Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2005 8:00 pm
So it's got 2 good years left...or....wait....steep4me wrote:I donated one booty draw that I found 5 years ago 8)
1 fall? It's probably already fucked.
1 fall? It's probably already fucked.
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1 fall? It's probably already fucked.
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2005 8:14 pm
Lets just say that some of you dont want to fall on my project draws. But that is why they are project draws, makes you think twice about letting go cause it is hard.
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2005 8:44 pm
They always say to be careful about gear that you don't know the history of or trust the person who owns it. I know a bunch of people whip on that stuff all day but it still makes me wonder if that draw maybe got dropped from the chains one day or who knows what.
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2005 6:27 pm
The guy who taught me how to lead always said to replace load-bearing nylon of any sort every 4 years. He's also semi-affectionately known as the safety nazi, so....
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2005 9:55 pm
Nylon breaks down under UV, so just lather it up with sunscreen every now and again. SPF 50 is great. If a biner gets grooved, just flip it backwards and it'll be ok.
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2005 9:59 pm
dhoyne,
finally someone talks sense on this sight
finally someone talks sense on this sight
Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2005 1:55 am
Got a nice rush today when I noticed the *project* draw below me had it's gate stuck open, and the rope just sorta poped out. Funny part was I made a pretty hard move above it, and didn't notice until Meadows pointed it out to me afterward. Probably wouldn't have hit the ground, but it would have been pretty close and exciting!
Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2005 2:02 am
You had the rush? Just think how freaked I was watching the whole situation and wondering if my math skills worked.