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robb macgregor

Point of Rocks, MD
61 years old

Member Since
Mar 23, 2007
Last Visit: Jun 14, 2011
40 Points
Point Rank: #18,637 DetailsDrop down

Likes Trad, Sport, Tr
Leads Follows
Trad 5.9 5.11a
Sport 5.11a 5.11a
Aid C3 C4
Ice WI4 WI5
Mixed M3 M5
Boulders V4
Other Interests
Family
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General > Trad Climbing
Reply: Belaying the leader with a Munter off of the anchors
Jun 14, 2011 The primary reason for doing this it to minimize the chance of the belayer being lifted from their stance and slammed into the wall, thus dropping the leader. I found this to… View Message
General > Sport Climbing
Reply: Heavy climber, light belayer
Jun 14, 2011 Anchoring is smart if their is a significant weight difference between climber and belayer. Ground anchors should be attached to the belay loop only! The belayer should alway… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion
Reply: anyone use the bluewater lighting pro?
Nov 7, 2010 Great rope! It's supple and fairly durable. I own many and I feel that this is a great rope. View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion
Reply: Converting wired hexes to slung hexes.
Sep 19, 2009 Why do you want to replace the cable with cord or sling? The wire is much more durable, cut resistant, and will generally last the life of the gear. Cord or sling is flexible… View Message
General > Beginning Climbers
Reply: Top Roping Question for a Dad with young kids
Sep 7, 2009 Hire a guide and minimize your learning curve. Here's a great company in Brevard, NC that can meet your needs appalachianmountaininstitut… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion
Reply: When to retire a nut?
Aug 14, 2009 Considering that the cost of a new nut is $9-$12 and that your life is worth more than that; I would recommend replacing the nut. Even if you fixed the stopper, how much would… View Message

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