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Nice video! I witnessed Mr. Spohn do warm-up routine on the Red Wall once that was unbelievable. Up Thai Stick, down-climb (repeat three times), up Shear Stress, down-climb (repeat three times), up Mr. Bentley, down-climb (repeat three times). All sans rope. Chad

Hey Micha, nice climbing with you yesterday. I picked up a pair of sunglasses near Classic Crack. Are they yours? I'd be up for more after-work sessions if you're even without a partner. Chad

That's what I've been using. 7mm dynamic cord is available by the foot here: http://www.canyonsandcrags.com/servlet/the-330/Accessory-Cord%2C-7mm-New/Detail I really like this setup because I can make the lanyard to exactly the length I like. The ultra small carabiners (CAMP Nano 23 or Metolius FS Mini) are really nice to use as they can be clipped into chain links other than the end link. Nice for gaining height, crowded stations, or dropping over a ledge. I used a barrel knot at the carabiner end and an overhand knot at the harness end. Chad

If anyone wants to come join me at RB I'll be out there rope soloing between 5:20 and 8ish. Just look for a fixed line either on the Wizard Wall or the Warrior Wall. Chad

Anyone? Chad

Anyone want to squeeze a couple hours in on Friday after work? The forecast is looking good. I can be at Broughton Bluff at 5pm or Rocky Butte a little earlier. I'd be happy to show people around if they are unfamiliar with either area. Chad cornfedcarp at yahoo dot com

If it's just a squeek, I wouldn't bother doing anything with them. I'm a fan of having no lubrication on cams. Certainly some are better than others, but even the lubricants recommended for cams trap dirt (with the exception of short lived graphite powder). If you decide to de-gunk your cams, try to keep the cutting agent off of the cam slings. Chad

I was doing some work out at Broughton Bluff on Thursday evening. In my rush to get out of the rain, I left my climbing shoes on the ground. I'm fairly certain that I left them at the base of Spring Rock. The shoes are a resoled pair of Acopa Spectres. Please let me know if you've found them. I'm going out there tomorrow morning, maybe they'll still be there. Chad

Good luck getting your cam back. If it's any consolation, I posted in this forum a while back after having left a cam on the ground at Ozone. Someone contacted me and a week later I had my cam back! Chad

My girlfriend had to back out of the event. So that's one more waitlister that will be able to go. Is there anyone going that is without a climbing partner? Let me know. Chad

Well, I'm not in the system and I joined in '96. I even have an old CCC button to prove it. I found my girlfriend in the system though; she joined last year. Chad

I found two identical locking carabiners at Rocky Butte early this morning (May 2nd). They had been left overnight. Describe the location where they were left, or at least the make and model, and I'll get them back to you. Chad

I'll be out at Rocky Butte today (4/25) doing some rope-soloing. Come out and join me for some climbing. I'll be out there by 11:30. You'll probably see my rope/webbing draped over the edge on the toothpick wall. Just yell hello. Chad

There's climbing at Moolack Beach? Chad

Thanks guys. Chad

There's a bolted line between Standing Ovation and Numb Nuts that isn't in the guide book. Anyone know the name, grade, history of this climb? thanks Chad

Has anyone here had their BD or Metolius cams reslung with double loop (extendable) slings? Any particular reason why this shouldn't be done? Chad

Something's missing. What are you asking about? Chad

Are those streams of water coming down the face or just the rock color? Chad

Does this mean help is needing stuffing envelopes? I'll be there. Chad

I wish they had a better/bigger picture of them. They appear to be a little different than ballnuts. Chad

Thanks for posting the video. That left foot high-step at the second bolt is amazing. Chad

No problem. I never saw the hanger in a bag. Chad

Thanks guys. Kevin PM'd me last week about it. I have a 12mm hanger, washer, nut, & locktite ready for the next time I'm out there. Chad

This is all new to me. Why use the dual mini-traxion set-up over a single device that is dedicated to soloing, like a soloist or silent partner? Chad