The longest I've seen are window washer poles. They're a bit heavy, but they extend pretty far. Not sure how long they make them, but one of my partners has one that is 25-30 ft.
Can they be screwed together, I need one about twice that long.
The longest I've seen are window washer poles. They're a bit heavy, but they extend pretty far. Not sure how long they make them, but one of my partners has one that is 25-30 ft.
Can they be screwed together, I need one about twice that long.
I think that's just called top-roping! Seriously, what are you trying to clip that you need something 50-60 long? a 25 ft pole plus an average person reach should be able to clip something at 35 ft. More than enough for every 1st bolt (and a lot of 2nd bolts) that I've come across. I doubt you'd be able to control a stick that was 50 ft long anyway.
The longest I've seen are window washer poles. They're a bit heavy, but they extend pretty far. Not sure how long they make them, but one of my partners has one that is 25-30 ft.
Can they be screwed together, I need one about twice that long.
I think that's just called top-roping! Seriously, what are you trying to clip that you need something 50-60 long? a 25 ft pole plus an average person reach should be able to clip something at 35 ft. More than enough for every 1st bolt (and a lot of 2nd bolts) that I've come across. I doubt you'd be able to control a stick that was 50 ft long anyway.
A lot of people think that longer sticks are cool, but they usually are just floppy and get in the way. Plus, I've heard that a lot of routes like a shorter stick, since it means the user must be more attentive. Not to mention, girth is just as important as length, which has not been discussed yet in here...
The longest I've seen are window washer poles. They're a bit heavy, but they extend pretty far. Not sure how long they make them, but one of my partners has one that is 25-30 ft.
Can they be screwed together, I need one about twice that long.
I think that's just called top-roping! Seriously, what are you trying to clip that you need something 50-60 long? a 25 ft pole plus an average person reach should be able to clip something at 35 ft. More than enough for every 1st bolt (and a lot of 2nd bolts) that I've come across. I doubt you'd be able to control a stick that was 50 ft long anyway.
Well no, it wouldn't be a TR. The route is longer than that. But yes I am concerned about it getting floppy.
Great thread. Can somebody get one going on the ethics and techniques of stacking up cheater stones?
I would say they are different. Pre-clipping a bolt reduces the risk of injury, while still doing the moves. Stacking cheater stones reduces the actual moves that need to be done.
They're higher than a lot of places I climb, but I stick clip the first bolt unless I am sure that I won't fall before clipping it. Hitting the ground is never a "good landing," IMO.
I associate Smith Rock with high first bolts. Barbecue The Pope for example.
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