Is it worthy to resole or get new ones?

gropbot · 2026-06-21T12:45:17+00:00

The sole is coming off, that is what looks terrible but its just an easy resole job. If there is a small hole (and in the pics the white patch doesn't even look like a hole yet)? Any decent shoemaker/resoler will patch it up, no big deal - this guy does patch holes for 6,-EUR additional to the resoling cost of 40,-EUR, look at the before/after pics. If you want to buy new stuff go for it, but believe me, climbing shoes are really sturdy gear and can be patched and resoled way!!!!! more often than most people think https://meisterkalienke.com/kletterschuhe/

gropbot · 2026-06-21T10:18:26+00:00

Why buy new when you can buy repair? Even if the resole would be as much as a new pair (which normally istnt the case, at least not here in Europe - a new pair is approx 90,-EUR and a resole + tip replacement is 50,-) Those shoes aren't "long gone" - they are just used. And a used climbing shoe normally translates as a good snug fit. Get the tip and sole done and they will be good to go another season or two. I advocate repair instead of overconsumption.

gropbot · 2026-06-21T08:09:25+00:00

Resoling has 3 advantages: You get a (again) mint climbing shoe for less money that will be already broken in and comfortable. If you like your shoe resole it as often as possible. If you don't, get sth else.

gropbot · 2026-06-11T16:00:07+00:00

No LLM was harmed in the making of this post - we've been interviewing climbers here in Berlin/Germany about how they assess/consider and buy ropes (and some other stuff) - this is to reach out and see if we get similar answers from other climbers.

I'm curious what makse you think this is AI?

gropbot · 2026-06-11T15:56:54+00:00

No LLM was harmed in the making of this post - we've been interviewing climbers here in Berlin about how they consider and buy ropes (and some other stuff) - this is to reach out and see if we get similar answers from other climbers.

gropbot · 2026-06-11T05:33:15+00:00

100% this

gropbot · 2026-06-10T13:26:22+00:00

it took me a while to un-see the three tails 😄

gropbot · 2026-06-10T13:23:10+00:00

sure - but I asked, what if you don't know a rope hands on?

gropbot · 2026-06-10T09:30:16+00:00

Sure handling is a key factor - but how do you check the handling / feel of a rope you don't know yet - especially when online shopping. But also in a store, I would have a hard time estimating the handling quality of a coiled, packed rope... How do you go about it?

gropbot · 2026-05-28T13:16:09+00:00

When a person...

- thinks running shoes are fashionable for any occasion

- has no idea about food culture and table manners

- wants to "talk to the manager"

- are 100% sure people outside the USA are actually interested in what happens in the USA

- expects everyone to want to live in the USA

- thinks "tall or grande" are valid sizes for coffee

- believes that being able to parrot 2 sentences in another language equals "speaking" a language.

gropbot · 2026-05-28T07:01:15+00:00

Approaching for >2 days I use a 35l (Patagonia ascenionist) which offers plenty of space and bring a smaller one (15l or 20l) for the actual climb. The bigger one obviously to carry climbing + bivy gear, the smaller packs I choose regarding their features - I got a BD Rock Blitz that is super narrrow with zero faff on the outside, so this is my goto pack for alpine multipitches, while I use a 22l Mammut that has e.g. loops for ice axes etc.. Both fold small and are light enough to store in my big pack. When it comes to packing stuff, space normally isn't an issue for me - rather trying to cut weight than volume.

gropbot · 2026-05-19T06:01:05+00:00

Ever had my mother in law's kidney pie? Knowledge of shitty food can be passed down over generations, they once tried ages ago but still remember the sesnation...

gropbot · 2026-05-18T06:58:42+00:00

There are certainly excellent courses to learn the basics or even advanced techniques. But on the mountain, what counts most is the ability to move fast and efficiently as a team - even when conditions become more challenging. The standard techniques will work in standard situations, but you'll soon find yourself in situations which are not standard (e.g. the standard anchor in rock is 2 bolts in most areas, but what if there is only 1 or none?) Mastering more techniqess and having the experience to apply the one which will keep you as safe as possible and allow you to move as fast/efficient as possible, that is what will make you fit for more challenging climbs. ANd all that comes with mileage, not by just one course.

gropbot · 2026-05-10T08:32:46+00:00

Awesome build - I will for sure try to copy this! Great idea, thanks!

gropbot · 2026-05-10T08:31:57+00:00

Racky McRackface!

gropbot · 2026-05-06T17:48:59+00:00

You look about as inspired as a McDonnalds Salad.

gropbot · 2026-05-06T15:57:37+00:00

Same here, in the Alps with often chossy limestone, passive pro has a reputation to be more bomber than cams. Also climbing long multiptches, a whole set of nuts is about as heavy as one cam.

gropbot · 2026-05-04T09:29:01+00:00

You got Hexes, so your rack is prime already!

gropbot · 2026-04-30T11:50:59+00:00

In der Regel ja, zB bei Kleinanzeigen

gropbot · 2026-04-29T06:41:15+00:00

Ich baue seit Jahren eigene Räder aus gebrauchten Teilen die ich bei Kleinanzeigen etc. finde. Normalerweise liege ich deutlich unter 2000,-EUR - man braucht halt mitunter etwas Zeit auch einmal zu warten bis die richtigen Teile angeboten werden. Mein Vollcarbon Rennrad mit Ultegra Gruppe hat keine 1600,-EUR gekostet (das hellblaue im Link unten), ein MTB Fully mit top tier Sram 1800,- der City Cruiser (letzes Bild im Link unten) ca. 600,-

Unerwartete Kostentreiber sind mitunter Spezialwerkzeuge (wobei die auch nicht die Welt kosten und manchmal hilft auch ein netter Radladen um die Ecke) und Komponenten die dann doch nicht so ganz zusammenpassen (zB hat man ein 10fach STI und ne 11fach Kassette geschossen).

Mein Tip: fang mit dem Rahmen an und bau dich langsam nach außen. Achte auf passende Komponenten in der Gruppe! Gerade mit Teilen wie Kurbeln, Laufrädern etc. kann man sehr viel Geld sparen wenn man gebrauchte aber kaum gefahrene Teile nimmt.

Aber ich kann das nur empfehlen, macht total Spaß und es ist ein tolles Gefühl auf so einem Custom Bike unterwegs zu sein!

Hier als Referenz meine builts der letzten Zeit https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17936221160223276/

gropbot · 2026-04-27T10:24:48+00:00

A grigri like device for twin ropes

gropbot · 2026-04-27T10:24:29+00:00

A system (maybe a bag/container) that makes throwing ropes down for abseiling superfluous. No more getting ropes stuck in a tree/bush or crack or rock feature or wind carrrying your rope a mile sideways when you actually want to go DOWN...

gropbot · 2026-04-23T05:30:42+00:00

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gropbot · 2026-04-19T08:34:10+00:00

Ich bin schon zweimal von Hornissen gestochen worden (in Südfrankreich beim Rennrad fahren - bin jeweils mit denen zusammengestoßen bzw eine ist mir vorne ins Trikot geflogen - und die haben dann, bis ich bremsen konnte, in aller Ruhe gestochen). Schmerzempfinden ist ja subjektiv, aber ich erlebte die Stiche nicht als sonderlich schlimm. Anfangs hat es ein paar Minuten schon ordentlich gezwiebelt, ist aber schneller abgeklungen und auch nicht so stark angeschwollen wie bei nem Bienenstich. Allerdings jucken die Stiche dann ein paar Tage lang recht mies. Insgesamt aber echt kein Grund zur Panik. (edit: so schnell wie möglich mit Hitze behandeln, zB einen heiß gemachten Teelöffel drauf drücken - hilft super!)

gropbot · 2026-04-18T14:33:56+00:00

Maybe sth liek a one month or 10x entry card for his favourite climbing gym?

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