|
|
|
|
dr_feelgood
Feb 26, 2006, 8:55 PM
Post #26 of 48
(5876 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Apr 6, 2004
Posts: 26060
|
In reply to: Dude! You REALLY need to consider new climbing shoes! Those things you have there look horrible.... truly.... pamper your feet a little....
In reply to: Glad I'm not the only one who noticed they HUGE holes in the shoes! Dr. feelgood, climb ice? That'll take care of a good chunk of your money... Oh BTW, when you're ready to buy, Gear Express gives 10% military discount
Glad to hear it. They just became my new best friend. When during the checkout do you tell them you're military? When I move to a colder locale, I'll probably end up blowing a bit of money on ice. I just can't justify buying them when I am in texas.
Oh well. 9 months left of dreaming.
-Doc
|
|
|
|
|
tradrenn
Feb 26, 2006, 9:49 PM
Post #27 of 48
(5876 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Jan 16, 2005
Posts: 2990
|
In reply to: 2. A Bosch or Hilti drill, two extra batteries and 50-100 bolts+hangers.
For a love of God man.
WTF?
Stop suggesting that he goes bolting the crags. :lol:
In reply to: C3's!!!!! I don't have any yet, and haven't played with them either, but they look cool, and since Alien's are out of the question... for me at least... I need to find something to replace them.
What Aliens do you have ?
|
|
|
|
|
ledavis23
Mar 1, 2006, 6:25 PM
Post #28 of 48
(5876 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Sep 9, 2005
Posts: 108
|
If you really love those old high-tops check out La Sportiva "Mega" rock shoes. I just found a pair for $40 at Sierra Trading Post.
Get a new rope- gotta have 2 for long routes and just in case something happens! Check out Mammut- they have some of the lightest ropes on the market.
Where's your helmet?!
Other thoughts: ultralight sleeping bag and pad, tent, rain gear, stove and titanium cookset... just stuff that I find useful.
|
|
|
|
|
stymingersfink
Mar 1, 2006, 6:41 PM
Post #29 of 48
(5876 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Aug 12, 2003
Posts: 7250
|
In reply to: PS ever thought of ice climbing?!?!?!?
There you go, that's the funnest money-pit short of a two month stay at a bordello in Battle Mountain. They cost about the same, both in cold hard cash and impact on your psyche.
Good trad rack?
I think so.
... and i'm a competent gear whore, too.
|
|
|
|
|
speedywon
Mar 1, 2006, 6:54 PM
Post #30 of 48
(5876 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Jan 5, 2005
Posts: 182
|
Instead of the #5 & #6 C4s, you might consider some Big Bros.
|
|
|
|
|
bobruef
Mar 1, 2006, 7:23 PM
Post #31 of 48
(5876 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Jul 22, 2005
Posts: 884
|
If you really want a gear whore badge, you need to have a dozen petzl spirits for sport climbing, and a dozen Superfly/dyneema trad draws for trad.
Real gear whores don't change out their draws. :lol:
|
|
|
|
|
bobruef
Mar 1, 2006, 7:24 PM
Post #32 of 48
(5876 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Jul 22, 2005
Posts: 884
|
oh, and check out the nuetrino 'rack pack' to rack your c4s on. (they match your cams color-wise).
|
|
|
|
|
highlife87
Mar 1, 2006, 9:58 PM
Post #33 of 48
(5876 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Nov 26, 2005
Posts: 28
|
From gearwhore to gearwhore, really consider this post.
To satisfy your gearwhore needs...
first, BUY A BRAIN BUCKET. Then, go ahead and double up on the sizes you definately need.
then...
GO USE IT
Go on a climbing trip, like THAILAND, YOESMITE, ZION Nat Park, the entire world is game as long as you don't go nuts w/your gearwhore needs.
GEAR LOOKS MUCH BETTER ON ROCK THAN SPREAD OUT ON YOUR FLOOR. YOU WILL REMEMBER CLIMBING TRIPS MORE THAN LOOKING AT YOUR GEAR IN YOUR ROOM.
also, consider taking some classes or meet some people who can show introduce you to mountaineering. This way, you can get the most out of your gear.
Sry bout the data dump.
Hope you get the most out of your money bro
~B
|
|
|
|
|
heiko
Mar 1, 2006, 10:57 PM
Post #34 of 48
(5876 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Mar 3, 2005
Posts: 1505
|
In reply to: From gearwhore to gearwhore, really consider this post. To satisfy your gearwhore needs... first, BUY A BRAIN BUCKET. Then, go ahead and double up on the sizes you definately need. then... GO USE IT Go on a climbing trip, like THAILAND, YOESMITE, ZION Nat Park, the entire world is game as long as you don't go nuts w/your gearwhore needs. GEAR LOOKS MUCH BETTER ON ROCK THAN SPREAD OUT ON YOUR FLOOR. YOU WILL REMEMBER CLIMBING TRIPS MORE THAN LOOKING AT YOUR GEAR IN YOUR ROOM.
also, consider taking some classes or meet some people who can show introduce you to mountaineering. This way, you can get the most out of your gear. Sry bout the data dump. Hope you get the most out of your money bro ~B
JUDAS! :lol: He must buy gearrrrr not go on stupid trips, or even CLIMB (unheard of anyway) ;)
|
|
|
|
|
dr_feelgood
Mar 3, 2006, 1:00 PM
Post #35 of 48
(5876 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Apr 6, 2004
Posts: 26060
|
In reply to: From gearwhore to gearwhore, really consider this post. To satisfy your gearwhore needs... first, BUY A BRAIN BUCKET. Then, go ahead and double up on the sizes you definately need. then... GO USE IT Go on a climbing trip, like THAILAND, YOESMITE, ZION Nat Park, the entire world is game as long as you don't go nuts w/your gearwhore needs. GEAR LOOKS MUCH BETTER ON ROCK THAN SPREAD OUT ON YOUR FLOOR. YOU WILL REMEMBER CLIMBING TRIPS MORE THAN LOOKING AT YOUR GEAR IN YOUR ROOM.
also, consider taking some classes or meet some people who can show introduce you to mountaineering. This way, you can get the most out of your gear. Sry bout the data dump. Hope you get the most out of your money bro ~B
Good suggestion on the helmet, but I forgot I bought one after taking the picture, and all my stuff is in texas. I use it whenever i climb, except for the occasional TR.... A 15 lb chunk of traprock landed 4 feet from me and taught me to wear that sucker.
In reply to: Other thoughts: ultralight sleeping bag and pad, tent, rain gear, stove and titanium cookset
-Doc
|
|
|
|
|
fng
Mar 3, 2006, 3:14 PM
Post #36 of 48
(5876 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Nov 20, 2003
Posts: 85
|
Hi, my name is David and......
I am a gear whore. It first started when I touched a new Alien Cam..........
...........I just can't help my self.
|
|
|
|
|
bobruef
Mar 3, 2006, 4:14 PM
Post #38 of 48
(5876 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Jul 22, 2005
Posts: 884
|
HOLY GOD!!!
Well, I guess if you can muster up the dough for something like that, you can hire a sherpa to carry it all for you.
|
|
|
|
|
clarki
Mar 3, 2006, 4:31 PM
Post #39 of 48
(5876 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Feb 24, 2004
Posts: 192
|
For the first thousand you can buy a sh#tload of gear and with the second, buy a new queen size mattress set with sheets and a comforter so you can spoon with all your new gear.
Remember to use ONLY waterbased lubricants though, much easier to clean up. :twisted:
|
|
|
|
|
epoch
Moderator
Mar 3, 2006, 5:12 PM
Post #40 of 48
(5876 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Apr 28, 2005
Posts: 32163
|
I just wet myself....
|
|
|
|
|
bobruef
Mar 3, 2006, 5:30 PM
Post #41 of 48
(5876 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Jul 22, 2005
Posts: 884
|
:shock: that's not a rack, that's a retirement plan! :shock:
|
|
|
|
|
choopacabra
Mar 3, 2006, 6:43 PM
Post #42 of 48
(5876 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Jan 18, 2006
Posts: 6
|
dued,
he's even got a bike pump, although i'm not sure how it's used, maybe like a big bro
|
|
|
|
|
g-funk
Deleted
Mar 3, 2006, 7:01 PM
Post #43 of 48
(5876 views)
Shortcut
Registered:
Posts:
|
Damn, now that is a rack!! And to think, I blew all my money on a crappy house.
:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
|
|
|
|
|
sevrdhed
Mar 3, 2006, 9:38 PM
Post #44 of 48
(5876 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Feb 5, 2004
Posts: 923
|
In reply to: Damn, now that is a rack!! And to think, I blew all my money on a crappy house. :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
hahahahahahaha, best post EVAR!
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
|
|
|
|
|
dr_feelgood
Mar 4, 2006, 12:27 PM
Post #45 of 48
(5876 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Apr 6, 2004
Posts: 26060
|
Wow... He has at least 7 pieces to my one...
I feel so... inadequate?
|
|
|
|
|
zumbler
Mar 17, 2006, 12:32 AM
Post #46 of 48
(5876 views)
Shortcut
Registered: May 22, 2005
Posts: 7
|
Holy god. There is a grail ~ Mine eyes have seen the coming of the glory of the hugest ass rack to date... :shock: :lol:
|
|
|
|
|
zumbler
Mar 17, 2006, 12:33 AM
Post #47 of 48
(5876 views)
Shortcut
Registered: May 22, 2005
Posts: 7
|
Holy god. There is a grail ~ Mine eyes have seen the coming of the glory of the hugest ass rack to date... :shock: :lol:
|
|
|
|
|
ihategrigris
Mar 17, 2006, 1:52 AM
Post #48 of 48
(5876 views)
Shortcut
Registered: Jan 6, 2005
Posts: 757
|
I asked my bank for a 10,000 dollar line-of-credit yesterday. They asked for what, so I said I want to buy a huuuuge climbing rack. They said no. Cheap basterds.
|
|
|
|
|
|
