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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Original Post - Dec 7, 2018 - 10:00am PT
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Anyone out there that would be willing to part with a Forrest Mjollnir ice pick to help out a collector friend of mine who occasionally posts here? He isn't overly fussy about condition so let us know what you might have.
Cheers
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Roots
Mountain climber
Redmond, Oregon
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I have a few versions but no "spares".
Aren't those picks fairly common (and cheap) on ebay?
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norm larson
climber
wilson, wyoming
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I might have one in a box somewhere. I'll take a look. You can text me at three zero 7 413 zero 761. Norm
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 8, 2018 - 06:35pm PT
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Just did Norm.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 10, 2018 - 10:13am PT
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Still looking for a Forrest pick...
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Russ Walling
Social climber
from Poofters Froth, Wyoming
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Dec 10, 2018 - 10:16am PT
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I might have one.... but don't know what they are.... got a picture?
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nutstory
climber
Ajaccio, Corsica, France
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Dec 10, 2018 - 11:24am PT
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Russ Walling
Social climber
from Poofters Froth, Wyoming
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Dec 10, 2018 - 11:29am PT
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Pretty sure I have those... I'll find them when I get home
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TooTall539
Social climber
Maine
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Dec 10, 2018 - 11:39am PT
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Steve- If you still need one its yours.
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nutstory
climber
Ajaccio, Corsica, France
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Dec 10, 2018 - 12:07pm PT
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The Forrest pick above is a Vector I. It was marketed in 1983.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 10, 2018 - 12:14pm PT
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TooTall- I will hook you up with the person who wants it.
Thanks for offering to help him.
Cheers
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Dec 10, 2018 - 12:18pm PT
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nuststory: interesting that that ad doesn't show the tubular pick any longer. Must've been short-lived.
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nutstory
climber
Ajaccio, Corsica, France
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Dec 10, 2018 - 12:58pm PT
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Tarbuster, the Tube Pick is only mentioned in the 1980 catalog.
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Dec 10, 2018 - 01:12pm PT
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Yeah, that figures.
After reading this bit of literature you posted, I also just realized that Forrest claims the innovation of interchangeable/replaceable picks.
He says it was instituted in order to heat treat the picks separately, to make them unbreakable.
I had one of his earlier Mjollnir hammers and the head/pick was all one piece. And yes, the pick broke!
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Russ Walling
Social climber
from Poofters Froth, Wyoming
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Dec 10, 2018 - 06:13pm PT
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Mine must be lost to the sands of time... could not find them
Good luck
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Robert Gould
Social climber
wisconsin
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Dec 11, 2018 - 05:58am PT
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Thanks for the response to my looking for replacement pick.
Appreciate Steve for setting this up.
TooTall539 for his generous offer.
Nutstory for pictures and history of the Forrest Mjolliner.
Was fun and educational just reading the comments.
Bob
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Russ Walling
Social climber
from Poofters Froth, Wyoming
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Dec 11, 2018 - 12:34pm PT
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Ho-lee-crap!!!! I found them!
Some appear to have been never used... the others maybe a swat here and there
email me if interested so I don't have to wade in the SuperTopo swamp too much...
Russ@FishProducts.com
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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Dec 11, 2018 - 12:43pm PT
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Nice set! 'Bout the only one missing is the long, garden tool one.
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Russ Walling
Social climber
from Poofters Froth, Wyoming
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Dec 11, 2018 - 12:49pm PT
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The garden tool one is on the hammer... blurring the line between clean aid and a nut tool
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nutstory
Trad climber
Ajaccio, Corsica, France
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Dec 11, 2018 - 02:45pm PT
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Great, Russ is the Master ;-)
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Roots
Mountain climber
Redmond, Oregon
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Dec 11, 2018 - 03:04pm PT
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I could sure use the one at the bottom (wall pick)....sent you an email.
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Russ Walling
Social climber
from Poofters Froth, Wyoming
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Dec 11, 2018 - 03:14pm PT
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Email sent Roots... cheers!
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Robert Gould
Social climber
wisconsin
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Dec 13, 2018 - 09:53am PT
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Steve - I believe it is an axe handle Mjollnir based on the pictures by Nutstory of Mjollnir and Tarbuster of Lifetime.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 13, 2018 - 10:10am PT
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Hey Bob- I just wanted to make sure that you had the hammer and not an axe as that is how you described it to me. Lifetime ice axe picks are much harder to find as the Mjollnir hammer sold very well for Bill.
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dee ee
Mountain climber
Of THIS World (Planet Earth)
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Dec 13, 2018 - 01:32pm PT
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If you have a hammer with you, even in the bottom of the haul bag, it's not clean Russell!
I still have a Mjollnir and a couple of those picks.
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Roots
Mountain climber
Redmond, Oregon
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Dec 13, 2018 - 04:14pm PT
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LOL I "picked" up what I didn't know I needed.
Thanks!!
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nutstory
Trad climber
Ajaccio, Corsica, France
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Dec 14, 2018 - 04:27am PT
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 23, 2018 - 10:10am PT
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While this thread is still current, I just bought a Forrest Lifetime axe in mint shape but oddly lacking any picks. If anyone has picks for this particular tool in decent condition that they would be willing to part with please let me know.
Cheers
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E Robinson
climber
Salinas, CA
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Dec 23, 2018 - 10:50am PT
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I'd gladly trade an ice axe pick for a rock pick.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 23, 2018 - 11:18am PT
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Russ is your best bet for a rock pick upthread. Do you have a Lifetime pick with the holes at a diagonal or Mjollnir pick?
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BruceHildenbrand
Social climber
Mountain View/Boulder
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Dec 23, 2018 - 04:08pm PT
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I think the reason the hammer sold so well is that it made a great "third" tool to carry on ice climbs if you busted or dropped one of your two primary tools.
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AP
Trad climber
Calgary
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Dec 23, 2018 - 04:32pm PT
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I have a Lifetime with pick in (probably) so so shape. Another legacy POS taking space up in my garage.
Actually I use it for chopping ice from my sidewalk so you know the adze is definitely narly. It got me up grade 5 ice though
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 22, 2019 - 10:05am PT
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I am still trying to source a set of Lifetime picks in decent shape if anyone has some.
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johntp
Trad climber
By decision or indecision we are where we are.
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Jan 22, 2019 - 10:15am PT
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Steve-
I can provide a few.
Send me an email at: johntpenca at gmail dot com.
or better, call me at: three one zero 351-1472
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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Jan 22, 2019 - 10:19am PT
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Forrest Life time "Pinky Smashers" with the "Dinner" or Blue Plate Special" Picks'
Steelmnky,
Wow,
With the Box!
Now I'll have to go dig mine out . . .
I guess it is time to look at the old tools
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Scole
Trad climber
Zapopan
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Jan 22, 2019 - 10:45am PT
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"I am still trying to source a set of Lifetime picks in decent shape if anyone has some."
Steve, I may have a couple, let me have a look in the museum.
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Jan 22, 2019 - 03:56pm PT
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 22, 2019 - 10:06pm PT
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Thanks for looking guys!
Nice mint Mjollnir package Steelmonkey$$$
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nutstory
Trad climber
Ajaccio, Corsica, France
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Jan 23, 2019 - 01:00am PT
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Steve, if you ever find an extra Tube Pick for my Forrest Mjollnir, feel free to include it in the box that you are securing for me...;-)
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steelmnkey
climber
Vision man...ya gotta have vision...
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Jan 23, 2019 - 06:29am PT
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Shout out to Russ for filling out my pick selection with the tube!!!
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BASE104
Social climber
An Oil Field
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Jan 23, 2019 - 08:10am PT
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I always liked that hammer. In the old days you pounded iron all day long, and I liked it’s lightness. Mine is all rounded from use. Forest invented a lot of cool stuff.
Anyone do a wall with a pin bin?
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johntp
Trad climber
By decision or indecision we are where we are.
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Jan 23, 2019 - 11:57am PT
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Steve-
Haven't heard from you. Here is what I can send:
I've done a bit of sanding to get rid of rust on a few. Still need to be re-blued.
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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Jan 23, 2019 - 12:07pm PT
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Wow
if those don't find a home & you'd be so inclined?
I have the tool in similar condition & would be thrilled to build out my meager collection
Just back from the frozen shed where the Ice gear bin has been.
 The sad patina says it all.
Johntp;
Yes, I was asking after your picks
I've a bucket full of belay devices, from running programs2 Stitch plates with Springs and mixed diameter holes,4 Clog brand; the nice ones; all rounded no edges.
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johntp
Trad climber
By decision or indecision we are where we are.
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Jan 23, 2019 - 01:01pm PT
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^^^^
Gnome- who's post are you referring to?
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johntp
Trad climber
By decision or indecision we are where we are.
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Jan 23, 2019 - 01:05pm PT
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Anyone do a wall with a pin bin?
Never was a wall rat, but remember them. BITD owned quite a bit of Forrest gear. Unfortunately a lot got lost in the move after the divorce. He had a great version of the sticht plate that I used for years.
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johntp
Trad climber
By decision or indecision we are where we are.
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Jan 23, 2019 - 02:09pm PT
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Gnome-
Steve has first dibs on the picks. If I don't hear from him, nutstory gets the tube and the others will head your way.
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fear
Ice climber
hartford, ct
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Jan 23, 2019 - 02:16pm PT
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Gnome if you want to get back on ice and you're still in CT hit me up... it's been a pretty good start to the season locally.
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johntp
Trad climber
By decision or indecision we are where we are.
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Jan 23, 2019 - 02:27pm PT
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Forrest Tools
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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Jan 23, 2019 - 02:37pm PT
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Hurrah!(middle of cooking dinner)
Fear, For sure!
If I can figure out a suitable kit, gloves? & boots?, I would be fully stoked to swing some tools.
I think I'm good on 'pons and the one modern Tool! well a 30-year-old modern tool(bent shaft?).
The modular Charlet Moser that I hid in a box of chocolates & sent to her at her office for Valentine's day.
The shed is frozen and I only knew to grab the one bin. I'll go after that tool tomorrow.
Johntp
No worries, they screamed out for the international treatment anyway
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johntp
Trad climber
By decision or indecision we are where we are.
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Jan 23, 2019 - 02:49pm PT
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Heard from Steve and will send the picks to him.
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BASE104
Social climber
An Oil Field
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Jan 25, 2019 - 06:36pm PT
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Saw some Stich plates in gnomes photo.
You could do anything with one of those. They were great. Far better than most later devices.
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Tarbuster
climber
right here, right now
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Jan 25, 2019 - 06:53pm PT
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Yes!
Some of the later model variants on those sticht plates with springs worked very nicely, especially for rapelling, giving a very cushy ride.
Smoother for belaying as well, and less prone to lock up when compared to the DMM beta brake, which was still pretty nicely produced with its rounded edges.
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