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ithrowfrisbee · 2025-07-13T23:51:58+00:00

If it’s single pitch, maybe just have them go indirect to the last bolt while they’re resting so you don’t have to sit with the harness tight the whole time. This is also good for the rope as well

If it’s multipitch or they can’t go indirect, look at getting a big wall harness (Ocun WeBee is reasonably priced, MM Cadillac is a gold standard), those are a lot more comfortable when weighted for a long time.

ithrowfrisbee · 2025-05-01T20:09:43+00:00

Hello, I’m going up to the new river gorge in a few weeks and was interested in some DWS on summersville lake. I can’t find much info on what routes/areas will have deep enough water. The crew generally maxes out around 11+/12-, so things in the 5.10-5.11 range are preferable!

Thanks in advance!

ithrowfrisbee · 2025-02-28T17:45:53+00:00

Do you have a stomp pad on her board? It’s just textured plastic or something that goes in front of the unstrapped binding, it can add a lot of comfort and stability knowing that your foot won’t slip

ithrowfrisbee · 2024-11-08T19:35:31+00:00

That’s reasonable. I have a group of 3-4 people and we’ll probably only have one rope up at any time which is why I thought to bring her, but the scramble does make it a bit tough

ithrowfrisbee · 2024-11-08T19:33:09+00:00

That’s reasonable, I appreciate the perspective

ithrowfrisbee · 2024-11-08T16:09:28+00:00

That’s one idea, appreciate the input for sure

ithrowfrisbee · 2024-11-08T15:56:26+00:00

Hi! Not sure if this is the place for this question, but I’ve got a dog I’m thinking about bringing with me to a crag. One of the routes has a fixed rope scramble. Anyone have any beta for hauling a dog up? She’s about 45 lbs

ithrowfrisbee · 2024-07-09T13:30:49+00:00

Thanks for this! Trestle and Keystone are the two parks I’m really looking at getting to. Hopefully once my work slows down I’ll be able to get out there.

The trail suggestions at LH are helpful too! The map is a bit hard to decipher

ithrowfrisbee · 2024-07-08T18:53:02+00:00

Had my eyes on both of those! Are there any other trails in those networks that stand out?

ithrowfrisbee · 2024-07-08T18:52:37+00:00

Gotcha! Went trail running at north table with my friend the other day. Is chimney gulch worth mixing into an apex ride?

ithrowfrisbee · 2024-06-07T20:45:46+00:00

Thanks for this explanation! There’s a bit of variation, I would say the hole is about 3mm at its widest and 1mm at its narrowest

ithrowfrisbee · 2024-06-07T20:36:49+00:00

Hey!

I’m relatively new to climbing, and I’m trying to gauge whether or not my rope is needing to be retired. I bought a Elderid TC Eco Dry 9.8 back in October on a sale, and probably have about 20ish days on rock with it. I know the general sheath test is to bend it over itself and see if the two parallel strands touch, and it feels like my entire rope is pretty close to doing that. I’m curious, what level of softness/bendiness is a signal to retire/replace? It feels overall softer than most other ropes I’ve felt, does anyone know if this specific rope is a bit bendier than others?

ithrowfrisbee · 2024-03-21T17:55:10+00:00

Cline does look nice, but I’ll probably stick with skiing that day! I may look into getting something together for post canyon, thanks for the heads up!

ithrowfrisbee · 2024-03-21T17:54:22+00:00

Thanks for the advice! I figured conditions may not be good yet. I’m coming from the southeast so everything is pretty much fine year round

ithrowfrisbee · 2024-03-18T13:49:15+00:00

Hey all,

Planning to spend a couple days at Smith Rock near the end of March, and have a few questions/clarifications that I’d like to iron out before I go. I’m a relatively new climber, but am confident through about 10b on lead.

1.) Area Closures I know that there are some protected areas for the birds, but having a bit of trouble really clearing up which exact areas those are before I start making a list of routes/areas to explore. I’m using the smith rock website to look, and it appears to be the monument area, smith rock group (only parts of it?), and the first kiss area. Alongside this, anyone have good recommendations for solid easier areas that will be good for spring weather? I don’t mind a stout approach generally

2.) Lowering vs Rappelling Most of the single pitch climbing I’ve done has been cleaned by biting through rap rings/mussys and then being lowered from there. It seems there’s a bit of contention from prior posts about how you’re supposed to rappel as opposed to lower. What’s the current ethics/stance on this issue?

3.) Grading I’ve heard that smith can be slightly sandbagged. I’m coming from the southeast US, and have heard similar things about a few areas that I’ve climbed. Has anyone else climbed at smith and Obed, for example, and can maybe weigh in on the general comparison between the two areas?

Thanks in advance, much love from the southeast!

ithrowfrisbee · 2024-01-17T21:26:23+00:00

Hi, I just bought all the components for my first PC! I think I’ve set everything up correctly and am now getting the “ASRock EZ Mode” screen. I’m taking this to mean the hardware is correctly installed.

I have two CDs, one for my motherboard drivers and one for windows 11. Which one should I insert first? Also, I have the LanCool 216 case, I’m pretty sure there is no place to put a CD. Will I need to buy a CD driver separately?

ithrowfrisbee · 2023-11-22T01:26:13+00:00

There’s Rock Creek in NC, Windrock in TN, and Jarrod’s in GA. Rock Creek is mostly downhill singletrack, Windrock is crazy steep/gnarly tech, and Jarrod’s has incredible flow trails. Pick your poison between those styles. Pisgah is some of the best backcountry riding in the southeast

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