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theflyingsquirrel
Nov 20, 2004, 2:51 AM
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so basically what your all trying to say is.... A) rent for appartment B) used car or C) gear rack (im talkin everything including a tent) ya i'd choose C everytime. DUH i'd sleep in the tent
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reno
Nov 20, 2004, 3:05 AM
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In reply to: TOTAL 585 (Sept_2001) + 931 (Sept-Oct 2004) = 1516 $CAN
Or about $85 US. :)
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irockclimbtoo
Nov 20, 2004, 3:13 AM
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waltereo
Nov 20, 2004, 3:39 AM
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[quote="reno"][quote="waltereo"]
TOTAL 585 (Sept_2001) + 931 (Sept-Oct 2004) = 1516 $CAN
Or about $85 US. :)
Yes about 85$US, that why I live in Canada, living cost is so low ! :lol:
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phatcat
Nov 20, 2004, 3:46 AM
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allright...we need some aid and bouldering guys to speak up!
:lol:
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ottoman
Nov 20, 2004, 3:52 AM
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Hey ...i've climbed since 1980...sorry really don't know how much was spent...but as long as i'm alive and still climbing, i must be havin' fun!!..Just giving thanks!
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cjstudent
Nov 20, 2004, 4:10 AM
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In reply to: In reply to: I would estimate my climbing gear is near 2K. If you factor in things it takes to climb (other outdoor gear, tent...) I would add probably another 2K to that. So it cost me 4K to go climbing. :-) And who are the fools that dare say outdoor climbing is CHEAPER than indoor climbing!?!?
I've never read anything that says outdoor climbing is cheaper. Anybody with a 5th grade education could pick up a mountaingear catalog and see that cams are not cheap. Even if you are just a sport climber, outside is going to cost more.
But its way more fun. Go outside!
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eyecannon
Nov 20, 2004, 5:56 AM
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Including camping gear, probably around $3000. Just climbing gear, $1800.
Rough estimates of course
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korntera
Nov 20, 2004, 11:37 AM
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Harness $30
Harness #2 $35
Rope $120
12 Draws $30(from a friend)
3 draws $30
2 draws $60(DMM revolvers come in handy)
Shoes 30+90= 120
Chalkbag and chalk $20
Backpack $50, bladder $20
Webbing misc $20
Dasiy chains $40
Total $455(and i have no trad gear except a nut tool)
Gym memberships $30 + $167 + $39
Gas at least a couple hundred
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tgreene
Nov 20, 2004, 1:54 PM
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About 2 healthy mortage payments, without taking into consideration the requisite camping gear, lights, etc... Add another mortage payment to cover the camping gear! :?
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lordjim
Nov 20, 2004, 3:09 PM
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In reply to: allright...we need some aid and bouldering guys to speak up! :lol:
So you want just my bouldering gear. No problem:
Met XXL pad -- $225
Misty Highlander -- $110
Chalkpot -- $25
2 pair shoes -- $210
Chalk (2.5lbs) -- $15
Total --------------- $585
The heart attack I'm about to suffer b/c that doesnt' touch my sport and trad gear -- Priceless.
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mendou
Nov 20, 2004, 4:05 PM
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rope: $120 dlls....................................
harness: $80 dlls................................
climbing shoes: $120 dlls.....................
your cracked and bleeding fingers while you are pounded by brutal wind and you just still smiling.......................PRICELESS
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noeman
Nov 20, 2004, 4:38 PM
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All I know is that I only have another 103 payments of $200 and then I own it...lol
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climbingbums
Nov 20, 2004, 5:01 PM
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ill make it short. 1k in ropes, 1k in shoes and resoles, 2k in cams, 300 in nuts, about a k in biners, about 400 in draws, 3 helmets, 120 in harnesses, 500 in ice tools, 250 in screws, 450 in crampons, 400 in ice boots, 500 in guides, 1k in tents, 300 in cooking supplies, 500 in beer, and so much more! all in all, about 7,000, and im just getting into aid. woo-hoo. and that doesnt include gas, or campground costs. geeze.
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pulley
Nov 20, 2004, 5:09 PM
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rope and rope bag - 130
2 pairs of shoes - 230
cams - 500
slings - 30
draws - 90
harness - 75
chocks - 70
Total - 1125
Wow, over a thousand and I left out a lot of stuff. I didn't realize that I was contributing this much to the economy.
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michaelmay513
Nov 20, 2004, 5:53 PM
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In just my trad rack I have $2,200.00 in cams and stoppers. Not including biners,shoes,harness,ropes. Camping gear=alot og dough. Snowboards & bindings times 3 equals $2,600.00 and then if I count all the back country equpt. like peeps, probes and other gear. I believe I would be in the range of 8,000 to 10,000. I am a true gear head and yes I use every bit of it.
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djnibs
Nov 20, 2004, 6:06 PM
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I've spent about $2000 on climbing gear...... and plan to spend that amount again soon.... mmmmm shiny new gear!!!!
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gottarock
Nov 20, 2004, 6:35 PM
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why would I want to keep track?
lets add camping gear, 3 bicycles and 5 pairs of ski's.
do I really care how much they cost? no.
do ya know why?
cause they are all paid for
AND....
ALL THOSE TOYS WILL GET ME THRU TIMES OF NO MONEY BETTER THAN MONEY WILL GET ME THRU TIMES OF NO TOYS.
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euleto
Nov 20, 2004, 6:51 PM
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Well, I have not spent more than a few hundred, rope, 5.10 Anasazis, bunch of biners, webbing, bags, chalk bags, pads... just getting into sport, so all those fun expensive toys are on the way.
However given the fact that many people seem embaressed that they buy lots of gear, Id like to shed some light:
Rock climbing, at least for me, and im sure many other people, is a hobby. Granted, its a very involving and amazing hobby, but most of us don't get paid for it. When you compare it to many other hobbies, its honestly not all that expensive.
For example, I am studying music technology right now at the University of Dayton, as one of my hobbies, I play the oboe and e. horn. A decent high grade oboe runs about 6.5K$ (US) and E.Horns go up from there.... Plus reeds, tuxes for concerts, audition fees, hospital visits when you slice your fingers while making reeds...
So mabye you guys shouldnt feel so bad about spending so much on gear, because in reality, everyone has that really expensive hobby, just in a differerent context.
Connor
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saltamonte
Nov 20, 2004, 8:30 PM
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all gear combined I estimate approximately 700 dollars
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mustclimb69
Nov 20, 2004, 9:53 PM
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ok prices are CDN
3 ropes, 150$, 160$, 180$
draws (10 spirits, 22$ each, 6 clogs 12$ each)
Shoes, 150, 120, 130, 130 Ani Vs, Cliffs, Zealots and Aces
Slings 80$
Tricams -full set + .5 & 1 :140
nuts 100
Curved nuts 130
cams, 280
Assorted biners, 300
ATC xp, BRD, GriGri, Super 8, Reverso, 170
Asscenders 165, tiblocs, and handled
Pulleys, 100
Cord- 50
Webbing 70
2 rope tarps 25
there is more gear but I stoped at $3000cdn
or $16.39 american
Back packs, clothing and other "necessitys....too much
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epic_ed
Nov 21, 2004, 12:03 AM
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In reply to: I have a '98 Toyota 4-Runner. The gear in it is worth 2x more than the vehicle.
'95 4Runner here...ditto the value comment. I carry more insurance on my gear (home owners policy) than I do my vehicle. I have meticulously kept all my gear-related receipts for several years now, and I'm actually afraid to total them up. If you want to keep this sport affordable, don't get into aid climbing. :roll:
Ed
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chossdog
Nov 21, 2004, 12:10 AM
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Let's put it this way, when I saunter into my local gear shop they cue the “Hallelujah Chorus” followed shortly thereafter by “We’re in the Money!”
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asandh
Nov 21, 2004, 12:19 AM
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:D
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gobotrocker
Nov 21, 2004, 1:35 AM
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Is it the money or how much fun I've gotten as a result of having a rack. I just consulted with my calculator and it said I've been climbing for about $9.37 a day. Beats the crap out of lift ticket's or even movies. The great thing is the longer I climb, the cheaper that day rate goes.
These calculations did not include; bandages, campsite fees, gas, food, bug spray, sunscreen, T.P., parking fees, peanut butter, re-soles, tape, tee shirts, 3000 mile plane rides west, protien bars, guide books, putting up with B.O. or B.S or both, rental car accident's on Northside Drive (NOT my fault), cooler's, canned tuna, peanut butter, sunglasses, bribing a belayer, throw away cameras, nail clippers, shower's, and every other thing I throw money at in pusuit of another great sequence on stellar rock, even on lousy rock, just so long as I look good doing it.
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