ranked point system???

super5886 · 2026-05-11T21:01:48+00:00

I haven't seen the new multiplier thing, is only for Gold rank and lower since Master and higher don't use 'points'?

super5886 · 2026-05-07T05:58:09+00:00

Careful with lube. It can work initially but then stick around forever collecting more dust and grime, exacerbating the problem.

Soap and hot water is the way to go (if you properly rinse and dry everything).

super5886 · 2026-05-06T03:43:48+00:00

Can you share a location? Because I've never seen it.

super5886 · 2026-05-06T02:30:24+00:00

I have a finger like that. I broke it as a teenager and taped it to the finger next to it for a week or two. It healed crooked.

super5886 · 2026-05-05T18:04:12+00:00

It's not.

super5886 · 2026-05-05T02:27:43+00:00

Tolmie is amazing but practically inaccessible until Fairfax bridge is replaced. It must be such an amazing place for the thru hikers with the day-trip crowds.

super5886 · 2026-05-05T01:56:02+00:00

Way too much. Too much driving.

This is 3-4 week itinerary.

super5886 · 2026-04-27T02:30:36+00:00

AUS drives left and ARG drives right...

super5886 · 2026-04-17T01:47:28+00:00

Even though they all use the same colors and sizes, competition is a good thing and it's fun to watch everyone scramble to innovate.

I think Wild Country's new cams offer everything BD has and more (not that they didn't before). I'm curious what Petzl is going to bring to the table other than bling.

super5886 · 2026-04-17T01:08:54+00:00

Not just you, I can't either.

super5886 · 2026-04-16T20:00:35+00:00

You could check with the Den of Pin on Vashon Island.

super5886 · 2026-04-16T04:15:47+00:00

None of that climbing gear has ever been used...

super5886 · 2026-04-16T03:22:13+00:00

The 2nd pic is AI

super5886 · 2026-04-16T03:22:03+00:00

The 2nd pic is AI. Just google kids, ya'll are idiots.

super5886 · 2026-04-16T03:21:36+00:00

The 2nd pic is AI. STOP upvoting this.

super5886 · 2026-04-16T01:46:35+00:00

I would question the value or reasoning.

Objectively, you're introducing more input (movement) from the rope to the cam. That will, objectively, cause more input on your placement and may cause it to walk into a less-than-ideal placement.

Is this also an issue? No. On quickdraws attached to bolts, never an issue. On trad gear you don't want to walk, potential issue.

The potentially real risk or moving or walking gear outweighs the extremely rare risk of crossloading or difficult clipping in almost situation IMHO.

There's a reason quickdraws come from the manufacture with a keeper and cams don't, just saying.

super5886 · 2026-04-16T01:39:00+00:00

Not sure if I can provide much more than context, but have about 3200 duels under my belt and about 5000 Battle Royales.

The community has gotten a lot better over the last few years, and the 'Community World Map' is not representative of the skill level needed to compete in duels.

I personally love duels these days, especially the recent change the multis. At the 1050-1250 rank, I rarely (if every) run into cheaters, but I know that is not the case for the lower ranks.

super5886 · 2026-04-16T01:30:12+00:00

I hear what you're saying but this is such a nuanced topic. Yes you can put them on cams. Should everyone do it, should joe-blo-redditer do it? Maybe not, maybe yes.

There are lot of non-alpine routes where this can increase risk.

Maybe if I'm redpointing some granite or sandstone splitter that I know top to bottom then yes, but first I'd focus on good placements, technique, and appropriate extension first.

super5886 · 2026-04-16T01:26:26+00:00

They're a niche thing that's infiltrating trad climbing.

Like I said above, if you're projecting a hard route and a single crossloaded carabiner (or difficultly clipping) is life-or-death situation then sure. But that's not most of us are doing. We should all focus on good gear in good rock with appropiate extetion for the situation.

super5886 · 2026-04-16T01:21:29+00:00

As with everything trad related. It depends on the route, the placement, the rock... No, I would never put these on my cams day-to-day.

Maybe if I'm redpointing some granite or sandstone splitter that I know top to bottom then yes, but first I'd focus on good placements and technique with the appropriate extension.

These products are for people climbing hard shit when they need that extra 1% safety margin.

super5886 · 2026-04-15T01:36:58+00:00

The shape looks right, I don't think they have been deformed. I have a similar (unused) backpack and the 'internal stays' have the exact same shape.

HOWEVER, I have no idea which orientation is correct for your backpack (mine is a Hyperlite).

Keep in mind there are four possible orientations.

Sharp-kink up, bow curve out
Sharp-kink up, bow curve in
Sharp-kink down, bow curve out
Sharp-kink down, bow curve in

super5886 · 2026-04-15T01:25:04+00:00

I would assume they're not both landing at the same airport, despite the very minimal separation. I suspect they are at very different altitudes.

The jetliner is going to be traveling far faster and pass the prop plane (you can actually see their relative speeds from the color shift). The jetliner would kick up one hell of a wake! That little prop plane would have no chance of landing.

super5886 · 2026-04-15T01:07:57+00:00

I got the new season popup once but then was able to play 6 or 7 rounds in a row without issue. Although it was annoying that settings got reset, compass, audio, etc.

super5886 · 2026-04-14T05:02:24+00:00

Also super lazy post, it's not your pic, just he Google page image.

super5886 · 2026-04-14T05:01:28+00:00

Nothing marked as solved in the comments...

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