billcoe Posted September 27, 2007 Posted September 27, 2007 yup, bill, the first pin is a weird looking orangish thing, but looked very solid - i'll be sure to let you know if it betrays my fat-ass this weekend You may already know this, but a short refresher: even if JH checked it 2 years ago and-or reset it and it's perfect condition, be aware that soft iron pins are significantly weaker than hi alloy pins like Chouinard or BD. That is why soft iron Eurotrash tends to be left behind in the cracks, short lifespan. Chuck Wilts and Ed Leeper use to test that stuff back in the day by pulling stuff out of cracks with a hydrolic press. Won't hurt to back it up, probably be @ a #2 or #3 LoweBall size crack eh? Not saying you're heavy or being insulting, but you just weigh a lot. Nice to hear the pins lasted that long. Quote
ivan Posted September 27, 2007 Author Posted September 27, 2007 it's only a few feet above the anchor anyhow... sure wish i had sumathose nifty loweballs... Quote
JosephH Posted September 27, 2007 Posted September 27, 2007 You can borrow some of mine for it... Quote
markd Posted September 27, 2007 Posted September 27, 2007 i'd love to shoot photos if someone is going to free climb it. mark cartier would be a good candidate. Quote
JosephH Posted September 27, 2007 Posted September 27, 2007 I'll suggest it to him if he makes it out between his trip to the Valley and when his alpine adventures start. Quote
JosephH Posted September 27, 2007 Posted September 27, 2007 Any of the Beacon crew interested in a good deal on a new Metolius Monster 9.8m, non-dry, 60m rope? Say $115 - let me know... Quote
wayne Posted September 28, 2007 Posted September 28, 2007 Old Mike and his euro-pins. He used to loan me his rack when I was a tot and I would go solo pounding on the bluffs. Good times. Quote
ivan Posted September 28, 2007 Author Posted September 28, 2007 shit - forecast for sunday blows and i can't climb saturday - anyone wanna climb friday afternoon? Quote
ivan Posted September 29, 2007 Author Posted September 29, 2007 beacon update for the day - it's damp bitches! had to settle for a run up the corner w/ miker in the occasional pouring rain w/ everything sopping wet - looks like it'll be a week or so before anything interesting is to be had - settled for an ordinary life by tottting 120 ozs or so of malt goddamn liquor along the way to warm up each belay - the peregrines didn't seem to have sodden spirits though as they were around and enjoying life - a hint of the season to come - nice n' cool but reached the top w/ a full head... Quote
JosephH Posted September 29, 2007 Posted September 29, 2007 I'm going to be out there tomorrow (Sat) around 10am to work on a route if anyone is interested. The first pitch might be a bit damp, but I believe the rest will be dry. Quote
JosephH Posted September 30, 2007 Posted September 30, 2007 It was beautiful out there today, hopefully more of the same tomorrow morning... Quote
billcoe Posted October 1, 2007 Posted October 1, 2007 I hurt my arm bad, an elbow ligament thing: but did stop by anyway to see Joseph trying to solo FA a new route at Beacon in the afternoon. Inspiring. Then I came home, iced it, fell asleep like the tired old man I must be. Missed Ice Fest too. Can't even carry a gallon of milk with that arm today.....Glad this happened at the end of summer as I'm toast. I should have jumped on it when I had a chance Joseph. Quote
ivan Posted October 1, 2007 Author Posted October 1, 2007 seemed like you woulda needed a snorkel if climbing 2day! Quote
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