JayB Posted December 13, 2001 Posted December 13, 2001 I’d have to vote for my BD Switchblade crampons. Take forever to adjust, rust in seconds, the super-wack snow dealy between the front point doesn’t seem good for anything except impeding penetration of the front points, and the secondary points are set so far back from the frontpoints that you have to drop your heel about 45 degrees below parallel to get them to engage, and they’re heavy as hell. After my last outing I decided enough was enough and ordered some Rambocomp mono’s from sportextreme.The only downside that I can forsee here is that it will be that much tougher to blame flailing on my crampons. Just wondering what they worst piece of gear that you own is - and what you'd like to replace it with... Quote
JayB Posted December 13, 2001 Author Posted December 13, 2001 How about the lamest troll? It's a long day at work, baby.... Quote
erik Posted December 13, 2001 Posted December 13, 2001 oh i have wasted all my money buying the good stuff, what i have found that hold me back is climbing with wallstain, that guy flails and never brings the gear or ropes, plus his truck sucks and blah blah blah.....etc Quote
Cpt.Caveman Posted December 13, 2001 Posted December 13, 2001 All I can tell you is that I borrowed some of those crampons my first outing and never used them again. I have to back you up saying that BD Switchblades are crap. So much for BD gear is da best. Quote
specialed Posted December 13, 2001 Posted December 13, 2001 Well my shittiest pice of gear's probably my poop tube. Quote
mtnrgr Posted December 13, 2001 Posted December 13, 2001 my P.O.S. truck. It breaks every weekend. It is currently being held together with flex ties, rope, and springs. Every trip is a mini epic. So, if you ever see a beat up, old, black mazda pickup on the side of the road. Give a brotha some help. Quote
Cpt.Caveman Posted December 13, 2001 Posted December 13, 2001 quote: Originally posted by Lambone: Fuckin thermarests... Ditto that. Quote
Beck Posted December 13, 2001 Posted December 13, 2001 You guys actually fell for that Thermarest crap? Those were bogus from DAY ONE. Oh, three times heavier than a foam pad and prone to puncture, valve failure and they still get people to buy em! I've got some Rescue 8's laying around if anyone wants some , although I see a ressurection by Petzl for cavers called the PIRAHNNA. Oh yeah, and a three layer goretex mountain parka for sale, CHEAP. [ 12-13-2001: Message edited by: Beck ] Quote
Dru Posted December 14, 2001 Posted December 14, 2001 quote: Originally posted by Beck: You guys actually fell for that Thermarest crap? Those were bogus from DAY ONE. Oh, three times heavier than a foam pad and prone to puncture, valve failure and they still get people to buy em! I've got some Rescue 8's laying around if anyone wants some , although I see a ressurection by Petzl for cavers called the PIRAHNNA. Oh yeah, and a three layer goretex mountain parka for sale, CHEAP. [ 12-13-2001: Message edited by: Beck ] all fig 8s are bunk but thermarests are much warmer than foam pads on snow. whats wrong with 3 layer? its better than 2 layer. [ 12-13-2001: Message edited by: Dru ] Quote
Bronco Posted December 14, 2001 Posted December 14, 2001 Up until recently, I was an avid bow hunter. One birthday I opened a present from my mom, a "bow" light. Only problem was it is the green and red light you mount on the BOW of a boat. Sure woulda looked funny puttin the sneak on a deer with my red and green light mounted on the top limb of my bow to indicate which direction I was going. Quote
Figger_Eight Posted December 14, 2001 Posted December 14, 2001 I had a North Face Kichatna jacket for one year. 'Nuff said. Quote
allthumbs Posted December 14, 2001 Posted December 14, 2001 Goretex sucks in general. I like my clear plastic parka from Rite Aide. Quote
Cpt.Caveman Posted December 14, 2001 Posted December 14, 2001 quote: Originally posted by trask: Goretex sucks in general. I like my clear plastic parka from Rite Aide. Like to see that Rite Aid jacket worn to the summit of Rainier in the winter. I would even come along just to see the effects. Quote
allthumbs Posted December 14, 2001 Posted December 14, 2001 You're such a gullible slurpie. Ya big gallute! P.S. Why am I talking to myself? [ 12-13-2001: Message edited by: trask ] Quote
specialed Posted December 14, 2001 Posted December 14, 2001 A bunch of tube chocks and clog nuts my old man gave me, along with his whillans harness. Worthless, except for a laugh every now and then. Quote
ScottP Posted December 14, 2001 Posted December 14, 2001 quote: Originally posted by Lambone:Fuckin thermarests... quote: Originally posted by Cpt.Caveman: Ditto that. Me three. There is a good reason why they repair them for free. Quote
Terminal_Gravity Posted December 14, 2001 Posted December 14, 2001 Anything & Everything by OutdoorResearch. second rate gear at best. IMO Quote
erik Posted December 14, 2001 Posted December 14, 2001 beck i always thought you said that wool/scholer blended rescue garter with leggings with full strenth haul and belay loops was the worst. all itchy on the bros and what not. maybe cause teddy gave it you i don't know. cause his bear fur kimono will always be with me. it smells so good. Quote
philfort Posted December 14, 2001 Posted December 14, 2001 quote: Originally posted by ScottP: Me three. There is a good reason why they repair them for free. They only suck because of their weight. I've never had one break. So nice and comfy! Worst piece of gear: camelbak. No one can convince me that they're great. They ALWAYS leak! Or freeze! Last weekend, a hundred yards from the truck, my friend went to take a sip of his camelbak. Nothing. Totally dry! He started freaking out! He was sure he had topped it off the previous night! Turns out an elastic band he had on the hose end had slid down to the valve, compressing it, and releasing the 2 litres of water in the back of his truck on the drive. Quote
Cpt.Caveman Posted December 14, 2001 Posted December 14, 2001 A camelback is good only in some situations. I like to use it when day hiking mostly. Although several times I used them in the mtns thus saving my partners who never carry enough water from dehydration. What is with partners that dont bring enough food water and toilet paper Quote
Beck Posted December 14, 2001 Posted December 14, 2001 Make those thirsty Bastards SUFFER, cavey? Why you give them water? Erik, you don't need to bring my scholler stuffed sausage warmers with the rescue garters into it, I'll never forgive you for stealing Teddy's bear skin kimono! Is it keeping you warm right now on some frosty belay ledge while you spray vile untruths in the twilight with a Satlink laptop? Quote
philfort Posted December 14, 2001 Posted December 14, 2001 quote: Originally posted by Cpt.Caveman: What is with partners that dont bring enough food water and toilet paper They're being clever, saving weight and relying on you. Quote
Terminal_Gravity Posted December 14, 2001 Posted December 14, 2001 I don't know about camelbacks but I've had two trips ruined by Cascade Designs platypussies leaking. Fortunately, my down bag soaked up the water the first time. OR still sucks. Quote
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