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    Super cheap rope deal (Petzl Club)

    Found this mentioned on another forum. It's a pretty insane deal on a static rope - 200m of Petzl Club for $215. https://www.backpacking-united.com/us/petzl-club-10-mm-x-200-m-orange Sounded like an obvious mistake, but apparently they're honoring the price and shipping to the US for about $15.
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    Recommendations for big+wild static rope

    Thanks, all. That's helpful - nice to hear a few more opinions, I'm feeling pretty good about 10mm HTP. The reminder to anchor to something smaller is a good one - though, it's pretty hit or miss whether there's something else nearby.
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    Recommendations for big+wild static rope

    Bingo - access line to get up into the crown, then transfer to another system. This is rec climbing, so there's usually more than one climber going up. Moss - I actually really dislike climbing with a huge tail, so being able to leave the access line behind is part of the appeal.
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    Recommendations for big+wild static rope

    I'm joining ropes now, it's getting old. I want the simplicity and flexibility of not having to worry about it. Having a knot eliminates some options for setting and retrieval. Most TIPs are below 150', but not all. Many are close enough that even 2x 150' ropes won't cut it when you budget for...
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    Recommendations for big+wild static rope

    Am looking to get a longer static rope for PNW conifer climbs - want a dedicated access line. Am often away from the road, so I care about bulk and weight more than anything. Think 300 feet or so would be about enough. 10mm HTP sounds pretty popular, but I seem to remember it being pretty stiff...
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    Looking for hand grip for Kong futura hand ascender

    Bummer! Good warning though, mine just got a dose of loctite. I have the spare smaller grip if you want it - all yours for postage. Don't have an extra screw, but it's an easy one to find. M4-8mm long, hex button head. (standard 0.70 pitch).
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    It's raining ash in Ohio

    Thanks all, that's helpful. JD: I sent her their way. Fortunately, I don't think the neighbor is combative per se, more just uncooperative/barely responsive. It hasn't gotten to lawyers yet, or at least not personal representation. Hoping the whole thing can be sorted amicably. Ultimately, the...
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    It's raining ash in Ohio

    My grandma lives in Newark, and her house backs up on large neighboring property full of sick/sad/dead ash. A month or so ago, a few came down on the house and did pretty significant damage. New roof, demolished sunroom, etc. She's working with their insurer - but is facing a pretty steep...
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    Sideloading climbing rings

    Last year I went down a nasty rabbit hole of researching aluminum rings- meant to share, but didn't really come to any satisfying conclusions so it went on the back burner. Might as well get it all out now, I guess. First - here's a mostly-complete list of Aluminum Rings on the market, with as...
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    Beranek's Working Climber DVDs (traveling loan)

    Series 1 - Access and Movement Through the Tree by Gerald F Beranek Enjoyed watching it (especially the throwline disc), want to pass it along since I don't think I'll be using it as a long-term resource. Instead of selling, I want to try a traveling loan. if there's interest, I'll mail it out...
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    What kind of ... elm?

    Thanks guys! Got distracted by the vertical habit and juvenile leaves, went down the rabbit hole of Elm taxonomy instead of just paying more attention to the bark. (That interlocking criss-cross pattern should have been a dead giveaway.)
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    What kind of ... elm?

    About 85 feet tall, planted as part of a garden on a large estate in Seattle around 1914. First branch unions are high - 15' or so off the ground. Compared to some nearby English elms, has much less epicormic growth, is less spreading, with smaller leaves that haven't begun to turn color...
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    Ascending help

    Mmm, I feel your pain - advancing the TIP sounds really easy on paper, but it takes a while to get used to it. There are a lot of good tips in this thread: Advancing the TIP. Buying the Schultz Effect (reviews) was the best $40 I spent while learning to climb. He makes a good effort to discuss...
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    Shoe mod for ascender hook

    Yup, it's just there to provide a hard-stop to keep the ascender heel strap from riding up the ankle. Minimal force ends up being applied to the hook - doesn't need much to stop the strap from wiggling up. I did this on a pair of mids just in case it was terrible, but had low-tops in mind.
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    Milking & rope balance

    Adam from Yale was kind enough to get back to me with a comprehensive response: The first and most straightforward answer is NO, it is not necessary to manipulate the core/sleeve balance of one of our products if it has been correctly spliced in accordance with Yale’s splice instructions. All...
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