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May 9, 2012 I found the link below on the Petzl website recently. They recommend using any one of a number of devices on the primary line (Ascension, Micro Traxion, Mini Traxion, or Basic… View Message

Sep 23, 2011 When you go for interviews ask students about how classes, studying, tests influence their extracurricular activities and lifestyle. Your climbing time during the last two year… View Message

Sep 21, 2010 I carried a double rack on without any problem. At one end they swabbbed my bag, but that was it. Here's a link to a previous thread which contains a link to another previous… View Message

Jun 10, 2009 I didn't have a problem flying with my gear in my carry on from southern California to Salt Lake and back. Here's the most recent thread. Most the way down the first page I… View Message

Jun 9, 2009 Thanks for the help. Most of the routes I looked at Luke listed. Many of them listed pro as "Single rack up to 4 inches" with some individual route variation. I'll plan on o… View Message

Jun 8, 2009 I recently purchased the Handren guide in anticipation of a trip to Red Rocks and was surprised to read that many of the routes, including many of the "classic" lines, list pro… View Message

Jun 4, 2009 I love my black tricam. I always seem to find shallow horizontal seam or pocket that it protects perfectly. Originally, I was worried that the small size would make cleaning… View Message

Jun 3, 2009 I generally prefer to rack on my harness. With my current partners I do all the leading so handing off the rack, which would be more convenient on a sling, is not an issue. W… View Message

May 30, 2009 I have a the WC Rockcentrics 5-9 and love them. They get used to double my camalots when I want to save weight. I like that the colors/sizes match up well with the camalots i… View Message

May 26, 2009 For some reason it always seem to rain in the Moab area over Memorial Day weekend. Although the amount of rain has been variable, I went there over Memorial day every year and… View Message

Mar 4, 2009 Here's a couple other discussions about flying with gear. Looks like gear in a cary on will be a good option. I carried most my gear including a double rack last time I flew,… View Message

Mar 2, 2009 I originally only bought up to a #2 C4 but within a month I found the utilty in the #3 and purchased one. Now I've got doubles of the #3 and use them both all the time. View Message

Feb 19, 2009 I have the sizes 5-9 and love them. I know it is personal preference but I love the sling. Since the sizes I have cover large fingers and bigger, I can easily hold the body o… View Message

Feb 13, 2009 If it were me I would make a stop in Salt Lake to do some great trad lines in Little or Big Cottonwood canyon. There is great climbing in the St. George area but with the exce… View Message

Feb 5, 2009 I haven't used these guys, but the website doesn't list a limit on the age of cams they'll resling. They seem to have good prices too. Forest Safety Products View Message

Jan 30, 2009 The Moab area has great climbing and good weather in April, but as was mentioned you are pretty much limited to Potash road with only a single rack. Little Cottonwood is a g… View Message

Jan 22, 2009 Thanks again for all the help. I think I'll try the Kendall Curity tape and then the Benzoin Tincture if I need it. It sounds like that tape will work a lot better than the M… View Message

Jan 21, 2009 Thanks for the input. I am using Metolius Climbing tape that I bought at a local shop but I'll have to get some Benzoin Tincture and try it. View Message

Jan 21, 2009 I've been trying to hone my crack climbing skills over the last few years and discovered that I like the protection of tape for any prolonged hand crack climbing. According to… View Message

Jan 15, 2009 Yeah I'm still working on the scratches and dirt, though I have to admit that I do like shiny gear. View Message

Jan 14, 2009 Not including anchor material and draws my first rack I used while leading, i.e. not just setting top rope anchors, consisted of BD Stoppers 2-13 WC Rockcentrics 5-9 CAMP… View Message

Nov 19, 2008 When I flew to Salt Lake in September, I put my rope, nut tools, knife, finger nail clippers, and chalk bag in my checked bag. My carry on had everything else including a doub… View Message

Nov 6, 2008 I've had Mekan do my shoes a couple times with decent results. However, I was unable to contact them about a year a ago when I needed another resole done. After asking around… View Message

May 8, 2008 Good idea icsteveoh. I was just about post my rack and ask for suggestions when I saw your thread. Here's my rack. I'm currently climbing moderate trad routes in the Wasat… View Message

Apr 24, 2008 I saw the draws on the same climb Saturday evening when I climbed Crack in the Woods. My partner and I debated taking them, but obviously chose not to do so. We figured that… View Message

Mar 21, 2008 Haven't climbed there but I went up yesterday to check it out. The lower south facing walls which see a lot of sun are climbable i.e. Aquaworld and Aquaduct. Other similar wa… View Message

Feb 25, 2008 As you can see from my previous post the ranges on the new Master Cams, and the new reported ranges for all other Metolius cams, didn't make sense to me either. Because of thi… View Message

Feb 23, 2008 I was on a route recently that helped me realize the importance of focus. I didn't deck and my only injuries were minor scrapes. The route was well within my limits, I had ple… View Message

Feb 17, 2008 Sounds sweet. I've been trying to convince someone that Crescent Crack is climbable. View Message

Feb 14, 2008 I understand the reasons behind the price increase. I just wanted to let everyone know while they are still available at last years price. View Message

Feb 13, 2008 Climbing gear is not exempt from inflation and every year it costs more. Just to let everyone know Black Diamond Micro Stoppers went up from $9.95 to $13.50 per stopper. Wow,… View Message

Jan 25, 2008 After creating the chart above I contacted Metolius regarding the resizing of their cams. Since the data I used for the Master Cams above is the same data currently listed for… View Message

Jan 24, 2008 I put together a quick exel chart comparing the usable ranges of 2007 Metolius TCUs to 2008 Master Cams. The usable range is based on 10% to 60% of the total range. All data… View Message