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Wade Icey
Trad climber
www.alohashirtrescue.com
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Apr 23, 2010 - 11:54am PT
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"are' back. Bitchen.
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Brian
climber
California
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Apr 23, 2010 - 12:06pm PT
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Congrats on bringing the business back.
Could you please elaborate on how exactly it is "carbon neutral"?
Environmental initiatives are actually an important factor in choosing which companies I support, so I'd like to understand exactly how you are making this claim. I presume it must be through offsets of some sort, but which offsets, how are they verified, and so forth?
Good luck with the (re)start of the business.
Brian
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couchmaster
climber
pdx
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Apr 23, 2010 - 01:43pm PT
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Not just carbon neutral, but these are fair trade, all natural, vegan and free range cams......
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rockermike
Trad climber
Berkeley
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Apr 23, 2010 - 01:56pm PT
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are they vegetarian too?
looks like good gear, but just curious, other than "small company" feel, is there any advantage over Metolius? They look like knockoffs to me; or perhaps vice versa. ha
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pk_davidson
Trad climber
Albuquerque, NM
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Apr 23, 2010 - 02:35pm PT
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So, after looking at the other link, is this you Steve,
re-opening WB ?
good 1 mr t. (of course the st police r gonna jump on you for helping a climbing buddy advertise, just give em the scarred second knuckle salute)
I have a set of the original production betas Steve sold me in 83 ?? or so.
Much to the dismay and constant comments of my partners,
they are often still on my rack when I need extras in the finger size.
A little filing now again to remove burrs and they're almost as good as new. I suppose I should replace the slings... :-)
Glad to see WB rise from the ashes Steve.
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"They look like knockoffs to me;..."
lmao, breathe steve, breathe
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wildone
climber
GHOST TOWN
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Apr 23, 2010 - 02:50pm PT
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F*#K YEAH!
I'll be buying a double set this year.
Here's to you, my man.
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Minerals
Social climber
The Deli
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Apr 23, 2010 - 03:21pm PT
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“…is there any advantage over Metolius? They look like knockoffs to me; or perhaps vice versa.”
Metolius cams are made of 7075 aluminum alloy; Wired Bliss cams and Aliens are made of 6061 aluminum alloy. 6061 is softer than 7075 so Wired Bliss cams and Aliens stick better than Metolius cams and have a better “bite” on the rock. We watched a friend take a short fall in Tuolumne in the last year or two and he pulled two or three pieces. I am not sure but know that at least one or two of the pieces were Metolius, if not all of them – they certainly weren’t Wired Bliss cams or Aliens. I think the harder cams are more likely to skate in some situations, and in this situation, they pulled. Of course, pilot error and placement could also be a factor, but I strongly believe that softer cams hold better than harder cams. Why do Aliens stick so well…???
A softer cam will wear out quicker than a harder cam, but I’d rather replace something that works really well, than keep on truckin’ with something that doesn’t work as well, especially if the less durable cam keeps your adze off the deck.
Yes, the Wired Bliss TCUs are the originals and the Metolius are the knockoffs. Back in the mid 90’s, we had a tech clinic at Marmot Mountain Works in Kentfield (where I worked at the time) and the Metolius rep and an owner-type guy (forget his name…) were there. At one point during their spiel, they commented that Metolius cams were the originals. I spoke up to challenge them by saying that no, Wired Bliss were the originals. They got uptight and we got into a slight argument. Then the owner-type says to me… “What, do you work for Wired Bliss or something?”
“No, I used to work for A5” I replied. They didn’t seem to like my input. Heh…
It’s like the Boreal climbing shoe ads…
“The Original and Sticky” – Yeah, that’s Wired Bliss! Go get ‘em!
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WiredBliss
Trad climber
Flagstaff, AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - May 1, 2010 - 07:14pm PT
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WIREDBLISSUSA.com is UP.
Check it out.
Thanks for all the support out there.
We hope to continue to see you at events while supporting the climbing community.
Enjoy The Original TCU!!
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GhoulweJ
Trad climber
Sacramento, CA
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Welcome back guys.
I'll be ordering a set of TCU's
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MisterE
Social climber
Across Town From Easy Street
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A hearty welcome back from me as well. Love the cams! AZ represent!
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Dem are some "sexy" photos, be nice to be plugging those back into some nice cracks!
Best wishes on a successful relaunch and prospering business!
Peace
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Dr.Sprock
Boulder climber
Sprocketville
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hey man, can i get these at the Bridfest prices?
i talked to the dude. he silver solders the cable instead of a crimp,
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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So 95 prices.
When and where???????
Inquiring minds GOT to Know!!!!!
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Pennsylenvy
Gym climber
A dingy corner in your refrigerator
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I must say I tried to NOT snag those shiny new wired bliss cams at the BridwellFest....I live in Flagstaff; I was being polite. Hoping someone else would get them and I could certainly celebrate supporting a local bussiness. Oh well you sucka's missed out
I can now also lure some unsuspecting climbing partner to feel confident when the topo says thin nuts :) you know who you are
Thanks Todd!!!! and family for putting up with us.
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Dr.Sprock
Boulder climber
Sprocketville
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so which do you guys like better, the TCU or Quads?
different apps for different cams i reckon?
because,
I Want To Die!
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MTucker
Ice climber
Arizona
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I sure dig my Bliss TCUs. MMM MMM so smooth. Even after 20 years.
I do like the looks of the Quads though. Didn't have those back then with the first TCUs.
They look sweet.
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MisterE
Social climber
Across Town From Easy Street
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Just ordered the shirt I used to have...super psyched! :)
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scooter
climber
fist clamp
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Thanks! nice to have another choice that is NOT MADE IN CHINA. If tooth paste and dog food can't safely be produced in china I just can't imagine using climbing gear that is made there. I never will buy that brand again, and I recomend the same to everyone.
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