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mugnyte
Sep 3, 2002, 4:19 PM
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A friend explained to me about how he heard there is climbing in Germany where no metal (!) is used, as a rule. They climb only with knotted cord/webbing slotted like nuts.
This seems perfectly do-able, but certainly I'd take a while getting used to it. Esp, in situations where nut-like placements are tough or sparse.
Has anyone climbed this "old fashioned way", using just knots and horns? How was it?
mug
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apollodorus
Sep 3, 2002, 4:57 PM
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Sounds like the perfect place for some plastic cams.
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interruptor
Sep 3, 2002, 5:04 PM
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I climb using only A4 80gr paper sheets, by foulding them, with no cuts, and using no glue or tape.
WHAT A RUSH!!! Try to fold one of those sheets to make a cam, with one hand, on some crazy overhang!
AND NO ROPE ALLOWED! Only a paper clips chain!
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sonso45
Sep 3, 2002, 5:13 PM
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Cochise Stronghold lends itself to slinging horns/chickenheads. Knots are a last resort, I think it is used by Czechs and Germans in the sandstone areas to preserve the rock. Use nuts instead.
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mountainmonkey
Sep 3, 2002, 7:39 PM
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Elbsandstein, Germany
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waxtadpole
Sep 4, 2002, 6:46 AM
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Coconuts and apricots, with the occasional mars bar as a big bro
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mugnyte
Sep 4, 2002, 3:10 PM
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Well, after reading up on that area, I didn't find anything mentioning specific gear requiremetns. Then again, babelfish isn't the best German language translator.
Thanks for the info.
Coffee mugs. Nice chocking effect, and a hanger pre-attached!
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