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benjo
Oct 12, 2001, 7:57 PM
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There is a gear swap in the Black Diamond Parking Lot this saturday Oct. 13th. Starts at 8:00Am. Its a good swap, its free, So bring all your old climbing and ski gear, if you're around Salt Lake City this weekend.
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maltek
Oct 12, 2001, 8:03 PM
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Same in Montreal, Quebec at La Cordee on Ste-Catherine.. (october 13th)..
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climberchk
Oct 12, 2001, 8:16 PM
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..."old gear..." as in like USED gear? is that safe?
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woodse
Oct 12, 2001, 8:23 PM
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Old gear???????
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maltek
Oct 12, 2001, 8:25 PM
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It's not only used gear.. You can buy old shoes, helmet, harnesses. There is also other outdoor sport stuff (camping, kayak, etc..)
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Used cams-cut of slings and replace. Serious damage is probably visiable.
Nuts-common, these guys are pretty indestructable. Just look for cracks in them.
Hexes- If they're slung, replace the slings.
Also, on Nuts and Hexes, if the wires are frayed, cut them off and replace with cord.
Tricams-I don't know about buying these guys used since a tied sling would get in the way.
Carabiners... I'd buy them for racking
things you should never buy used:
Slings
Cord
Rope
Harness
Other stuff just examine well to make sure it wasn't dropped off the 16th pitch of El Cap, and you should be fine.
[ This Message was edited by: dustinap on 2001-10-12 14:13 ]
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benjo
Oct 12, 2001, 9:21 PM
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That was some good info Dustinap! He's got it right. It's all about common sense. Like he said, don't buy used ropes, slings, harnesses etc... I have been climbing for 14 years on tons of gear I have bought used. How could I ever afford all the gear for big walls if I bought it all new. When you buy hardware like cams and pins and biners, inspect it. If there are hairline cracks and it looks super beat up, don't buy it. Plus, there is lots of stuff for sale there like tents, skis, kayaks, jackets, gloves, boots, etc...
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maltek
Oct 12, 2001, 9:35 PM
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Sorry, It was not suppose to be anonymous..
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