EWolfe Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 Red Alien is so #1 Hotwire, Pink tri-cam HB Brassies, Offsets Discuss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 the red and pink tricams reign supreme, then the red zero cam. aliens are so 20th century. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinfox Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 Always seem to find a spot for my yellow (#2) metolius cam. They should make some "micro" tricams. I'm sure that there is a limit due to the minimum thickness of the axle, but I think they could go smaller than the pinkie 0.5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 ever since i got the red zerocam i dont use my yellow tcu anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EWolfe Posted July 8, 2004 Author Share Posted July 8, 2004 red zerocam is so tech-weenie. I guess you have some luddite qualities if you like tri-cam, though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 yes and i dont know why you like those hb rip-offs wild country rocks and super rocks work fine in all cracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EWolfe Posted July 8, 2004 Author Share Posted July 8, 2004 yes and i dont know why you like those hb rip-offs wild country rocks and super rocks work fine in all cracks. Cuz it makes me feel like a bad-ass Headpointing Brit every time I place a brassie. I even keep a file handy, JUST HOPING I may have to shave a little... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EWolfe Posted July 8, 2004 Author Share Posted July 8, 2004 They should make some "micro" tricams. I'm sure that there is a limit due to the minimum thickness of the axle, but I think they could go smaller than the pinkie 0.5. That's a great idea! The new most-stuck tri-cam! The Safety Orange Tri-cam! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 It says here in this old climbing magazine profile from 1991 of Mark Wilford that his best pro on a 5.13 trad route he put up was "An 0.5 Tricam filed down to 0.3". This surprising innovation is no innovation at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foraker Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 Damn. I read "gear worship" and immediately thought "kate beckinsdale"......:- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 Red and yellow Aliens. BD stoppers also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulB Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 Always seem to find a spot for my yellow (#2) metolius cam. Me too, except mine doesn't have the fancy "teeth" on the cams. I've found that a #2 Metolius and a 0.5 tricam are interchangeable most of the time. I use the tricam in low stress situations, and save the Metolius for when I don't want to futz with the tricam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sol Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 Hybrids man. ecspecially the blue/green, and the yellow green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_Simpkins Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 0.5 Friend. #5 BD stopper. .75 BD Camalot. #1 HEX. Pink Tricam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinfox Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 (edited) ever since i got the red zerocam i dont use my yellow tcu anymore I'm all set to try out the Zeros... If I only had the $$ The trigger bar looks a little small and fumbly, you had any problems with that Der Dru? I have to admit, I think I'd drool on one of these too: MMMmmm..... Moving Parts..... Edited July 8, 2004 by Alpinfox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCash Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 Zeros are wonderful small cams, I've never had an issue with the trigger bars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbirdseat Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 They should make some "micro" tricams. I'm sure that there is a limit due to the minimum thickness of the axle, but I think they could go smaller than the pinkie 0.5. I would suppose that you would have to change the material from aluminum to brass to get the required strength. The harder material would reduce the tendency to get stuck. A small recess on either side of the piece would make it easier to use a chock pick to free a tricam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_m Posted July 8, 2004 Share Posted July 8, 2004 All gear tested and approved by me! Green, Yellow and Red Aliens (Or Offesets) - Cry when I don't have them TriCams pink - brown (but not around here - Gunks etc) Metolius Nuts - Smith / WC Rocks elsewhere Yellow TCU - that sucker makes love to pin scars around the world! Beal 8.1mm Ropes - Da Bomb in Black Velvet Canyon WC 10mm slings - nothing else comes close Old Style BD positrons - BD shot be shot for changing them! The flat gate keylock rocked Not sure I have a Favorite REgular cam yet - I moved to my WC rack this season and like it BUT I need to compare it mroe to my BD rack before the jury makes a decision Not climbing specific BUT... Patagonia Dragonfly - Great ultralight softshell Marmort DriClime wind shirt - greatest.jacket.ever Sickle Pants - the cotton carhart like ones - Subtle, comfy and you can climb in them! Plus they don't scream LOOK! I JUST GOT NEW PRANA overpriced Bouldering stuff (OR BLURR OR FLASHED) Sportiva Miuras - Greatest Shoe Ever thats it for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layton Posted July 10, 2004 Share Posted July 10, 2004 I just love my Sierra Designs tent cup holder, O.R. pack cover, and crampon pouch. won't lead a pitch w/o them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinfox Posted July 10, 2004 Share Posted July 10, 2004 Here's another item no self-respecting, cultured backpacker can honorably live without: More info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted July 11, 2004 Share Posted July 11, 2004 the engineer who invented the titanium spork is the new Michaelangelo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layton Posted July 11, 2004 Share Posted July 11, 2004 Or the "PitchSpork" so you can shovel shit and hay at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marylou Posted July 11, 2004 Share Posted July 11, 2004 Here's another item no self-respecting, cultured backpacker can honorably live without: 'm really just a fancy backpacker, and what I really dig is that Betamid made of Silylon that Cracked gets all worked up about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layton Posted July 11, 2004 Share Posted July 11, 2004 better than rubber sheets and baby oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnibmilc Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 #11 Hex (corded). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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