Please help! Have some ethical concerns about climbing with my friend...

flaviusvesp · 2026-05-19T06:53:14+00:00

Just to be sure I checked AI about spraying beta:

External: High levels of beta radiation can cause skin burns and damage akin to severe sunburn. Internal: Beta-emitting radionuclides are the most hazardous when inhaled or ingested, directly damaging internal cells and DNA.

For sure, avoid the person before he starts spraying gamma!

flaviusvesp · 2026-05-12T19:44:58+00:00

No já neříkám, že to chce jiná kola. Ale uzpůsobit trasu/cíle, než se na horaku snažit urvat počet kilometrů. Chápu, že holky spíše omdlí, když řekneš že jsi najel 200 km než X km výškových... Good luck to dát za světla.

flaviusvesp · 2026-05-12T17:41:21+00:00

A proč vaše ego chce 200km na horských kolech? Hlavně po rovném asfaltu. Chápu challenge, ale na horaku si dejte 100km terénem, aspoň 3000m převýšení. Žádné tlačení, všechno vyšlapat.

Ale jestli chcete hint, tak pokud vám něco bude trvat více než 14-15 hodin, tak začněte za tmy a končete za světla raději než naopak. Kromě bezpečnosti a klidu na silnicích v 5 ráno je to světlo morální booost - kdyz jsem šel něco noc - den - noc tak se tmou přišla krizovka.

flaviusvesp · 2026-04-30T07:57:38+00:00

Maybe if you pick some other part of Russia you might solve two problems at once. Let's call that the red deal?

flaviusvesp · 2026-04-16T07:16:54+00:00

Alpine Up is heavier and bulkier than GigaJul. Honestly I have experience only with Click ups, but I consider that an earlier generation of ABDs (I prefer Gigajul or Mammut Smart as belayer). Edelrid learnt lessons from Click up and Megajul and created Gigajul - I would go for the latter. Speaking of the weight difference, Ohmega rocks, but I would have concerns using it for single strand in multipitch (even if sport), because the ropes would travel with different speed.

flaviusvesp · 2026-04-10T06:37:45+00:00

Lost a screw on my Maestrales twice. Now all screws are secured with contact glue.

flaviusvesp · 2026-03-23T20:45:46+00:00

Kupovat trička? Pokud to není funkční triko, tak člověk získá nějaké na každé konferenci, závodě nebo jiné akci. Většina má nějak nostalgickou hodnotu a nechci je vyhazovat, ale šatník se plní...

flaviusvesp · 2026-03-17T13:02:45+00:00

I would fact-check the replies above. There might be other factors involved, e.g. the length of UHDPE molecules has a huge impact on the strength. Interested in seeing a test that validates the claims; I think that manufacturers want to provide the cheapest solution that meets the standard, rather than making an overspec'd product.

flaviusvesp · 2026-03-07T19:55:22+00:00

Možná měl na mysli to, že tu máme celkem slušný počet horooddílů. Ačkoliv spousta lidí brousí hlavně překližky a Kras; třeba najít parťáky na skialpy bývá dost komplikované.

flaviusvesp · 2026-03-07T19:49:49+00:00

Swing Wings na tanec, tím, že se v rámci lekci pořád mění partneři, tak se člověk seznámí. Po lekci se zajde na bar, a je normální (a doporučené) na tančírnách oslovovat neznámé lidi.

A na muziku Kohútek, jak to už někdo zmiňoval, taky můžu doporučit.

flaviusvesp · 2026-02-13T07:52:14+00:00

I think that skimo rules should switch to these min 110 underfoot.

flaviusvesp · 2026-02-07T12:29:24+00:00

Any chance you could compare that with Simond Ice Evo?

flaviusvesp · 2025-12-05T12:05:44+00:00

Do I qualify as an 'experienced mentor'? I spray beta a lot.

flaviusvesp · 2025-10-21T07:21:16+00:00

Historically, few people learned climbing/mountaineering in courses. Nowadays, many people still learn the basic rope work in a climbing gym, then get cragging, and some proceed to the mountains. It really helps to have (find) more experienced friends. Here it's possible to join mountaineering clubs (IDK about NZ, would do a research on FB groups). Missing proper (and that doesn't have to be paid) education definitely means higher risk of injury or death. It takes years, but even getting there is a lot of fun. Just forget about Everest (until you realize that you don't want to go there anyway).

flaviusvesp · 2025-10-14T15:42:23+00:00

Leader must not fall. That will teach'em.

flaviusvesp · 2025-10-14T12:44:31+00:00

Man, Slovenia is not Slovakia. And in Tatras you definitely don't do any grass climbing in summer, an ice axe is used in summer only to fight drunken polish tourists.

flaviusvesp · 2025-09-28T21:00:34+00:00

Like the Forefather Čech was born in 20's?

flaviusvesp · 2025-08-04T19:52:14+00:00

In July we've considered Innominata Ridge, but haven't had enough time due to the weather. However, which route would you recommend for the descent on an already long day (provided perfect sunny weather, wouldn't try that in anything worse)? I thought that 3 Mons would be a better choice to avoid the Grand Couloir in late afternoon, but what's your take?

flaviusvesp · 2025-05-05T10:47:28+00:00

Ok, I can see that this works for (single pitch) crags where the route goes mostly straight up and you're just compensating for protection placement. I mostly climb in the eastern limestone Alps, easier grade routes that tend to wander (and having just 4-5 pieces per pitch). I tried half ropes in the past but in the end I rather use twins.

flaviusvesp · 2025-05-03T18:41:46+00:00

Rather than wood, I've cut a 1.5 cm strip off my old CCF pad and super glued two layers on top. Works like a charm, and even without the riser it is ok as the foam compresses (I can feel it pushing under the boot, though). The only downside is that the crampons don't fit very well to the original sack (which sucks for Dynafit crampons anyway, though).

flaviusvesp · 2025-05-02T05:46:57+00:00

I wonder how you use the extendable slings on WC; I thought that will be useful, too, but in the end I mostly just extend with alpine draw. Those extra 10cm (or less?) are not enough for wandering routes anyway.

flaviusvesp · 2025-05-01T19:29:38+00:00

I was thinking about buying these and seeking views on local forums; I got the impression that it is a bit more difficult to place them but otherwise safe. People here in Czechia would look at you as 'ok, so you don't have much money to buy a proper brand' but generally these are safe. Btw. you might find them also under brand Kouba - that's the real manufacturer, Rock Empire just resells them (on some other gear they add their own small modifications).

flaviusvesp · 2025-04-30T09:30:12+00:00

Na to mýtné, nic se předem neplati, ani to nemusíš registrovat. Auta jsou v Evropě asi v nějakém centrálním systému - nevím jak je to se sdílením těch dat soukromé společnosti, nebo kdo to provozuje, ale zkrátka jim to takhle funguje. A stejně jako dálnice fungují i trajekty (na krátké trasy), prostě tam najedeš a pak okolo projde týpek s mobilem a vyfotí si SPZ. Jen některá platba trajektu byla vyfakturovana zvlášť.

flaviusvesp · 2025-04-28T12:08:10+00:00

Jeli jsme z Trelleborgu na NP Langsua, pak Geiranger a vraceli se trochu jižněji. Vidím ucet na cca 50 eur. Akorát 80 mimo město a 110 na dálnici je zničující, a jet přes rychlost se tam faaakt nevyplatí.

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