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Patagonia is definitely good, both in store and web. Both Julbo and Mountain Hardwear answered my questions within two business days. Sportiva is also fast on response, but sometimes, the answer is not the same as dealers would tell me. Example of that is molding Spantik, Sportiva tells me it's doable, but no one will do it.

So far, all of the watches I've looked at require chest belt. Any particular brand is better than the other? How comfortable are the belts?

I finally decided to buy a HRM. Got on amazon and found 4XXX results. Any recommendations? I'm looking for minimal features but accurate. I don't care thing like for GPS, water resistance up to 100M, MP3, blah blah. I just need it tell me my heart rate accurately and the band is not too unconformable.

If you want M11+, mountaineer has them onsale at 30%. http://mountaineer.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=MTR&Product_Code=M11Plus&Category_Code=55

STP has them, you can also use 35% discount I have, not sure if it's valid on the socks. HUM4839F

BD 22cm and Petzl 17cm are still available.

Getting rid of some extra ice screws for my friend and I. They are in fantastic shape. Buy 2 or more, I'll pay shipping. * Black Diamond Express: 22cm (1) / $40 each * Petzl Laser Sonic: 17cm (3) / $40 each [img:left]http://mountainproject.com/images/49/84/107034984_large_3ca94a.jpg[/img] [img:left]http://mountainproject.com/images/49/86/107034986_large_e85cb7.jpg[/img] [img:left]http://mountainproject.com/images/49/88/107034988_large_4980be.jpg[/img] [img:left]http://mountainproject.com/images/50/21/107035021_large_e88101.jpg[/img] [img:left]http://mountainproject.com/images/50/23/107035023_large_14c68b.jpg[/img]

Cleaning out my closet. * Mountain Hardwear Subzero SL Hooded Jacket (Men's Large). Burly and warm. Got it in 2008, kept me warm on Rainier and Aconcagua. Retail for $250, yours for $150. *Intuition Denali Liner Size 9. Baked them once, never actually use since my Spantik kept my feet warm on Denali. Retail for $160, yours for $90. *Black Diamond Polar Star Headlamp. Basically new, never used. Yours for $30. [img:left]http://www.mountainproject.com/images/18/14/107031814_large_f10f3b.jpg[/img] [img:left]http://www.mountainproject.com/images/24/55/107032455_large_c151b6.jpg[/img]

SOLD

Thanks Bill!

Are the toe bails adjustable on BD Sabretooth SS version? I've been climbing in them and notice the two downward tooth set back pretty far so I'm thinking to adjust the toe bails to the second sets of holes. I think I need to hammer them out but just trying to see any tricks to this.

Got a code?

Is it the new version?

For that price, why not just get BD Aspect and Couloir. Use Aspect for any technical stuff, Coulior for snow and easy stuff.

Clickable.

Oops, forgot this thread. Anyway, my example would be climbs like Liberty Ridge, maybe Eastern Sierra alpine ice/snow routes like V-notch, etc.

According to his craigslist post: $150.

Last year, I got to play with Grivel Matrix Light a little and while I didn't climb hard with them, I definitely like them. I figure I'll play with them more this year. I researched a little, it seems there are basically four models out there: Black Diamond Venom Petzl Aztarex Grivel Matrix Light Grivel Quantum Light I think all of them can be fitted with trigger and grip rest. Anyone climb with these tools? comments?

Jon, have you done any ice climbing in those boots? Two or three days trip out in the cold? Just wondering how they would perform.

Yes, I'm gonna try on a few pair of them if I can find them in stock.

According to sportiva, Spantik and Baruntse have the same last as the old "Nuptse". It's funny because Nuptse boots don't fit me at all, too narrow on the toe and massive heel lift. I just might give Scarpa Phantom Guide a try.

I've been using Kinco Pigskin Gloves. Keep my hands warm entire day. Less than $10. [img:left]http://kinco.com/components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/LINED_GRAIN_PIGS_4bb6e74eb30d8.png[/img]

Does anyone know if Nepal and Baturas have the same last (sole) as the Spantik? When I tried Nepal 3 years ago, they don't fit and kill my feet. I got the Spantik last winter and they fit really nice with super feet. Just want to have a lighter pair of boots for winter outings.

I can get some good deals on crampons, so they both will come out to be the same price. I probably won't Frankenstein the crampons. I ask because I heard comments about how the new SS crampons don't stay sharp and a pain to resharpen.

I'm replacing my aging and dulling G12 for this winter. I prefer to use horizontal front point for most of my climbing (North East). Two obvious options here are: Grivel G12 and BD Sabretooth (Stainless Steel). Specs are pretty close to each other, BD is about 4oz heavier. Has anyone used both? How do they compare? Any boot fitting issues? Thanks!