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kachoong
Jul 26, 2004, 9:41 PM
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And people wonder why climbers jump through dumpsters, wear crap clothes outdoors and their best climbing clothes to the pub....
..... if only cams came with a weeks worth of food, or a 2 night stay at the Hilton.... now that would be at least worth it.....
.....but seriously... how much do other sports cost? How much do people spend on their CARS for f&*% sake. At least most of what we buy is to stop us from dying... the rest is.... as someone else put- 'trimmings' which there is very little of...
....Dave
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cracklover
Jul 26, 2004, 11:24 PM
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In reply to: At least most of what we buy is to stop us from dying... the rest is.... as someone else put- 'trimmings' which there is very little of... ....Dave
Bull. New trad climbers who are spending $2000 on a rack are buying a hell of a lot more than they need to keep from dying.
10 nuts - $50
8 cams - $400
10 slings - $50
4 quickdraws - $50
30 biners - $180
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Total: $730
To get up to 2 grand requires a lot of 'trimmings'.
GO
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kachoong
Jul 26, 2004, 11:33 PM
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Yeah, 'spose you're right.... some people do buy many 'trimmings'...
I'm also thinking in Aus$ so $2000 is actually around $1300..... Still alot of money for a rack.
JUst by memory I'd say my rack adds to about $1200 US, but cost me (due to finding sales) probably $800 US.
cracklover. You list is a little minimal, but would do the job. I'd add a few hexes and probably 4 more draws/10 less biners. That's for a 'short' multipitch. Also add 4 locking biners.
....Dave
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djmeat
Jul 27, 2004, 1:00 AM
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I've got to be around $1250 by now. But my rack still needs some work. It will probably be around $1600 when all is said and bought.
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godskid5
Jul 27, 2004, 1:11 AM
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pulled out all my gear to get ready for Smith last week and my wife 'bout had a cow. Last time she saw it I had about a quarter what I have now. Then she asked how much I spent on all of it. When I figured it out, I was close to a grand. Wow, it sure adds up. But I also buy it as I need it. So it just doesn't seem as though I was spending as much that way. I was as surprised as she was when I added it up!
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barefeetnochalk
Jul 27, 2004, 1:23 AM
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can you put a price on something that will potentially save life?
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karmaklimber
Jul 27, 2004, 1:25 AM
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Not sure, I have to check my pro-deal forms... 8^)
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robmcc
Jul 27, 2004, 2:11 AM
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In reply to: can you put a price on something that will potentially save life?
Of course you can. Most people have no trouble accepting some risk of death for some other benefit. Ever drive fast because you're running late?
Rob
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tahoe_rock_master
Jul 27, 2004, 4:12 AM
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In reply to: I do have to agree that most of my money goes for gas!!
I just got my Drivers license aabout a week ago. I was smart enough to buy myself a good sized trad rack BEFORE I started paying for gas and insurance and other car expenses. :D :D . Now I can climb all I want.
Matt
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dredsovrn
Jul 27, 2004, 10:36 PM
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As you mentioned, I probably shouldn't do this. I have to say it goes well over 1K. I am not sure I really want to add it all up, but even at what I would call the satisfactory rack I have now, I am sure I am over that mark.
On the way, are 20 new wiregates and a Z3 and Z4 cams. Microcams are really a new area for me, and these are just the first two to see what I like. Then it occured to me that I don't have any Ballnutz, and I could probably double up on some tricams. Hmmm. More gear.
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ricardol
Jul 28, 2004, 12:08 AM
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try adding up the cost of an AID rack ..
(and aid rack is about 2 or more trad racks put together)
-- ricardo
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fireclimber
Jul 28, 2004, 1:42 PM
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In reply to: Y'all are missing that the most major hidden expense in all of climbing is GAS!! My rather substantial trad rack pales in comparison to yearly fuel costs. 30,000 miles last year 14 miles per gallon $1.60 per gallon ------------------------- $3428 on gas. I live on campus, so guess where that gas was burned. Cha-Ching I'm buying a prius. Comparable fuel cost would have been... $960. Or a TDI VW....$1021. Substantial.
Buy the diesel jetta!!
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j_ung
Jul 28, 2004, 2:16 PM
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Mum's the word on prodeals. That's private information between me and the manufacturers.
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sarcat
Jul 28, 2004, 2:29 PM
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Some 'brutha' you are.
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rispo
Jul 29, 2004, 6:46 AM
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Helmet: $50
Harness: $70
Shoes: $150
Rack: $2000
Taking in the view from the top of the a beautiful climb: priceless
:wink:
YOUR gear is anywhere you want to be.
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tyify
Jul 29, 2004, 9:25 AM
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I've spent about $870 on all my gear and have a fair sized rack.
All prices are estimations
1 Rope $100
1 Pair of Shoes $70
4 Slings $20
1 Harness $35
3 locking carabiners $35
1 ATC $20
1 Gear Sling $30
8 Set of cams $220
8 Set of nuts $40
8 Set of Hexes $60
11 Quickdraws $140
20 Misc Carabiners $100
And for those of you who can't find cheap biners (I believe it was vestraguy but I'm not sure check out this link...great little biners http://www.gearexpress.biz/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=G&Product_Code=5158 )
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cracklover
Jul 29, 2004, 10:42 AM
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In reply to: I've spent about $870 on all my gear and have a fair sized rack. All prices are estimations 1 Rope $100 1 Pair of Shoes $70 4 Slings $20 1 Harness $35 3 locking carabiners $35 1 ATC $20 1 Gear Sling $30 8 Set of cams $220 8 Set of nuts $40 8 Set of Hexes $60 11 Quickdraws $140 20 Misc Carabiners $100 And for those of you who can't find cheap biners (I believe it was vestraguy but I'm not sure check out this link...great little biners http://www.gearexpress.biz/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=G&Product_Code=5158 )
Sounds like a few nuts short to me, but I'm relieved to see someone else out there who's not a gear whore.
GO
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