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skywalker1
Trad climber
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Jan 22, 2019 - 06:31pm PT
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The thing is almost half a pound.
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Bob Harrington
climber
Bishop, California
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Jan 22, 2019 - 06:48pm PT
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Like the old Forrest Pin Bin, but perhaps not as well designed.
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Jan 22, 2019 - 06:49pm PT
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Erik, you old fuddy duddy, you just need to get with climbing in the 21st Century.
Stoppers? Cams? Gear slings? Like soooo last century.
I was once like you. Neanderthal climber. Tied to the past. And then, wandering around Seoul one day early this century, I saw...
Which led me to think, okay, this guy is rapping into a ladies fashion store... yeah... but he is rapping, so he must be a climber... So maybe there's a climbing store here somewhere...
And, indeed, there was.
Although maybe "climbing store" isn't quite the right descriptor. But whatever it was, when I went inside I saw this...
Yes, a Kong Frog.
Changed my life. No more pitons, nuts, stoppers, cams, or any of that old-fashion sh#t. From that day on, I understood the real meaning of climbing. Which, to put it in terms that the rabble on ST can understand, is simply: What is the easiest way to clip the next bolt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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i-b-goB
Social climber
Nutty
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Jan 22, 2019 - 07:35pm PT
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ionlyski
Trad climber
Polebridge, Montana
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Jan 22, 2019 - 07:50pm PT
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Kong has made real sh#t before. Products that mainstream climbers (yes that means you) have never heard of before. Don’t know what this one is about but maybe something.
Arne
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Ricky D
Trad climber
Sierra Westside
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Jan 22, 2019 - 08:27pm PT
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Are these the same people who make my dog's Kong chew toys?
She loves them, especially if you put peanut butter inside.
And how does that thing fit on the Owl in the first place?
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Mungeclimber
Trad climber
Nothing creative to say
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Jan 22, 2019 - 08:59pm PT
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I clicked the link and I still don't know what it is for.
wtf?
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Aeriq
Sport climber
100-year Visitor
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 22, 2019 - 10:26pm PT
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Ghost, the Frog makes sense - this doesn't.
Hey CMac - did you get one for the Outdoor Gear Lab?
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clinker
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, California
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Jan 23, 2019 - 05:55am PT
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I clicked the link and I still don't know what it is for.
wtf?
Here Munge, let me help. It's called accessorizing.
accessorize[ak-ses-uh-riz]
EXAMPLES|WORD ORIGIN
verb (used with object), ac·ces·so·rized, ac·ces·so·riz·ing.
to fit or equip with accessories:
to accessorize a car with special seat covers.
verb (used without object), ac·ces·so·rized, ac·ces·so·riz·ing.
to choose or wear accessories:
Well-dressed women accessorize according to the occasion.
to be suitable for accessories:
Some clothes accessorize more easily than others.
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Gnome Ofthe Diabase
climber
Out Of Bed
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Jan 23, 2019 - 06:11am PT
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2 Kong RobotsWell used is Well loved
406653
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ionlyski
Trad climber
Polebridge, Montana
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Jan 23, 2019 - 07:42am PT
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For example the GIGI made by Kong, for years was the best alpinists' choice for auto lock, hard climbing, frozen ropes, etc. and still a "go to" piece for many in that field.
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Alan Rubin
climber
Amherst,MA.
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Jan 23, 2019 - 07:43am PT
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I remember using a much simpler (and much lighter weight)version in the late '60s/very early '70s--possibly the Forrest model. Unfortunately the thin metal 'gate' broke mid-pitch on a climb in the Tetons and we lost about half our rack. Needless to say, I didn't get a replacement. The Frog, on the other hand, is not a bad idea at all--especially for us short folks particularly on routes that were bolted by those with certain different genetic characteristics.
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hooblie
climber
from out where the anecdotes roam
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Jan 23, 2019 - 08:17am PT
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there's a big vertical world out there with actual problems to be accessed.
scampering about on twinkle toes in our provincial rocky niche, minimal doodads attached,
sets us up nicely to rain chuckles down upon the clumsy proletariat
struggling to execute burdensome tasks for a common wage
https://www.sherrilltree.com/learning-center.html
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Jan 23, 2019 - 08:24am PT
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It’s just a head scratcher and an abomination to KISS Society members.
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limpingcrab
Trad climber
the middle of CA
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Jan 23, 2019 - 09:34am PT
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I’m still kinda confused.
Is it just to hold extra gear, sorta like adding another gear loop between gear loops on a harness?
If so it’s not the worst idea I guess.
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Aeriq
Sport climber
100-year Visitor
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 23, 2019 - 04:41pm PT
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The Gipsy looks cool. The video is from 2011 & I have never seen one ever.
Have to go check some gear reviews...
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grover
climber
Castlegar BC
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Jan 24, 2019 - 07:11pm PT
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their sight doesn't mention its dimension
how wide is it?
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