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    Odd post on CL seems like stolen gear

    in The Yard Sale

    Posted

    Could be a false alarm, but this ad seems very sketchy to me. Is anyone missing some ascenders, cams and daisy chains?

     

    If I am wrong I apologize.

     

    http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/spo/2990573674.html

     

    Quoted from the ad

     

    See pictures below. Selling as a set for ridiculous price. 250 takes everything.

     

    4 ascenders,

    7 rock anchors,

    3 ice anchors,

    2 friction devices,

    7 accessorie beeners,

    and 4 strap thingies that you can use for lots of stuff. (not sure what you call them)

    lost shovel below chair peak

    in Lost and Found

    Posted

    Hi all,

     

    Somewhere on the route between chair peak and source lake, I lost my snow shovel. It is a blue black diamond shovel with a grey extending handle. It has a ring of duct tape residue on the handle. The blue blade and the grey handle are likely separate from each other.

     

    If you find it please email me at devinmonas@gmail.com. I would really really appreciate it

     

    Devin

    Gear Quality question?

    in The Gear Critic

    Posted

    I have had pants from North Face and Columbia, both wore out a little earlier than I would like but after hard use (you really shouldn't glissade on ice with softshell pants), and in both cases I sent them back to the manufacturer hoping they could be repaired for a small fee and was instead sent a brand new pair at no charge. Can't really complain about that

    Survey on Safety Equipment

    in Climber's Board

    Posted

    Name (if you wish to be cited in a way other than your username): Devin

     

    Age: 26

     

    Weight: 155

     

    Physical Height: 6'

     

    Name or Elevation of Childhood Town:* Parkland, FL (Sea Level)

     

    *Side interest, used to determine if childhood environment impacts ability to adapt to certain levels of height while climbing- see Adaptions to Altitude: A Current Assessment by Cynthia M. Beall.

     

    Boy Scouts, Beach, Music (played clarinet)

     

    Climbing Information

     

    Typical Carrying Capacity (if known): 30 lbs

     

    Years of Experience: 1.5

     

    Highest Recorded Personal Height: 14,411 ft

     

    Longest Climb (Guesstimate): 16 miles

     

    Average Number of Climbing Partners: 3

     

    Usual/Favorite locale: North Cascades National Park- Cascade Pass, Mount Rainer National Park

     

    Preferred Manufacturer(s): REI, Black Diamond, North Face

     

    Personal Accounts

     

    - How often do you go climbing? 2-3 times per month during climbing season (March-Oct) Once a month during Winter.

     

    With partners? Always

     

    Alone? Never

     

    Do you stick to areas you are familiar with or are you often in search for new conquests? Always try to go to new places. Rarely do the same hike twice unless it is a different season or a different route.

     

     

     

    - What do you consider the bare minimum in safety equipment for your typical heights? Depends on the climb. 10 essentials always. Gear needed to treat mild injuries, start a fire and survive the night if need be. Communication and navigation.

     

     

     

    - On average, what does your climbing loadout consist of?

    10 essentials, food and water, water filter, DSLR camera (never leave home without it), helmet if rock fall possible, ice axe if snow likely. It all depends on the conditions and route.

     

     

     

    - Do you find the weight of your gear to be a noticeable encumbrance? Has it ever endangered your safety?

     

    No, I dont bring more than I can handle for the route I am climbing. If something does not serve enough of a purpose, it stays at home. Therefore my pack is usually pretty light.

     

     

     

    - Have you ever sacrificed a piece of necessary (or unnecessary) equipment for speed's sake? What was it? Why?

     

    No. I will sacrifice comfort equipment and luxury items to lighten my load on long trips, but will bear the weight for safety gear if I think it will be needed.

     

     

     

    - What are some of the more notable injuries (if any) you have received while climbing? Where were you? In hindsight, is there anything that could have been done to avoid it?

     

    So far so good, I do not have a good answer to this one.

     

     

     

    - Do you insist on your climbing partners having matching gear or do you spread out necessities amongst the group? How much “personalization” is involved?

     

    Everyone needs to have all their own personal gear (10 essentials, food, etc) But we will split up the group gear and old bring what is needed (stove, tent, water filter, etc)

     

     

     

    - Has a climbing partner ever endangered themselves or the well-being of others? How? Was it an acceptable risk?

     

    Yes. I have climbed with new partners before that were not up to the challenge of the days climb. That lack of understanding of their own limits slowed down the group and forced use to make the decision to turn around. The route we were on was not dangerous, but on a more difficult route, where the path of retreat was difficult, this could have been very bad,

     

     

    - What constitutes an “acceptable risk” for yourself?

     

    Trad leading

     

     

     

    - Has your safety equipment ever failed during a climb? What was it? What did you do?

     

    Not yet. Hope my luck keeps going

     

     

     

    - Why do you climb?

     

    Because I spend my work week in a office building staring at a view of the Cascades and Olympics mountain ranges. I love the challenge of a climb, the feeling of success and the soreness the next day which means I pushed my limits.

     

     

     

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    Climbing Boots

    in The Gear Critic

    Posted

    I find Scarpa better for a wider foot and La Sportiva for a narrower foot. I found the Evo GTX too narrow for my feet, so I returned them and got the Mont Blac GTX and they are awesome. I dont think I have particularly wide feet either.

    FS: Downhill Skis, Snowboard, Mountaineering Boots

    in The Yard Sale

    Posted · Edited by Devin27

    Cleaning out my closet. Located in Bothell, WA but will ship if desired

    Burton Custom Flying V Snowboard 163cm Wide $250

     

    This board has never actually been used. I bought it a few months ago and have never used it. It has some very minor scratches on the top, but this has not effected the board at all. The base and edges are brand new and have never been touched by the snow.

     

    Save a ton from the $530 that this board is going for at REI now. Asking $250

     

    See REI website for more information

     

    http://www.rei.com/product/823138/burton-custom-flying-v-snowboard-20112012

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    Brand new, never used Volkl Women's Downhill skis. Bought them this year and havent used them at all. My wife doesnt want them, so my loss. Paid $750 on them. Yours for $500. Comes with Marker Bindings, also brand new. Mocha and white in color. 163cm long. Meant for intermediate to advanced skiers

     

    from volkl website

     

    Fast and stable all mountain excellence for advanced and expert female skiers. This pair of skis emphasizes on a female specific construction that is oriented toward high performance. The Attiva Tierra is lighter and a little lower in the tip, and features titanium for the extra power some women seek from the fastest boy's toys. Another feature is the extended wood core design that consists of two wood strips along the sides laminated to a bottom layer of titanium providing enhanced power, and enabling the ideal distribution of pressure to the snow.

     

    http://store.bobschalet.com/volkl-tierra-motion-womens-skis-20122011-p2619.aspx?utm_medium=cse&utm_source=googlebase

     

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    Brand New Mens La Sportiva Karakorum Mountaineering Boots Size 43.5- $220

     

     

    Retail- 270 from REI

    Brand new, never touched the ground. Ready for mountain ascents and years of climbing. Size 43.5 Euro

     

    The La Sportiva Karakorum boots deliver solid, heavy-duty support for tough wilderness courses, long hauls and ventures above the treeline, with the added bonus of crampon compatibility.

     

    Uppers feature 2.8mm Idro-Perwanger silicone-impregnated roughout leather, which is highly water-resistant, breathable and extremely abrasion resistant

    Vibram® rubber toe rands protect feet and uppers from bumps and abrasion; cuffs are reinforced with Cordura® nylon for increased longevity

    Dry-Best® linings optimize moisture transfer away from feet with a system that includes Hydrofil® wicking nylon, keeping feet dry, cool and comfortable

    3D Flex™ ankle hinge system articulates for side-to-side flexibility and improved agility on uneven terrain; system also helps shorten break-in time

    Polyurethane SBR Aircushion midsoles absorb shock and provide ample cushioning for long approaches

    8mm high density nylon insoles with anti-torsion plates provide support underfoot for handling uneven terrain and heavy loads

    Vibram Couloir rubber outsoles supply superb traction on rough terrain; compatible with hybrid crampons

     

    http://www.rei.com/product/793828/la-sportiva-karakorum-mountaineering-boots-mens

     

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    WTB- Women's AT Setup 150-160cm

    in The Yard Sale

    Posted

    Hi All,

     

    Looking for an AT setup for my wife. Skis length between 150 and 160cm. Would like bindings included if possible. Skins would be nice as well, but not required. Send me info and a price. Bindings need to be able to fit a sole length around 280mm

     

    Thanks,

     

    Devin

    Winter gear reviews

    in Newbies

    Posted

    I have used the Nepal's and they are slightly narrow as well. I went through several mountaineering boots which all hurt my feet until I found the Scarpa Mont Blanc GTX . The Scarpa are great for a wider foot.

     

    As said above, it all depends are what you are aiming to do. If you are going to be doing winter climbs, ice climbing, glaciers and spending lots of time in crampons, then go for a mountaineering boot and dont skimp if you can afford it.

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