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jasons520
Oct 16, 2011, 2:18 AM
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ive just started climbing trad at frog butress near boonah and would like to know what protection people use at frog. im starting a rack, i have used camalots but dont really want to buy a set(they dont really interest me).
Thanks in advance
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rightarmbad
Oct 16, 2011, 9:57 AM
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Funnily enough, you'll find more C4's out there than anything else.
Until recently they simply didn't have any worthy competition.
Just climb with others until you find the ones that you are comfortable with.
If you need advice as to which cams to buy, then you are not ready to buy them.
If you really want to get some, grab a couple of different types that will complement your climbing partners rack to experiment with.
When you are really ready to purchase, you will know.
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jjones16
Oct 16, 2011, 6:52 PM
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You're the first person I've ever seen that said Camalots don't interest you. Is there a reason why you're not interested in Camalots? They're the most prevalent cam on the market today, though competition is becoming fierce. WC Heliums are all the latest rave these days, you might want to check them out. I can't offer an opinion on them, as I have none. You also can't go wrong with Master Cams IMO.
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Bats
Oct 16, 2011, 7:49 PM
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Perhaps you are learning old school climbing with hexes and nuts...Nothing wrong with that. Cams are great, but there is nothing like setting a passive pro. I like tricams. Like everyone else said try things out first before purchasing.
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marc801
Oct 16, 2011, 11:32 PM
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jasons520 wrote: ...i have used camalots but dont really want to buy a set(they dont really interest me).
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6pacfershur
Oct 16, 2011, 11:38 PM
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marc801 wrote: jasons520 wrote: ...i have used camalots but dont really want to buy a set(they dont really interest me). Care to explain that before another 10 posts try to guess what you mean?
im guessing he means they dont really interest him
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patto
Oct 17, 2011, 12:40 AM
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jasons520 wrote: ive just started climbing trad at frog butress near boonah and would like to know what protection people use at frog. im starting a rack, i have used camalots but dont really want to buy a set(they dont really interest me). Thanks in advance
You will likely get much more helpful and relevant replies at:
http://www.qurank.com/
http://www.chockstone.org
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