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    Opinions on buying used gear (ebay)

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    I think if you keep your eyes peel on sites like this and take your time, you will be able to get some of last years prizes off of idiots like myself, who upgrade just because they have the money and want too.

     

    Thanks for the info billcoe. I did jump on a deal for a last generation BD cam #4. It's in really good shape, while it does weigh more than the new C4, it fills a hole in my rack. But I think in the future, I'll stick to this place and look for used gear - at least I can see it and have more trust in the seller's honesty.

     

     

    Opinions on buying used gear (ebay)

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    Hey everyone - thanks for your advice and opinions, and fenderfour thanks for the link to the BD testing. I'll stick to craigslist so that I can at least see the gear.

     

    Kinda on the same note - what about mountain booty? If you can't find the owner, do you usually add it to your rack after inspecting it?

    Opinions on buying used gear (ebay)

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    As I've started building my rack from scratch (gym rat stuck in NE Ohio for a long time), I know good gear is expensive. Especially full priced gear.

     

    What are people's thoughts on buying used gear from a place like eBay? Not being able to see/touch the gear or know who I'm buying it from doesn't make me feel like it's a good idea. But are some pieces "ok" to buy used online - like passive instead of cams? Where would you draw the line?

     

    I've seen some good deals for the previous generations of BD camalots, and didn't know if a cheaper buy is worth the risk of used gear.

     

    Or do you usually stick to new gear or buying from someone you know (and can trust)?

    Good Source for Climbing "Technique"?

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    Oh, you might also look into ballet/martial arts. I haven't done it in a while by Tai Chi would probably be exceptionally good training as it's all focused on slow, controlled, relaxed movement, with a lot of focus on being centered and learning to move from your core.

     

    I started taking yoga classes about 6 weeks ago, and have found my climbing has significantly improved. All of the movements are super controlled, balance is key, and it really helps with your flexability. My climbing has gotten way better with being able to precisely place feet and hands, keep my balance and gravity in position. Definitely recommend it!

    Buying gear: 2 biners vs a quickdraw

    in Newbies

    Posted · Edited by Irish Guy

    Thanks everyone for the advice! Thinker, great call on using dedicated biners for bolts. I'll tape them to make sure I don't mix them up when I gradudate to leading.

     

    When it comes to the biner you use for the rope - do you like wire gates or the solid/bent gates?

     

    With the weight savings around 0.5oz per biner, I'm not sure if it is worth the wire gate price or not.

    Buying gear: 2 biners vs a quickdraw

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    I recently moved out to the Northwest from Ohio and am pumped to find everything outdoors is here. Really - everything...especially when you're coming from Ohio.

     

    I've started taking the gym climbing outdoors and have been climbing with a buddy who has all the trad gear. I'm planning on buying my own gear down the road when I've saved up enough cash or robbed a bank.

     

    I started pricing gear out, and it looks like if you buy a quickdraw, it's about a buck or so more than buying 2 carabiners - but you get the dogbone runner. And some of those runners are $3 to 5.

     

    Is it better(cheaper) to buy a bunch of solid quickdraws then stocking up on biners? I thought this way I can use the biners for trad; and quickdraws for sport.

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