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Posts by Joseph Nields‭

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Q&A How can you safely set up a climbing anchor from above?

Let's say I'm walking to the top of a really nice cliff. Take a look at this beauty: And there are some nice cracks to place some protection in, with the slings/rope coming off the cliff, kinda...

2 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by Joseph Nields‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

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Q&A Using a Girth Hitch in Alpine Draws

Yes, this will reduce the strength of your sling. Look at the rating on your carabiner, though. It's probably something like: 23kn, 7kn, 7kn. What will reduce the strength of your system most? Lo...

posted 9y ago by Joseph Nields‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

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Q&A Is dyneema rope without a sheath safe for climbing?

I recently was given some old Chouinard hexes my uncle used back in the 70s. They look great, and I see no reason why I can't re-sling them and use them as perfectly safe protection. I've found so...

2 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by Joseph Nields‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A What is the best rope material to use for climbing protection?

I've been doing some research on what type of cord to use for resligning some hexes, and I found something very surprising here. Basically, the paper seems to suggest that while the tensile streng...

0 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by Joseph Nields‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭

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Q&A What's a good, lightweight solution for portable cookware?

If I'm going on a four-day hike, I don't want to lug around a 15-lb cast iron dutch oven. I've thought of graniteware, but the handle on a saucepan is a bit bulky and makes packing it awkward. Wha...

7 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by Joseph Nields‭  ·  last activity 6y ago by System‭

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Q&A Should you occasionally use locking biners on pieces of protection when using alpine draws?

Since I mostly climb trad style, I don't use quickdraws for leading outside of the gym. I use alpine quick draws (two biners joined by dyneema slings) which offer benefits of adjustable length, red...

3 answers  ·  posted 9y ago by Joseph Nields‭  ·  last activity 9y ago by System‭