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Posts by BillyNair‭

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Q&A Is there anything that can be done to stop my insoles sliding?

I use 2 sided foam tape and hardly notice them at all. The good thing is that it keeps the insoles put yet is pretty easy to remove when the insoles need changing. They leave some traces, but not e...

posted 12y ago by BillyNair‭

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Q&A Is there a consensus or ethic for rappelling off a tree?

I lived in Yosemite for over a year and saw TONS of tree belay stations. Most of them were there to stay with a number of slings and belay rings attached "for good". Yosemite had a number of bolts ...

posted 12y ago by BillyNair‭

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Q&A When do I need a permit to go into nature?

Unless it is in a national park/forest or private property you should be able to go where you want. I have never been bothered as long as I was in a public area. They require wilderness permits in ...

posted 12y ago by BillyNair‭  ·  last activity 12y ago by System‭

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Q&A Is a Tanto or Utility knife best to carry when mountaineering?

When I first read this I was thinking an actual Japanese tanto vs a Rambo style utility knife. I would have said go with the utility because other than fighting, the tanto wouldn't be as much use. ...

posted 12y ago by BillyNair‭  ·  last activity 8y ago by System‭

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Q&A How to maximise the chances of survival when stranded in open sea?

Sunscreen and lip balm, saw a show where the people were burned badly. But that is something that you either have or don't. Your pants can usually be tied at the legs to create a short term Floata...

posted 12y ago by BillyNair‭

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Q&A Are there boots made for a longer 2nd toe?

I have a longer 2nd toe than the big toe (Morton's toe or royal toe). The major problem is finding boots or sports shoes that fit properly. If I didn't have this longer toe I would wear a 9 or 9.5 ...

2 answers  ·  posted 12y ago by BillyNair‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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Q&A What's the best way to carry a dslr camera when rock-climbing?

I wish I was still in Yosemite for this one. I used to climb with some fairly well known climbers back in the day, "Big Wall Pete" Takeda, the Parker Brothers, even happened on Peter Croft after he...

posted 12y ago by BillyNair‭  ·  last activity 12y ago by System‭

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