Sphinx Posted September 15, 2003 Posted September 15, 2003 Beck said: WHO SAYS you can't belay a leader on it? it's a GIGI...... it belays, where did you guys learn how to climb, the mountaineers? don't you understand the basic operation of plate belay devices? who taught you guys? don't you understand the principle of belay devices (like the boot axe belay, for instance) bend in rope... you guys are just stupid or trolling, and i don't care. you sound like climbing dumbfucks, IMO... "you can' belay a leader with it!" ITS A PLAQUETTE! a plaquette! and i wonder, maybe the reverso MAYBE the reverso is 'half as light' but i've seen a reverso wear out from one seasons use so maybe lightness is a tradeoff in durability... a climbed guy wanted us to warranty his reverso because it had worn out so fast. and though Gigi wasn't who was important this weekend, she was a happy participant in tree climbing yesterday.. Beck(y), the AMOUNT of bend in the rope determines holding power. Now, get this: the gigi is so elongated that when used as a plate device, the bend is not great enough, so the holding power of the device is compromised. Talk about rocket scientists.... Quote
Sphinx Posted September 15, 2003 Posted September 15, 2003 Alex said: Beck said: and alex, i'm curious.... you say it doesn't work... WHY? doesnt it? because you can't rig it? Teehee, so clever you are! You can belay a leader if you want to, Beck, I was just pointing out that other climbers, less knowledgable than you and clearly not as well informed, have discovered and moved on to a belay device that "does all that" but weighs half and is smoother to operate. Have fun with your new GiGi! It's officially his favorite dildo. Quote
AlpineK Posted September 15, 2003 Posted September 15, 2003 It's officially his favorite dildo. Maybe Beck is onto something. Which would you rather shove up your butt? This Or this Quote
Beck Posted September 15, 2003 Author Posted September 15, 2003 and a loose catch means... less impact force on the anchors? if you can't arrest a leader fall by rope bending around ANY device3, you'd probably be better off watching sunday afternoon football. someone, chime in with "there's NO WAY you can catch a fall with an ice axe!!! you need a belay device!" Quote
Sphinx Posted September 15, 2003 Posted September 15, 2003 So use a figure 8 in 'dumb sport climber belay' mode. Or a hip belay. Quote
Beck Posted September 15, 2003 Author Posted September 15, 2003 'yeah, i'm a mountie. i can't figure out how to make the gigi work" thanks alpine K, and it DOES look like less trouble up the butt, and still work about thesame in the dynamic layout of the reverso, wouldn't you think? hmm, i never thought "up the ass" was a place to store gear. sounds like some of these posters have already been experimenting!!! Quote
snoboy Posted September 16, 2003 Posted September 16, 2003 Gee look, Beck is right From the KONG web site: Belaying the thirst climber In spite of the fact that Gi-Gi has not been expressly conceived as dynamic belayer for the first climber, it is used by some experts using two connectors. Warning It is a delicate manoeuvre requiring skill and training. Quote
Dru Posted September 16, 2003 Posted September 16, 2003 snoboy said: Gee look, Beck is right From the KONG web site: Belaying the thirst climber In spite of the fact that Gi-Gi has not been expressly conceived as dynamic belayer for the first climber, it is used by some experts using two connectors. Warning It is a delicate manoeuvre requiring skill and training. the thirst climber would rather be than belayed Quote
snoboy Posted September 16, 2003 Posted September 16, 2003 Dru said:the thirst climber would rather be than belayed It's right off the web site, cut and paste. Quote
AlpineK Posted September 16, 2003 Posted September 16, 2003 snoboy said: Dru said:the thirst climber would rather be than belayed It's right off the web site, cut and paste. I'm thirsty Quote
Sphinx Posted September 16, 2003 Posted September 16, 2003 Note how it takes three locking biners..heavy! And two of those could slide away, down the rope if you're not careful. Yeah it can be done, but it's still stupid. Quote
babnik Posted September 16, 2003 Posted September 16, 2003 AlpineK said: snoboy said: Dru said:the thirst climber would rather be than belayed It's right off the web site, cut and paste. I'm thirsty just got a bubba keg o' sleemans. and a bottle of vodka. gonna be a fun morning at 8:00 Quote
Ade Posted September 16, 2003 Posted September 16, 2003 AlpineK said: Which would you rather shove up your butt? Hey that's my joke! And we all know the answer is some stupid Miox pen. This thread is more horse's arse than the Calgary Stampede. Does anyone give a shit what Beck did at the weekend in Seattle? Quote
Beck Posted September 16, 2003 Author Posted September 16, 2003 (edited) belay devices besides (you mounties, with all your Danger! warnings are such thinkers!) i had a nice time in town ,not climbing. it was fun. Edited September 16, 2003 by Beck Quote
Sphinx Posted September 16, 2003 Posted September 16, 2003 Did you lose Gigi up you ass? You should attach a retrieval cord before you start. You really think anyone gives a shit about what do you with your pathetic days off? That's right...WE DON'T. Quote
Beck Posted September 16, 2003 Author Posted September 16, 2003 i was just posting what i did this weekend, mounties! and i wasn't climbing! good work, gumbies.. you really understand belay there, you need a manual to explain dubious euro speak on a time tested device... you guys were interested in what i did, ADE, or was it marylou, this went to two pages on the fun i had not climbing... i was in town, not climbing...... Quote
Alex Posted September 16, 2003 Posted September 16, 2003 Beck said: ..and i wasn't climbing! ..this went to two pages on the fun i had not climbing... ..i was in town, not climbing...... Quote
MysticNacho Posted September 16, 2003 Posted September 16, 2003 What's wrong with you, Beck? Crikey! Quote
marylou Posted September 16, 2003 Posted September 16, 2003 Alex said: Beck said: ..and i wasn't climbing! ..this went to two pages on the fun i had not climbing... ..i was in town, not climbing...... Quote
Dru Posted September 16, 2003 Posted September 16, 2003 lets start an extremo petition to rename the GiGi the JibJib Quote
kitten Posted September 17, 2003 Posted September 17, 2003 Ever tired a 'dinosaur egg'? Yummmmmmmmy fruit... Quote
Scott_J Posted September 17, 2003 Posted September 17, 2003 Went fishing in the way lower Stilly (even closer to Trask's stomping grounds). Fished for a long time. Had 4 nice hooks up and landed a nice silver which I cooked last night for my wife, myself and my ever faithful red nosed Staffshire terrier. Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwesome day it was. Quote
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