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sammmy
Aug 25, 2006, 2:42 AM
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I know there are many similar posts to this, so first off, thanks for not bringing it to my attention (whomever you are). I have read these. What would you experienced trad climbers/gear heads reccommend (preferrably based on personal experience) for a (predominantly) North Carolina freeclimber? NC meaning not very many continuous vertical cracks, very little fixed gear, a need to rely on small pieces of gear, possibly scary, and definitely run-out at times. Also, let's just say, hypothetically, that one were able to obtain both above stated products for a relatively inexpensive price, so that shouldn't sway the advice. Thanks, sam
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stymingersfink
Aug 25, 2006, 3:11 AM
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STFU! Hypothetically, I recommend you take up bowling. And keep your head out of the ball-return portal... that could hurt.
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sammmy
Aug 25, 2006, 3:12 AM
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thanks for the info slyfingerstink
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stymingersfink
Aug 25, 2006, 3:13 AM
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aliens. DUH! edited to add: Top-posters suck! ...and FWIW, that's STY to you, Work it right, you'll find me in your EYE ...as goo! :lol:
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c4c
Aug 25, 2006, 3:29 AM
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pink tri-cams
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chalkfree
Aug 25, 2006, 3:47 AM
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c3's are the money. But I really like my blue and yellow tcu too. Buy both the blue and yellow tcu and the four bigger c3s. I really love my c3s... Alot... I sometimes cuddle with them at night.
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stymingersfink
Aug 25, 2006, 3:51 AM
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in light of the fact that you're a:
In reply to: NC trad climber w/out the typical budget constraints. I would have to suggest you purchase both and decide which you prefer in which circumstance. Chalkfree obviously knows what I'm talking about. Sick Bastard. :wink:
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ctardi
Aug 25, 2006, 4:35 AM
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Personally I like my TCUs, but I havn't placed any c3's. It's really whatever you feel better above that matters. If you can afford, maybe get a couple of each?
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sick_climba
Aug 25, 2006, 6:29 AM
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Hey uuuhhh didyou know that there are some other posts about this? gawd... Nah man just pullin your leg, but I like tcus I got a good taste of then this week and the are good for shalow cracks, and the only have three loabs so you can fit them into smaller cracks! But thats all I know bro!
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valeberga
Aug 25, 2006, 6:42 AM
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C3's seem great but not $70 great. I'm sad that they will never be on my rack at that price. :cry:
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jamesellis
Aug 25, 2006, 7:07 AM
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gearexpress.com has a great deal on the full set of c3's. Something like $239 or some madness.
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sbaclimber
Aug 25, 2006, 8:08 AM
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In reply to: gearexpress.com has a great deal on the full set of c3's. Something like $239 or some madness. I wish! It is actually $289, and yes......I just bought the set :D Hopefully going to get to go out and wank....I mean play....er...place them tomorrow :lol:
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jamesellis
Aug 25, 2006, 8:23 AM
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Eh close enough. It's still a steal.
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