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I'm interested. when you bought it, did you buy new, and is it the 2010 model? (I'm trying to figure out if it has primaloft 1, or something else) and where are you located? thanks.

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Kurt, yeah, that makes sense. can't deny that could happen. but I'm wondering how bringing up a 2nd could create that much shock. Maybe falling on an unprotected traverse while the belayer isn't paying attention and has left a lot of slack, but rope stretch on a dynamic rope would probably keep it from severing. but thanks for the heads up. I'll definitely keep it in mind. BTW, let us know the easier way to do the auto-blocking munter you alluded to above.

Kurt, I wouldn't recommend it as a general go-to method either (since it releases poorly), but in a pinch it's something I'd consider in my bag of tricks. but specifically, would you share what you know about it's design and function that precludes it's use in bringing up a 2nd? thx.

how about a Garda? there might be a bit less friction?

excellent condition. I bought these last year, wore them maybe 5 times inside, once outside (one climb). way too small for me. $50

my partner had to bail for kid reasons I'm in Seattle, looking for someone to climb with. I'd prefer some longish trad at Leavenworth or Smith, but I'm open. Oh yeah, I'll climb alpine, too. Anybody interested? I can drive, too. Matt

starting a white gas stove in a vestibule always freaks me out. Maybe I'm a neophyte, but those flames can get pretty high. If I'm cooking in a tent, I use a canister stove, and preferably something like a jet boil.

Has anyone been on FSR 3065 all the way to Twin Lakes? How bad is it, and how necessary is a high-clearance vehicle? I was thinking of camping there with the fam, and climbing Larrabee and/or Tomyhoi Peak. I need to know if I can get to Twin Lakes with just a Honda Element thanks all. Matt

Resoling is a good way to go ... but in my experience, Ramuta's Resoles in Montana does a much better job. Unfortunately, you have to pay for shipping and wait a few weeks.

you might have some luck with these folks http://dir.groups.yahoo.com/group/CO_RockClimbers/?v=1&t=directory&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=dir&slk=2

can anyone tell me what the conditions are in Mazama, WA, for sport climbing? I'm thinking of heading over there this weekend, but the forecast has been rain all week. Has it recently been, or is it now, actually wet over there? thanks, Matt

---- already found someone, ignore this post --- THANKS. anyone interested in going to Index this sunday? I've done most of the 5.9s on the lower wall, so I'm looking to pull on something a little harder. I'm usually a 10d-11a on lead.