Blake Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 John... you want one of those old italian pitons from Gunsight for your antique cupboard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Frieh Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 YES! That or that piece of tyvek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 i'll give you one of the pins... that tyvek is now lining the trunk of my car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
still_climbin Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Actually, John, there's nothing like being older than vintage gear of that era and STILL CLIMBIN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-spotter Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Do you have a separate cabinet for your windshirts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstach Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 First I try and fiddle in a hex (the same 2 or 3 always seem to find a place on my rack, and I place one of them more often than any cam I own). Hex's just make me happy, very confidence inspiring. For me, a good hex placement is enough to keep me happy for 10 or 15 ft (further than a nut or cam). Dude, I thought I was the only person who loves hexes. I get alot of stupid looks (and the occasional comment) clanking up behind people like a lost cow with my hexes dangling (I routinely carry sizes 8, 9 and 10). In addition to your comments, for me they are a cheap and light way to add bigger pro to my rack. When I climb, I try to place my big hexes first, saving my #3 camalot for when I *really* need it. My standard rack: 1 set BD nuts Blue to Black Metolius cams (sorry, forgot numbers and sizes) #1, #2, #3 Camalots 8, 9, 10 Hexentrics I also have a #4 camalot, but never carry it, unless I know I will need it. I will echo what has already been said: Get good at placing nuts and hexes. Place them first. Then you'll have your cams available when you need one. When people laugh at my hexes, I just pity them for carrying double (or more) sets of cams up to #3 camalot. Can't be much fun leading with that beast. Who's the dumb one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstach Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Time for a poll... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstach Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Ok...at least two of you are liars...I was only laughed at by *one* guy at the hut. ...unless you were laughing on the inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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