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Acer
Big Wall climber
AZ
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Topic Author's Original Post - Jan 10, 2011 - 02:28pm PT
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Anyone got a picture of a A5 big wall spoon??
I don't seem to have my old A5 catalog any more.
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jsb
Trad climber
Bay area
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Jan 10, 2011 - 02:46pm PT
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Let me guess, you're starting a project to bring back the A5 big wall spoons.
And you're going to do a run of these new S5 spoons, but just want to gauge the interest first?
I'm in!
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Acer
Big Wall climber
AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 10, 2011 - 03:14pm PT
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I can see how it is easy to go down that path.
But really, I never bought one BITD and was wondering along with missing out.
I will let all the others have the hassle of those type of projects.
I have my own projects to work on, like Wired Bliss cams.
I don't think I have the cash to do it either.
Good job on the D5 hammer team and Luke M is getting started on the HM Drill.
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WBraun
climber
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Jan 10, 2011 - 03:28pm PT
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Acer
Big Wall climber
AZ
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 10, 2011 - 03:28pm PT
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There is is. Good thread
Werner and I are on the same path.
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Jan 10, 2011 - 03:56pm PT
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Ah to hell with gauging interest! The spoons are in the development stage already... Not that it will be a big seller, but if you missed out on the A5 spoon the first time around you will soon have your chance...
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Jan 10, 2011 - 03:58pm PT
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The bottle top opener is the best idea...best way to get vital nutrition on a wall!
Peace
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em kn0t
Trad climber
isle of wyde
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Jan 10, 2011 - 04:01pm PT
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duuuuhdes...much too shiny, and where's yer tie-offs?
p.s. I think this is the Fish Big Wall spoon and didn't have a hole for tie off, but the duct tape adds panache, don't you think?
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Jan 10, 2011 - 04:04pm PT
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The hole is there... just doesn't show the clip-in loop. Not to worry... the new release has a swaged cable loop so you can even use it as a Tomahawk for a true sketch placement!
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Jan 10, 2011 - 04:32pm PT
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Posted this awhile back:
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Jan 10, 2011 - 04:33pm PT
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That's what you can expect! Thanks Brian!
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MTucker
Ice climber
Arizona
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Jan 10, 2011 - 05:15pm PT
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How soon? How much?
Under 5 years and $100 I hope.
Are they made in the USA?
Hope they are not stamped out in China and shipped over.
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Minerals
Social climber
The Deli
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Jan 10, 2011 - 06:34pm PT
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Had to go out to my truck to get mine, and then gave it a quick wash. It’s been my main utensil for many years now and I have easily eaten well over 1,000 meals with it.
The can opener pretty much sucks – I use a Swiss Army Knife. And, good luck opening a bottle of beer with the thing... The opener is useless. And, who doesn’t drink out of a can on a wall or at the crag in the first place??? Maybe it’s time to design a new spoon!
Hey Em, looks like Brutus’ spoon is sitting on some Bishop Tuff! Cheers!
And Simon, I think I’ll leave the spoon for eating and the Tomahawks for climbing... The geometry is a little off...
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Gene
climber
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Jan 10, 2011 - 06:50pm PT
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Minerals,
The T-hawks are for opening the Chef B-A-D. The spoon be for eating.
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Jan 10, 2011 - 06:59pm PT
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How soon? How much?
Under 5 years and $100 I hope.
This Spring. And WELL under $100! I am pulling together production costs at this time.
Are they made in the USA?
Yes and no. The spoons (sans opener) start their life in China (try and get anything made in stainless in the States without breaking the bank!) but we will then machine the opener portion, drill hole, attach keeper, and stamp logo here in Oregon.
Of course I could make the spoons from scratch here in the States but let's be real... would you pay $25 for a spoon?
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Minerals
Social climber
The Deli
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Jan 10, 2011 - 07:02pm PT
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Gene,
It’s one thing to subject my stomach to that stuff... But my Tomahawks?!?!?! Aaack!!! The #2 Tomahawk is a wonderful Sierra Nevada opener, but I don’t know how it works on those other flavors...
EDIT: Hey Simon, that opener needs to be redesigned! Good luck with the project!
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Jan 10, 2011 - 07:10pm PT
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Minerals... see PM.
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em kn0t
Trad climber
isle of wyde
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Jan 10, 2011 - 07:23pm PT
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Minerals,good eye and cheers from the old climbers home!
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Jan 10, 2011 - 07:28pm PT
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Has anyone ever used one of the spoons for aid climbing?
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HighDesertDJ
Trad climber
Swimming in LEB tears.
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Jan 10, 2011 - 07:29pm PT
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Man I had one of these for my first few walls and it vanished at some point. It made me so sad. Giant, solid feeling spoon with a can open and a biner loop. I mean seriously what more do you want? John read this and take pity and send me a freshy!
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Jan 10, 2011 - 07:30pm PT
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Mighty... Charlie Porter placed, like, ten in a row on the FA of the shield. That was after he ran out of R.U.R.P.S
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Jan 10, 2011 - 07:31pm PT
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Let's get some input!
- Ideal spoon length?
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Captain...or Skully
climber
leading the away team, but not in a red shirt!
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Jan 10, 2011 - 07:32pm PT
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Mmmmmm. Tomahawks.
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Jan 10, 2011 - 07:33pm PT
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del cross... Because you get a spoopener
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'Pass the Pitons' Pete
Big Wall climber
like Ontario, Canada, eh?
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Jan 10, 2011 - 07:37pm PT
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Hmmmm. You have to wonder how many walls those spoons have done, since the clip-in loop is way too short to serve practical use on a portaledge. However they look good in theory.
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Jan 10, 2011 - 07:39pm PT
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Pete... remember, spooning leads to forking.
Just attach a runner to the clip-in loop to lengthen it. That way you can eat on the lead while still having your spoon clipped in far below back at the belay...
I don't know... I am just getting goofy on this machine today.
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Minerals
Social climber
The Deli
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Jan 10, 2011 - 07:57pm PT
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Jeeze... Do any of you know how difficult it is to experiment with different openers on a Sierra Nevada bottle AND NOT ACTUALLY OPEN IT??? Hmmm...
Doesn’t work!
“You have to wonder how many walls those spoons have done, since the clip-in loop is way too short to serve practical use on a portaledge.”
Yeah, probably because you’re the only wanker out there that has to keep his spoon clipped in while using it!
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Captain...or Skully
climber
leading the away team, but not in a red shirt!
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Jan 10, 2011 - 08:01pm PT
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So when, exactly is the "Spork" phase? Cuz Spooning leads to Forking, but there must be an intermediate step. A Missing Spork.
Hmm.
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Gene
climber
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Jan 10, 2011 - 08:08pm PT
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Minerals,
Rotate that puppy to the left and put the large side under the cap and the small side on top. Turn the whole works clockwise.
g
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
sorry, just posting out loud.
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Jan 10, 2011 - 08:13pm PT
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experiment with different openers on a Sierra Nevada bottle AND NOT ACTUALLY OPEN IT???
Frustration is a virtue.
heh
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Jan 10, 2011 - 09:32pm PT
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I almost forgot!
spoopener®
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MTucker
Ice climber
Arizona
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Feb 24, 2011 - 12:33am PT
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Where are the spoons? I am hungry.
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aspendougy
Trad climber
Los Angeles, CA
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Feb 24, 2011 - 01:27am PT
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I first thought it was an aid climbing device where if you placed it and stood on it, it is A5. (I never did any aid climbing)
By the way, does anyone have a picture of a Dolt "Crud Bit?" Supposed to be similar to the old RURP, only smaller.
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Melissa
Gym climber
berkeley, ca
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Feb 24, 2011 - 02:34am PT
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Nice bump.
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Clint Cummins
Trad climber
SF Bay area, CA
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Feb 24, 2011 - 03:40am PT
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Where are the pics of the humbled big wall boys spooning on the bivvy??
"It was cold and we wanted to live! Too dark for photos...."
Is it "A5" if you have to spend 4 hours inventing a story about why
you really had to spoon? :-)
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