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donald949
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Lazlo wrote: Gmburns2000 wrote: Lazlo wrote: Piton Bottle Opener.... [image]https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/c67.0.403.403/p403x403/168845_3463146092351_630418404_n.jpg[/image] what's it pull test at? Heh. .2 Kn The piton actually sold the moment I brought it into the store. I was stoked. Now to make a few more.
Well done.
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donald949
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donald949 wrote: Lazlo wrote: Gmburns2000 wrote: Lazlo wrote: Piton Bottle Opener.... [image]https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/c67.0.403.403/p403x403/168845_3463146092351_630418404_n.jpg[/image] what's it pull test at? Heh. .2 Kn The piton actually sold the moment I brought it into the store. I was stoked. Now to make a few more. Thats awsome. Well done.
I missed the pt?
Really.
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donald949
Jun 19, 2012, 5:01 PM
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*Hangs head in shame*
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donald949
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Gmburns2000 wrote: Lazlo wrote: Gmburns2000 wrote: Lazlo wrote: Piton Bottle Opener.... [image]https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/c67.0.403.403/p403x403/168845_3463146092351_630418404_n.jpg[/image] what's it pull test at? Heh. .2 Kn The piton actually sold the moment I brought it into the store. I was stoked. Now to make a few more. yeah, you're doing pretty well for yourself. when do you think you can start making a living off of them?
mmmhmmmm.
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Lazlo wrote: Lost Arrow Piton Bottle Opener 
What I think would be interesting would be your take on an Angle, and it's functional use as a bottle opener. Though, I would be interested to see how close to a usable piece of hardware you could get with it, and have it still be functional as a bottle opener.
For, as a climber, I am proud to have climbing hardware that does double duty as both pro and bottle openers; i.e. biners, cams, hexes, nut tools, and a few pitons. Plus there's the long-dong pin that I have that has pulled double-duty as a bread knife ala peanut-butter spreader.
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sungam
Jun 19, 2012, 7:03 PM
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edge wrote: edge wrote: Climbing this afternoon. W00!!!! Going to a new (to me) crag that is only a half hour away. My partner has prepped a line or two for a FA, and usually lets me lead them if they are harder than 5.8 as long as he can second and get in on the FA team.  I'm hoping it's at least a ten, as I love getting the onsight when all of the hard work is done...  God I hate smileys.  I will post pics tomorrow because ( and listen up, all of you) that is how it should be done in here. 
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sungam
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SylviaSmile wrote: edge wrote: edge wrote: Climbing this afternoon. W00!!!! Going to a new (to me) crag that is only a half hour away. My partner has prepped a line or two for a FA, and usually lets me lead them if they are harder than 5.8 as long as he can second and get in on the FA team. I'm hoping it's at least a ten, as I love getting the onsight when all of the hard work is done... God I hate smileys. I will post pics tomorrow because ( and listen up, all of you) that is how it should be done in here. *looks for the five-star rating button in vain*
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sungam
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Lazlo wrote: SylviaSmile wrote: Lazlo wrote: SylviaSmile wrote: Lazlo wrote: You both have some very good tips. Thank you very much indeed! In the short term, I'm going to change a few things on the Etsy account. And I can think of a few stores locally that could be good markets that I haven't hit yet. I do want to make money. I'm already past the line of work and play. Right now I want to make money guiding and forging. If you are interested in a website, send me a PM. My dad and I have a new website company and are looking for some first clients. All you'd need to do is purchase your domain/web hosting plan (per our advice) and we could do the rest. :) PM sent And received . . . I am consulting with my dad before I give you a response! No problem. I'll be heading back up to Shasta on Thursday. I might not be able to give a timely response after that.
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edge
Jun 19, 2012, 7:15 PM
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sungam wrote: edge wrote: edge wrote: Climbing this afternoon. W00!!!! Going to a new (to me) crag that is only a half hour away. My partner has prepped a line or two for a FA, and usually lets me lead them if they are harder than 5.8 as long as he can second and get in on the FA team. I'm hoping it's at least a ten, as I love getting the onsight when all of the hard work is done... God I hate smileys. I will post pics tomorrow because ( and listen up, all of you) that is how it should be done in here. I'll get a camera eventually tomorrow.
Fixed that for you.
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edge
Jun 19, 2012, 7:19 PM
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donald949 wrote: edge wrote: edge wrote: Climbing this afternoon. W00!!!! Going to a new (to me) crag that is only a half hour away. My partner has prepped a line or two for a FA, and usually lets me lead them if they are harder than 5.8 as long as he can second and get in on the FA team. I'm hoping it's at least a ten, as I love getting the onsight when all of the hard work is done... God I hate smileys. I will post pics tomorrow because ( and listen up, all of you) that is how it should be done in here. looking forward to the pics.  of course I'll have to log in at home to see them. But will give ma an excuss to see the rope harness also.  When we first climbed, we used a webing diaper and webbing waist band. 
Of course not for leading.
got a real harness before doing that.
Thats what I did the first time I went rapelling. Then I got a Whillan's, but the (*ahem) "boys" insisted that I get something to keep them together.
I climbed in a swami belt exclusively from 1979-1985, the pinnacle of my climbing career to date. El Cap, Half Dome, Grand Teton, Eldo, RMNP, Gunks, NH, well you get the picture. The biggest whipper I ever took on a swami was 25'. Honestly, it was no big deal.
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erisspirit
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went to a training camp for my sprint tri with work...
these people can party! and they still killed it in the morning workouts...
and heading off to shasta this weekend! EEP!
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Kartessa
Jun 19, 2012, 9:13 PM
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sungam wrote: SylviaSmile wrote: edge wrote: edge wrote: Climbing this afternoon. W00!!!! Going to a new (to me) crag that is only a half hour away. My partner has prepped a line or two for a FA, and usually lets me lead them if they are harder than 5.8 as long as he can second and get in on the FA team. I'm hoping it's at least a ten, as I love getting the onsight when all of the hard work is done... God I hate smileys. I will post pics tomorrow because ( and listen up, all of you) that is how it should be done in here. *looks for the five-star rating button in vain* Yes, we have all had that heartbreaking moment more then once.
Than
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Gmburns2000
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epoch wrote: Lazlo wrote: Lost Arrow Piton Bottle Opener Hmmm.. Looks similar, but not quite right. What I think would be interesting would be your take on an Angle, and it's functional use as a bottle opener. Though, I would be interested to see how close to a usable piece of hardware you could get with it, and have it still be functional as a bottle opener. For, as a climber, I am proud to have climbing hardware that does double duty as both pro and bottle openers; i.e. biners, cams, hexes, nut tools, and a few pitons. Plus there's the long-dong pin that I have that has pulled double-duty as a bread knife ala peanut-butter spreader.
Isso! Eu acho que voce precisa fazer por isso razao.
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Gmburns2000
Jun 19, 2012, 10:53 PM
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^^ Desculpe. Eu tive um provo hoje, e eu precisei practicar. talvez ha e nao volto de isso. 
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Lazlo
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epoch wrote: Lazlo wrote: Lost Arrow Piton Bottle Opener [image]https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/600680_3473757597632_977145893_n.jpg[/image] Hmmm.. Looks similar, but not quite right. What I think would be interesting would be your take on an Angle, and it's functional use as a bottle opener. Though, I would be interested to see how close to a usable piece of hardware you could get with it, and have it still be functional as a bottle opener. For, as a climber, I am proud to have climbing hardware that does double duty as both pro and bottle openers; i.e. biners, cams, hexes, nut tools, and a few pitons. Plus there's the long-dong pin that I have that has pulled double-duty as a bread knife ala peanut-butter spreader.
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Lazlo
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sungam wrote: Lazlo wrote: SylviaSmile wrote: Lazlo wrote: SylviaSmile wrote: Lazlo wrote: You both have some very good tips. Thank you very much indeed! In the short term, I'm going to change a few things on the Etsy account. And I can think of a few stores locally that could be good markets that I haven't hit yet. I do want to make money. I'm already past the line of work and play. Right now I want to make money guiding and forging. If you are interested in a website, send me a PM. My dad and I have a new website company and are looking for some first clients. All you'd need to do is purchase your domain/web hosting plan (per our advice) and we could do the rest. :) PM sent And received . . . I am consulting with my dad before I give you a response! No problem. I'll be heading back up to Shasta on Thursday. I might not be able to give a timely response after that. Still wish I had climbed Shasta with you. And met up with Dubba D. Damnz it, sungie!
Agreed! But the leap was fun
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Gmburns2000
Jun 20, 2012, 1:37 AM
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two fingers in and I'm almost done with the first layer of Tommy Ramone. Not sure how it's gonna turn out.
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Gmburns2000
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^^ that probably should be clarified as "two fingers of macallan" but let the jerks have their fun.
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epoch
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Lazlo wrote: epoch wrote: Lazlo wrote: Lost Arrow Piton Bottle Opener Hmmm.. Looks similar, but not quite right. What I think would be interesting would be your take on an Angle, and it's functional use as a bottle opener. Though, I would be interested to see how close to a usable piece of hardware you could get with it, and have it still be functional as a bottle opener. For, as a climber, I am proud to have climbing hardware that does double duty as both pro and bottle openers; i.e. biners, cams, hexes, nut tools, and a few pitons. Plus there's the long-dong pin that I have that has pulled double-duty as a bread knife ala peanut-butter spreader. What's not quite right?
This stock photo...  shows the blade being more rectangular and wedged until the caribiner hole. As is backed up by this LA by CAMP.
Yours, while beyond anything I could make, is missing that shape, and it's enough that I notice and think it's strange. But the examples I provided also look like they are cast instead of forged.
Oh, by the way, your LA as seen above in the quoted text is on the second page of Google image results for "lost arrow piton."
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sungam
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Kartessa wrote: sungam wrote: SylviaSmile wrote: edge wrote: edge wrote: Climbing this afternoon. W00!!!! Going to a new (to me) crag that is only a half hour away. My partner has prepped a line or two for a FA, and usually lets me lead them if they are harder than 5.8 as long as he can second and get in on the FA team. I'm hoping it's at least a ten, as I love getting the onsight when all of the hard work is done... God I hate smileys. I will post pics tomorrow because ( and listen up, all of you) that is how it should be done in here. *looks for the five-star rating button in vain* Yes, we have all had that heartbreaking moment more then once. Than
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Lazlo wrote: sungam wrote: Lazlo wrote: SylviaSmile wrote: Lazlo wrote: SylviaSmile wrote: Lazlo wrote: You both have some very good tips. Thank you very much indeed! In the short term, I'm going to change a few things on the Etsy account. And I can think of a few stores locally that could be good markets that I haven't hit yet. I do want to make money. I'm already past the line of work and play. Right now I want to make money guiding and forging. If you are interested in a website, send me a PM. My dad and I have a new website company and are looking for some first clients. All you'd need to do is purchase your domain/web hosting plan (per our advice) and we could do the rest. :) PM sent And received . . . I am consulting with my dad before I give you a response! No problem. I'll be heading back up to Shasta on Thursday. I might not be able to give a timely response after that. Still wish I had climbed Shasta with you. And met up with Dubba D. Damnz it, sungie! Agreed! But the leap was fun
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sungam
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Gmburns2000 wrote: ^^ that probably should be clarified as "two fingers of macallan" but let the jerks have their fun.
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edge
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Happy Solstice!
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edge
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Mini TR from the second longest day of the year: yesterday.
We went to Rand Mtn, only about a half hour drive away and yet I had never been. A humid half hour hike led to the wall where my partner Joshua and I were soon joined by Jon and Jim.
We warmed up on a couple of 5.7s, super fun.
I was heinously stoned for the second one...
Woo!
Next we all took burns on Joshuas newly bolted proj, but it was wet on a few key holds and even when dry will probably go at mid to hard 11.
Ended the night on a long, sustained, and very heady lead of a 5.9.
Tricky start, face climbing to a balancy mantle.
The upper face and corner was immaculate.
Two bolts in 65' of climbing. Blow the first one and you deck. Almost all of the trad gear was suspect horizontal cams, but at least after clipping the first bolt you wouldn't crater.
Bugs+++
Home at 9:30
That is all.
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