whirlwind Posted March 4, 2003 Share Posted March 4, 2003 on a recent trip a # 2 camalot was dropped about 35 or so ft. is there any place i can send it to get i checked for micro and or internal fractures. i've already replaced it, but some one told me that they can be tested so i was wondering where? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fern Posted March 4, 2003 Share Posted March 4, 2003 I have all the required facilities right here! I will PM an address. Please also enclose enough cash for me to insure it and ship it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted March 4, 2003 Share Posted March 4, 2003 Stuff it in a crack, clip a sling to it and jump up and down. If it holds, you're good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted March 4, 2003 Share Posted March 4, 2003 whrilwind certainly it may be damaged, but it is still quite useable. i cant find the link, but chris harmston did testing on gear that fell off el cap. i think that like 95% of the gear with no visable damage passed all the testing. and some piece with visable damage still perfored well. if the action of the cam and and the visual inspection are okay, i personally would still use. anyone whos seen my #5 camalot will atest to that! though go off what you personally feel is safe. send it to bd or metolious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoboy Posted March 4, 2003 Share Posted March 4, 2003 erik said: i cant find the link, but chris harmston did testing on gear that fell off el cap. i think that like 95% of the gear with no visable damage passed all the testing. and some piece with visable damage still perfored well. My memory of those results is signifigantly different. What I think they concluded is that gear with no visible damge passed the three sigma rating still. In other words it was as good as a batch of new gear. This is better news than what erik said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obsydian Posted March 4, 2003 Share Posted March 4, 2003 Dylan said: Stuff it in a crack, clip a sling to it and jump up and down. If it holds, you're good to go. Quick sell it to Dylan for 1/2 price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialed Posted March 4, 2003 Share Posted March 4, 2003 What you talkin about. Old #5 looks as good as new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norsky Posted March 4, 2003 Share Posted March 4, 2003 Who would get rid of a #5 cam for any reason other than that it fell apart? I've found some ratty cams and have replaced their triggers, but other than that I have no info on their history. I'm comfortable with visual inspections and bounce tests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whirlwind Posted March 4, 2003 Author Share Posted March 4, 2003 well thanks for the feed back i think i'll have fern test it oh that is unless dylan you want to test it for me hell i'll even belay for ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miloshk_Antonopov Posted March 4, 2003 Share Posted March 4, 2003 it is true that a cam that is very broken can be used for aid climbing. i am often using cams with only three or two pieces remaining on the head and they are good to stand on in aid when you are doing simple moves and have no chance of falling and the cam is placed properly and tight in a crack. i find they work well and should not be throwgn away at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attitude Posted March 4, 2003 Share Posted March 4, 2003 Accurate testing for microcracking would probably cost more than a new cam. Replace it if you're not confident that you can evaluate it yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodchester Posted March 4, 2003 Share Posted March 4, 2003 Send me a PM and I'll forward my mailing adress on to you, you can then mail it to me and I'll test it for the next few years to see if it is all right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bird Posted March 4, 2003 Share Posted March 4, 2003 One thing I like to do when I drop a cam from three pitches up is to switch it into someone else's rack when they are not looking. That way they don't miss their cam and you have a good chance that their's is in better shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whirlwind Posted March 4, 2003 Author Share Posted March 4, 2003 sh.. ask a simple question n get a sutpid answer thanks for makin me feel like an oh and rod if you take me with ya we might work something out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norsky Posted March 5, 2003 Share Posted March 5, 2003 Bird, I like your thinking. I have pulled this one on my unsuspecting dynamic duo friends on several occasions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bird Posted March 5, 2003 Share Posted March 5, 2003 Norsky said: Bird, I like your thinking. I have pulled this one on my unsuspecting dynamic duo friends on several occasions. Yeah, the people I hang with always try to do that shit with me. It never works since their cams are all fucked up from them hangdoggin all the time. I can tell its theirs right away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleblebleb Posted March 5, 2003 Share Posted March 5, 2003 What happened to putting little marks on your gear so you can recognize it at the end of the day? I liked Erik's take - one obvious mark, another "secret" one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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