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PastyTheWhite
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My friend and i want to get into multi pitch climbing but we dont knw where to start with how much all the equipment (clips, rope etc) is going to cost. Not to mention learn how to do it.
Can anyone point us in the right direction?
Thanks
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the_leech
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PastyTheWhite wrote: My friend and i want to get into multi pitch climbing but we dont knw where to start with how much all the equipment (clips, rope etc) is going to cost. Not to mention learn how to do it. Can anyone point us in the right direction? Thanks
Weak.
The only redeeming factor is that you posted it in the Sport Climbing forum.
But other than that, very weak.
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thatguyat99
Dec 9, 2008, 5:01 AM
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So, what you need to do is ...
Oh wait...
FAIL!
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majid_sabet
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PastyTheWhite wrote: My friend and i want to get into multi pitch climbing but we dont knw where to start with how much all the equipment (clips, rope etc) is going to cost. Not to mention learn how to do it. Can anyone point us in the right direction? Thanks
I am willing to offer you free troll course for nothing. At least, you may get a chance to catch few loose,twisted RCers and make a solid entertainment out of it instead of this monkey thread.
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Lazlo
Dec 9, 2008, 5:10 AM
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PastyTheWhite wrote: My friend and i want to get into multi pitch climbing but we dont knw where to start with how much all the equipment (clips, rope etc) is going to cost. Not to mention learn how to do it. Can anyone point us in the right direction? Thanks
Read the book "Mountaineering Freedom of the Hills".
That will get you started.
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suilenroc
Dec 9, 2008, 5:31 AM
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I do it all the time without any instruction... Simple, just go to a crag, someone leads, set up a TR, then you do it, lower off, then they do it again, then lower off, then they do it again, lower off, then you do it again!!!!
I love multi-pitch climbing, requires the same amount of gear as single pitch. PLUS you have the benefit of a good belay stance...
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suilenroc
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PastyTheWhite wrote: My friend and i want to get into multi pitch climbing but we dont knw where to start with how much all the equipment (clips, rope etc) is going to cost. Not to mention learn how to do it. Can anyone point us in the right direction? Thanks
Seriously, this depends on the particular climb! Go have fun, its sport climbing DUH!
ADD: Don't be stupid and screw it up for those that wish to do the same as you are! n00b + n00b = danger!
(This post was edited by suilenroc on Dec 9, 2008, 5:35 AM)
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jeepnphreak
Dec 9, 2008, 4:54 PM
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suilenroc wrote: n00b + n00b = danger!
To true,
the best thing to do is go to your local climbing shops/climbing gyms, and ask around. You should be able to find a experienced person in your area that can teach you how to multi pitch. mostly how to saftly set up a top belay and how to belay a second.
basicly you will need all the gear required to single pitch, plus maby a few extra locking biners and webbing/extra cord.
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the_leech
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jeepnphreak wrote: suilenroc wrote: n00b + n00b = danger! To true, the best thing to do is go to your local climbing shops/climbing gyms, and ask around. You should be able to find a experienced person in your area that can teach you how to multi pitch. mostly how to saftly set up a top belay and how to belay a second. basicly you will need all the gear required to single pitch, plus maby a few extra locking biners and webbing/extra cord.
I've noticed a pattern here.
It seems jeepnphreak's primary purpose on this site is to offer serious responses to very weak trolls.
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kennoyce
Dec 9, 2008, 6:57 PM
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first off, do you know anything about single pitch climbing. secondly do you have any equipment at all, and if so what? give us this info, and you might get a response that may help you, but knowing this site, probably not even then. good luck and don't die.
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dingus
Dec 9, 2008, 7:03 PM
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Multipitch is neat and cool. Good luck!
DMT
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USnavy
Dec 10, 2008, 5:12 PM
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jeepnphreak wrote: suilenroc wrote: n00b + n00b = danger! basicly you will need all the gear required to single pitch, plus maby a few extra locking biners and webbing/extra cord.
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Dec 10, 2008, 5:16 PM
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Moved from Sport Climbing to Trad Climbing.
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boymeetsrock
Dec 10, 2008, 5:22 PM
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epoch wrote: Moved from Sport Climbing to Trad Climbing.
Why? There is no such thing as multi- pitch sport?
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shoo
Dec 10, 2008, 5:25 PM
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There is, but it's exceedingly rare and lame.
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If you want to develop good habits and learn how to climb multipitch efficiently, spend a little money and hire a certified guide. You have not buisness going multipitch climbing untill you have the pertinent Self Rescue skills. You can read about these and try and practice them yourself, but if you hire a guide, you will be able to save your buddy's ass when the shit hits the fan. Its worth it, hire a guide.
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epoch
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boymeetsrock wrote: epoch wrote: Moved from Sport Climbing to Trad Climbing. Why? There is no such thing as multi- pitch sport?
You've obviously never climbed in Europe or Portero Chico...
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rogue10186
Dec 10, 2008, 5:46 PM
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shoo wrote: There is, but it's exceedingly rare and lame.
Ever been to potrero chico?
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boymeetsrock
Dec 10, 2008, 6:41 PM
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epoch wrote: boymeetsrock wrote: epoch wrote: Moved from Sport Climbing to Trad Climbing. Why? There is no such thing as multi- pitch sport? You've obviously never climbed in Europe or Portero Chico...
Well, that's true. I have not been to those places.
But you obviously did not get my point.
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USnavy wrote: jeepnphreak wrote: basicly you will need all the gear required to single pitch, plus maby a few extra locking biners and webbing/extra cord. Plus a whole lot more… Say another rope, more belay devices, more cams / draws / slings, possibly half ropes. You need more gear to climb multi-pitch then single pitch. First off you are usually talking about 40 - 80 foot pitches with single pitch routes. With multi-pitch your often looking at 100 - 180 foot pitches which requires more gear and another rope if you’re going to rap down (regardless you should have a second rope for emergencies if you plan to rap or not). Each climber should have a belay device with a minimal of three per team. There is more gear involved then that of single pitch.
I disagree with much of your post. If you know how to rig a munter, there's no need to carry an extra belay device. A second rope may be useful in some situations. In others, it's just extra bulk and weight to slow you down. Pitch length and the difficulty of the route can guide rack selection, but my standard rack is pretty similar for most single or multi-pitch routes. As always, YMMV and the amount of crap you're willing to haul up with you is a personal choice.
For me, the essential requirement for getting more than a pitch off the deck isn't a specific amount of gear. It's a matter of self-reliance. You need to be able to lead, to make judgements, and to deal with the consequences. We could rattle off a list of gear, but we all know there's more to in than that. Were the OP legit, I'd tell him it sounds like he has quite a long road ahead of him. Finding a mentor or classes would make a good start.
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ja1484
Dec 10, 2008, 7:24 PM
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the_leech wrote: PastyTheWhite wrote: My friend and i want to get into multi pitch climbing but we dont knw where to start with how much all the equipment (clips, rope etc) is going to cost. Not to mention learn how to do it. Can anyone point us in the right direction? Thanks Weak. The only redeeming factor is that you posted it in the Sport Climbing forum. But other than that, very weak.
What he said ^
Try harder.
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SLABMONKEY
Dec 10, 2008, 10:25 PM
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Can anyone point us in the right direction?
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That direction is up if you know what you are doing. And down if you do not. Take a class may be easier.
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jeepnphreak
Dec 11, 2008, 6:11 PM
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boymeetsrock wrote: epoch wrote: Moved from Sport Climbing to Trad Climbing. Why? There is no such thing as multi- pitch sport?
I was wondering that too. Iam broke and have no trad gear. Pluss I have climbed many mulit pitched sport routs.
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dingus
Dec 11, 2008, 6:12 PM
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jeepnphreak wrote: boymeetsrock wrote: epoch wrote: Moved from Sport Climbing to Trad Climbing. Why? There is no such thing as multi- pitch sport? I was wondering that too. Iam broke and have no trad gear. Pluss I have climbed many mulit pitched sport routs.
Yours is not to reason why
Yours is to follow the Librarian or Die.
DMT
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jeepnphreak
Dec 11, 2008, 6:19 PM
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USnavy wrote: jeepnphreak wrote: suilenroc wrote: n00b + n00b = danger! basicly you will need all the gear required to single pitch, plus maby a few extra locking biners and webbing/extra cord. Plus a whole lot more… Say another rope, more belay devices, more cams / draws / slings, possibly half ropes. You need more gear to climb multi-pitch then single pitch. First off you are usually talking about 40 - 80 foot pitches with single pitch routes. With multi-pitch your often looking at 100 - 180 foot pitches which requires more gear and another rope if you’re going to rap down (regardless you should have a second rope for emergencies if you plan to rap or not). Each climber should have a belay device with a minimal of three per team. There is more gear involved then that of single pitch.
Theres a good point here. KNOW your area, in my area I have available, is 2-5 pitch routs(sport) that I can climb with a single 70m rope, 14-16 draws are more than enough, a bit of extra webbing/cord and two belay devices, a few extra lockers. None of the pitches are over 100' feet so one rope will be good to rapel from pitch to pitch.
So I still think that the best advice is to find some one with experience in your area that knows the climbs and can show you what you need and how to use the gear.
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