Wenatchee... Said it was more trouble than its worth.

This should be thumbtacked to the page top... This reminds me of the my first (only) visit to the ghost... I saw the most wicked Ice in the middle of the forest prior to the bighill... The entire forest was flooded with a lake of hockey rink-style ice... amazing sight...have a picture somewhere. as the rest of the ghost...incredibly fantastic place that I look fwd to visiting again one day.

Even steven... f*(k...most routes at Index seem to be hard to onsite.. Leavenworth: Pumpline.

WHo is in the band??? jeff h? The Zoo is cool, was thinking of going there again recently...now I have an excuse! Cheers!

I like to have an almost empty chalk ball in the loose chalk... When the long weekend in the hills sucks up lots of chalk, the CB seems to have just enuff remaining dust despite all the loose chalk being nearly gone (except also pine needles, gravel, etc).

Nice TR! glad to hear about all the positive energy. Thanks for sharing Mark! Why do I doubt the sunny and nice statement?

Annoying that the pic is on other page. Is it this that popular 5.6/7 route skyline ridge climb?

Nice pic in Climbing Magazine this month of you on a 2 pitch/turned into 1 pitch climb Jens. Suppose thats you. Didn't seem lame or dumb to me, looked sporting as hell, abiet runout in the pic. Schweet schweet granite! I believe that is the "other" northwest Jens (Jens Holsten). From Ltown area??

Nice pic in Climbing Magazine this month of you on a 2 pitch/turned into 1 pitch climb Jens. Suppose thats you. Didn't seem lame or dumb to me, looked sporting as hell, abiet runout in the pic. Schweet schweet granite! scan photo and post it here please! zonk, I will call on Sunday if dry...be in Eburg Monday...most the day..maybe disVantage?....

I heard (maybe here on cc.com) that more money was spent on the investigation of Clinton's sexual exploits and other scandals than was spent on 911 investigation (~30million vs. ~12million)... Do you think that the powers in good 'ole USA are willing to dole out that kind of cash on president shrub?? Edit: got distracted here at work and finally posted this prior to reading (still reading) all the good points. Impeachment would be a waste of time/money and furthermore, it would never happen...

Enough daylight to get anything done....hmmmm. (Damn) SNevada Mtn Range blocking the sun early in the day...CHECK. Maybe this spring when the sun cooperates I will fly down and join yah on the oak/manzanitta thrashing and crack hunting. Good luck with L Granite and family, they are a real pain in the buttocks.