b-rock Posted May 15, 2002 Share Posted May 15, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Lambone: Yeah, but you don't even have to climb above it. Just like being on top rope. Ahhh. Just like being on a top rope. Used to that fer sure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chucK Posted May 15, 2002 Share Posted May 15, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Lambone: Yeah, but you don't even have to climb above it. Just like being on top rope. Yeah, except if you happen to fall just while you're "walking" it. Then it can be "just like taking a huge whipper". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gschryer2 Posted May 16, 2002 Share Posted May 16, 2002 quote: Originally posted by chucK: Yeah, except if you happen to fall just while you're "walking" it. Then it can be "just like taking a huge whipper". That's why I've been known to use two cams... in a leap-frog fashion.... Actually, I also tend to do this when I place a "psychological piece" and two feet later find a bomber placement. Place the new and clean the old.... repeat as necessary. Highly effective when you are running out of gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_detrick Posted May 16, 2002 Share Posted May 16, 2002 Nice replys, but you can't use intelligent and climber in tne same sentence, oxy moron. My point (if there is one)was that if some cams are lighter so you take more, you are not saving any weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Posted May 16, 2002 Share Posted May 16, 2002 I only crag climb with 5 cams 'cause that's all I got. You'll learn to make do with whatever's handy. Try to barrow cams to find what you like, I bought some HB quad cams cause they were on sale and now I don't really like them after using them for a while. but for a more specific answer, I'd argree with what most have said about hardware, you'll want 2 sets of nuts in the mid - bigger sizes, and some cams from .75 - 3. I really like the Aliens and wish they made some bigger ones. Oh yeah, I recently picked up a Metolius "Double D" gear slut sling and really like it being the anal retentive gear organizer that I am. But a single length runner works ok too. [ 05-15-2002, 12:25 PM: Message edited by: Bronco ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Climzalot Posted May 16, 2002 Share Posted May 16, 2002 -One set of Camalots (big and little optional?) -One set of Aliens (all sizes are good) -One set of nuts (BD are good) The expensive gear is worth it. Slings are personal preference, shoulder length are always best for trad. The gear listed above has yet to fail me in a cragging or alpine environment. Make do with what you have and get more when you can. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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