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jim_bob
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How many quick draws do you need to start sport climbing? They're pretty expensive so I don't want to buy to many but at the same time I don't want to have less than I need and risk a big fall.
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granite_grrl
Jul 18, 2011, 1:26 PM
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It depends on where you're climbing. If the routes near you are fairly short then you can get away with less. Also, if you're friends have some draws you can always share.
Personally, I think a good number that will get you up almost any route is 12-14 draws, but I think you could get away with as few as 8 draws on many routes though.
When you buy them try to get some variety in the length of the dogbones, definitely get some longer ones.
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jim_bob
Jul 18, 2011, 1:30 PM
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Cool, thanks. So getting a pack of 6 then a few longer and different types would be the way to go?
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JoeHamilton
Jul 18, 2011, 7:30 PM
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I first got a guide book of the area I sport climb at .Looked over all the areas ,and checked the amount of clips in the routes I anticipated I could do . Most of those routes had anywher from 4-8 clips . so I bought ten draws .I do plan to buy about 5-10 more aswell so I can have some with a longer reach .Personally ,I find GUIDE BOOKS to have so much info in them rather then JUST THE ROUTES ..
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jt512
Jul 18, 2011, 9:04 PM
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jim_bob wrote: How many quick draws do you need to start sport climbing?
How many bolts do your routes have?
Jay
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Jul 18, 2011, 10:08 PM
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jim_bob wrote: How many quick draws do you need to start sport climbing?
None, if the draws are fixed.
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JimTitt
Jul 19, 2011, 10:10 AM
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Well. I have inadvertantly installed 18 in a 30m route once!
Jim
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Jul 19, 2011, 11:23 AM
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JimTitt wrote: Well. I have inadvertantly installed 18 in a 30m route once! Jim
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JimTitt
Jul 19, 2011, 11:46 AM
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I`M NOT DEAF, JUST A BIT FORGETFUL ABOUT WHERE I HAD PUT THE OTHER BOLTS IN :~)
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darkgift06
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well... your probably not going climbing alone... so I suggest getting 6-8 & have your partner get 6-8 then your set.
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bearbreeder
Jul 21, 2011, 2:32 PM
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unless you wanna climb with that cute chick whose only bringing her yung hawt body and nutting else ...
in that case youll want 12+
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MarcelS
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As stated by others it all depends on where you climb. Personally I have 13, which proved to be the absolute minimum on some routes I did in France (around 100 feet). On some routes I even reached back down to unclip the last draw (after I clipped the one above it of course).
If the routes you will be climbing are shorter, less will be sufficient. Furthermore, I often either climb solo or have my gf belay me, so I have no partner bringing their own draws.
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qwert
Jul 31, 2011, 8:46 AM
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You are not allowed to climb, unless you have 32.5 quickdraws. If you have less, and still attempt to get on the rock, you will get shot by the police!
Sucks, i know, but thats the rules!
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spikeddem
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JimTitt wrote: I`M NOT DEAF, JUST A BIT FORGETFUL ABOUT WHERE I HAD PUT THE OTHER BOLTS IN :~)
this was hilarious.
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Aug 7, 2011, 11:53 AM
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I'm fairly new, and my set up contains 11. I would only buy them in sets, because to buy one quickdraw for $11, is pointless when you can get 6 for $50 at REI
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jt512
Aug 8, 2011, 4:29 PM
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Sforscott wrote: I'm fairly new, and my set up contains 11. I would only buy them in sets, because to buy one quickdraw for $11, is pointless when you can get 6 for $50 at REI
Unless the point is that your life depends on the quality of your draws.
Jay
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spikeddem
Aug 8, 2011, 5:21 PM
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jt512 wrote: Sforscott wrote: I'm fairly new, and my set up contains 11. I would only buy them in sets, because to buy one quickdraw for $11, is pointless when you can get 6 for $50 at REI Unless the point is that your life depends on the quality of your draws. Jay
Are you suggesting that differences between draws sold in stores can be a matter of life and death? Please, explain that one. Quantity, maybe, but quality?
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jt512
Aug 8, 2011, 6:21 PM
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spikeddem wrote: jt512 wrote: Sforscott wrote: I'm fairly new, and my set up contains 11. I would only buy them in sets, because to buy one quickdraw for $11, is pointless when you can get 6 for $50 at REI Unless the point is that your life depends on the quality of your draws. Jay Are you suggesting that differences between draws sold in stores can be a matter of life and death? Please, explain that one.
Three words: Open. Gate. Strength.
Jay
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spikeddem
Aug 8, 2011, 7:05 PM
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jt512 wrote: spikeddem wrote: jt512 wrote: Sforscott wrote: I'm fairly new, and my set up contains 11. I would only buy them in sets, because to buy one quickdraw for $11, is pointless when you can get 6 for $50 at REI Unless the point is that your life depends on the quality of your draws. Jay Are you suggesting that differences between draws sold in stores can be a matter of life and death? Please, explain that one. Three words: Open. Gate. Strength. Jay
Oops. Didn't mean to open up that topic.
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Benzesp
Aug 9, 2011, 12:00 PM
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Maybe 10 or 12 so you have a a couple to make some anchors with. I've only need more than 10 when I went to Potrero Chico, I think it was 18 draws total on a single pitch.
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Marylandclimber
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I'd get like eight but to solve your price problem, at www.rei.com they sell 1 quickdraw for 11$ exactly.
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Benzesp wrote: Maybe 10 or 12 so you have a a couple to make some anchors with. I've only need more than 10 when I went to Potrero Chico, I think it was 18 draws total on a single pitch.
There's a 15-draw route at Montagne d'Argent in Quebec, Canada. (It also has several 9 an 10 draw routes.)
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Sep 5, 2011, 5:58 PM
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dagibbs wrote: There's a 15-draw route at Montagne d'Argent in Quebec, Canada. (It also has several 9 an 10 draw routes.)
There's a climb at HCR called "Orange Crush" that has 14 bolts, but the bolting is so closely spaced that you can start skipping every other bolt after the first three or so.
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acorneau wrote: dagibbs wrote: There's a 15-draw route at Montagne d'Argent in Quebec, Canada. (It also has several 9 an 10 draw routes.) There's a climb at HCR called "Orange Crush" that has 14 bolts, but the bolting is so closely spaced that you can start skipping every other bolt after the first three or so.
The 15-bolter at MdA is 55m long. Not so closely spaced.
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The best answer has already been posted, but to reiterate... You need to look at the potential climbing area, ask around with locals and look in a guide book for the average amount of draws needed. I have found in southern california that you can climb MOST places with 2 sets of draws (12 total). Although there are some areas (which is why you get the local advice/guidebook) that you need upwards of 14 (including using 2 for anchors). That being said, your best bet is to get out there and start talking to people, and don't try to climb something if you aren't sure you have the appropriate gear. Climb safe and Climb hard
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ilikepargo
Oct 6, 2011, 9:57 PM
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You'll want to carry enough for the route, the anchors, and one or two extra. The "one or two extra" is in case you drop one. I've only done so once, but "Better Safe Than Sorry" = Wisdom.
As others have said, know your location. And know how many draws your partner has. Plan accordingly.
(This post was edited by ilikepargo on Jan 23, 2012, 12:56 AM)
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TheNags wrote: The best answer has already been posted, but to reiterate... You need to look at the potential climbing area, ask around with locals and look in a guide book for the average amount of draws needed. I have found in southern california that you can climb MOST places with 2 sets of draws (12 total). Although there are some areas (which is why you get the local advice/guidebook) that you need upwards of 14 (including using 2 for anchors). That being said, your best bet is to get out there and start talking to people, and don't try to climb something if you aren't sure you have the appropriate gear. Climb safe and Climb hard
^this.
Short Answer: 12+or-2
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Theres a bunch of 30 footers in my area and 6 seems to be the magic number, plus 2 for the top.
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crjanow
Jan 22, 2012, 1:53 PM
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i usually carry one for each bolt plus two for the top
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If you climb at Rumney, you probably only need 5 quickdraws, max.
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camhead wrote: If you climb at Rumney, you probably only need 5 quickdraws, max.
Better make it six, that way you can stick clip three routes instead of two.
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Gmburns2000 wrote: camhead wrote: If you climb at Rumney, you probably only need 5 quickdraws, max. Better make it six, that way you can stick clip three routes instead of two.
you only make it half way up most rumney routes so you could get away with less.
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crjanow wrote: i usually carry one for each bolt plus two for the top
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jt512
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theextremist04 wrote: crjanow wrote: i usually carry one for each bolt plus two for the top That's very helpful when thinking about how many to buy. Thanks.
Yeah, that was truly groundbreaking.
Jay
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Gmburns2000
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jakedatc wrote: Gmburns2000 wrote: camhead wrote: If you climb at Rumney, you probably only need 5 quickdraws, max. Better make it six, that way you can stick clip three routes instead of two. you only make it half way up most rumney routes so you could get away with less.
actually, I don't use a stick clip, so I need A LOT more for the number of draws I leave behind.
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Gmburns2000 wrote: jakedatc wrote: Gmburns2000 wrote: camhead wrote: If you climb at Rumney, you probably only need 5 quickdraws, max. Better make it six, that way you can stick clip three routes instead of two. you only make it half way up most rumney routes so you could get away with less. actually, I don't use a stick clip, so I need A LOT more for the number of draws I leave behind.
So, I use this formula: X + 2 + Y = Z
...where:
X = max number of bolts on one route I plan to do
Y = number of routes I plan to do
Z = minimum number of quickdraws I will need for the day
i.e. if I plan on an afternoon of climbing 6 different routes, the longest having 10 bolts, then I should take along a minimum of 18 draws.
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sungam wrote: JimTitt wrote: Well. I have inadvertantly installed 18 in a 30m route once! Jim YOU ARE WHAT'S WRONG WITH CLIMBING!
I call that powerfully bolted and you just might be what's wrong with climbing.
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jt512 wrote: theextremist04 wrote: crjanow wrote: i usually carry one for each bolt plus two for the top That's very helpful when thinking about how many to buy. Thanks. Yeah, that was truly groundbreaking. Jay
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jim_bob wrote: How many quick draws do you need to start sport climbing? They're pretty expensive so I don't want to buy to many but at the same time I don't want to have less than I need and risk a big fall.
Well? How many did you end up getting? Just remember that when it comes do gear, you never really have enough....
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jim_bob wrote: How many quick draws do you need to start sport climbing? They're pretty expensive so I don't want to buy to many but at the same time I don't want to have less than I need and risk a big fall.
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marc801
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This thread reminds me of the classic bit of 4x4 off-road advice for the frequent newbie question "How fast should I go to get over this obstacle?"
As slow as you can, as fast as you need to.
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tradmanclimbs
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many of those sets come with extra short dogbones. what's up with that? The shortest ones are not very usefull inmop. The normal ones and a few longer ones are good to have.12 usually does it for most of the north east spurt climbs.
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malamut
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I started with 12 quickdraws
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