Activity for imsodin‭

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Comment	Post #74762	@ArtOfCode Same here, did the association shortly after this meta post and nothing happened yet. (more)	—	over 4 years ago
Answer	—	A: When clipping into quickdraws, is it dangerous to pass a finger through the gate? As there's ample anecdotal evidence, bad things can happen when doing this. There's also ample anecdotal evidence, that bad things will likely not happen. When bad things happen, scratches and even more rarely degloving is mentioned. I can reproduce scratches with placing my finger really badly below... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Cycle of actions and voice signals on a multipitch climb @BenCrowell describes the sequence nicely and @Jasper brings up reducing commands. Due to circumstances (no visual contact and out of earshot) and simply to reduce the yelling on the mountain (both for the pleasure of silence and security, as there is less that could be misunderstood, especially on c... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: What weather conditions would lead to lightning strikes before sunrise? Thunderstorms due to diurnal variations from the previous day that still last as well as incoming cold fronts could be the cause. The former wouldn't be a big threat, as they would abate, the latter would likely thwart any attempt at the peak (however generally you would be aware of it due to forecas... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Knee injuries prevention using knee protectors I'll go for a frame challenge in my answer: If you don't have any condition (that's being treated by a professional) that requires you to wear any kind of knee protection, the best protection for your knees is using no knee-protectors. If your knee hurts during/after hiking, this a pointer that you... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Question	—	What are known failure modes of the auto-braking mechanism of Grigris? Disclaimer first: The brake-hand principle (always hold the braking strand of the rope) always applies to assisted braking belay devices, including the Grigri. This question is in no way targeted at putting that in question, follow it at all times! In a recent question about quickly belaying on top ... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to belay top-rope climbers who are ascending quickly? I'd very much recommend using a GriGri or one of the newer device with the same mechanism. Reason being, the braking mechanism is not dependent on the position of the braking hand. Thus you can pull in rope in whatever way you want, as long as you have the braking strand in any of your hands at any p... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: What to look for in climbing shoes? Even though you say cost is not a primary factor, I still think it's good to be aware of this point when buying your first climbing shoes when mainly used in gyms (I wasn't aware at the time :) ): This won't be your last pair of climbing shoes, you'll need new ones quite soon due to the sole wearing ... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is a slackline, ratchet, and tree protector alone enough equipment to setup the slackline? The description is one red flag for me, as it displays no knowledge about the product: It mixes general or over the top advertisement statements ("MAXIMUM SAFETY") with facts that have nothing to do with the advertised statement ("This is the best slackline for kids and beginners, with the 2-inch wid... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Transition from ascending to descending a rope Whatever you do, you will need to take off the load from the tuber in locking mode. So I'd use the same technique as when going over a knot (well there's probably more than one technique for that, but this is the one I know and use (luckily for training only till now)), just adapted to the ascending ... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: "Large" eye of tie-in knot: dangerous? In case of the double bowline it gets undone more easily than with a small eye, as it can move more. For the figure of eight the only factor I can think of is the same as with a too long loose end: If you clip in a hurry and the express is rather low, it can happen that you clip the wrong strand. Th... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Why is it bad to use your whole foot in rock climbing Apart from the reasons already stated, namely getting used to doing it that way as it will help you on smaller footholds, there's also maneuverability: If you step with the entire foot, it is really hard to turn your foot if you e.g. need to reposition yourself to reach the next hold. You often see b... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: What safety concerns are there about automatic belay machines? Regarding your own safety: Attachment: Do actually use and clip into the auto-belay system. It sounds ridiculous, but according to @Guran did happen, and it's not that hard to imagine. In many gyms the auto-belay is clipped to some kind of fabric attached to the wall, that will cover a section of t... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Using a Snow jacket for non snow conditions? I'd like to challenge a premise of your question: I noticed that snow jackets tend to be cheaper than soft shell jackets and that they are waterproof and wind resistant, so I was wondering what issues I would face if I use a snow jacket? You are putting too much emphasis on labels: "Snow jacket... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Question	—	What is a "Post Eye Tiable" (PET) knot? In an answer on a question about bowlines the following statement is made by @MarkG: All 'Bowlines' have the advantage of being Post Eye Tiable (PET) and totally jam resistant. https://outdoors.stackexchange.com/a/22084/3602 What is a "Post Eye Tiable" knot or equivalently, what makes a knot "... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Answer	—	A: Can a gun spontaneously fire? Yes, at least you should consider it to. Rules (not exhaustive at all) that I was taught to obey at all times (and afaik that's generally a mantra of the "weapons-community" around here): Every weapon is to be considered charged at all times. Never point your weapon at anything unless you want to ... (more)	—	over 5 years ago
Question	—	Is there a practical risk when wearing an avalanche beacon on your top layer? There are two "rules" which are commonly stated with how to wear an avalanche beacon which are closely related, but not quite the same: You should wear it over your bottom layer. The avalanche beacon may never be visible. The reasoning for the first is simple: If you wear it further up and need t... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Can't find friction slider adjustment on Tyrolia PR10 bindings? You don't need to be looking any further - there is no such adjustment screw. Reason being, there's nothing adjustable there. The purpose of this slider is to facilitate your ski boot moving sideways out of the binding, not to regulate the force at which that happens. It eliminates some friction betw... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Specific Chinese carabiner QA? This item might be identical to a certified one, but the seller is clearly not aware of certifications, so you should assume it is not certified - in short: Do not use this carabiner for safety-relevant applications. The description on ebay says The ultimate tension: 25KN CE Certification ... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Skis constantly misaligned while stacked No, they didn't do anything wrong (they probably didn't do anything at all). The stoppers purpose is not to stack the skis, it's to stop the skis if they become undone from your boots and slide down the slope. That they help with attaching the two skis together is certainly a nice (and expected) feat... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Question	—	How much heel is optimal on a small katamaran in low wind? I am a novice sailor (at best) and natively German-speaking, so the question might contain incorrect use of sailing terms and further misconceptions - thanks for any pointers in comments. In high wind it's clear: You lean out over the side of the boat to help keep it upright. In lower wind, there se... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is it safe to use a nylon climbing runner/webbing that has a small fray? Retire that sling. Use it for some handicraft work at home or similar. Firstly: If in doubt about a piece of gear, don't entrust your live to it. Doing a more detailed analysis without seeing it in real live is hard, but here are two arguments apart from the doubt one (which is enough) that come to... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Can an overhand loop be used to shorten nylon webbing as a personal anchor? You should worry about the opposite: An overhand knot on nylon webbing will get really tight and hard to undo once no longer in use. That's why I rather use a figure-eight in this scenario (double bowline would be even better for undoing, but a bit more cumbersome to tie). This setup is somewhat stan... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: What to do when one point in a climbing anchor breaks? While I technically agree with Liam's answer, I think there is two reasons why I would act differently: Purely for psychological reasons (personal peace of mind) and to keep redundancy consistent. First let me constrain the scenario: I assume you haven't made a major mistake. One piece is out, so on... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Using hiking boots for amateur rock-climbing Mountaineering boots are made for rock climbing - in addition to hiking, walking/climbing with crampons, ... This means there is a compromise between multiple purposes, while dedicated climbing shoes are just for climbing (if you can walk comfortably in your climbing shoes, they are too big or specif... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Winter hiking socks (calf-length) for beginner downhill skiing You most definitely do not need specialized socks. If your socks suit you when hiking, chances are good they will for skiing as well. And as you said merino should also be good for warmth. As for the length: The important thing is, that the upper end is outside/above the ski boot. If the end is insi... (more)	—	almost 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: What temperature is needed for heat molding ski boot liners? Isn't body temperature enough for that? Body heat isn't enough (caveat: of course there may be liners for which it is, but not typically). but that doesn't mean you need a "commercial heating device". Intuition liners (no affiliation, they're just the only pair of molded liners I own) recommend "cooking" with rice in socks preheated in a ... (more)	—	about 6 years ago
Question	—	How to follow an existing angle when sharpening? This question was prompted by the advice to "follow the existing angles" in this answer on sharpening ice screws. I have heard the same advice when it comes to resharpening knives. Of course, there may be considerations to not do that, but for a beginner and a suitable knife, it's a good starting poi... (more)	—	about 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: What are some common mistakes to avoid when trying winter camping for the first time? Some common mistakes, definitely nothing close to exhaustive, so feel free to edit (I'll make it a community wiki if appropriate). If the point is about what you should do, the mistake is not doing it ;) Underestimating the sleeping pad, You need a well insulated pad. There are various designs, but... (more)	—	about 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: What is the defintion of a "unisex tent"? Existing answer already give good reasons why there might be an unisex tag even though it's factually irrelevant. There is one much less involved reason: Shop templates. The linked Fjällräven shop also sells clearly gender-specific stuff, not just tents. So due to those items fields for gen... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Emergency use hydration products - effectivness vs cost I can't say I have any experience on these specific products, but I do have quite a bit of experience of diarrhea in an environment where you need to manage it yourself. I was fortunate enough to travel with some very knowledgeable people in that respect - they are studied pharmacists with lots of ex... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: How much difference does wind chill make if you are inside a snow cave? The concept of wind chill does not apply in this situation. Wind chill talks about perceived temperature due to additional heat loss due to convection. Meaning without wind, the "heated" air will stay around you much longer, thus "insulating" you a bit, while in high wind any heated air will get swep... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to recover from muscle pain during the midst of a multi-day hiking? First, lets talk briefly about the underlying issue, before addressing your specific question: If you get serious muscle pain (taking 5 days to go away is serious), you should adjust your hiking. Apart from the general measures, like adjusting distances and trying to get weight off your pack, for lon... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Knots when abseiling with single rope Safety disclaimer first I have a rope of 10 m which supports 3 kN (300 kg) strength. I will abseil with it as a single rope. Edit addressing the new info about the rope: Please don't use this rope for abseiling. It is not certified and it is marketed with a random selection of catch-words, no a... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Question	—	How fast does a climbing rope recover its dynamic properties after a fall? The defining feature of a climbing rope (arguably) is its dynamic properties, i.e. it stops your fall gradually to decrease the peak force. Not exceeding a fixed peak force is a/the integral criterion in the norming procedure of climbing ropes. It is clear, that hard falls deteriorate the rope long-t... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Why is a Reverso not useful when belaying a first that's crossing a Bergschrund? The problem is specific to all tuber type belay devices. The important factor is not the Bergschrund, but the direction of pull in case of a fall. The scenario describe is not falling into the Bergschrund, but down the slope past the belayer. It's the same problem if you belay from your harness in a ... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: What is the point of belay glasses? Well, there is not much more to it than what you citation already says: It deflects your field of vision upwards, i.e. you can keep your head level, look into the glasses and you will see upwards. I could only use them twice, and I stopped pretty quickly, because the weird field of vision confused me... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Is a helmet more important for a belayer or a climber? To appease the (correctly) security minded: Just don't forget the second helmet ;) This depends on the specific situation in the crag: Is there potential rockfall from above the routes? If there is nothing above the routes (cliffs, flat above, ...), then that's not a problem. If there is steepish ... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to transport personal belongings while swimming long distance? There are these types of dry-bags that float and are combined with a leash and waist band. They are often marketed as primarely a "safety buoy", as they provide you with visibility, which is definitely a nice thing if there are boats around. Many of them just have a small pouch for keys/wallet/phone,... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Self inflatable mats: the more air, the more comfortable? It depends on the thickness of the mattress and the ground below it. With a very thick mattress and a level ground, it's the opposite: Less air is softer/more comfortable. The thinner the mat or the less even the ground (e.g. roots), the bigger the chance that you "touch" the ground (i.e. only compre... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to keep paper from being damaged by water in the outdoors? One option is to laminate your paper. Normal lamination pouches aren't ideal. You need special pens for them, and they always fail at some point (usually when you need them). There are matte lamination pouches which are made for writing on. You can write on them with normal pencils (the only writing ... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Gear for slush-over-ice Snow shoes. Not just any snow shoes, but those with metal edges and crampon-like teeth below the foot. They increase your traction on slush a lot and if you encounter ice on the top or get deep enough for ice contact, the metal will provide you with traction. This traction on ice is obviously very li... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: How to instruct someone how to take off a climbing harness? I don't have anything to add for the specific requirement of removing ones harness, the live-demonstration/mirroring recommendations in other answers should do just fine. I want to address a slightly more general point: [...] without touching them It should become blatantly clear from what foll... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: What is the minimum grade of the routes set in the IFSC world cups? Regarding Grading That's a very common question for people new to competition climbing. Route setting for competition is in general quite different than for "regular" gym routes. Route setters at comps have several, sometimes conflicting requirements, which also vary depending on the round (quali, s... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: What is the purpose of being close-hauled when sailing upwind? Read the accepted answer by Rory Alsop for a comprehensive answer. This is just an addendum addressing the point that caused my original confusion and according to a discussion between DJClaywort and Rory as well as Wikipedia, does not seem to be undisputed: There seem to be two definitions of close... (more)	—	over 6 years ago
Answer	—	A: Why are backpacks sized in liters? Because the characteristic of a backpack in question is volume or how much content it can hold, not mass. An extreme example: If I fill lead into a 20l pack, I get 225kg, if I fill styropor into a 50l pack, I get about 2.5kg. Mass is still specified sometimes to give the empty mass of a pack. You mi... (more)	—	almost 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: Protecting climbing skins without a protective mesh That depends a lot on the specific type of skin: Traditional "glue" type skins can be stuck together generally without damage, but as you discovered, it is not ideal. They are quite hard to pry apart and it can happen (albeit not often), that some of the glue is on just one side afterwards. There are... (more)	—	almost 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: First time snow hiking Nice place to go! Can I wear a thermos legging only? My ski pants do not allow a lot of freedom of movement. Obviously depends on the weather: On a sunny day with no wind you can wear whatever you want, if there is snowfall and/or strong winds, having no protection against those wont be ... (more)	—	almost 7 years ago
Answer	—	A: What are the possible risks of exercising at high altitudes? There is no "abnormal" risk involved with strength exercises at high altitude. What I mean by "abnormal" is, that there is nothing different about doing body-weight strength exercises compared to e.g. climbing, which is not uncommonly done at such altitudes. You will certainly not be able to do worko... (more)	—	almost 7 years ago
Question	—	What is the purpose of being close-hauled when sailing upwind? When referring to a sailing boats course relative to the wind there are some clearly defined terms like "beam-reach", which is exactly perpendicular to the wind. A broader range like "close-reach" is defined as between "beam-reach" and "close-hauled". The latter is what I am not so sure about. Wikipe... (more)	—	almost 7 years ago

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