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markc
Nov 14, 2007, 10:02 PM
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metalhead wrote: markc wrote: I've bought new boots intended for certain activities, and you can be sure I wore them well in advance to make sure they weren't causing hotspots, to break them in, etc. It starts with wearing them around the house, a walk with the dogs or a light hike, shorter approaches, etc. well to one guy i made the joke "eh wheres your crampons" he looked at me like i was crazy and i had to explane to them what a crampon was. so okay i have a bit of a stereo type. and dont tell me how to beak-in boots, ive been i hiker longer than i climber
Just trying to provide some balance to the discussion, which is running in the standard direction. By the by, I'm not trying to give a tutorial on breaking in boots in under 20 words. It's an example of reasonable justifications for seeing serious boots in less serious conditions. Relax.
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sevrdhed
Nov 14, 2007, 10:04 PM
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geogoddess wrote: Tomorrow? Thursday. Does this mean you don't have a job?? Hmm. Tomorrow I have to finish a project. I'm a little behind and can't play hooky 'til I catch up. What about skiing? Can you take weekday powder days?
I'm a shitty skier, but when it really snows, I'm in.
And unfortunately, I'm totally employed. But I get off at 3:15, and go up for some rocks afterwards almost every day. Regardless of the temps.
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metalhead
Nov 15, 2007, 4:06 PM
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geogoddess wrote: I think metalhead's actually torqued off about people who jsut buy gear because its hip and they can afford it, but they'll never use it under the conditions its actually made for, because they have neither the skill nor the inclination. And I agree, that is lame.
YES!
markc wrote: By the by, I'm not trying to give a tutorial on breaking in boots in under 20 words. It's an example of reasonable justifications for seeing serious boots in less serious conditions. Relax.
yeah okay i misunderstood your tone, its all good
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texasclimber
Nov 15, 2007, 5:17 PM
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I wish more posers would buy North Face and other outdoor outfitter brnads. The more they buy, the more available and cheaper it is for us!
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blueeyedclimber
Nov 15, 2007, 5:39 PM
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So people are buying quality stuff because they have the money. So what? If people want to be posers, then let them. I would rather people think about where that product is coming from and what the business practices of the company are. I'm sorry, but I just can't get upset about the college student with a carabiner hanging from his backpack.
Josh
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dingus
Nov 15, 2007, 5:52 PM
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geogoddess wrote: But, I"m a grrrl.
Ah but you're a geogoddess too!
DMT
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geogoddess
Nov 15, 2007, 6:03 PM
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dingus wrote: geogoddess wrote: But, I"m a grrrl. Ah but you're a geogoddess too! DMT  FTR, I didn't come up with that nickname ... my grrrrlfriends did
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caughtinside
Nov 15, 2007, 6:27 PM
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markc wrote: geogoddess wrote: I just like to rock the parka. Especially with knee-high, definitely-not-mountain-boots & a cute skirt. i.e., I'll wear what I goddamn please, and damn if I don't feel hawt just rockin' my own style. Please tell me we're not discussing a micro-mini and Ugg boots, as referenced in my earlier post. If we are, care to explain that bizarre fashion trend?
That bizarre fashion trend was here and gone in 2003-2004. It's just now getting to pennsylvania?
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geogoddess
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caughtinside wrote: markc wrote: geogoddess wrote: I just like to rock the parka. Especially with knee-high, definitely-not-mountain-boots & a cute skirt. i.e., I'll wear what I goddamn please, and damn if I don't feel hawt just rockin' my own style. Please tell me we're not discussing a micro-mini and Ugg boots, as referenced in my earlier post. If we are, care to explain that bizarre fashion trend? That bizarre fashion trend was here and gone in 2003-2004. It's just now getting to pennsylvania?
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desertwanderer81
Nov 15, 2007, 6:47 PM
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metalhead wrote: to bring this tread back on tack, to any one that wears mountaineering boots just around or to hike. thats just uncalled for. i did a section on appilacan trail last spring and i saw some dudes with 700 dollar boots and they were complaing about blisters, i wonder why.
The AT is meant to be backpacked in sandals.
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markc
Nov 15, 2007, 7:02 PM
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caughtinside wrote: markc wrote: geogoddess wrote: I just like to rock the parka. Especially with knee-high, definitely-not-mountain-boots & a cute skirt. i.e., I'll wear what I goddamn please, and damn if I don't feel hawt just rockin' my own style. Please tell me we're not discussing a micro-mini and Ugg boots, as referenced in my earlier post. If we are, care to explain that bizarre fashion trend? That bizarre fashion trend was here and gone in 2003-2004. It's just now getting to pennsylvania?
It peaked at least a few years ago, but I saw it some last season. It doesn't seem cold enough yet, but I wager I'll see it a time or two this year. I guess it's just odd enough to leave an impression. Don't get me started on muffin-tops. Back to climbing, people!
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chris_23
Nov 15, 2007, 7:10 PM
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think of it this way, the more the "poseurs" wear our clothing, the cheaper it is for us to get the top of the line stuff!!!
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stymingersfink
Nov 15, 2007, 9:00 PM
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chadnsc wrote: taydude wrote: I'm waiting for the day I see someone with their keys on a draw. I would laugh right in their face.  Hmm, I have my keys on an old retired biner. You'd better get going, you've got a long drive ahead of you. 
Swear to god it would.
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shockabuku
Nov 15, 2007, 9:07 PM
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stymingersfink wrote: chadnsc wrote: taydude wrote: I'm waiting for the day I see someone with their keys on a draw. I would laugh right in their face. Hmm, I have my keys on an old retired biner. You'd better get going, you've got a long drive ahead of you. I've got the same key-ring holder, but I'm sure it's not quite the same as he was speaking of. Think Quickdraw, which would indeed be laughable. Swear to god it would.
I hate keys. I'm really fond of my quickdraws. I wonder if I'd stop losing my keys if I put them on one of my draws.
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devkrev
Nov 15, 2007, 9:09 PM
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desertwanderer81 wrote: metalhead wrote: to bring this tread back on tack, to any one that wears mountaineering boots just around or to hike. thats just uncalled for. i did a section on appilacan trail last spring and i saw some dudes with 700 dollar boots and they were complaing about blisters, i wonder why. The AT is meant to be backpacked in sandals. 
I'll agree on that point
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metalhead
Nov 16, 2007, 12:09 AM
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devkrev wrote: desertwanderer81 wrote: metalhead wrote: to bring this tread back on tack, to any one that wears mountaineering boots just around or to hike. thats just uncalled for. i did a section on appilacan trail last spring and i saw some dudes with 700 dollar boots and they were complaing about blisters, i wonder why. The AT is meant to be backpacked in sandals. [image]http://photos-c.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v14/41/35/48807568/n48807568_30146270_5972.jpg[/image] I'll agree on that point dev
better yet Flip flops, not just great around camp!
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BC2VT
Nov 17, 2007, 10:01 PM
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I just saw this comic online and then saw your post...and thought you might like it (it's from http://www.toothpastefordinner.com)
I"m not sure if it will show up though...
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stymingersfink
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BC2VT wrote: I just saw this comic online and then saw your post...and thought you might like it (it's from http://www.toothpastefordinner.com) I"m not sure if it will show up though...
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BC2VT
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how did you do that? (so I dont look like a dumbass next time)
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healyje
Nov 17, 2007, 10:22 PM
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Hey, two million poseurs clipping bolts hasn't entirely ruined climbing - remain calm, this too will pass...
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kvella
Nov 18, 2007, 2:10 AM
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It's people like that that drive markets. Even though it is a fashion statement, if hordes of people were not buying stuff like that, it would'nt be available. Same thing with happened in the biker world back in the 80s and 90s. "Wanna be one minute outlaw bikers" drove the market and drove the price of all that stuff up as well.
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nhluhr
Nov 18, 2007, 3:13 AM
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sungam wrote: Do you guys have the same problem over in the states where everyone spends heinous amounts of money on kit you wish you had and they have no real need for? -MagnuS
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backclipped
Nov 18, 2007, 5:02 AM
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healyje wrote: Hey, two million poseurs clipping bolts hasn't entirely ruined climbing - remain calm, this too will pass...
Mmmm, yessssss, yet another self righteous prick. Going way back to '74--(yawn). I know you've samples some of Smith's faces (the Portland denizen that you are). So, tell me, how much gear can you plug into The Headless Horseman? Tiresome...you brawny chest pounding tradsters are so.....irritating.
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healyje
Nov 18, 2007, 5:11 AM
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backclipped wrote: healyje wrote: Hey, two million poseurs clipping bolts hasn't entirely ruined climbing - remain calm, this too will pass... Tiresome...you brawny chest pounding tradsters are so.....irritating.
Not nearly as tiresome as a bunch of climbing poseurs whining about clothing poseurs. As for irritating - anytime dude...
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