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JoeHamilton
Aug 7, 2011, 12:03 AM
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Any of you like Hammond Pond better then the quarries? I made it out there today, It was fun. I think I like the pond better, maybe i just need to hook up with some others to really enjoy the place better.
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jakedatc
Aug 7, 2011, 12:23 AM
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They both are what they are... close places near boston to get a few laps in. The rock in Lynn and Glocester is better and less uh... ghetto.
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Gmburns2000
Aug 7, 2011, 12:27 AM
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I think QQ offers more and more interesting climbing than Hammond Pond, except for maybe the bouldering at HP. I find I get bored with HP after an hour if that.
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JoeHamilton
Aug 7, 2011, 1:09 AM
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haha awsome , first time I ever heard of LYNN being less ghetto. And Ive lived here for over 35 years.
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jakedatc
Aug 7, 2011, 1:12 AM
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JoeHamilton wrote: haha awsome , first time I ever heard of LYNN being less ghetto. And Ive lived here for over 35 years.
Well.. you may have more risk of getting shot but a lot less spray paint on the rocks and they don't tend to be greasy razors like HP... so.. greasy spray paint slab, sharp ass pudding stone vs nice granite erratics.. i'd go with the granite. Red rocks in Glocester is possibly a bit less ghetto than Lynn.. boulders i *think* across the street from the actual red rocks cliff.. haven't been in years though
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JoeHamilton
Aug 7, 2011, 1:19 AM
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good points. glouster is pretty nice.
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JoeHamilton
Aug 7, 2011, 1:22 AM
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K wall looked realy fun . Mabey one of these days Ill have a good belay partner with.
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Gmburns2000
Aug 7, 2011, 1:30 AM
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JoeHamilton wrote: K wall looked realy fun . Mabey one of these days Ill have a good belay partner with.
Just TR solo it. There are bomber anchors on top. That and the "ethic" there is usually to share ropes.
Yeah, I prefer the climbing at RR in Gloucester, too, but the climbing it limited and a pain in the ass to get to on a warm weekend day when everyone else is heading to the beach.
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JoeHamilton
Aug 7, 2011, 3:13 AM
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The anchors looked great. my daughter didnt want to belay me and no one offerd to give me a ride. lol, i know I could've asked. Probably should have.
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JoeHamilton
Aug 9, 2011, 7:08 PM
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Gmburns2000 wrote: JoeHamilton wrote: K wall looked realy fun . Mabey one of these days Ill have a good belay partner with. Just TR solo it. There are bomber anchors on top. That and the "ethic" there is usually to share ropes. Yeah, I prefer the climbing at RR in Gloucester, too, but the climbing it limited and a pain in the ass to get to on a warm weekend day when everyone else is heading to the beach.
I haven't been rich enough to buy a silent partner, how dumb would I be if I used my atc and slowly climbed pulling in my slack. I already know it don't sound too safe, but I have thought about. Any of you done it?
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Gmburns2000
Aug 9, 2011, 8:13 PM
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JoeHamilton wrote: Gmburns2000 wrote: JoeHamilton wrote: K wall looked realy fun . Mabey one of these days Ill have a good belay partner with. Just TR solo it. There are bomber anchors on top. That and the "ethic" there is usually to share ropes. Yeah, I prefer the climbing at RR in Gloucester, too, but the climbing it limited and a pain in the ass to get to on a warm weekend day when everyone else is heading to the beach. I haven't been rich enough to buy a silent partner, how dumb would I be if I used my atc and slowly climbed pulling in my slack. I already know it don't sound too safe, but I have thought about. Any of you done it?
TR solo doesn't require a Silent Partner. There are many other devices that one can use: Grigri, Cinch, Eddy (I think), some type of ascender, etc.
I don't solo, so I don't know which devices work best, but for TR solo it should be pretty simple to set up and not require much more than what most people already have on their rack.
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jakedatc
Aug 9, 2011, 8:49 PM
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Gmburns2000 wrote: JoeHamilton wrote: Gmburns2000 wrote: JoeHamilton wrote: K wall looked realy fun . Mabey one of these days Ill have a good belay partner with. Just TR solo it. There are bomber anchors on top. That and the "ethic" there is usually to share ropes. Yeah, I prefer the climbing at RR in Gloucester, too, but the climbing it limited and a pain in the ass to get to on a warm weekend day when everyone else is heading to the beach. I haven't been rich enough to buy a silent partner, how dumb would I be if I used my atc and slowly climbed pulling in my slack. I already know it don't sound too safe, but I have thought about. Any of you done it? TR solo doesn't require a Silent Partner. There are many other devices that one can use: Grigri, Cinch, Eddy (I think), some type of ascender, etc. I don't solo, so I don't know which devices work best, but for TR solo it should be pretty simple to set up and not require much more than what most people already have on their rack.
Cinch is not rated for TR solo.
Joe do NOT try to do anything with just an ATC.. think about it.. even you can figure out that it won't work. 
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JoeHamilton
Aug 10, 2011, 2:44 AM
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Yeah I was being silly,
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AntinJ
Aug 11, 2011, 11:59 PM
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Wow, I missed some drama! Very entertaining, but not he typical Mass Climbers subject matter!
Miss all you guys (except Gabe) - hope the New England summer is treating you well. I was climbing in VT this weekend, and I can tell you this: I don't miss the humidity!
Big plans this coming week up in the park - hopefully a successful trip report to follow!
Jason
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losbill
Aug 12, 2011, 1:25 PM
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Hey Jason -- Was in North Conway. Early Saturday wasn't bad but it really did get humid later. Will be in South Lake Tahoe last week of August and Toulumne Meadows first week of September if you are in the area ...
Bill
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JoeHamilton
Aug 14, 2011, 1:31 AM
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Anyone wanna hit the Q tomorow? Or maybe H.P. I want get out and not do the Gym for a couple hours.
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lucander
Aug 15, 2011, 1:29 AM
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I used to use an ATC for toprope soloing (DANGER - DO NOT TRY) and it worked well. I wold climb up, take in slack like I was rappelling, and tie off a knot. Repeat the process ad infinitum to the top. The problem is that you need to be really proficient with making knots, and a figure-8 on a bight usually takes a no-hands rest to make. Does it work: yes. Would I recommend it: no.
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JoeHamilton
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lucander wrote: I used to use an ATC for toprope soloing (DANGER - DO NOT TRY) and it worked well. I wold climb up, take in slack like I was rappelling, and tie off a knot. Repeat the process ad infinitum to the top. The problem is that you need to be really proficient with making knots, and a figure-8 on a bight usually takes a no-hands rest to make. Does it work: yes. Would I recommend it: no. DL
I think I am just gonna try harder to make some friends and maybe buy a soloist, the silent partner looks better but a tad pricey. i know whats price over life right.
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jumaringjeff
Aug 19, 2011, 4:12 PM
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Hello fellow MassClimbers,
I'm selling some stuff that's been sitting in storage for several years and I don't think I'll be using it anymore. All of it has been stored in a dry, cool environment with no UV exposure. The only piece of protection that has taken a lead fall (small) is the .75 Camalot.
Here's the list:
-Set of 10 BD Quickdraws: $50
-CAMP Tricams, (2).5, 1, 1.5: $40
-Full set of BD Anodized Wired Stoppers: $40
-Full set of Wild Country Rocks (including micros): $50
-Kong Slit Fit Flex Cams, .25,.5,1,2,3,4,5: $50
-BD Camalots, .75,1,3: $75
-CCH Aliens, yellow and blue: $50
-Set of old-school BD Hexes slung on spectra cord and a large Metolius Wired Curved Hex: $35
-(4) 8" Petzl Draws with BD Ovals: $40
-Yates Zipper Screamer: $25
-Metolius Gear Sling: $25
...or by the whole lot for $400!!
Pics are here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/111760202533590467257/ClimbingGearForSale?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCIm8n-_CuLSTTg&feat=directlink
I live in Somerville and I prefer pickup only, but will consider shipping. I'm leaving town at the end of the month so act fast!! Thanks guys and gals!!
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Gmburns2000
Aug 21, 2011, 2:36 AM
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you'll probably get a pretty penny from someone for the aliens.
good luck selling it though. too bad you're out of the game.
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jumaringjeff
Aug 21, 2011, 4:14 PM
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All sold!! Be well everyone!
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cracklover
Aug 30, 2011, 5:30 PM
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yikes. i bet there's plenty of that going around, especially in VT.
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robbovius
Aug 31, 2011, 12:20 PM
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Gabe, I was reading some of the posts from the VT members of the NEclimbs forums yesterday...serious yikes going on there. ;-(
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