Jeff Bartlett wrote:John Harman (Pantin apologist)
That made me laugh. I may append that to my signature.
This turned into a very interesting discussion. Glad I took the time to read it.
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Jeff Bartlett wrote:John Harman (Pantin apologist)
jharman2 wrote:Jeff Bartlett wrote:John Harman (Pantin apologist)That made me laugh. I may append that to my signature.
Extremeophile wrote:
That's a waste of good ascenders. You could have used them to determine the depth of pits by counting to the seconds it takes to hit bottom.
Andy, it also looks like you ditched that 6-bar behemoth you were so fond of in favor of a micro-rack. I think I see a Simple in your future.
Anonymous_Coward wrote:Here you see evidence of the other situation where I like to use it, the "under-the-cave-suit" SRT rig. That 6-bar makes it hard to walk in this configuration.
Anonymous_Coward wrote:P.S. The maillon? Upside-down and open. That's how I'm caving these days. I find it improves my technique.
Jeff Bartlett wrote:Anonymous_Coward wrote:Here you see evidence of the other situation where I like to use it, the "under-the-cave-suit" SRT rig. That 6-bar makes it hard to walk in this configuration.
Yes, but you deprive all those around you of the opportunity to make "Is that 14-inch SMC in your pants or are you just happy to see me?" jokes. For shame.
Anonymous_Coward wrote: Ahhh, but Pete you are missing the point. As so often happens on cavechat, crucial details have been overlooked. I said myself that all of these situations CAN be negotiated safely without the third ascender. The point is, sometimes an extra piece of gear is NICE to have. It doesn't mean that you have to have it. (I'm not picking on you specifically, Pete. Just answering an overall tone that I am hearing in many of the responses here.)
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