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the_bruce
Sep 23, 2007, 3:26 AM
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Over the years I have been trying to figure out what piece of gear needs to be improved or invented for climbing - any ideas out there?
Perhaps another clothing company  JK
The Bruce
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EPiCJAMES
Sep 23, 2007, 3:33 AM
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the_bruce wrote: Over the years I have been trying to figure out what piece of gear needs to be improved or invented for climbing - any ideas out there? Perhaps another clothing company JK The Bruce
a super light weight refridgerator that seconds as a crash pad. i'll even test it for you.
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majid_sabet
Sep 23, 2007, 3:34 AM
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sex and beer is the top two item on the list, gear and clothing !!!
not sure about that
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EPiCJAMES
Sep 23, 2007, 3:38 AM
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majid_sabet wrote: sex and beer is the top two item on the list, gear and clothing !!! not sure about that
just ignore this reply, make the fridge!!!
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moose_droppings
Sep 23, 2007, 3:52 AM
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Cash works for me.
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coastal_climber
Sep 23, 2007, 3:57 AM
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Tape that doesn't rip every god-damn piece of hair off your hands.
>Cam
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shimanilami
Sep 23, 2007, 5:03 AM
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A rope hook that doesn't suck.
Cheap sunglasses that don't suck.
A crack fingerboard.
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dingus
Sep 23, 2007, 6:16 AM
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majid_sabet wrote: sex and beer is the top two item on the list, gear and clothing !!!
See? He really does know what's going on.
DMT
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lobstertronic
Sep 23, 2007, 10:48 AM
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In reply to: Cheap sunglasses that don't suck. A crack fingerboard.
second that!
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paulraphael
Sep 23, 2007, 2:49 PM
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lobstertronic wrote: In reply to: Cheap sunglasses that don't suck. A crack fingerboard. second that!
or nice sunglasses that don't get lost.
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al_piner
Sep 23, 2007, 4:07 PM
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A clone that I could send to work so I can climb more often .
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rocknice2
Sep 23, 2007, 9:39 PM
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Fusion Pitons,
Airbag Body Suit set to burst 1 meter above the ground,
Worm Holes to bypass long approaches,
Neutral Gravity Haul Bags,
Self-Drilling Ice Screws,
Thermal Regulating Clothing that actually works,
An understanding wive/gf
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wildthing14
Sep 23, 2007, 10:43 PM
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i think rocknice2 has got the right idea who wouldn't want neutral gravity haul bags??
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gunkiemike
Sep 24, 2007, 1:38 AM
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rocknice2 wrote: Fusion Pitons, Airbag Body Suit set to burst 1 meter above the ground, Worm Holes to bypass long approaches, Neutral Gravity Haul Bags, Self-Drilling Ice Screws, Thermal Regulating Clothing that actually works, An understanding wive/gf
I've built a prototype self drilling ice screw. Placed it in 6.1 seconds, one handed.
Basically it's a claw that grips the head of a BD screw (probably would work with Omegas too) and has a spindle that fits the chuck of a cordless drill/driver. Pull it from the holster, press it against the ice and pull the trigger.
Does a nice job of destroying the teeth when the ice isn't think enough though. 
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dretket
Sep 24, 2007, 4:53 AM
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How about one of those bolt guns from Cliffhanger...
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ClusterFock
Sep 24, 2007, 5:23 AM
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Ahahaha....yeah like the world needs more bolted routes 
Hehe.
I reckon a harness that allows you to have comfortable sex on a portaledge without having to take it off.
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jaybro
Sep 24, 2007, 11:03 PM
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More patience than they can, ever, imagine.
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knieveltech
Sep 25, 2007, 12:28 AM
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Durable approach shoes that offer good support, have sticky rubber, edge well, slip on and off like a slipper, and don't get rank if you wear them without socks.
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aja175
Sep 25, 2007, 12:46 PM
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shimanilami wrote: A crack fingerboard.
Hmmm...
Don't be surprised if ya see one of these soo-ish.
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winglessangel
Sep 25, 2007, 1:04 PM
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knieveltech wrote: Durable approach shoes that offer good support, have sticky rubber, edge well, slip on and off like a slipper, and don't get rank if you wear them without socks.
I second that
(This post was edited by winglessangel on Sep 25, 2007, 1:04 PM)
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markc
Sep 25, 2007, 1:20 PM
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winglessangel wrote: knieveltech wrote: Durable approach shoes that offer good support, have sticky rubber, edge well, slip on and off like a slipper, and don't get rank if you wear them without socks. I second that
Third.
I'd love an incredibly compact and light approach shoe that was still really supportive. I don't care how they fasten or if they stink to high heaven. (I also don't mind wearing socks with them.) I hate deciding between doing some part of the descent in climbing shoes or lugging up my standard trail shoes.
I have to say that if someone really has a brilliant business suggestion, she's probably smart enough not to share it on the internet. Anything you get here is probably a familiar gripe or for a laugh.
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dretket
Sep 25, 2007, 3:00 PM
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No I was serious about the bolt gun. I could use it bolt routes, and then also shoot the annoying people who throw shit from the top of the crag. Imagine it, some kid throws a rock from the top, rather than yelling at him, you just take aim with your bolt gun.
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markc
Sep 25, 2007, 3:06 PM
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I'm personally pulling for the worm holes. Not only can you forget about the long approaches, but you could skip the drive to the crag entirely.
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sinrtb
Sep 25, 2007, 3:09 PM
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Flavored chalk.
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dingus
Sep 25, 2007, 3:55 PM
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rocknice2 wrote: An understanding wive/gf
Its nirvanna boys. I'm livin the dream on that score. After broken bones, missed arrivals, late calls, close brushes with death, pulling my kids after me into this dark obsession Nancy STILL supports my Jones.
She's my ONE TRUE ENABLER.
DMT
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