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  1. the 500 waypoint limit on the foretrex 401 unit seems like a pretty minor issue. I don't have anywhere near that number in mine.

     

    Then again, I rarely bring a gps on a mountaineering trip...and when i do i just load in the WPs I need for that climb and dump them when I'm done.

     

    the foretrex does everything else i might need - in the smallest possible package.

     

    i still use an etrex vista hcx and am perfectly happy with it.

  2. interesting and most improbable at first glance - have to look for that next time i'm up there - always thought superslab would be a great easy solo, but too much of a pain in the ass to bring a rope for the rap

    It's a way more enjoyable way to reach the west side than slogging up Misery Ridge. Out of the I-don't-know-how-many-times I've climbed Super Slab...I think I've done that double-rope rap maybe three times. Pain in the ass to haul up an extra rope just for that rap anyway...

     

    Just drop into the gully on the left after the top-out and climb up the groove. Hike to the trail.

  3. Pair of technical ice tools still in great shape. Have been used on generally moderate alpine climbs - no mixed/rock so the picks (although tuned/sharpened) are in great shape with a lot of life left in them.

     

    Solid tools for moderate ice and technical mountaineering routes.

     

    Leashes are included.

     

    $175 - prefer to stay local (Bend) but could meet at Smith...or ship as a last resort.......

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  4. This is what I have listed (I think I got this from the Salewa NA folks who handle distribution).

     

    Boot Sole Lengths

    Small - 265-315mm

    Medium 295-345mm

    Large 320-370mm

     

    That puts my size 10.5 double plastics in Mediums - at 327mm...

     

    Anybody have different info?

  5. Not sure what an "alpine shoe" is...other than a comfortable shoe that climbs really well. Seems like it's pretty much the same thing you'd want at the home crag...

     

    The TC Pro is pretty damn good though. Just used mine on Liberty Crack and loved 'em (although that "5.10" sh** was STILL hard dammit...wtf). I'm still breaking them in so I took em off at a couple belays...but they climb as well as my LS Miuras (edge on nothing, climb all crack sizes, and I managed to finish an alpine climb w/o ripping open my ankles on any offwidth - !!!). And they are way more comfy.

     

    Freakin' spendy even if you have a hookup though. No way to justify them at full price imho.

  6. Frankly...we might all "struggle with it" a bit if it was our own nephew or niece (or son or daughter)...etc. How we each would respond would vary...but I'm not about to criticize anyone for having some trouble dealing with this kind of news. It's horrible and sad. We all cope how we can. Some with more emotion than others. So why the criticism? We are not involved. Let the family deal.

  7. might be worth it to do the same here...

     

    None of us were there. One of the climbers has semi-defended himself on the taco. No purpose served in slamming them here w/o full knowledge of the incident or the conditions or the party's mental state after finding the body.

     

    It just serves no purpose...

     

    Tragic no matter what occurred afterwards.

  8. Thanks R. Not too anal...or else I'm equally anal. The cable and trigger setup on Mastercams has always raised a couple questions for me. Interesting shot of one in action.

     

    Still useable but not like a good ol' Alien. =)

     

    That said...my Metolius dollar goes a LOT farther than my CCH dollar so...

  9. Crillz - no specific wall routes at this point...just expanding my standard rack slowly to prep for a couple later this year. Trying to figure out where to start. Think Valley classics, nothing obscure...yet...Lurking Fear, Nose, etc. Gear budget is of course rather limited...trying not to waste money. Currently set with doubles to triples thru C4 #3s and singles above with some smaller mastercams and a smattering of C3s and micro TCUs. Offsets are an unknown for me...i.e. how many and what sizes for a typical wall rack.

     

    Yes...like everyone...I can never have enough toys.

     

    Thanks underworld.

     

    js

     

    working on an assortment of other aid tools...as I slowly migrate over to the dark side.

  10. One more shout out for a kid that can rip it up outside ... not just a plastic monkey (as impressive as that form of gymnastics may sometimes be).

     

    Watched a 5.13 redpoint go down at Smith - count me impressed. Be proud RuMR.

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