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Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2005 6:23 pm
by kneebar
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
Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2005 9:07 pm
by rockstar
yeah i'll be in the creek some this spring too. definitely look for me in c4. half dome is beautiful but the hike sucks balls.
Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2005 11:37 pm
by ynot
Joe had some sweet rubber.If he doesnt still have any,get the same stuff.
Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2005 3:16 am
by ynp1
can you use copper head in (the reds) sandstone??
Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2005 5:20 am
by batguano
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.
Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2005 5:23 pm
by Wes
You all should pay listen to Batguano for sure - he knows what he is talking about, and makes great gear. Margianalgoods4life.
Wes