Jun 21, 2014 Thanks- you're totally right about the movie, but it's the same as the first setup in the thread, right? (the one with the rope only). View Message

Jun 21, 2014 I disagree- it's identical to the first pic in the thread, just with a reverso at the highpoint. She would have to redirect again at the top and pull down (in this case) if she… View Message

Jun 21, 2014 The first (straw man) system in the OP (and the video) are both actually 2:1, right? you pull 2' of rope and it raises the climber 1'. View Message

Apr 27, 2014 Slightly off topic, but this isn't accurate. read up on some of the early climbing history (e.g. John Gill's website ) There were people climbing stuff in 1900s and 1910s tha… View Message

Mar 9, 2014 spend some more time there and you'll find that it's even better than that: it's a personal forum for the grand pontifications, unfounded generalizations and general wankery… View Message

Feb 9, 2014 Regarding Anasazi sites in the 4 corners area: Hovenweep is an amazing alternative to the crowds of Mesa Verde. It's much smaller, but you get a very up-close look at the bui… View Message