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Ray Olson
Trad climber
Imperial Beach, California
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Topic Author's Original Post - Nov 23, 2009 - 06:47am PT
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His web site as real world info-base was/is ahead of its time.
His marketing is lo-gloss, emphasizing our great sport, not some
worn out paper-thin "image".
There is humor there, plenty - look around and see just how rare
that is in the (seemingly sterile) outdoor biz.
FISH products are made in USA.
FISH is authentic, no question there.
FISH is a unique thing in a world suffering from an
over-dose of sameness.
thanks Russ, for keeping it real...
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the kid
Trad climber
fayetteville, wv
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Nov 23, 2009 - 07:29am PT
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i second this nomination!
not to mention he is a character that keeps us entertained.
kurt
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Nov 23, 2009 - 07:57am PT
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a night at the compound will leave you with aching stomach muscles from laughing so hard.
And did I tell you about my new Atomsmasher™?
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Nov 23, 2009 - 08:28am PT
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Did DR write about it?
"A Night at the Compound, A Day on the Ground?"
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maldaly
Trad climber
Boulder, CO
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Nov 23, 2009 - 08:58am PT
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I'm jealous.
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Conrad
climber
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Nov 23, 2009 - 09:07am PT
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My vote for taking a serious matter (wall climbing) and presenting it in tongue in cheek manner. Keeps the rest of the sterile industry real.
Buy Russ a beer.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Nov 23, 2009 - 09:24am PT
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Done, I'm going shopping today
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Ray Olson
Trad climber
Imperial Beach, California
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 23, 2009 - 09:43am PT
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And then there is Wide Fetish.
Brilliant.
Demonstrating a clear finger on the pulse of the
sport and traditional climbing values - showing an
interest not only in preserving them, but in adding
that key ingredient called fun.
Wide is difficult, hard to get into in the mental and
physical sense. Often hard to protect and no joke if
you blow it.
Wide is special in another way too - its kinda hard to
cheat.
So, here's to the Wide crew, oft persuing some of the
most powerful and commanding lines on a cliff!
Long may you stack, arm-bar, knee jam, heel-toe
and worm drive...
And remember - this is serious stuff - no fun allowed, dammit!
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Prod
Trad climber
Dodge Sprinter Dreaming
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Nov 23, 2009 - 09:55am PT
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Yeah right, this is a guy I want to look up to.
Photo ripped from Shack who I think ripped it from Tar, who most likely either shot the photo or took a hard copy from Russ.
Prod.
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Ray Olson
Trad climber
Imperial Beach, California
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 23, 2009 - 10:03am PT
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As one who has been in the trenches of a similar
operation, I can assure you it is no small feat keeping
the flame alive for what, including incubation time,
something like 30 years.
Longer?
Does long term commitment count? I hope so.
The importance of FISH styling hallmarks are an easy
thing to understand. It says, be yourself, do your own
thing, and bail on that nonsense they push called "fashion".
An easy thing to appreciate in todays world of mass
conformity, I am sure you will agree.
No, not mainstream - that's the whole point.
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Fuzzywuzzy
climber
suspendedhappynation
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Nov 23, 2009 - 10:33am PT
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Fish = inspirational.
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Jingy
Social climber
Flatland, Ca
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Nov 23, 2009 - 10:36am PT
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Fish is such the inspiration...
In the face of all that is happening, Russ resists the urge to cut costs buy paying his workers less per hour, and cutting their medical benifits....
Is Russ's shop union yet?
BWAHAHAHA!!!
Cheers Russ!
For keepin' it real!
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Studly
Trad climber
WA
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Nov 23, 2009 - 10:40am PT
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I bought one of the above gym bags for my wife, only all in white with the jersey cow side panels. She can't stand it, said it smells like Fish and doesn't have a Nordstroms tag on it. So its mine now. I love it and gets all kinds of comments, most of which get me in fist fights. Thanks Russ!
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Ray Olson
Trad climber
Imperial Beach, California
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 23, 2009 - 10:51am PT
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The emphasis on hard core technical info on the FISH site,
its focus on substance, including the humorous and modest
first person accounts clearly underlining the seriousness of
the game, has been an inspiration to many - including me -
for a long time.
Seems maybe mainstream climbing companies might
possibly have benefitted from this for a while? It all fits
together. Part of the wonderful diversity of our sport.
Still, those walls are serious so remember, no beer or
(god forbid) real booze in the haul bags, no fun (of any
kind) at the bivi, ok? This is a game for the chosen few -
but suspect a few may chose to have some "fun" along
the way, and I sure hope you do...
(in any way you like) - if you can. :-)
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J. Werlin
climber
Cedaredge
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Nov 23, 2009 - 10:56am PT
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Marmsuck?
North Waste?
Mountain Retardware?
Go Light?
Bump for the backbone of the American economy: small business'.
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Ray Olson
Trad climber
Imperial Beach, California
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 23, 2009 - 11:05am PT
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In any event, and regardless of anything else,
here's to someone who has stood up and continued
in the face of overwhelming odds - pretty amazing.
Hers's to Russ, FISH products
and Wide Fetish.
You are irreplaceable.
best always,
Ray
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Gobee
Trad climber
Los Angeles
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Nov 23, 2009 - 11:25am PT
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How did FISH get that name?
Someone told me that the last time they saw a face like that, it had a hook in it?
The Wide Fetish is killer!
And so are his bags, etc.!
One time Eriksson and I saw Russ boldering this rad overhanging problem in the Valley and he came off and what he said was radder then the problem!
Cheers to FISH
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
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Nov 23, 2009 - 11:36am PT
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Seems like a fine young man to me....
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Peter Haan
Trad climber
San Francisco, CA
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Nov 23, 2009 - 12:19pm PT
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It's true: look what Fish has to do every night, just for us:
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caughtinside
Social climber
Davis, CA
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Nov 23, 2009 - 12:29pm PT
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F*#k you gill man!!!111eleveneleven
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susan peplow
climber
www.joshuatreevacationhomes.com
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Nov 23, 2009 - 12:39pm PT
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yup, all that and he's all mine ladies.
~Sooze
p.s. Prod, I hate that photoshop photo, Shack did too good of a job and it is not real!!
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Gobee
Trad climber
Los Angeles
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Nov 23, 2009 - 12:59pm PT
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Taint life grand!
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nature
climber
Tucson, AZ
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Nov 23, 2009 - 01:35pm PT
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I'm particularly fond of my Bingo's Booze Muffler.
When I started using that my climbing improved from 5.6d+ to almost 5.14-. Well... maybe only in conversation but I digress....
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couchmaster
climber
pdx
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Nov 23, 2009 - 01:40pm PT
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Fish is amazing.
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Tea
Trad climber
Behind the Zion Curtain
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Nov 23, 2009 - 01:43pm PT
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FISH stuff kicks ass.
mega props to Russ.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Nov 23, 2009 - 01:45pm PT
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The things my crackhouse bag have allowed me to contemplate are the stuff of legend!
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nature
climber
Tucson, AZ
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Nov 23, 2009 - 01:50pm PT
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The man, the myth, the legend has a way with words that's for sure...
From the snowboarding page:
note: the Crypts have been a real ball-ache to get produced. Email us for the next production date. It could be years, so plan ahead.
Well you finally did it - You've shelled out some monster dough for a Triple A-Sym, Extra Jingomo, Rotated Quadratic Sidecut, Epoxy "Big Air" Matrix, with the special litho of yourself Buck Naked on the base. Now don't be a fool and just huck this jewel into the back of your pickup. Land it in a FISH Snowboard Crypt for the finest in down-time slumber for your stick.
litho of.... bwwwwwwwwwwaaahaaaahaaa!!!!!!1111111169!
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WBraun
climber
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Nov 23, 2009 - 02:05pm PT
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When Russ was here in the valley climbing while on YOSAR the place was an absolute riot.
Now it's bland as hell ......
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
sorry, just posting out loud.
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Nov 23, 2009 - 02:32pm PT
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Russ,
That Extenze powder you sold me doesn't seem to work. I keep rubbing it in and rubbing it in and I just get raw.
I'm going back to Crisco for my performance enhancement.
M
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Nov 23, 2009 - 02:35pm PT
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More Phish, Nature!!!!!
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Nov 23, 2009 - 02:52pm PT
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Ray Olson
Trad climber
Imperial Beach, California
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 23, 2009 - 02:53pm PT
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Peter Haan - that art you posted is great,
I'm hanging it on my wall :-)
great comments everyone!
here's some notes for niche manufacturing.
this is formula, ok? thoery, nothing more:
for niche players, the ideal is one product,
or one service - hold on to that, work backwards
from there.
the bane of small scale manufacturing is the
number of SKU's - total.
identify the 20% that does 80% percent
and ramp up to meet that demand.
best of luck to Russ and Sooze,
FISH and Wide Fetish...
our climbing world would not
be as fun, nor as diverse, without.
cheers everyone,
have fun and
climb safe
Ray
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nature
climber
Tucson, AZ
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Nov 23, 2009 - 02:56pm PT
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euro-brief-guy
climber
Auburn, ca
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Nov 23, 2009 - 03:14pm PT
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I kinda like the guy because he's a degenerate gambler like I am.
Oh, also because he's not a commie pinko.
He also does a mean impression of Phillip moaner.
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Captain...or Skully
Social climber
Mare Infinitum
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Nov 23, 2009 - 04:56pm PT
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The fish stuff that I have Roooooooolz.
Still performing, after years of abuse.(especially my 40 oz brew muffler).
Super big props, Russ.
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nature
climber
Tucson, AZ
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Nov 23, 2009 - 05:01pm PT
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I'm jealous....
i'll bet that 40 oz brew muffler lets you climb....
5.17c+ OW R/X
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Nov 23, 2009 - 05:11pm PT
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Large? I dunno Fatty, I, generally take an XL...
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nature
climber
Tucson, AZ
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Nov 23, 2009 - 05:14pm PT
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Last time I saw Fatty he was looking pretty Svelt (nttiawwt)
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Nov 23, 2009 - 05:21pm PT
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How many of you guys have orders from Fish that you're waiting for? If you're in a hurry, or think Russ should be in a hurry, go to http://www.fishproducts.com/, scroll to the bottom of the page, and click on "Send Russ a beer". It may be a more effective tactic.
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nature
climber
Tucson, AZ
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Nov 23, 2009 - 05:28pm PT
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now that you mention it.... I do.
I want to use my new product as a sled. But since I live in sunny Tucson and doubt I'll see snow any time soon soI'm in no rush (and told him "whenever" on the need by: date).
Hopefully soon I'll have a portaledge on order - along with a rain fly that leaks like a sieve and I'll die under unless I have a bivy sack.
But as far as buying russ a beer goes, $2 gets you off lucky. Last time I passed through there my beer bill ran about $125 (not kidding). Though... Blitzo was involved.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Nov 23, 2009 - 05:30pm PT
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He front you the cash?
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nature
climber
Tucson, AZ
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Nov 23, 2009 - 06:11pm PT
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who? Russ or Blitzo?
Actually... doesn't matter... it's the same answer.
Nope, all outta my empty pockets. All my money goes to Fish for beer, I mean beer for Fish, and fish products.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Nov 23, 2009 - 06:36pm PT
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I just thought that maybe Blitzo.....
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Hummerchine
Trad climber
East Wenatchee, WA
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Nov 23, 2009 - 07:52pm PT
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Well put, Ray...frigging right on! Could not agree more!
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Nov 23, 2009 - 08:07pm PT
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Inspiring? I guess it just depends on what you aspire to.
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Bill Mc Kirgan
Trad climber
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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Nov 24, 2009 - 12:41am PT
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I'm a Fish fan, and love explaining to people what FISH on my Atom Smasher means...some folks think it's religious(?!).
Now what's with ALL the T-shirts being SOLD OUT?
Gotta make more
"FISH"
"Yeah, that's what I'm saying"
I'm just sayin'
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nature
climber
Tucson, AZ
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Nov 24, 2009 - 01:44am PT
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"It was grimsville up there".
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Nov 24, 2009 - 01:53am PT
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"It's death Russ, Death."
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Studly
Trad climber
WA
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Nov 24, 2009 - 10:42pm PT
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Not only the Fish t-shirts that are sold out, but the Fish hats are also. Can I please lobby for more hats Russ? I would like one, and my John Deere cap is about worn out. What could be more American then a Fish hat. It sheds the rain and works just as well in the Moutain Room Bar as it does steelhead fishing on the Humptulips. Maybe not made of Durathene this time however....
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caughtinside
Social climber
Davis, CA
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Nov 24, 2009 - 10:43pm PT
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where is that blute?
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Watusi
Social climber
Newport, OR
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Nov 24, 2009 - 10:57pm PT
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'nuff said...
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salad
climber
Escondido
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Nov 24, 2009 - 10:58pm PT
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as far im concerned the guy is a washed up has been.
i havent seen a longboarding vid in months!!!!!
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Shack
Big Wall climber
Reno NV
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Nov 24, 2009 - 11:20pm PT
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FISH Products totally Kick Ass™©®!!!!!
I slept like a drunk baby.
I do have a few product ideas for Russ though...
BTW Ray, your FROG harness BITD was pretty forward thinking and bad ass in it's own right. I loved mine and wish I could get another one!
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Nov 24, 2009 - 11:34pm PT
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C'mon Youth, get on it!
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nature
climber
Tucson, AZ
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Nov 25, 2009 - 02:01pm PT
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nature
climber
Tucson, AZ
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Nov 25, 2009 - 02:15pm PT
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i got a reply on my product inquiry
Just cut out the texas yesterday... working on getting it sewn up. You are getting a special test model with base skids and end guards. Nice unit!
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Jingy
Social climber
Flatland, Ca
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Nov 25, 2009 - 03:42pm PT
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bump
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Shack
Big Wall climber
Reno NV
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Nov 25, 2009 - 10:33pm PT
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I'd post more pictures of all my FISH stuff,
but I don't want to make you guys jealous.
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Ray Olson
Trad climber
Imperial Beach, California
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 25, 2009 - 10:43pm PT
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RE:
"F*#k you gill man!!!111eleveneleven"
I laughed my ass off!
too freakin funny!!!!
caughtinside - its all good man.
this is, after all, a FISH thread.
shack - go for it...
party time.
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Nov 25, 2009 - 11:10pm PT
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Definitely worth giving thanks that our paths crossed...
solid person... but I think the only thing I've bought so far is a chalk bag... which is excellent, of course! He's been making them his whole life!
Reading the F'n manual?
"Pass the tin foil quick, I think I saw a UFO!"
Been there, done that...
A meeting of the wide blutocracy
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Watusi
Social climber
Newport, OR
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Nov 26, 2009 - 10:11pm PT
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Watusi
Social climber
Newport, OR
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Nov 28, 2009 - 10:56am PT
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Nov 28, 2009 - 03:38pm PT
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Bump for the guy with gills!!!!!
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karabin museum
Trad climber
phoenix, az
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Nov 28, 2009 - 06:59pm PT
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I ordered a FISH zebra fabric harness from Keith at Desert Mountain Sports back in 1991. Still waiting patiently! I still wear a FISH "Big wall tools for big wall fools" t-shirt every time I do a big multipitch climb.
FISH Products Rock!
Marty
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Esparza
Trad climber
Westminster, CA
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Nov 28, 2009 - 08:35pm PT
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Love my FISH gear. Being that Russ makes his stuff local is the icing on the cake!
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Captain...or Skully
Social climber
صَخْرَه&
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I watched an unnamed monkey smuggle 2 (barely) underaged guys into a party in Salt Lake during the Trade Show in a Fish Haul bag. One at a time, of course! Worked like a charm!
Fish Stuff Rocks!
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Fletcher
Trad climber
Pasadena, CA
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I think this is the beginning of a beautiful and weird relationship, Nature. LMAO!
Eric
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nature
climber
Tucson, AZ
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Now if only I could figure out a way to stuff the hot woman that took the picture of me inside of it along with me.
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nature
climber
Tucson, AZ
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nice unit!
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Try to convince me that you get this kind of service,
Or, this kind of product,
or have, this much fun,
at REI.
Looks like the Texas luggage made it!
Too funny, 'Tusi!
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bmacd
Trad climber
British Columbia
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I spent a fair bit of time on the fish site yesterday, very informative, lotsa goodies. The padded harness is awesome and also out of stock.
The western mountaineering products are works of art.
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BG
Trad climber
JTree & Idyllwild
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mojede
Trad climber
Butte, America
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Dec 31, 2009 - 04:21am PT
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Bump for Fishness:
Whlle driving home with the kids, they being asleep, I had an opportunity to capture a moment.
I'm 8 feet off the ground on simple terrain...
Self-timer shot taken tonight @10:30pm.
...or, I could be taking a leak:-)
Keep on Russin'
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xtrmecat
Big Wall climber
Kalispell, Montanagonia
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Dec 31, 2009 - 10:37am PT
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Something Fishy going on soon. And that is much more than a rumor.
Not just a pile, but a pile of the finest junk in town. I wonder why someone would pile up Fish gear? Hmmmm.
Could it be that it is good stuff, used for good stuff? Worth a bump.
Bob
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Karl Baba
Trad climber
Yosemite, Ca
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Dec 31, 2009 - 10:47am PT
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I was expecting a room of robotic rooms like the car companies use!
Is there no santa?
;-)
Karl
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nature
climber
Tucson, AZ
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Dec 31, 2009 - 11:55am PT
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Chick dig Fish Products™
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Dec 31, 2009 - 12:16pm PT
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Bump for Russ!!!!
Creator of the luge that will revolutionize the olympics!!!!!!
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survival
Big Wall climber
A Token of My Extreme
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Dec 31, 2009 - 02:46pm PT
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Keep on Pluggin' Russ!
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Bill Mc Kirgan
Trad climber
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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Dec 31, 2009 - 03:55pm PT
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Watusi
Social climber
Newport, OR
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Dec 31, 2009 - 04:06pm PT
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Oh Yeah!!
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Dec 31, 2009 - 07:47pm PT
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We know that....
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nature
climber
Tucson, AZ
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Dec 31, 2009 - 09:19pm PT
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He put brown 'skid' straps on the bottom of my luge.
How was I knott suppose to slam him?!?!?!?11111169
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Dec 31, 2009 - 09:24pm PT
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he customizes every product to suit the end consumer.
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Peter Haan
Trad climber
San Francisco, CA
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Dec 31, 2009 - 09:35pm PT
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Nature, Dude, don't be silly!! Those are climbing skins from BITD. Fish always knows best. He is a regular modern-day Robert Young.
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Ray Olson
Trad climber
Imperial Beach, California
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 31, 2009 - 10:49pm PT
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I always thought of him as a regular
modern-day Bing Crosby...
wtf did I just say???
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 31, 2009 - 11:23pm PT
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hey there, say... here is my salute to ol' russ...
with the help of all you all's photos:
he can surrvey a mass of material goods...
and understand just how to shape it,and sew it, as one shoulds...
in his own special way...
he adds his secret skills, with high potentials to sway...
and after much toil-of-trade, comes the finished work...
his goods WIN high honors, as earnesly, his duty, he never shirked...
THEN it's back to work, in record time...
while able to share, among friends, his success, so fine...
HAPPY NEW YEARS RUSS!!!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR... :)
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there skully... say, i thought so too...
but the icon-picture called them smelts...
hmmm, but i thought i smelt a mackeral...
:O
*hmmm, possibly a combo mix, shall we say?
edit for skully:
you KNOWWWWWWW... i just realized... i DID enlarge those
smelt... so they truly do make better makeral now...
size-wise... ;)
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'Pass the Pitons' Pete
Big Wall climber
like Ontario, Canada, eh?
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I slept four hundred nights on my Fish double Crab-O-Ledge.
The new ledge he made for me is even better!
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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I recently saw that ledge....
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
sorry, just posting out loud.
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he customizes every product to suit the end consumer.
yes, but I still refuse to wear those Orange Toughskins.
I am not a child, I'M NOT I'M NOT I'M NOT!
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FeelioBabar
Trad climber
One drink ahead of my past.
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15+ years of dutiful service, and no sweat for the next 15.
The products speak for themselves.
FISH rules.
carry on.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
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I got a FISH chalkbag on the way, but I told him to take his time on it. It was gonna be Ihateplastic's X-mas gift, but I got him some other stuff.
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Watusi
Social climber
Newport, OR
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Bump for my buddy with bubbles no less...
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Jingy
Social climber
Nowhere
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I'm thinking I might want to post up the photo of Russ and C-Man(fish-finder) in bed together..
that might raise a few eyebrows!!!
... but it will have to wait...
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Fish Finder
Social climber
THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART
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Hey Jingy,
That thing between Russ and I is over . So over.
I will tell you this ...he is no early riser.
Damn that Sooze.
He wont even return my calls.
It hurts Jingy . Really Hurts.
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EdBannister
Mountain climber
CA
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My Zebra bag just turned twenty.
It goes with me most of the time,
last wekend San Francisco, the week before Phoenix.
The Zebra bag has been all over the place, and 20 years later,
still bombproof.
and that's sayin nothing about the runners, or the rope bag,
or the... ya what the... the HUMOR!
Quality, Humor, value, all in one place... sheesh.
edit...
ok, i forgot.... fish hooks.
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nature
climber
Tucson, AZ
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When I was at the Fish Compound last week Russ was just finishing up a really nice double wide ledge. He's got this new space age material he's using for rain fly's. Apparently it has solar cells in it that will boil coffee, dry your poop in your tube, power a Hilti, and when it rains it'll turn the inside of your living hell into a warm cozy and DRY little hanging camping trip.
ha! seriously though... he did have some new material and the stuff looks absolutely bomber! Though once the ledge and fly were all built and delivered the going rate was a cool $K
The ledge alone was a work of art.
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nature
climber
Tucson, AZ
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http://fishproducts.com/
bottom of the page.
I sent one to russ and blitzo yesterday. He needs a "send Blitzo a Beer" button.
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Holdplease2
Big Wall climber
Yosemite area
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I just picked up the most *excellent* ledge ever from the FISH compound the other day. I spend a lot of time sitting on my ledge, so it has to be *just right*. FISH offered to make a few minor tweaks (that were prolly a huge PITA) so I went for it.
Despite owning a bunch of ledges (Old style BD double, Metolius Bombshelter, New BD single to name a few) It has been clear to me for Years that the FISH ledge is better than those. Not just better in ways that don't matter, but ways that DO matter, such as:
* geometry that makes more sense (not a monster flag like the cabana, the double can be put together by a single user)
* details that help make life sweet - Daisies along the edge of the bed to hang your stuff, daisies on the suspension for ur coffee, jet boil, whatever
* Weight that lets u style on a double for LESS weight than a BD signe
* Price that lets u buy not one, but TWO haul bags, a big one and a subbie for the price difference that you would pay for a BD or metolius
* A fly that overlaps a foot under the bed, has corner lock downs to prevent tears, and blowholes so you can, uh, do your business, puke, or check the weather without lifting up the corner of the fly and soaking your gear when it gets bad. (I use an I-tent now, but I know that the FISH fly offers the convenience of a quick-deploy umbrella ledge with near the features an protection of one of those **&@%%&^#! flys where you have to shove your fully assembled ledge thru the door sideways...in the dark in a windstorm. Woo hoo.
* Oh yeah...and a company that hand-makes gear in the garage but still has enough time left over to supply free stuff to guys who are maintaining our climbing areas.
Many thanks, Russ, for my sweet black and red FISH ledge.
Kate
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Fuzzywuzzy
climber
suspendedhappynation
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On the count of three...everybody buy him a beer!
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Shack
Big Wall climber
Reno NV
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Black and Red!?? That's Bad Assss™™™
I think my favorite FISH ledge color combo is one I saw way back in the day,
"Fuschia and Cal-Trans Orange"
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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AHW HELL WHY NOT bumpity-bump for the king
gone Fishin'?
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Rock!...oopsie.
Trad climber
the pitch above you
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Damn, that last previous post was by Shack... that dude was all over this forum for years and then just disappeared. I guess the question is "was Shack really LEB?"
Oh yeah, and to keep it on topic, I bet Shack prefered a sack made by fish.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Capt.
climber
some eastside hovel
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Two oldies but goodies. Both even sewn by me for the men themselves. Then properly annexed by me. :-D
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rurprider
Trad climber
Mt. Rubidoux
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Russ is definitely no none sense and a straight shooter.
Loads of great information and humor at the Fish website.
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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there we go!
more porn PLEASE! how about an OLD atom smasher?
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Does he actually fish or is he just a climber?
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caughtinside
Social climber
Oakland, CA
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Custom Mini Smashers produced by FISH Products for an industrial bolt replacement job on the Sonoma Coast. I broke a 3/8" stainless bolt out there a couple months ago and we've been going all out with the support of the ASCA upgrading all those time bombs to titanium.
Thanks for the tools to get the job done FISH!
Edit: first photo shows Jaybro's tye dye! Sup Jaybro!
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pb
Sport climber
Sonora Ca
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Also '92 Atom Smasher...couple years ago...a little more showroom fresh still...
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dee ee
Mountain climber
Of THIS World (Planet Earth)
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I'm wondering when Russell made his first few packs for sale because I've got a really early one.
If only I could remember that far back (LOL).
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Da-Veed
Big Wall climber
Bigfork
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My Fish Double Whammy on El Cap. Its as light as a single but a spacious double. Perfect for soloing.
Thanks Russ!
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MisterE
Gym climber
Being In Sierra Happy Of Place
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There is humor there, plenty - look around and see just how rare
that is in the (seemingly sterile) outdoor biz.
FISH products are made in USA.
FISH is authentic, no question there.
FISH is a unique thing in a world suffering from an
over-dose of sameness.
thanks Russ, for keeping it real...
This.
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ms55401
Trad climber
minneapolis, mn
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Patriot, Climber, Captain of Industry.
I hear he's shown opposite-field power, but that's unsubstantiated.
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