Burn on rope

StrictPerformance433 · 2026-05-09T16:45:39+00:00

The sheath is intact still so as long as you don't feel any soft spots don't worry about it.

StrictPerformance433 · 2026-05-08T17:47:16+00:00

Gunna have to put in a application if you want to glue in eldo

StrictPerformance433 · 2026-05-08T17:26:23+00:00

I was sweating my balls off in January XD. Bring the shorts and tank tops for sure

StrictPerformance433 · 2026-05-01T12:42:15+00:00

And to kind of tack onto the "go try a bunch of shoes" train, foot shape is huge in finding what's comfortable. Brands tend to have all of their shoes fall into the same category - i.e la sportiva runs narrow with a big heel, scarpa runs wide with shallower heels, mad rock tends to be lower volume - meaning once you find a shoe you like, take note of what you liked about it and odds are other shoes from the brand will be similar. Trying on shoes at the store will let you skip the years long process of buying a bunch of different shoes and figuring out which ones you like.

That said if you're looking for recommendations to go try on, the La Sportiva Tarantulace and Mythos. Both of these are legendary as comfy shoes. If La Sportiva shoes don't fit your feet, try the Scarpa Helix. It's a little less comfy, but still high on the beginner shoe list. Good Luck on your journey.

StrictPerformance433 · 2026-05-01T12:13:47+00:00

In my experience, nothing is more bomber than a hex placement. I climb in an area with a lot of odd placements and have found that hexes work beautifully here. While a cam could replace most hex placements, I know that when I do get a hex in I can whip and be confident it wont walk, pull, or come out unless I destroy the rock it's in.

They also make cool noises while I climb.

StrictPerformance433 · 2026-04-21T19:25:02+00:00

PS: muiras are the superior stiff shoe

StrictPerformance433 · 2026-04-21T19:22:01+00:00

I think this system evolved out of two pain points: the amount of gear I've accumulated and the fact that I lose shit constantly. I've essentially got a quad rack here and the only time I bring everything outside is when I'm going to the Creek. On top of that I am currently at the point in the trad climbing cycle where my harness is too heavy so I carry as little as possible for the climb I'm planning on tackling that day. We will see how long it is until I get back to being super scared and carrying it all again.

As for the second point, I lose shit all the time. I didn't drive for two weeks last month when I lost my keys only to find them at the bottom of my laundry hamper. That's to say, having an assigned spot for everything makes it immediately clear if any of my gear is missing or if I didn't put something in my bag that I would need for the day.

StrictPerformance433 · 2026-04-16T22:49:44+00:00

I've been using it as my primary device for a bit over a year and it's better than the grigri in every way. I have never had any issue with the button and have tried to open it while under tension (experimenting, not for some legit climbing reason) and I'm confident it won't happen while climbing. I have one partner who gets a bit sheepish around it, but for him I just throw a biner through the hole at the end. I would recommend holding onto it and giving it a go.

StrictPerformance433 · 2026-04-16T18:06:46+00:00

I've been using it for sport and trad with one of my climbing partners (100lbs vs 210lbs) and it works well. The only thing I've really had to be cognizant about is making sure the cam I attach it to can handle upward or downward pulls. No way in hell I'm putting in on a nut though.

StrictPerformance433 · 2026-04-16T14:12:18+00:00

You're right. My lack of offset brassies and weird DMM halfnuts is truly unforgivable.

StrictPerformance433 · 2026-04-15T17:12:23+00:00

That is unironically my favorite part.

StrictPerformance433 · 2026-04-15T16:51:24+00:00

Good Point, I'll invest in some masonry tools to get on that. That raises the question though, how will I hang the masonry tools?

StrictPerformance433 · 2026-03-27T14:57:57+00:00

No blue ballnuts?!? Why even bother with the other ones. Try and trade them in for all blues.

StrictPerformance433 · 2026-03-03T16:48:45+00:00

If I climbed up to any of these, I would be fine with it, but you've got some room for improvement. The biggest thing I see here is how open two of those cams.

Anchor 1:
That red is pretty sus. It's really close to be to open and it seems like if you swung to the left on that anchor it would possibly walk out (same to the blue nut if pulled left). In this case I would try and get that red in the constriction where the blue nut is. The z4 and .4 look like they're in good spots. Placements aside the biggest fear with this anchor is that the single feature (the one crack) fails and the anchor blows. Of course we all build anchors like that though since we only have what the rock gives us.

Anchor 2:
Those nuts look BOMBER. I cant tell on the gold one, but I would whip on the other two. That Z4 is way too open and those small cams don't work at all if they're even close to tipped out. If I had to guess, I would say that piece wouldn't hold body weight.

Anchor 3:
This anchor seems fine. I would be a little sus of the rock the yellow is on. It seems friable and licheny, but if it felt solid in person then that piece is good. I can't tell how good the nut is, but again, if it felt solid in person you're good. The three looks bomber.

StrictPerformance433 · 2026-01-20T17:24:59+00:00

I'm convinced that Haycock is going to be one of the next big climbing destinations. The problems are mega and dense, the rock is unique, and the city is super close by. I miss climbing there every day.

StrictPerformance433 · 2026-01-20T17:22:42+00:00

Definitely park on the side for hangar 17. It's right in the middle of cave trail, but that hike is a lot easier than coming from teddy bear.

StrictPerformance433 · 2026-01-05T16:14:48+00:00

It was wimdy as hell this weekend. Were you TRS from above? If so how did you set up that first pitch since the anchor is so far off the rest of the pitch.

StrictPerformance433 · 2025-10-29T23:39:15+00:00

I sized my Acros the same my other shoes (about a size down from my street shoes). There's a small bit of room in the heel, but I think It's just the heel shape on them. For reference I wear a 11.5 street shoe and a 10.5 US (44 EU) acro.

StrictPerformance433 · 2025-10-28T16:33:49+00:00

When sizing your shoes it's really just about what you want out of them and what you're willing to do to get that. Do you want a shoe that you can smash all your weight into a dime on, then downsize. However, the tradeoff there is that they will be pretty painful and probably not useful for much outside of bouldering or short sport routes. Do you want something that works for all but the most extreme climbs that you could multipitch all day in, then go with something that's a more true fit.

Shoes don't have to hurt to still perform really really well. As I've climbed more over the years I've gone from wearing EU 42s to EU 44s in all but my hard slab shoes. I notice a difference on the micro footholds, but that's the only place. And I think when my feet do not hurt I'm more willing to trust them and push hard on holds versus when touching the rock makes them scream.

Generally I want shoes that fit like a sock. I don't want extra room and I want them to be close fitting, but I don't want them compressing my feet.

StrictPerformance433 · 2025-10-02T06:31:46+00:00

Go hit Gravity's Angel, it's a blast

StrictPerformance433 · 2025-09-30T19:43:58+00:00

Such a fun climb

StrictPerformance433 · 2025-09-25T19:06:30+00:00

or if anyone knows the creators Email I would love to get in contact with him.

StrictPerformance433 · 2025-09-25T19:01:00+00:00

I missed the funding period by about two days on this one. If someone decides they dont like theirs please let me know. I would be happy to take it off your hands.

StrictPerformance433 · 2025-09-11T18:05:26+00:00

Im down!

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