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maculated
Apr 21, 2004, 7:59 PM
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Dude. Dude. You cannot use "All Your Base" in this situation. And besides, like most of the good Internet jokes, it all started . . . with Fark.com. Don't even pretend to make it yours.
Here comes the science!
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j_magnuson
Apr 21, 2004, 8:01 PM
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Maculated,
The picture in your signature takes on a whole new dimension in light of this thread.
Josh
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tusko
Apr 21, 2004, 8:06 PM
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i really have to thank all you folks for making this such an entertaining topic, i'm impressed at how ridiculous we've gotten, it's great! oh and yes, the picture of the dog next to the rope is perfect.
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j_ung
Apr 21, 2004, 8:06 PM
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Stop the presses! Does this mean I can use toy biners for aid climbing, as long as I don't balloon past 279? Those things will go nicely with my tent-peg pitons.
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somethingcreative
Apr 21, 2004, 8:07 PM
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well, I guess I should stop using the toy biners to climb with. I mean, I thought they were just really cheap alternatives to the real thing.
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tusko
Apr 21, 2004, 8:09 PM
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actually, the aluminum tent pegs are too heavy for me, i go with paper clips
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michhiker
Apr 21, 2004, 8:11 PM
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In reply to: Stop the presses! Does this mean I can use toy biners for aid climbing, as long as I don't balloon past 279? Those things will go nicely with my tent-peg pitons.
Yes, but only use the yellow plastic tent pegs, my testing has shown they do not fatigue like the metal ones...instead they bend which adds a nice dynamic effect should your toy biner let go. Not only that but the yello adds a nice spot of color on your rack.
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fargoan
Apr 21, 2004, 8:11 PM
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In reply to: Maculated, The picture in your signature takes on a whole new dimension in light of this thread. Josh
imagine having to clean that beast though. i'd probably just leave the thing and claim that it was overfed and fixed.
ps-- josh, when are you going to cut work/classes and climb friday in red wing?
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valeberga
Apr 21, 2004, 8:14 PM
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Well duh :roll: you're supposed to use TWO 'biners in that situation!! Who's gonna do that test?
Oh and I guess this means you shouldn't use all your base for climbing either.
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maculated
Apr 21, 2004, 8:17 PM
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Oh come now, Fargoan. The beast likes you. You wouldn't leave her fixed, not with that cute little face!
And, duh, people. Why do you think I always have her clipped to a daisy chain? Indespensible in aid climbing!!! I even took her to Moab to help out with the towers.
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akclimber
Apr 21, 2004, 8:21 PM
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It's official. RC.com people have too much time on thier hands.
:D
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wonder1978
Apr 21, 2004, 8:22 PM
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I needed a good laugh,
that really did it for me,
Has to be the funniest short, pointless thread I had the chance to stumble on on RC.COM, and that, from the very beginning to the very end. Good job guys. I think this thread should be locked right here and now and than canonized forever as a classic.
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tusko
Apr 21, 2004, 8:27 PM
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dude, this is as serious as it gets, i've used all the techniques described here and i can firmly say that they all work. or at least i wish they did
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michhiker
Apr 21, 2004, 8:28 PM
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In reply to: dude, this is as serious as it gets, i've used all the techniques described here and i can firmly say that they all work. or at least i wish they did
I concur...and this makes it official...humor should not be used for climbing it makes you laugh yourself silly & throws your ass all out of balance.
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smithclimber
Apr 21, 2004, 9:06 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: Stop the presses! Does this mean I can use toy biners for aid climbing, as long as I don't balloon past 279? Those things will go nicely with my tent-peg pitons. Yes, but only use the yellow plastic tent pegs, my testing has shown they do not fatigue like the metal ones...instead they bend which adds a nice dynamic effect should your toy biner let go. Not only that but the yello adds a nice spot of color on your rack.
I forgot to mention... I just use those metal thingys off the top of Christmas ball ornaments for all of my sketchy hook moves. They come in really handy... since whenever you need to replace a head, all you have to do as shove a wad of 2 day old chewing gum on the end of the wire... viola! :D
By the way... am I the only one who uses three #19 rubber bands (used in parallel, of course) in lieu of Yates Screamers? :?
I haven't heard of one, single, solitary incident of these failing, so they
must be fine. :wink:
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markymarc
Apr 21, 2004, 9:15 PM
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In reply to: It's official then. Don't use trash cans for climbing either. |
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chodeman
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In reply to: Actually, I really can spell, but you've just been trolled by another internet euphemism! All your base are belong to us! ha ha ha, this is silly. :roll:
It's official dont use big word in climbing
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junaid
Apr 21, 2004, 9:57 PM
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Wow so I guess I shouldn't have been using those keychain biners and the cheap yellow rope for climbing eh? Although since I use duct tape gloves for better grip I think I'll be ok. Not to mention all the helium balloons (sp) I tape to my butt in case I fall (they also help you make it up the route faster). And for the record, it is best to use de-clawed k9s when climbing.
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michhiker
Apr 21, 2004, 10:09 PM
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In reply to: Wow so I guess I shouldn't have been using those keychain biners and the cheap yellow rope for climbing eh? Although since I use duct tape gloves for better grip I think I'll be ok. Not to mention all the helium balloons (sp) I tape to my butt in case I fall (they also help you make it up the route faster). And for the record, it is best to use de-clawed k9s when climbing.
OMG!!! You use that yellow rope! You are going to DIE! DON"T USE YELLOW ROPE. All the rest of the stuff listed above is ok and I can personally certify it's safety...but that yellow rope I would never trust. :shock:
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ryanhos
Apr 21, 2004, 11:50 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: Wow so I guess I shouldn't have been using those keychain biners and the cheap yellow rope for climbing eh? Although since I use duct tape gloves for better grip I think I'll be ok. Not to mention all the helium balloons (sp) I tape to my butt in case I fall (they also help you make it up the route faster). And for the record, it is best to use de-clawed k9s when climbing. OMG!!! You use that yellow rope! You are going to DIE! DON"T USE YELLOW ROPE. All the rest of the stuff listed above is ok and I can personally certify it's safety...but that yellow rope I would never trust. :shock:
Don't use the red webbing either. It's weaker than the other colors.
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michhiker
Apr 21, 2004, 11:54 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: In reply to: Wow so I guess I shouldn't have been using those keychain biners and the cheap yellow rope for climbing eh? Although since I use duct tape gloves for better grip I think I'll be ok. Not to mention all the helium balloons (sp) I tape to my butt in case I fall (they also help you make it up the route faster). And for the record, it is best to use de-clawed k9s when climbing. OMG!!! You use that yellow rope! You are going to DIE! DON"T USE YELLOW ROPE. All the rest of the stuff listed above is ok and I can personally certify it's safety...but that yellow rope I would never trust. :shock: Don't use the red webbing either. It's weaker than the other colors.
Thanks Ryan....I didn't know that...is blue safe?
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alderak
Apr 22, 2004, 1:04 AM
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Just to be safe, I only use the neon yellow webbing...
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jughead
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my boarder collies collar is yellow, does that mean if i buy him a blue collar and red leash i could use him as an anchor?
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bouldertom
Apr 22, 2004, 2:13 AM
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I usually don't even bother with a harness. Those belt loops are plenty strong for tying in to.
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rckclimbergurl
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Oh good god...
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