McGinnis

Garmont Argon AT Boots- Used one season, getting a different pair for this season as I no longer will have to skin anywhere. Soles are in great shape, shells and liners as well. I wear a 12, can't find the size on the boot but it says 335mm on the bottom. $200 o.b.o. Outdoor Research Water Bottle Jacket- A little dirty, doesn't smell. $5 MSR Rapidfire Stove- Works like a charm, comes with bag and both sets of foil. $20 obo XL Outdoor Research Crocodile Gaiters- No tears, function is 100% $30 Life Link Shovel- Saw very little use. Used twice to put in a tent. $20 obo Moonstone Gore-Tex Bibs- Size large. I wear a 34-30 and they fit like a proper technical pant. There's some melting on the very bottom of the pant legs (very minimal, doesn't affect function) and a tear in the front that was patched up professionally. They make a great summer alpine bib! Full zip up the leg and through the butt. Email me if you need more pictures. $60 Salomon Boots- Size 46 2/3 (US 12)Still in great shape. $10 Payment through PayPal. Please contact me to discuss shipping. I'm located in Portland Oregon and you're more than welcome to come check it out if you're in the area. What ever doesn't sell is going to eBay in a week.

Great info and articles, hadn't thought of some of these things yet. Some of these guys/gals are crazy!

I ate a lot of spam when I lived in Alaska. Goes well with pilot bread!

Here's the link to the Portland company if anyone is interested. http://theflystyle.com/

Watch 00:31-00:52. Seems that trees aren't a huge issue, fly over them or through them! Just got off the phone with Daniel at Flystyle. They sell an assortment of speed flying and paragliding equipment. Apparently just got some special winch in where they can tow you up to a mile high. Hopefully the weather clears up next weekend, they're going to take me out for my first lesson!! They have a group rate if there aren't some more people who want to give it a try with me. $175/day with the group rate and if you buy a wing system after level one they discount the lesson off of the price. I think my girlfriend might disagree on the awesomeness of this

So it doesn't sound like anyone else has done this? These aren't actually paragliders. They're speed flying wings. Feck/G-Spotter- These speed wing systems are much, smaller ranging from 18 to 8 sq meters. So yes, with harness and wing they weight around 2 kilos. http://www.speed-flying.com/gin-yak Ivan-It's not BASE jumping, from the videos I've seen most of them run off. I'll probably call these guys tomorrow and see what they have. This sounds like too much fun to pass.

I'm all about making the best out of a good hike or climb up a mountain or ridge but have a personal vendetta against taking the same route back down. Yes, I'm lazy. Has anyone tried speed flying down a mountain after climbing it? I've done some research into it and it seems like carrying a 5 lb "paraglider" that would allow you to actually fly back to the bottom seems like well worth it! Apparently skiing down is an option as well. From what I found, a company in Portland called The Flystyle sells these. Might have to check them out and see what they have. Anyone done this? What was your experience?

What a retard! Anyone missing gear? http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/spo/1519380111.html

Looking to trade what ever for a L and R ascender if you have one. email at mcginnis503@gmail.com

Ummm... metal, points on the bottom, kinda looks like something I wouldn't want to get kicked with. They arn't mine but was perhaps looking to refresh the memory of who ever lost them.

Kong Figure 8 $2 Climb High 5 Step Aiders $25 Black Diamond Nylon Daisy Chain (Red, brand new)x1 $10 Black Diamond Nylon Daisy Chain (Black, used) $5 DMM Nut Tools x2 $4 ea Left over tri-cams. All were racked only two were ever placed. #4 $15.00 #3 $11.00 #2 $10.00 #1 $10.00 Blue Water Titan/Spectra Runner 6" x2 $2 ea Black Diamond Micro Nuts 6,5,4,3,2,1 $50 Black Diamond Cams #.1 $20 Black Diamond Grappling Hooks x1 $10 ea Black Diamond Cliff Hangers x1 $7 ea Black Diamond Talons x2 $10 ea BD Dog Bones x4 $1.50 ea Pink Shoulder sling for racking gear $5 BD Hexes #5 Wired Hex $4.00 #5 Slung Hex $3.00 #6 Slung Hex $3.00 (x2) #7 Slung Hex $3.00 (x2) #8 Slung Hex $4.00 #9 Slung Hex $4.00 (x2) #10 Slung Hex $5.00 Troll Full strength Big Wall Harness. Double slings on both sides and loops on the shoulders for racking. $50 Bolt Hangers (12) and bolts w/ locking biner- $Looking to donate to a project, let me know DMM Equal D Steel Screwgate Carabiner $10 Omegalite 4 Straight Gate x2 $3 ea Black Diamond Quickwire x2 $3.50 ea Black Diamond Pistron x4 $4 ea Omega D Locking x2 $5 ea Black Diamond D Lite x7 $3 ea Omega Oval x3 $2.50 ea

I prefer your mother

Don't forget the bottom of your chin and under your nose... All i've got to say.

Any time Bill!

No, I'm not giving up on climbing... just aid climbing. Now that I work nights it's pretty much impossible and I've ruined enough pairs of pants solo-aiding. UPDATE: Just because i'm "giving up" doesn't mean i'm "giving away". I'm offering great deals on great equipment and ask that you be respectful of that when counter offering. I wouldn't be selling my gear to someone if I didn't think it could hold up. Everything is in great shape, some things better than others. Let me know if you want a picture of anything particular. And of course... I assume no responsibility for how you use any of this should you buy it, especially if you try solo-aiding. Get someone who knows what they're doing to show you what's up. [edit] Shipping available, payment through paypal. Enjoy... Metolius Rock Rings $20 SOLD Kong Figure 8 $3 Black Diamond 5 & 6 Step Aiders $40 SOLD Climb High 5 Step Aiders $30 Black Diamond Nylon Daisy Chain (Red, brand new)x2 $10ea SOLD x1 Black Diamond Nylon Daisy Chain (Black, used) $5 Trango Cinch $30 SOLD DMM Nut Tools x2 $5 ea Almost complete set of tri-cams. All were racked only two were ever placed. Selling for %50 of retail or $120 for all. #7 $32.00 SOLD #6 $26.00 SOLD #5 $22.00 SOLD #4 $17.00 #3 $13.00 #2 $12.00 #1 $12.00 #.5 $12.00 SOLD Left and Right Petzl Accenders with screw links. Used to clean a couple of climbs but still looking and working great. $80 SOLD Blue Water Titan/Spectra Runner 6" x2 $2 ea Wild Country Rocks 10,9,8,8,7,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 $35 for whole set SOLD Black Diamond Nuts 13,12,11,11,10,10,10,9,8,7,7,6,6,4,4,4,3 $50 for whole set SOLD Black Diamond Micro Nuts 6,5,4,3,2,1 $50 Yates Screamers x4 $10 ea SOLD Black Diamond Cams #3 $30 SOLD #3 $30 SOLD #2 $25 SOLD #2 $25 SOLD #1 $25 SOLD #1 $25 SOLD #.5 $20 SOLD #.5 $20 SOLD #.4 $20 SOLD #.3 $20 SOLD #.1 $20 Trango Flex Cams #1 $20 SOLD #2 $20 SOLD Wild Country Friend #2 $20 SOLD All hooks except for the Metolius have brand new webbing and are in great condition. The Metolius are only 3 months old, used on two climbs. Metolius Hooks x2 $7 ea SOLD Black Diamond Grappling Hooks x2 $10 ea (1) SOLD Black Diamond Cliff Hangers x2 $7 ea (1) SOLD Black Diamond Talons x2 $12 ea Trango Ball Nut #2 Used on a direct aid placement and got stuck. Still works just doesn't look pretty $5 SOLD BD Dog Bones x4 $1.50 ea Pink Shoulder sling for racking gear $5 REI Shoulder sling for racking gear $5 SOLD BD Hexes #5 Wired Hex $4.00 #5 Slung Hex $3.00 #6 Slung Hex $3.00 (x2) #7 Slung Hex $3.00 (x2) #8 Slung Hex $4.00 #9 Slung Hex $4.00 (x2) #10 Slung Hex $5.00 Troll Full strength Big Wall Harness. Double slings on both sides and loops on the shoulders for racking. $50 Blue Water Static Rope 70mx8mm used to tag on half a dozen routes. In great shape $60 Blue Water Rope Bag $10 Black Diamond Fifi Hook $7 SOLD Petzl Tibloc never really used x2 $10 ea SOLD Wildcountry Ropeman never really used $15 SOLD Black Diamond Stubby Haul Bag, hauled up three pitches and never used again. $75 Bolt Hangers (12) and bolts w/ locking biner- $Looking to donate to a project, let me know DMM Equal D Steel Screwgate Carabiner $10 Mammut Element Wiregate x4 $4 ea SOLD Omegalite 4 Straight Gate x2 $3 ea Black Diamond Hotwire x5 $3.50 ea SOLD Black Diamond Quickwire x2 $3.50 ea Black Diamond Neutrino x14 $4 ea SOLD Black Diamond Pistron x4 $4 ea Omega D Locking x2 $5 ea Black Diamond Oval Wiregate x9 $4 ea SOLD Omega Jake Screwgate $5 SOLD Omega Jake Quicklok $7 SOLD Black Diamond D Lite x7 $3 ea Omega Oval x3 $2.50 ea