I know I'll catch flak for that!
Marking quickdraws
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canadaclimbergirl
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I do what I can.Meadows wrote:CCG: You're just an wealth of information, aren't you? I'll look into this, but I don't own an hairdryer ... can you believe I'm an girl??
no hairdryer eh? hmm. well...go and take a hand dryer in a public washroom hostage!!! 
The phrase "working mother" is redundant. ~Jane Sellman
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Spray Lord
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Like Spraqwa, I pee on all of my gear to mark it. However, that is only for the dogs who are able to smell urine even months after it has dried. For the human race, I defecate on my gear. Not only does this discourage people from stealing my gear, but they are able to physically see the evidence of my markings. Blood or boogers will also work.
Another nice thing about the defecation method of marking is that you don't need to buy a new roll of tape every time that your old tape wares off. All you need to do is step off the trail, take a little dump, and then wipe it up with your gear. If you repeat this every time you climb, all of your gear will have the telltale brown color of your markings.
Another nice thing about the defecation method of marking is that you don't need to buy a new roll of tape every time that your old tape wares off. All you need to do is step off the trail, take a little dump, and then wipe it up with your gear. If you repeat this every time you climb, all of your gear will have the telltale brown color of your markings.
In case you misunderstood, I wasn't soloing in reality. I was just bouldering the beginning of that route. I see no glory in soloing... unless it gets you on the cover of Rock & Ice.
Hey, I have an idea: goto to an electronics supply store and purchase Heat Shrink Tubing. It comes in a bunch of different colors and diameters/lengths and only will set yo back about .75/foot. Cut it to about .5", slip it over the biner, and heat it via a hair dryer (borrowed?) I bet the durability would be much longer than electrical tape...