rockstar wrote:i looked on ebay and i need the model 510 which they have. just waiting to bid on it. i plan on fixing cam triggers too.
wanna be even more jealous? it's not just the summer. i plan on being there april-october. 8)
You are killin' me man, Good thing is I'll be climbing in Indian Creek Utah for a month starting mid March Planning on heading out to the valley to do Half Dome in the fall, I'll look for you up in camp 4
If you make some heads be sure to use Stainless Steel cable, it is extremely important and often overlooked. Galvanized cable will rot in a very short time, leaving a deadhead in what could be the only placement.
Nicopress makes the best tools, Loos & Co. also make some nice ones, but beware there is alot of junk out there (ebay and elsewhere). Make sure you check your crimps with the proper gauges.
I tested my heads for a long time before I sold any. I can't say there's much profit in it, but it is fun. I make heads aiders and slings, mostly as a hobby. I can also resling cams. if anybody needs anything, pm me.
As far as copper and aluminum goes in the red, I haven't had any success with them. I did use a lead head on a climb in the red. The lead seems to be soft enough that it doesn't pulverize the sandstone as much.
Planning on heading out to the valley to do Half Dome in the fall, I'll look for you up in camp 4
