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tradrenn
Feb 23, 2006, 1:45 AM
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So far I only have a Black and Blue Alien.
I hope everything works out okee dokee so I can get some more in future.
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curt
Feb 23, 2006, 1:53 AM
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In reply to: In reply to: I don't see what the big deal is, most trad climbers I know don't fall anyway... they get pumped out, downclimb, and hang. Troll Yeah I don't know about that philosophy :roll: I will fall TRYING, if the flight path is clean and the rock is solid. If you down climb and hang you lost the free ascent anyways might as well go for it!! If your afraid of your gear pulling why are you climbing above it?? That being said, there's obviously a time and a place. . .
Curt
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climbinginchico
Feb 23, 2006, 3:19 AM
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In reply to: Not replacing them with anything. I'll continue to use the Aliens...just ordered a set of hybrids. When I get them I'll bounce test the s--- out of them or funk them before using. C3's look nice but not flexible enough for my liking...
You're kidding, right? They look like they will be the most flexible on the market when they come out. You did see Jay's photos of the stem twisted 180 degrees and down?
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jimfix
Feb 23, 2006, 3:48 AM
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In reply to: You're kidding, right? They look like they will be the most flexible on the market when they come out. You did see Jay's photos of the stem twisted 180 degrees and down?
http://www.rockclimbing.com/...p.cgi?Detailed=59342
You mean 90 degrees. However, just because you can bend a cam, doesn't make it as flexible as an alien. I can bend my camalots to the angle (if not the rotation), but they have nothing on aliens.
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weschrist
Feb 23, 2006, 4:13 AM
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In reply to: but they have nothing on aliens.
reminds me of people who get all defensive about their favorite garage bands.
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forkliftdaddy
Feb 23, 2006, 4:25 AM
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I'm interested to see how the new Zeroes turn out. The longer stem and bigger trigger bar might just be enough of an improvement that I will replace my aliens, but only as they get mangled. I'd miss the cool way the springs are routed on the Aliens, but cam stops might be worth that. Really, though, I hope my aliens last for several more years.
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nshaver2
Feb 23, 2006, 4:31 AM
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So is all you have to do to make sure an alien cam is okay to climb on is load it and bounce and if it looks ok after inspection its all good?
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weschrist
Feb 23, 2006, 4:54 AM
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In reply to: So is all you have to do to make sure an alien cam is okay to climb on is load it and bounce and if it looks ok after inspection its all good?
yeah, makes sense to me... :shock:
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getsomeethics
Feb 23, 2006, 5:44 AM
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i hope i never have to replace mine!! they rock.
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curt
Feb 23, 2006, 5:49 AM
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In reply to: Omg The Alien Drama!! What Are You Replacing Them With?
The greatest thing ever, they will revolutionize climbing, they're called stoppers. 8^)
Curt
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locker
Feb 23, 2006, 7:04 AM
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I have used Aliens for years and have trusted them totally. Then the "Dimple from Hell". As posted before elsewhere, I am one of the ones that actually had one of the heads blow right off totally with just body weight when "bounce testing" (Not while climbing. I knew of the other cam failure via the internet). Well I was bugged and pissed of course. I sent them in and got brand new tested ones in return. I have since retested them myself and they pass with flying colors. I will use them as always. They are safe as can be.
I do not think however that I will buy any more.
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8flood8
Feb 23, 2006, 7:39 AM
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In reply to: In reply to: Omg The Alien Drama!! What Are You Replacing Them With? The greatest thing ever, they will revolutionize climbing, they're called stoppers. 8^) Curt
oh Curt... these are the 00's...
In reply to: awwwww.... you gotta use your hands...?! that's for babies... |
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bodyboarder
Feb 23, 2006, 8:42 AM
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Nice sig 8flood8... i just gotta keep hoping someone comes through with coachella tickets
Jason
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coldclimb
Feb 23, 2006, 8:55 AM
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I'll admit I was hoping to see low priced aliens hit the market too. I guess there's just way too many of us dirtbags out there in this sport who are willing to take the chance to save a couple bucks on good cams. :lol: :lol:
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8flood8
Feb 23, 2006, 9:40 AM
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In reply to: Nice sig 8flood8... i just gotta keep hoping someone comes through with coachella tickets Jason
OMFG i stopped looking at their website just because its always blair blathering on...
WTF!!! its in california OMFG OMFG. i wish wish wish i could get there for that show.
are they going back on tour or is it just this show? SHIT SHIT SHIT i gotta get plane tickets... time off... MONEY.... jeeeeeeeeeeeeezzze
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healyje
Feb 23, 2006, 11:24 AM
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Outside of Alien Hybrids, I don't use nor particularly like Aliens - I mainly use Metolius cams, a couple of big BD's, and a couple of larger WC Offsets (no longer made). Right now nothing performs close to what the Alien Hybrids deliver. But I wouldn't use either the Alien Hybrids, WC Offsets, or the big BD's if Metolius would get off the butts and make hybrids and big cams (really big Super Cams), but I think they are going to be swamped just trying to keep up with the demand for Ultralights for some time to come. Metolius cams are bombproof and I happen to like the fact that they are made here in the States by good climbers that actually eat their own dogfood; they climb tons of burly sh#t on their own gear and I respect that. Gotta save up and replace my rack with a few of sets of Ultralights and WC heliums asap while I still have a shoulder to work with...
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jimfix
Feb 24, 2006, 12:38 AM
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double post
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jimfix
Feb 24, 2006, 12:39 AM
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In reply to: reminds me of people who get all defensive about their favorite garage bands.
I only own one alien (which is brand new and I haven't placed yet). It wasn't a defense of their product, more a statement on it's abilities. I mean come on, those puppies are like silly string they're that flexible.
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shazinky
Feb 24, 2006, 1:21 AM
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That fact that I can write this shows the integrity of the Aliens on my rack. The last few I bought were right on the cusp of the problems. But they had all been "TESTED" before I knew of the problems.
I still need a red Alien to be completely satisfied with my rack. Anyone selling one CHEAP.
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curt
Feb 24, 2006, 1:36 AM
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In reply to: In reply to: In reply to: Omg The Alien Drama!! What Are You Replacing Them With? The greatest thing ever, they will revolutionize climbing, they're called stoppers. 8^) Curt oh Curt... these are the 00's...
I know, but even these zeros deserve an honest answer. 8^)
Curt
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weschrist
Feb 24, 2006, 1:49 AM
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common Curt, we all know you haven't used your nuts in years
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curt
Feb 24, 2006, 1:56 AM
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In reply to: common Curt, we all know you haven't used your nuts in years
Bullshit, I placed a couple just last night.
Curt
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weschrist
Feb 24, 2006, 2:29 AM
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rp's don't count
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curt
Feb 24, 2006, 2:37 AM
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In reply to: rp's don't count
I forgot you prefer offwidths.
Curt
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