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kansasclimber
Apr 21, 2004, 5:22 PM
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Is it nice to have your partner have different cams than you. Or does it really matter. I have BD and I have one partner that got Metolius cause he anted them which is fine, but i have another partner that doesnt know yet. Should one base their decision on what cams to get because of what their partner has?? Stephen
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jakewolf
Apr 21, 2004, 5:29 PM
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No- unless you are missing certain cams. It is easier if you have the same cams because you know the sizes. Most of the cams that are bigger than fingers usually fit in most rock. However, if for example you have metolius tcus and your partner gets aliens that would be helpful, because one may fit ceratin placements better.
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cjstudent
Apr 21, 2004, 5:35 PM
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I dunno...like he said if you have the same size cams you will know what size fits. But, I have micro-camalots and my partner has aliens. Which is nice because on some climbs i steal his aliens if the placements are going to be horizontal and if they are vertical cracks or placements that might need a stiff stem i keep my micros. But both of us have larger BD camalots
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gds
Apr 21, 2004, 5:35 PM
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Partners come and go. Cams are for life.
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euroford
Apr 21, 2004, 6:32 PM
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you should just get whichever ones you want, and hopefully your partner also has a nice full rack. that way your all good when it comes time for some aiding!
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geezergecko
Apr 21, 2004, 9:02 PM
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It's easier to sort out the gear afterwards if you have a different brand than your partner. My partner uses WC Tech Friends, I use BD Camalots. No problem telling who owns what even without marking the gear.
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fredo
Apr 22, 2004, 2:45 AM
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In reply to: Is it nice to have your partner have different cams than you. Or does it really matter. I have BD and I have one partner that got Metolius cause he anted them which is fine, but i have another partner that doesnt know yet. Should one base their decision on what cams to get because of what their partner has?? Stephen Tough one to answer dude... For me it comes down to personal preference. My rack is mainly BD with small Metolius 4cu's (#0-#2), Aliens, Blue to Red a few Trango TCU's and a Forged Friend or two. I normally carry specific pieces for specific areas I frequent. HAving a partner with different cams is not that big of a deal, if your worried, pick up a Mountain Gear or similar catalog, have a seat on the crapper when nature calls and see which pieces correspond you the ones you own..or make the comparison on the ground, the day before you climb. Run out and gripepd is not the time to compare...hope that helps
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frantik
Apr 22, 2004, 2:52 AM
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Comfort is totally underrated! Get what you want and are comfortable using. Having different cams then your partners can be an advantage and a disadvantage. Advantage: grater range possibilitys, more selection, easy to tell apart. Disadvantage: unfamilier with sizes and gear clutter.
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radistrad
Apr 26, 2004, 2:12 AM
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My partner has a similar rack to mine. Its nice because if we need a bunch of Yellow Aliens or #3 Camalots we've got them. Its nice to have duplicates (or more) of each cam size. Its also nice to have a large range of sizes. My partner and I each have "independent" racks, if he can not climb I still have a full rack, or if I can not climb......
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tahoe_rock_master
Apr 26, 2004, 2:57 AM
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In reply to: hopefully your partner also has a nice full rack :D :D :D :D :D :D Girls I climb with have full racks :) Matt
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chronicle
Apr 26, 2004, 3:50 AM
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In reply to: My partner and I each have "independent" racks, if he can not climb I still have a full rack, or if I can not climb...... I climb with several different people. We all have full racks. One thing I noticed is that if you are not used to the other persons gear, then it will be a nuissance. I like having a full rack, with duplicates in case I move, want to go climbing and no one else does, etc, etc.
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j_ung
Apr 26, 2004, 1:19 PM
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In reply to: Partners come and go. Cams are for life. Best advice so far. Your partner probably won't always be your partner. Buy your rack, not his.
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tradmanclimbs
Apr 26, 2004, 2:02 PM
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haveing a mix of brands is nice as often different brands fill in the gaps between sizes in the same brand. Being used to a mixed rack also helps you climb well on a strange rack which is definatly a challange but nessicary skill.
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sarcat
Apr 26, 2004, 2:19 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: hopefully your partner also has a nice full rack :D :D :D :D :D :D Girls I climb with have full racks :) Matt Yeah? Prove it.
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harihari
Apr 27, 2004, 5:20 AM
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Buy what you need, and don't worry about others' racks. To deal with the moderate confusion of knowing which of my partners' various kinds of cams match mine, I rack their gear amongst mine with similar things together. I use a shoulder sling for gear, and I know exactly which of my pieces is where on that sling (smallest and nuts at front; biggest at back). I compare gear on the ground before we go, and fit partner's cams beside mine of the same size. I look down, I see my grey baby Camalot, right beside is is the yellow TCU, so I know what I'm grabbing.
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euroford
Apr 27, 2004, 4:27 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: In reply to: hopefully your partner also has a nice full rack :D :D :D :D :D :D Girls I climb with have full racks :) Matt Yeah? Prove it. yeah, we need some pics.
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