Activity for JonathanReez‭

Type	On...	Excerpt	Status	Date
Question	—	What are the differences between expensive, mid-priced and cheap skis? There are lots of ski models out there, ranging from $60 to $2000. But what difference does price actually have on the performance you get out of the skis? How does one know that it makes sense to invest into more expensive skis - or possibly when it makes sense to sell your skis for a cheaper model?... (more)	—	over 4 years ago
Question	—	How to make it easier to untie a figure-8 knot after finishing a climb? If you tie a figure-8 knot while rock climbing and fall a few times (especially if they're dynamic lead falls), the knots will become so difficult to untie that you sometimes have to use a carabiner to help you untangle it. Are there any techniques one can use to make this easier? (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Question	—	Why isn't carrying a satellite phone considered best practice for hiking/mountaineering in remote regions? Every year we read stories about people getting lost in a forest or in the mountains, with no way of calling for help. Sometimes this is due to a lack of experience, sometimes due to accidents, sometimes due to unexpected bad weather, etc. So why isn't it considered best practice (by the mountainee... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Question	—	Are there GriGri-like devices that support auto belay rather than assisted belay? An answer to a related post mentions that: It's worth pointing out that these are assisted and not auto belay devices, you can't just not pay attention and expect them to work. Does this mean that there are "auto" belay devices one can use instead of GriGri to increase the level of safety? Obvi... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago
Question	—	As of 2019, why do mountaineering courses still teach how to use a paper map? I've been looking into learning how to mountaineer and noticed that the local mountaineering society still requires a training in navigation as part of the prerequisites for most of their basic courses. As part of this training, people are supposed to learn how to use paper maps and a compass, only t... (more)	—	almost 5 years ago