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Captain...or Skully
climber
The Seas of Stone.
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Mar 24, 2011 - 05:50pm PT
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Naw. That one is just gettin' broke in good.
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Roger Brown
climber
Oceano, California
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Mar 24, 2011 - 06:33pm PT
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Try Amazon. I buy a lot of rope and Amazon and E-Bay is where I get mine. Oh yea, Greg gave me a nice 600' static last season. I get some free-bees too:-)
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divad
Trad climber
wmass
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Mar 24, 2011 - 07:05pm PT
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Why are climbing ropes so expensive?
Why are cigarettes so expensive?
Cuz the ones who have to have 'em are addicted and will pay whatever...
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jogill
climber
Colorado
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Mar 24, 2011 - 07:22pm PT
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Actually, you can order a 25 foot 1.5 inch diameter natural fiber rope on the internet for less than $50. This will do just fine. From a seated position on the floor climb with your arms only and you will become a real athlete! No heel hooks for this guy!
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R.B.
Big Wall climber
Land of the Lahar
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Mar 24, 2011 - 09:12pm PT
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How much is it worth to stay out of the emergency room after a "life flight" to you? I betcha $1/foot is cheap!
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gonzo chemist
climber
Crane Jackson's Fountain St. Theater
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Mar 24, 2011 - 09:16pm PT
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Just spend your time climbing in JT, where the routes are short. That way you can just buy a standard 60m rope and cut it in half. Voila! TWO ropes for the price of one! Even better: just climb at Woodson. I've gotten away with just a 21m strand there...buy a 70m and cut it in THIRDS!
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James
climber
My twin brother's laundry room
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Mar 24, 2011 - 11:19pm PT
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Lucho- I hear there's ropes hanging in Hetch Hetchy somewhere
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Captain...or Skully
climber
The Seas of Stone.
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Mar 24, 2011 - 11:24pm PT
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I don't really think ropes are that pricey. Considering.
And they DO last a while, with some care. Good luck.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Mar 24, 2011 - 11:39pm PT
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HFCS! RE buying ropes at
Home Depot???
I can't tell you the number of times over the years we've climbed with - and fallen on - our 150' 1/2" ropes from Home Depot. I think we paid $30 or so for them.
This has to be some Iowa troll?
You must be brighter than this?
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redrocker
climber
LV, NV
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Mar 25, 2011 - 12:14am PT
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I like locker's answer. Breaking it down in terms of cost per use.
When I apply that same perspective to the rest of my gear I realize I'm getting pretty good bang for my buck.
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redrocker
climber
LV, NV
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Mar 25, 2011 - 12:45am PT
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Damn RJ, why you tryin' to harsh my mellow man.
What the f*#k. I can't take it with me anyhow.
Yer feelin' kinda bloody tonight huh?
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Captain...or Skully
climber
The Seas of Stone.
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Mar 25, 2011 - 08:34am PT
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Get Funky Young Sister...
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Jingy
climber
Somewhere out there
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Mar 25, 2011 - 10:52am PT
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small price to pay for an extra span of life after fall
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tinker b
climber
the commonwealth
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Mar 25, 2011 - 10:20pm PT
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hey lucho, quit lowering off of climbs, and rap. i bet you could make your ropes last longer if you took care of them.
unless you take better care of your ropes than mine :)
jo-lynne
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