The point of the video was that when shock loaded the Daisy Chain loops will fail and if not twisted properly, you will die. Use a second locking biner, was...
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Chris Kantarjiev
kantarjiev
May 11, 2009 7:38 pm
... That's really the point of the video - you're not. The topology of the loops is such that, in the case of catastrophic failure of the stitching (yes, it...
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mlmaguire1
May 11, 2009 4:17 am
Pick up a copy of "California Camping" by Tom Stienstra and Ann Brown. All your questions will be answered. Two publishers: Moon or Foghorn both accurate. PS...
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Serge Melle
icyfrostyday
May 11, 2009 4:13 am
I'm wondering if this isn't a bit of a wild goose chase. The video shows a catastrpohic failure mode for the specific case of passing a biner from one loop...
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Rick Booth
roobeetue
May 10, 2009 4:48 pm
Yes, it is my policy to always attach myself with two methods, either two slings, two daisys, two rope knots or some combination of the above. Here is my list...
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Bill Becher
billbecher
May 10, 2009 3:51 pm
I like to tie the rope in twice, once to the master point, and a second hitch to a piece of the anchor.. The rope is strong enough, but not if you accidently...
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Chris Kantarjiev
kantarjiev
May 10, 2009 2:38 am
... I tend to be leery of adamant statements (I almost wrote "I'm always leery of adamant statements" :-) ) Like so many things in climbing, and in life, "it...
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Susan
lilolehs
May 9, 2009 4:59 pm
Hey everyone! I'm taking five of my kids for about 10 days for a camping road trip in July. They range from 10 to 19 and the only man on the trip is my 19 yo,...
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njmeyler59
May 8, 2009 9:54 pm
This is a totally awesome group effort to do a benefit climb to raise funds for liver disease research. Liver disease affects 30 million Americans (more than...
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Robert Smith
lechassuer
May 8, 2009 5:54 pm
Check the snow pack and river level. Are you going to go past Tehipite Dome and out to the junction with the South Fork? Sent from my iPhone so seemingly...
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Robert Smith
lechassuer
May 8, 2009 5:51 pm
Thank you for the u tube link. The guy I learned to climb with insisted that you were either on belay or had the rope clove hitched to the belay. No...
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jack bowers
jakbowers
May 8, 2009 5:44 pm
We're planning an extended backpack down to the Middle Fork of Kings R. where it goes thru Tehipeti Valley. Starting June 7 Any suggestions for our Commisary?...
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slo_alpinist
May 8, 2009 3:35 pm
If you're having trouble viewing the daisy chain video on the BD website, you can see it here <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58qWRr4LiBY> on YouTube. Cheers,...
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Rich Graziano
sloclimbing
May 7, 2009 6:03 pm
*NOTE: in my first attempt at posting the video links, I miswrote the URLs. They are now corrected. Sorry for any confusion. Original message: Hey all, In...
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Harrison Hood
rimfounder
May 6, 2009 6:27 am
My friend, a kiwi guide traveling the states is looking for a ride and or a partner for this weekend for Yosemite. I will be joining him in about a week. His...
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natalie.guishar
May 5, 2009 9:46 pm
1999 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR - $575 (oakland piedmont / montclair) ... 1999 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR dual suspension small frame (I am 5'2") with brand...
I am planning to this climb in late August, and want to know if anyone interested. I attempted to climb this route 2 years ago, but was rain out. I was...
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Rick
rspanel
Apr 26, 2009 3:43 pm
Fun in the sun in the volcanic tablelands... http://androhanwillanswer.wordpress.com/2009/04/24/20090415/ ~Rick...
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Zeth Kinnett
zeth0101
Apr 23, 2009 1:05 am
Looking to go do some long alpine rock routes ridge traverses etc.. I have two friends coming up for just 4 days and then they're taking off and I'm looking...
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CMG@yahoogroups.com
Apr 22, 2009 2:56 am
Reminder from: CMG Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CMG/cal Stonemaster Slide Show & Tarbuster Benefit Saturday April 25, 2009 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm ...
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CMG@yahoogroups.com
Apr 20, 2009 2:42 pm
Reminder from: CMG Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CMG/cal CMG Newsletter Deadline Monday April 20, 2009 8:00 am - 8:15 am (This event repeats every...
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Robert Smith
lechassuer
Apr 20, 2009 12:55 pm
Great idea, Roger! Wish I lived closer. Robert Sent from my iPhone so seemingly inexplicable spelling and syntax errors are probable. On Apr 19, 2009, at 8:13...
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Roger Reid
rogerreid3
Apr 20, 2009 3:14 am
A small (Fremont) group intends to make "a long, strenuous day hike": Coe Ranch HQ - Mt Sizer - The Narrows - Manzanita Point - HQ. Decision(s)upon the...
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hansflorine
Apr 11, 2009 9:47 pm
grivel ice climbing tools and two mtn tools. see: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/spo/1118014249.html (sporting goods)...
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Christine Chabot
chabot.chris...
Apr 9, 2009 9:15 pm
Hi! I am off work for the next 6 months and I am looking for climbing partner/s. I have started to climb about a year ago. I have experience in outdoor...
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CMG@yahoogroups.com
Apr 2, 2009 7:01 am
Reminder from: CMG Yahoo! Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CMG/cal Sport Climbing at Alabama Hills Sunday April 5, 2009 All Day (This event repeats every...
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drumdowns
Apr 2, 2009 1:15 am
Hi Isabelle / Eric, I have requested Susan to lead a trip Mt. Shasta in May. Susan agreed to lead (Big thanks to Susan for this), I will be assisting her to...
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ehodges2004
Apr 1, 2009 5:45 pm
Hi syrius, I would enjoy going up Shasta with you if it's possible. I'm in a similar position as Isabelle. I like your perspective. I'm still in the process of...
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Tom Cronin
tombcronin
Apr 1, 2009 5:05 pm
The April Newsletter "CMG Now" is available via the following link: http://groups.google.com/group/CMGgoogle/web/links...
