MisterMo Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 So, on an REI upper, a guy I work with had a REI work pack, lugged it dutifully all over the hill daily for ten or fifteen years. By and by a zipper or two failed, maybe a buckle broke or ripped off.........and not knowing anyone else to do the sewing took it back to REI offering to pay for repairs. He didn't want a new pack, didn't want his money back or any warranty deal, just wanted his old worn pack fixed & was more than willing to pay. They fixed it all and charged him zero, wouldn't take his money. YMMV but nothin' wrong with that. Quote
Franko Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 You should be able to get someone who knows there stuff if you shop at any of the 3 Vertical World pro-shops (Bremerton, Seattle, & Redmond). they might not have the largest selection but they'll probably know what they're talking about. So there I was at Bremerton Vertical World belaying my daughter & listening to the VW employee explain the use of a grigri to some newcomers. "So the grigri will automatically catch a fall? You don't have to do anything?" asked one of the newbies. "That's right," replied the VW employee. Quote
MtnHigh Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 A few weeks ago I exchanged a cheap pair of REI ski poles. One pole would not extend. No questions asked, they credited me the full price. I walked out with a better pair of Leki poles. Quote
EJohnson Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 Maybe we should move this discussion to something more productive, like what a better helmet to buy (Camp,Petzl,Trango,Grivel) Quote
knelson Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 Funny... I was just going to post and ask Mr. Choado what helmet he ended up buying and where. Quote
Toast Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 You should be able to get someone who knows there stuff if you shop at any of the 3 Vertical World pro-shops (Bremerton, Seattle, & Redmond). they might not have the largest selection but they'll probably know what they're talking about. So there I was at Bremerton Vertical World belaying my daughter & listening to the VW employee explain the use of a grigri to some newcomers. "So the grigri will automatically catch a fall? You don't have to do anything?" asked one of the newbies. "That's right," replied the VW employee. See article on common errors in using the GriGri here. Quote
Choada_Boy Posted February 28, 2006 Author Posted February 28, 2006 Funny... I was just going to post and ask Mr. Choado what helmet he ended up buying and where. I'm back to the 10yo model for now. I'm looking into the HB Dyneema, they are hard to track down, but score high on the impact tests and are uber-light. Anyone have any experience with this helmet? Quote
Johnny_Tuff Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 REI sucks cuz yer likely to have to rub shoulders with latte drinking tuff-pulling beta-spewing sporto wannabes. Sounds like you're more likely to run into a grip of alpine hardman wannabes, drowning in self-loathing as they closet-shop the outdoor retail megalith they so vituperously slander in public. "GRRR, where's some core shit I can buy and then return after my dog eats it? Fuck, I hope Twight don't spot me in this prissy joint. Gawd, I hate myself...grrr." Quote
DirtyHarry Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 REI sucks cuz yer likely to have to rub shoulders with latte drinking tuff-pulling beta-spewing sporto wannabes. Sounds like you're more likely to run into a grip of alpine hardman wannabes, drowning in self-loathing as they closet-shop the outdoor retail megalith they so vituperously slander in public. "GRRR, where's some core shit I can buy and then return after my dog eats it? Fuck, I hope Twight don't spot me in this prissy joint. Gawd, I hate myself...grrr." Speaking of shopping, where do you get your nails done and buy all the rest of your metrosexual paraphenalia? Quote
DirtyHarry Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 Just b/c that's what your girlfriend says to you on a nightly basis, doesn't mean it works here. Get some new material, Jack. Quote
Dru Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 Maybe we should move this discussion to something more productive, like what a better helmet to buy (Camp,Petzl,Trango,Grivel) and all hug and start up a drum circle too? Quote
Johnny_Tuff Posted March 1, 2006 Posted March 1, 2006 Get some new material, Jack. Sage advice for a struggling up-and-comer such as yourself. Go piss up a fixed line, Harry Palms. Quote
corvallisclimb Posted March 1, 2006 Posted March 1, 2006 every one seriously needs to quit bitching about REI... it has been played out Quote
Johnny_Tuff Posted March 1, 2006 Posted March 1, 2006 Fuckin' A, just spent my REI divvie on some dope new Pataguch knickers. I am gonna be sooo hot in those bad boys...sendin' tuff in style, baby, hoooo-weeeee! Quote
EJohnson Posted March 1, 2006 Posted March 1, 2006 and all hug and start up a drum circle too? It will be all right Dru , you don't have to shop at REI. Quote
larrythellama Posted March 2, 2006 Posted March 2, 2006 i think i would rather go climbing or skiing instead of trying to fight with r.e&i Quote
RuMR Posted March 2, 2006 Posted March 2, 2006 yeah...i saw Choada_Boy over at bartells freaking out trying to return a box of condoms...yelling about inferior protection... he was getting quite upset when the young lady very quietly and discreetly was trying to tell him that perhaps he needed to "downsize" from mediums to small for a proper "fit"...he was getting really irate...started yellin' and shit...the manager came over and said "wow, you are quite intimidating looking for one packing such small gear"...let me get you a fresh box of properly fitted "equipment"...we just got the smalls in! Quote
Dechristo Posted March 2, 2006 Posted March 2, 2006 was he able to tear 'em apart with his bare hands? Quote
mellsbells Posted March 3, 2006 Posted March 3, 2006 REI does suck, and the bitches that work there are whores:) Literally. Quote
Squid Posted March 3, 2006 Posted March 3, 2006 Sweet! Now I guess I don't have to join AlpinFox and Oly in Vegas. Quote
Alpinfox Posted March 3, 2006 Posted March 3, 2006 Sweet! Now I guess I don't have to join AlpinFox and Oly in Vegas. GETCHEROWN! Quote
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