Irish Guy Posted February 28, 2008 Posted February 28, 2008 For the climber's inner nerd. Spadout has an updated rack simulator that allows you to "build" your rack with active/passive pro and biners. After you enter in what gear you have, it'll show you the ranges of your pro and how many pieces cover that range, as well as weight of your total rack - as well as the money you've dropped on your rack (using msrp prices). It's great for deciding what ranges you're missing when shopping for new gear, or where the bulk of your rack is. Quote
rob Posted February 28, 2008 Posted February 28, 2008 I've seen this before, I've always thought it was kind of stupid. I prefer to find missing pieces in my rack during moments of intense personal anguish and physical exhaustion. This seems akin to people who monitor and graph their heart rates. I guess it make sense, but I really don't care enough to get my geek on. Quote
Weekend_Climberz Posted February 28, 2008 Posted February 28, 2008 I'm just pissed that the wiped out all the stuff I loaded in the previous version with the upgrade. How's a pulse-rate-monitoring-gear-whore-super-geek supposed to get along in this cruel world?? Quote
rob Posted February 28, 2008 Posted February 28, 2008 OMG! I WAS MISSING A PIECE AND I NEVER EVEN KNEW IT! THANK YOU, RACK SIMULATOR! Quote
Irish Guy Posted February 28, 2008 Author Posted February 28, 2008 The option for 'hauling up a 6 pack' is missing from the simulator - guess you have to calculate that weight yourself... Quote
Weekend_Climberz Posted February 28, 2008 Posted February 28, 2008 They need aid gear too. There's no option to put my Bong on my rack anywhere? Quote
Lionel_Hutz Posted February 28, 2008 Posted February 28, 2008 I'm disappointed that this thread isn't about boobies. Quote
tvashtarkatena Posted February 28, 2008 Posted February 28, 2008 Does it calculate how much dropped gear you've got lying at the bottom of the crag or how much is stowed in your partner's duffel bag? Quote
rob Posted February 28, 2008 Posted February 28, 2008 where can I find the rack stimulator? This product seems to have vanished. Quote
Off_White Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 Most of the stuff they list is too new for my rack. No RP's? No first generation Chouinard stoppers? No Eiger ovals? No 3/4" machine nuts with a sling through them? WTF? Quote
kevbone Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 Rack simulator eh? Maybe one day a web site will climb for you as well? Quote
JosephH Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 Rack simulators of all kinds are, by their very nature, less than satisfying. I mean, wtf, when I want to size up and fondle any kind of rack, I like having it right at my side where I can get my hands and fingers on every little nub, spring, sinew, curve, and detail. Not knowing how it actually feels on me, reaching for it, or even momentarily putting that littlest nubbish piece in my mouth in the midst of a delicate placement just seems wrong. Or is it just that I'm generationally ancient and still addicted to endorphins derived of physical rather than virtual stimulation. Call me stupid - but when something or someone is going down - I know which side of the simulation vs. stimulation divide I'm going to be on every time. Quote
rlwc Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 WHOO HOOO! I can add the rack simulator application to Facebook and share my rack with my friends...oh wait...nevermind... Quote
spotly Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 Rack simulator eh? Maybe one day a web site will climb for you as well? Like this? Quote
rob Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 Rack simulators of all kinds are, by their very nature, less than satisfying. I mean, wtf, when I want to size up and fondle any kind of rack, I like having it right at my side where I can get my hands and fingers on every little nub, spring, sinew, curve, and detail. Not knowing how it actually feels on me, reaching for it, or even momentarily putting that littlest nubbish piece in my mouth in the midst of a delicate placement just seems wrong. Or is it just that I'm generationally ancient and still addicted to endorphins derived of physical rather than virtual stimulation. Call me stupid - but when something or someone is going down - I know which side of the simulation vs. stimulation divide I'm going to be on every time. Quote
minx Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 i don't have simulated rack. i keep mine handy all the time. Quote
Weekend_Climberz Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 Rack simulator eh? Maybe one day a web site will climb for you as well? Like this? Damn, my computer is too slow to play this "Rock Climbing" game? Guess I just have to go back to Halo Quote
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