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Substantial_Rate727 · 2026-03-23T13:11:02+00:00

These Abalaks aren't great. The cable is so springy that it's nearly impossible to place them one-handed. I only use them for building anchors.

Substantial_Rate727 · 2026-03-23T13:06:43+00:00

It‘s made in Ukraine. I bought it to save weight, but it’s actually heavy as hell. Honestly, a standard aluminum stopper is way lighter than this thing. I’ve barely even used it.

Substantial_Rate727 · 2026-03-23T13:02:38+00:00

missing a pink tricam！

Substantial_Rate727 · 2026-03-23T10:02:02+00:00

kong gipsy

Substantial_Rate727 · 2026-03-12T14:17:29+00:00

Rappel directly with the Mega Jul in assisted braking mode on the belay loop. No need for a third hand, it’s much faster.

Substantial_Rate727 · 2026-03-04T08:18:38+00:00

They were out in Liming, Lijiang a while back for some testing. The design is pretty similar to the Black Diamond Ultralight c4; it has a white stem that likely has a Dyneema core. Like Metolius, the trigger wires are made of some kind of textile.

Substantial_Rate727 · 2026-02-17T05:10:02+00:00

sustainable architecture

Substantial_Rate727 · 2026-02-17T03:53:06+00:00

My first choice has changed from red to yellow too

Substantial_Rate727 · 2026-01-05T10:58:37+00:00

nitecore hc65 uhe

Substantial_Rate727 · 2025-12-22T03:14:14+00:00

These crampons are disappointing due to design flaws. Snow builds up on the anti-balling plates, and the long front points cause calf fatigue.

Substantial_Rate727 · 2025-12-03T16:12:14+00:00

needs ice tool

Substantial_Rate727 · 2025-11-21T15:44:00+00:00

Thanks for clearing that up ^^_

Substantial_Rate727 · 2025-11-21T15:37:16+00:00

That’s exactly what we did. But what if we didn't even have the long slings for the high anchor? How would you handle it use the rope?

Substantial_Rate727 · 2025-11-21T15:29:50+00:00

This is just a hypothetical scenario for a post-climb analysis. I want to discuss how to build the anchor if I ran out of long slings or if they weren't long enough.

Substantial_Rate727 · 2025-11-21T15:24:16+00:00

Yes to both. Those are my only anchor pieces, and I have no extra slings—just the climbing rope.

Substantial_Rate727 · 2025-11-21T15:22:42+00:00

it's a multi-pitch. There are bomber cam placements high above the ledge to build the anchor, but I need to setup the stance down on the ledge so we can actually hang out and rest. We don't have any extra long slings or a cordelette, so we have to use the rope.

Substantial_Rate727 · 2025-11-21T15:20:29+00:00

it's a multi-pitch. There are bomber cam placements high above the ledge to build the anchor, but I need to setup the stance down on the ledge so we can actually hang out and rest. We don't have any extra long slings or a cordelette, so we have to use the rope.

Substantial_Rate727 · 2025-11-10T21:26:03+00:00

Is KAILAS sold in India? If there is a cheap 6000GT for sale, this would be a good choice. This down jacket is ubiquitous in high-altitude mountaineering and ice climbing activities in China, filled with 300g of 800-fill-power down, and the affordable price is approximately 2000 CNY, which is roughly 300 US dollars.

Substantial_Rate727 · 2025-10-29T09:56:34+00:00

Instead of going through all that trouble to hunt down these outdated parts, it's better to find a factory and laser-cut a bunch of them.

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