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twrock
Aug 9, 2002, 4:24 AM
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I have aider instructions if anyone is interested (four, five, or six step). Please email me if you want them.
[ This Message was edited by: twrock on 2002-09-04 19:34 ]
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krustyklimber
Sep 1, 2002, 7:32 PM
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This is also in the other "Homemade Gear" thread...
Wow, the responses I have been getting are great... and many!
I had no idea this would go over so big?!?
Watch for an arictle soon...
Though others have said I am selling myself short by not manufacturing ledges but giving the plans away, I say if you think about it hard enough anyone can figure it out. And I don't want to deal with the retailing of gear. Besides I only sew like a 7th grader, well maybe a little better than that!
Maybe we can reach a happy medium like Steven King does... instead of me manufacturing (publishing) the ledges, if you use my plans and you like it send me $10 (Mr King sell his books for $1, but he sells alot more, and like he says he just needs enough to pay the bills)... I'll give half of it to the site and split the $5 with my cowriter (if he accepts my offer).
I think gear is way overpriced in this country... I think the portalegde is the epitomy of that! I built mine for $80
I am going to pick up the pictures that show the frame today, they will help those of you who can build things already figure it right out.
I am working on photos (man I need a digital)and and outline for my article now... but honestly I have only read a few of them, and am suffering from writers block...
Jeff
P.S. thanks to those of you who have waited so patiently, I am rather slow about things.
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orbizy
Sep 3, 2002, 3:33 AM
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rollingstone
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Orbizy: You query is correct; Warren "Batso" Harding coined the acronym from Basically Absurd Technology. Find some old articles about his single point hammocks on Half Dome S. Face attempts with Galen Rowell, "Bat" hooks, and other cool stuff he made himself. If you can get your hands on a sopy of "Downward Bound" it will explain a lot.
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krustyklimber
Sep 9, 2002, 4:01 AM
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I have finally got those much awaited pics of the bottom of the Krustyledge, this should help those of you who can build things a lot.
And
Jeff
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mojorisin
Jan 13, 2003, 4:10 AM
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I am in the process of building a ledge myself, I was planning on using 3/4" copper pipe for the frame. I was just wondering what thickness material I should look for as far as the bottom goes. I live near a manufacturing place that does this sort of thing so I think I can buy whatever I should need. Any input is welcome. I know I can buy a ledge but The thrill of aid climbing is doing everything for yourself. Thanks in advanced.
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pancaketom
Jan 13, 2003, 5:22 AM
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I made some adjustable daisies with flat webbing and some ankra buckles. They worked pretty well, but I don't trust them completely so I have backup slings too, so things can get a bit messy. After leaning tower and the nose they are showing some wear, maybe if I do a few more walls I'll replace the webbing.
Also homemade fingertipless gloves, shouldersling, etriers (but I borrowed some for big wall action) and belay seat. (just a board, some foam, and some webbing). I don't really do much big walling, or else I'd probably make some sort of ledge.
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buick1d
Jan 13, 2003, 7:40 PM
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having built my own portaledge, i would recomend using 4130 cro moly tubing 1"x0.040 wall thickness, as it is much stronger than aluminium, and not much heavier. For the hammock i used cordura reinforced with haul bag material, on the cliff side (over engineered) ,but only a couple of pounds heavier than my friends A5 ledge, and a lot more rigid.
I would suggest not using copper tube as at 3/4"dia you would need very heavy walled tubing for it to be strong enough, also copper is very soft.
The only `problem` is getting the corner blocks and connecting tubes for the side poles (I machined all the components myself).
As for the hammock something a little lighter than cordura would probably be better (but will stretch more).
Also I managed to get all the buckles etc from a boat chandlers, some even do hammock material.
Other toys I have made are russian aiders (still prototypes), haulbag , belay seat (foam padded aluminium and folds up small) and lots of modified standard gear.
good luck
Rolfe
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copperhead
Feb 12, 2003, 9:04 PM
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Where's the delete button?
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philbox
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Feb 12, 2003, 10:23 PM
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Those things look fantastic mate.
...Phil...
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milesdesbrie
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Those look really sweet. Good job.
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phugganut
Feb 13, 2003, 4:17 AM
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I once turned my spotter into a crash pad
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copperhead
Feb 17, 2003, 2:18 AM
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These are tuning forks.
Click the photo for more info.
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trisgo
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Get yourself a big honkin' tarp
HA, priceless, i love it
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vwha688
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Dear Dr. P,
long time fan, first time response. Since I have spent (and still am spending) a shit ton of time in college and am not too far off a DMA (Doctor of Musical Arts) I feel I can weigh in on your question of "title". I personally believe that those that have earned the title of Dr. much prefer to be addressed as Dr. than as Prof. ... probably because the title "Professor" is much more generic and can be applied to much-less-accomplished professionals.
So, in the interest of glorifying your accomplishments both academically and on the Big Stone I strongly encourage you to remain Dr. Piton.
Yours truly,
Paul Sage
p.s. i've frequently watched your ledge slowly advance up the Big Stone, good times.
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stymingersfink
Jan 24, 2008, 7:07 PM
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vwha688 wrote: Dear Dr. P, long time fan, first time response. ... p.s. i've frequently watched your ledge slowly advance up the Big Stone, good times.
well, you'll be waiting for his response even longer than it takes him to move anywhere on the Big Stone.
You might find him currently taking up residence at mountainproject though... Seems he's been chased out of or gotten fed up with nearly everywhere else.
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