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  1. Ragnar

    Show off them splices

    Got a few more done. Have a little something wrong with the larger eyes (top), I keep ending up with a kink/bulge just above the throat. Kink is on the bottom here
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    Poison Ivy Vaccine?

    Saw this a few months ago at a local pharmacy. They called it "Rhus Tox" and its an oral solution taken every day for three weeks then once a month during the summer. To me it did not sound like a "vaccine" just a way to acclimate your body so that it wont react as severely when it encounters...
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    Show off them splices

    My first successful double braid spices. Dog leash... I wanted to make one end with a larger eye/handle but I was not able pull the core out far enough to get to mark 3. I reinstalled the core and changed to a tight eye and was barely able to get mark 3 exposed. Is there a loose rule for how...
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    Rope ID? NE Sta-Set?

    Working my way through a rope bag from TS I am now at this rope and have a few questions. 1. Is this ¾” New England Sta-Set? One marker ribbon does say “New England Ropes 2013 Polyeseter 0075593”. 2. What do I do with the white,clear marker ribbons and the blue fiber inside? Just playing...
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    Matt Cornell Rope Saddle

    It has been a rough blue bell less summer so far. If they don't come back, half gallons of ice cream may never be seen again. Bee having to eat a lot more schwanns ice cream sandwiches.
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    New Rec Climber

    It was your comments that lead me to beleive using a figure 8 was standard practice for descending. Even if it is not needed, it's still fun and quick to do. May not use it all the time but wanted to make sure I knew how.
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    New Tribe Onyx

    The above video is what pushed me to get the onyx. Nice review Nick.
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    New Tribe Onyx

    I do not. I purchased mine from Tree Stuff
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    New Tribe Onyx

    I think the Onyx is a good value. Lots of features for the price. Still getting used to mine and its my first saddle so I don't have much to add.
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    New Rec Climber

    There are some videos on youtube and the knot is also described in the TCC. I was tying it by keeping the top cord on top for all of the braids just for simplicity and consistency. Jepson writes that (for the braids) keeping the same leg of cord on top or alternating the legs is acceptable and...
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    New Rec Climber

    I will look into some ascenders. Thanks Howie, I did start with the VT (seemed like a popular choice) but I have since moved to playing with a Michoacan for both climbing and the lanyard. It seems to have less set back than the ~VT and is easy to tie. I agree, I do need some more...
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    New Rec Climber

    Just checking back in. Read through the thread again. Thanks for all of the good info shared. Went to the TCC in Fort Worth last weekend as a spectator. It was nice to eyeball the gear, vendors, how people had their saddles set up, and some climbing. Picked up a few items from a vendor at...
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    What's up with the 193?

    Brad did a good review. My neighbor just bought one despite my urging to get a new mtronic 201. He seems happy with it.
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    Climbing Saws

    Makes me thankful I have a solid running MS200. I have heard the 201s run well after some basic mods. The 150 looks like a winner too but is expensive and can't get 3/8 lp sprockets for them in the US iirc.
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    Lock it down

    I agree. I have seen a lot of stuff fall off trailers while traveling down the freeway including complete vehicles and UTVs. I would like to see fewer speeding tickets writen and more for improperly secured loads, which actually pose safety hazards.
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    Texas TCC

    Great. Calendar marked.
  17. Ragnar

    Minimalist Lowerable Basal Tie Off

    Can you post some closer up pics of the base part?
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    New Rec Climber

    Thanks John. Weather has been outstanding the last few weeks. 30s at night and 70-80s high during the days. Getting ready to fire up the grill for an early dinner.
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    New Rec Climber

    Saddle arrived Friday. Fit in the desired pack with the rest of the gear with room to spare. Cut some of the tech cord and played around with making a few prusik loops and eye to eyes. I do like the clean look of the spliced/sewn eye to eyes but tech cord by the foot is a lot cheaper. I...
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    New Rec Climber

    Yes, there are two 8mm Ocean eye to eyes, one 32" and one 28". I also have 10' of 8mm Ocean and 6mm Vectran to play around with. I did expect it to take some trial and error to find a rope, knot, and hitch cord/length that I like. The tachyon and ocean combo was mentioned in a few videos so I...

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