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cdb1386
Oct 24, 2002, 6:33 PM
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Anybody used one of these yet?
What's your opinion about them?
http://www.outdoorreview.com/metoliusproduct2crx.aspx
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cdb1386
Oct 24, 2002, 6:48 PM
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What about one of these?
http://www.outdoorreview.com/metoliusproduct1crx.aspx
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punk
Oct 24, 2002, 7:03 PM
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Dude …
I haven't tried the Metolius
But why would u want this when u can have this I have the Yates and it is the bomb and about the tube…Fish have a good one and the old method works pritty well sure u can go fancy…but remember what u dealing with …
Anyway I do think that the wallflower is allot more practical then the septic tank
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cologman
Oct 24, 2002, 7:20 PM
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As a newcomer to this forum and only slightly familiar with the insights of the wise and omnipotent "passthepitonspete" what is the wall flower? I may be really showing my ignorance here by referencing him to it.
[ This Message was edited by: cologman on 2002-10-24 12:21 ]
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wigglestick
Oct 24, 2002, 7:20 PM
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I don't think either of those products are available yet considering they are not listed in the 2002 catalog and they made there debut at the tradeshow this year. Pika makes a similar gear sling which is rated for use as a chest harness. I use the Misty Mountain Gear sling and although does't have the hydration pack attached to it I like it alot. Very comfortable. As far as the crap tube thing is concerned. I think you could accomplish the same thing with a river drybag and save a few bucks.
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cedk
Oct 24, 2002, 7:23 PM
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http://www.climbhigh.com/catalog/mtnsports/packs/
Climb high has a pack/harness too. Don't know anyone who's used one though.
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cdb1386
Oct 24, 2002, 7:46 PM
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Both products are availabe as I just talked to a Metolius Rep.
Redpoint out near Smith Rock has blemished ones for 20% off in case anyone is interested.
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spike
Oct 24, 2002, 7:54 PM
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I use an A5 Big Wall Chest Harness and it is GREAT. My partner Ben Banks used an A5 Big Wall Chest Harness but didn't feel like it had enough padding in the shoulders, so he changed over to a YATES Big Wall Chest Harness and likes it. I think the FISH Big Wall Chest Harness comes only in 1 size.
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punk
Oct 24, 2002, 7:58 PM
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Hey Cologman,
Here u go Wall Flower
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cologman
Oct 24, 2002, 8:08 PM
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Punk,
Thanks for the directions. SOOOOO! If I tie my little grocery bag onto my snazy poop line. Over the course of several days do I chain link these bags together with repetitive overhand knots or do I get to fondle the THANG and retie new sprouts in to the existing planter?
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cologman
Oct 24, 2002, 8:09 PM
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Punk,
Thanks for the directions. SOOOOO! If I tie my little grocery bag onto my snazy poop line. Over the course of several days do I chain link these bags together with repetitive overhand knots or do I get to fondle the THANG and retie no sprouts in to the existing planter?
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cologman
Oct 24, 2002, 8:16 PM
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To address the first question. I have a Misty and really like it. An added benefit which I'm not sure about on the Metolius is I can tie into the chest harness if need be. I wear it on anything long any more.
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talons05
Oct 24, 2002, 8:27 PM
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I like the multi loop version that Met. makes. I use the hell out of it.
A.W.
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drunkenmonkey
Oct 25, 2002, 11:54 AM
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i have this grear little pack from Grivel which is a back pack and a double gear sling. the great bit is the bag section unclips when youdont need it.
check it out
http://www.grivel.com/products/ZA.php?ope=scheda&lang=en&cod=555.00
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gunked
Oct 26, 2002, 3:23 AM
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All these harnesses are pretty cool. However, I require two things out of a gear sling:
1 - chest harness capability (If for no other reason, clipping to my daisy and relaxing while jugging, etc..)
2 - Can carry a water bladder and a little munchie for the belay. It's also nice to be able to carry a light shell as it may be hours till you can get one from the bags.
The only one I know that fits this bill is Pika's. The bladder that comes with it leaves alot to be desired but the harness rocks and is so comfy, you don't know you're wearing!
http://www.pikamtn.com/4harnesses.html
Jason
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cdb1386
Nov 1, 2002, 2:35 PM
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Well, I just ordered 2 so we'll see how they work out.
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