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It's actually a widespread, serious, and disturbing human rights issue that has worsened our already eye popping incarceration rate. The ACLU calls it the School to Prison Pipeline, and its on the top of our agenda here in WA. Get 'em used to prison early!

I've got a black Alien, so I'm thinking: .70HY, .85HY Totem Basics + 00/0, 0/1, 4/5 Offset Masters

Totem basics use 6061-t6 alloy - 6000 series alloys are softer and grippier. Metolius master cams use 7071 - more durable, less grippy. In general, the grippier 6000 alloys work better for small cams with their lower compression force, the 7000 seris (with more compression force and thus greater inherent friction) works better for larger sizes. the totem basics can take body weight with only two lobes engaged. It cuts their fall rating (7 kn for smaller sizes, all four lobes engaged) down by at least half, however. Their softer lobes and two lobe body weight capability tip the scales in the smaller sizes for aid climbing, IMO. The Offset Masters come in smaller sizes, however. Looks like a mix, and I'll probably have to squeeze out the cash for six for complete setup.

Note to self: Do NOT piss off Dan Savage.

They bought the design. The question is do they use the same soft, grippy aluminum as the old aliens which is so nice for Smith and Zion type shite. That I do not yet know. I'd ask Totem.

I think we'll find out eventually that alcohol does not lead to better aging - and that current results are due to correlation without causality. I think we'll also discover that this abstainer makes the best fucking martinis and mai tais in the universe. One thing about booze - its got a shitload of empty calories, and, because you drink them down, your don't get 'full'. For anyone over 40 who wants to maintain or lose weight, reducing or eliminating booze is easiest and most effective change they can make. The hard part for me was sorting through all the crap leading up to the decision. Once it was made, no problem. Its a myth that abstaining somehow erodes quality of life. I found alcohol dulling, boring, and painful. My experience has been nothing but positive. Definitely one of the best things I ever did. Although I am an ordained minister now, that's enough preaching. Just my experience. YMMV.

Alcohol can get an ugly person laid...as long as the other person's the one drinking it.

Well lately this board is great for one thing at least: racking up posts. I'm up over 820! Going skiing now, later all! 820 slices of douche. Don't go out of bounds, now.

Abstainers in Western Countries 31% of Americans abstain...not sure whether than include babies and stuff. America has, by far, the highest abstention rate in the Western Countries. We also consume the highest amount per capita of illicit drugs. LOL The Aussies and Kiwis smoke the most weed, however. They are also the happiest people on earth. Hmmmmm

There's evidence that you get out, S. The other troll...not so much.

The subject at hand is that Dawg still wears stinky polypro. The striped stuff. He doesn't even bring a change of clothes for the ride home. More regulation is definitely required. Legalizing passengers in rocket boxes would be a start.

I've got the cash for 5 small cams. I'm going to get 2 Totem Basic (the new Aliens) offsets (they call them hybrids), but they only have 2 sizes. That leaves the other three: I've narrowed the choices between: 3 Totem Basics (Aliens, non offset) OR 3 Metolius offset master cams What would your choice be? I'm leaning towards the offsets (love offsets)

Or you could try actually talking about climbing for once, if, you know, you actually do any.

Its funny when you deal with old technology, you find that most mechanical stuff was invented a long, long time ago.

Sum fuckerz bootied my intlecshual props? SMACKDOWN.

...by a middle school cop.

I remember that thing. I just had a hankering to carve some mild steel. Those railroad spikes cut like buttah. Drilling out the crampon connector? Not so soft. My knuckles are so grateful...

I've done that, but damn, my cams are so old...I don't want to stack the deck any more than I have to.

Pika Nutbuster. The site I went says 'not available' though. $32. I'll make one for anyone who wants one for $100.

Ya aid climb with a giant and special measures are required...

Seems to be the year of projectiles. End Times?

Terminator!

Buy a Glock, rent a UHaul, and head on down to your local gear shop.

No worries, just use it on the piece you're hanging off of. Problem solved!

The new aliens (Totem basics and hybrid basics): http://totemcams.com/catalogue/index.php?id=1&f=2 Free shipping in the US.