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anykineclimb
Oct 24, 2006, 11:46 PM
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ok, so like the trad rack thread, post up pics of your ice/ alpine rack.
So here's mine:
http://i3.photobucket.com/...dorolik/100_1923.jpg
Boots:
Salomon Pro Rock, Super Mountain 9
Crampons:
Stubai Tyrol, Grivel Rambo 3 Comp
Tools:
OP Alpha, Trango Mantis (with Brent_e's Mantis Handles and Madame Hook leashless handle)
Screws:
Grivel 260 22cm, OP 22cm, Irbis Titanium, BD Express 19cm, OP 16cm, BD 16cm (3), Grivel 360 13cm(2), Cassin 11cm
BD Arc Light 70cm
and yes, my screws are shiney ;)
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yousuck
Oct 25, 2006, 12:26 AM
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Nice. Couple questions.
How do you like the Omega tools? In what application do you use thee Ti screw?
Scott
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chossmonkey
Oct 25, 2006, 12:46 AM
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:shock: You stole Brent's handles!
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anykineclimb
Oct 25, 2006, 1:04 AM
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In reply to: :shock: You stole Brent's handles!
actually, he stole my money! ;)
Scott:
I like the Omega Tools, they're a bit heavy but not too terrible. the clearance is good without getting too crazy and you can plunge them.
The Ti screw was received in a trade last summer. most likely use if for TR anchors or something.
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chossmonkey
Oct 25, 2006, 2:08 AM
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We'll hopefully get some pics up too.
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the_climber
Oct 25, 2006, 4:49 PM
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Pics on their way... as soon as I can borrow a digital camera. :roll:
Does broken and worn out gear that's now only used for parts count too :lol:
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kachoong
Oct 25, 2006, 5:06 PM
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What are you? A spider? Four feet and four hands!! Bizzare! :lol:
...btw... I'd like to post up mine.... but for one, their at my wife's place in storage.... and second, you'd laugh coz it's all so friggin old.... :roll:
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chossmonkey
Oct 25, 2006, 9:34 PM
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In reply to: ok, so like the trad rack thread, post up pics of your ice/ alpine rack.
Many complete ice/mixed/alpine racks have a lot of gear from other racks(trad, aid, ect.).
I was going to post a pic but wasn't sure what to include. :?
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anykineclimb
Oct 25, 2006, 11:26 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: ok, so like the trad rack thread, post up pics of your ice/ alpine rack. So do you mean stuff that is only used for ice? What about pins, Screamers and all the other stuff? Many complete ice/mixed/alpine racks have a lot of gear from other racks(trad, aid, ect.). I was going to post a pic but wasn't sure what to include. :?
I actually originally put that this was my ice rack but deleted that part. I only have one screamer (at the moment) and no pins. I also thought that adding stoppers and such would be redundant to the Trad thread but do what ya like, show what ya got, run what you brung, etc ;)
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chossmonkey
Oct 25, 2006, 11:47 PM
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In reply to: I actually originally put that this was my ice rack but deleted that part. I only have one screamer (at the moment) and no pins. I also thought that adding stoppers and such would be redundant to the Trad thread but do what ya like, show what ya got, run what you brung, etc ;)
Right now half of our "ice" rack is mixed in with the trad gear. I'll try to get it straightened out and get it posted.
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brent_e
Oct 25, 2006, 11:47 PM
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hey Reno,
how do you like those harpoons???
I like how they front points are quite far appart.
Brent
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gunkiemike
Oct 26, 2006, 12:17 AM
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I took the adze and hammer off my Omega (steel) Alphas. They still have ample swing weight. For the price they are a great tool, once you sharpen the pick a bit (esp. the first few teeth). Omega says the picks are nearly indestructible so these are my drytooling tools.
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reno
Oct 26, 2006, 12:23 AM
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Brent:
Generally, I'm really happy with my Harpoons (as I am with all my Trango gear, actually.) I'm not much of a mixed climber, so I don't need mono front points, heel spurs, or any of that stuff. I'm a pure waterfall ice guy, and in that regard, the Harpoons work well. Good stability, not too heavy, and easy to put on/take off.
My only real beef is using them on longer approaches, as the rigid frame certainly doesn't feel the same as, say, a flexible crampon (ala Sabertooth, G-14, etc.,) and they can start to... well, not HURT, but make my feet a tad "sore"... on anything more than two or three miles or so.
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brent_e
Oct 26, 2006, 3:51 AM
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In reply to: Brent: Generally, I'm really happy with my Harpoons (as I am with all my Trango gear, actually.) I'm not much of a mixed climber, so I don't need mono front points, heel spurs, or any of that stuff. I'm a pure waterfall ice guy, and in that regard, the Harpoons work well. Good stability, not too heavy, and easy to put on/take off. My only real beef is using them on longer approaches, as the rigid frame certainly doesn't feel the same as, say, a flexible crampon (ala Sabertooth, G-14, etc.,) and they can start to... well, not HURT, but make my feet a tad "sore"... on anything more than two or three miles or so.
Thanks for the info, Reno,
I am also pleased with the trango gear I have.
I feel your pain with the rigid pons. the terminators I have are similar, although I would never do a 3 mile approach in them!!! have you thought about grabbing some G10s or something for that??? Not worth it, maybe?
I just got some Darts - i'll post them in here when i get them and hopefully make some comments on their performance.
thanks again
Brent
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richy
Nov 9, 2006, 12:04 AM
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Here's mine
http://photos1.blogger.com/...2/4058/1600/gear.jpg
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ok, so like the trad rack thread, post up pics of your ice/ alpine rack.
So here's mine:
Boots:
La Sportiva Nepal Evo GTX
Crampons:
Petzl M10
Tools:
DMM Rebels with BD Android leashes, Grivel Air Tech Evolution
Protection:
Petzl Laser Sonic 10cm (2), BD Express 16cm (2), BD Turbo Express 16cm (4), BD Express 19cm (2), BD Express 21cm (2), DMM Bulldog Ice Piton
4 Petzel screamers
2 Yates Ice screamers
BD Blizzard harness
Ropes:
Beal Ice Line 70m doubles
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anykineclimb
Nov 9, 2006, 2:19 AM
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I haven't heard too much about the DMM tools. how do you like them?
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the_climber
Nov 9, 2006, 2:14 PM
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Richard! Good to see you on here! Advice for the new poster..... Get a really good fire proof jacket..... we all get flamed in here, but knowing you you'll likely be burn more people than being burt yourself. :lol:
anykineclimb, Those DMM Rebles are the F$^&'n Bomb! There are hands down the best tool DMM has ever come out with. I think in the Brent_e thread you said you were looking at the Flys (Stellar tools too), but if you have a little extra cash and would rather a more technical tool get the rebles! The Rebles are totaly :robert:
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the_climber
Nov 9, 2006, 3:34 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: Richard! Good to see you on here! Advice for the new poster..... Get a really good fire proof jacket..... we all get flamed in here, but knowing you you'll likely be burn more people than being burnt yourself. :lol: STFU, n00b :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
Watch out Mr.E he might give you a run for your money is he ever stops being so lazy...... And I do believe he climbs far more often than you do. hehehe not that that's hard.
So, I was thinking about it and I might have a way of you convincing your "bank" to give you money for a trip out here... might not work, but could be a good start.... I'll post it in the 1million page long thread *insert Dr. Evil here*
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brent_e
Nov 9, 2006, 3:39 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: In reply to: Richard! Good to see you on here! Advice for the new poster..... Get a really good fire proof jacket..... we all get flamed in here, but knowing you you'll likely be burn more people than being burnt yourself. :lol: STFU, n00b :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: Watch out Mr.E he might give you a run for your money is he ever stops being so lazy...... And I do believe he climbs far more often than you do. hehehe not that that's hard. So, I was thinking about it and I might have a way of you convincing your "bank" to give you money for a trip out here... might not work, but could be a good start.... I'll post it in the 1million page long thread *insert Dr. Evil here*
it's not hard to climb more than me. it will be nice when january comes around. Not much school work, not much car work, hopefully lots of ice.
I await your post on the "other" thread/
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basilisk
Nov 9, 2006, 5:43 PM
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there is a disappointing amount of pictures in this thread
i'll have my rack posted after thanksgiving. it's currently split between home and school
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the_climber
Nov 9, 2006, 5:57 PM
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In reply to: there is a disappointing amount of pictures in this thread i'll have my rack posted after thanksgiving. it's currently split between home and school
There is also a dissappointing lack of a digital camera in my gear too.
*holds up hands* avi transciever or camera.... not a hard choice, just means I can't afford the camera
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furrymurry
Nov 9, 2006, 7:23 PM
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Reno, I'm considering - among others - those ice trangos as a new pair of boots. The koflach degres just aren't cutting it (plus a little to large, making steep stuff really difficult). How do you like them? Big thing I'm curious about is warmth. Do your feet every get cold? What about multiple days out?
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