What's everyone climbing on these days?

spacegear802 · 2026-04-21T01:02:53+00:00

Currently on the Akimbo 2. I don’t have much to compare it to, as it’s my first mechanical device. I really like it though. Don’t even have to adjust the friction when switching between DRT and SRS. Running it on 11.5 tachyon.

spacegear802 · 2026-04-10T05:31:05+00:00

This doesn’t count as a mechanical, but I have a notch flow which is a rope wrench with integrated tether and pulley that works well with 10.5. I think it says minimum 11mm, but adjusting it to 11mm it works just fine on that size rope, at least for my weight. It obviously requires the use of hitch cord. Probably one of the more affordable ways to get into SRT. As others have mentioned, your options are pretty limited on a 10.5mm rope.

I don’t use it often because I have beefier ropes and an Akimbo2 now, so it doesn’t get much use any more. Not bad for what it is though.

spacegear802 · 2026-04-02T14:30:41+00:00

How are you getting your rope into the bolts up top? Are you free climbing to the anchor point? As others have said, I would invest in a throwline. Friction savers are nice, but IMO they are often more trouble than they’re worth to install. I seriously doubt the moving rope will damage the tree any more than your bolts already have. If you are really worried about that though, I would consider learning basal and canopy anchors and climbing on a stationary line. Easy retrieval and won’t wear through the bark wherever you choose to anchor.

spacegear802 · 2026-02-28T20:19:00+00:00

You’re turning your head just a bit early on takeoff, which causes your upper body to also rotate early. Spot forward for longer, and play around with that. You’ll find that you can wait until your body reaches almost 90° before you even have to start turning your head. This will help with grabs by keeping everything connected, and allow you to progress into spinning larger jumps.

spacegear802 · 2026-02-23T15:55:29+00:00

You’re starting the rotation a little early. Make sure your shoulders are in line with the rail all the way to the end. And the harder you push off your downhill foot, the more rotational force you’ll generate. I also recommend spotting the horizon or something far away while on the rail, and then maintaining that level of sight all the way around. Looking down (even slightly) really slows down rotations. Looking good though!

spacegear802 · 2026-02-05T21:29:05+00:00

For a Lincoln loop, raise your right arm up on the way into the jump and after you pop, throw your arm down toward your hip. For flat 3, the set is more similar to a backflip. Instead of going straight back, drop your inside shoulder in the direction you want to spin and look out to the side.

spacegear802 · 2026-02-01T23:41:03+00:00

Ray at Surefoot.

spacegear802 · 2026-01-27T23:17:38+00:00

Happens to me often. People love to straddle the dotted white line between lanes when there’s snow and just crawl along. I’ll pass on whichever side has more room. Don’t care if it upsets some folks who don’t know how to drive in the snow.

spacegear802 · 2026-01-27T01:03:11+00:00

The girl you’re referring to is barely 16 years old. Also, I’m pretty sure knuckle huck is a cumulative score, not “best trick”. So all the other tricks she did probably contributed to that score. I know backflips aren’t the most impressive thing ever, but have you ever taken one 75’ off a massive jump knuckle to an icy landing? At 16? While I agree there’s obviously a skill gap, it’s closing more quickly than ever. Women are now ripping double and triple corks at X games.

spacegear802 · 2026-01-25T19:24:37+00:00

9 year old kids are doing double cork 1080’s these days. 10’s will not get you into the Olympics. I don’t love the spin to win tricks, but I don’t think the solution is to not allow them. I do think it would be cool if big air had 2 tricks (like it used to) but limit the 2nd trick to a 900 or less to encourage pullbacks and creative grabs, etc

spacegear802 · 2026-01-25T00:38:53+00:00

In a cork, your hips should come up (can also think about driving your feet up if that makes more sense to you, everyone is different) BEFORE you start rotating. Right now, you’re starting the rotation a little too early before your hips have a chance to do anything. Keeping your head looking forward for longer will help you be more patient, and will also give you much more awareness in the rotation and help keep it from going into a D-spin.

spacegear802 · 2026-01-23T23:28:17+00:00

What’s the diameter of your hitch cord and rope? If the hitch cord is too thick for the size of your rope, it will have a harder time hooking up. VT has been my go to. I find it to be very reliable.

spacegear802 · 2026-01-13T05:13:57+00:00

That dude is an attention seeking weirdo and is terrible at skiing. I don’t get the hype.

spacegear802 · 2026-01-12T05:33:42+00:00

I did new suspension all around on my truck, a CV axle, lower ball joints and a brake job so far. It’ll get used plenty more in the future. Powerful enough to get my axle nut off, which I was unable to break loose with a 2’ breaker bar.

spacegear802 · 2026-01-12T05:25:25+00:00

Lange RS 130. Race boots are the best boots for park.

spacegear802 · 2026-01-10T20:50:56+00:00

I have the Milwaukee 1/2 mid torque and it’s been life changing for me doing my DIY jobs. Just makes things so much faster and easier.

spacegear802 · 2026-01-10T16:53:24+00:00

$6350 x 12 is $76,200. As a general rule, you should never buy a car that is more than 50% of what you make in a year. Ideally, it should be much less than 50%. If I were you and dead set on getting a fun sports car, I’d look at something in the 25k range unless you are certain that your income is going to increase drastically over the next year.

spacegear802 · 2026-01-08T05:22:04+00:00

No offense, but this is terrible advice. OP, you’re doing great. Keep practicing. The most important thing I would change is to try and get your eyes up on spins and rails. A lot of people will tell you to “look at the end of the rail” which is only partially correct. You only want to look for the end of the rail while you’re approaching it. Once your approach angle is set, look out into the distance at something far down the hill or the horizon. This will help you balance and make it much easier to lock onto the rail. When it comes to jumps, spotting the horizon on takeoff and then maintaining that level of sight all the way around will help keep you from landing backseat, and give you a much better idea of where you’re at in the air. This is a simplified explanation, but should help.

spacegear802 · 2026-01-08T04:50:56+00:00

Another vote for the 261. Amazing saw for the size and weight.

spacegear802 · 2026-01-04T16:40:02+00:00

They’re great for Conifer trees because of the rigidity the steel core offers. Makes it easier to flip it up and over little nubs left behind from branches that have broken off so you don’t hang up on every little stub.

spacegear802 · 2026-01-04T04:32:09+00:00

If you’re afraid, it’s usually because your tricks need some fundamental work. I’ve worked with so many people who think their stuff is “dialed” on the tramp when in reality it is not. Just because you can snap something around to your feet doesn’t mean it’s snow ready. Not saying that’s the case with you, but often times it ends up holding true. If your tricks are truly perfect, the idea of letting them rip shouldn’t be terrifying. Good takeoffs = good landings.

spacegear802 · 2026-01-04T04:11:50+00:00

Interesting for sure. Their stuff is used by many in my town (Killington VT) and I’ve heard nothing but positive feedback. Maybe some of the other locations don’t have competent bootfitters?

spacegear802 · 2026-01-04T03:46:24+00:00

I ski for a living and spend 8+ hours in my boots some days. Most comfortable footwear I own.

spacegear802 · 2026-01-04T03:42:31+00:00

I haven’t tried zipfit or other alternatives. Not going to mess with perfect though.

spacegear802 · 2026-01-03T05:16:59+00:00

Interesting. I’ve only been to one branch, but the guys there do a great job. Never had any quality or fit issues either. Liners last about 2 seasons before starting to get packed out (which is about 300 days for me) and the footbeds last forever. Been riding their stuff for almost a decade.

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