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johntp

Trad climber

By decision or indecision we are where we are.

Topic Author's Original Post - Jan 28, 2019 - 04:04pm PT

So I have some tube chocks if anyone wants them. Not asking for cash. You pay postage. If you re-sell them on ebay I want a cut, but would rather they go to collectors.

First dibs won't cut it here; want to know the person that receives them want them for intrinsic value.

climber

Just livin' the dream

Jan 28, 2019 - 04:20pm PT

I thought this was going to be about the evaporation of TardMaria...

ExfifteenExfifteen

climber

Jan 28, 2019 - 04:24pm PT

I thought it was going to be about the evaporation of ALMOST everybody here in tacoland…

Lorenzo

Trad climber

Portland Oregon

Jan 28, 2019 - 04:25pm PT

I was worried.

climber

Just livin' the dream

Jan 28, 2019 - 04:30pm PT

I like you guys.

You're quick.

Reilly

Mountain climber

The Other Monrovia- CA

Jan 28, 2019 - 04:33pm PT

Did somebody say dinner?

johntp

Trad climber

By decision or indecision we are where we are.

Topic Author's Reply - Jan 28, 2019 - 04:35pm PT

You guys made me laugh out loud!

Cheers!

johntp

Trad climber

By decision or indecision we are where we are.

Topic Author's Reply - Jan 28, 2019 - 04:43pm PT

I need more cow bell.

Pretty much all they where good for. Those suckers like to lift out as you moved past them unless set with a hammer. Same as titons.

johntp

Trad climber

By decision or indecision we are where we are.

Topic Author's Reply - Jan 28, 2019 - 04:47pm PT

Wind chimes!

Good idea! Already have a hex wind chime.

Anders, if'n ya see Tami and Phil, give them a hello from me.

Lorenzo

Trad climber

Portland Oregon

Jan 28, 2019 - 04:48pm PT

Ha , I have some aluminum bongs on the deck as chimes.

johntp

Trad climber

By decision or indecision we are where we are.

Topic Author's Reply - Jan 28, 2019 - 05:22pm PT

Ha! Great housewarming present.

I've lost your contact info. Call or email me:

johntpenca at gmail dot com

three one zero 351 1472

Gunkie

Trad climber

Valles Marineris

Jan 29, 2019 - 05:16am PT

What if I wanted to use them on Excalibur supplating cams? I figure with that collection + some wood blocks would add some real spice to wide cracks once again.

couchmaster

climber

Jan 29, 2019 - 05:17am PT

A rack of all Tube Chock sizes for free? Good man JohnTP. The price is right but I wouldn't consider myself a collector as I'm simply more of a hoarder so I'm out (ie, that's why I clicked on the link and I already have most of a set that rarely get used). Where Roots, Stephan and Marty? Marty most likely has 4 different versions, all better looking than yours:-)

Good luck on the ....."sale"?.....gifting.

Kletterhund

Trad climber

Oregon

Jan 29, 2019 - 06:35am PT

Hello -

I collect vintage Chouinard and and Forrest gear - I am definitely interested in your Tube chocks as I currently only have a #6...

Can we work something out perhaps???

Thanks!

Gnome Ofthe Diabase

climber

Out Of Bed

Jan 29, 2019 - 07:09am PT

IF WE ARE VOTING?

SEND THEM TO THE WISE & SCARY BRAVE COWBOY

That's my vote
just some hoarder, yelling into the wind

thebravecowboy

climber

The Good Places

Jan 29, 2019 - 07:12am PT

if others fall through, I'd take some of the tubers - and I'd actually use them newrouting mudstone, waaaay backcountry OW routes to mega summits, etc.

let me know!

cheers, and thanks for sharing the love.

Roots

Mountain climber

Redmond, Oregon

Jan 29, 2019 - 10:00am PT

Hi John - I'm late to the party but I could use a #5 Tube Chock that has the notched side.

Very generous of you to offers these!

capseeboy

Social climber

portland, oregon

Jan 29, 2019 - 10:15am PT

I'm chiming in. Is there a FA chime out there?

neebee

Social climber

calif/texas

Jan 29, 2019 - 12:16pm PT

hey there, say, johntp... oh my... interesting title...

i love this from 'L' , as to the first few comments:

Jan 28, 2019 - 04:30pm PT
I like you guys.

You're quick.

fun to see you all so happy here, :)

windchimes and cowbells sound fun! hope you get some
good homes for these...

happy good day!

Reilly

Mountain climber

The Other Monrovia- CA

Jan 29, 2019 - 12:17pm PT

Happy? They’re not happy. Nobody’s arguing or calling each other names!

johntp

Trad climber

By decision or indecision we are where we are.

Topic Author's Reply - Jan 29, 2019 - 01:39pm PT

Sent to Mighty Hiker.

Hi John - I'm late to the party but I could use a #5 Tube Chock that has the notched side.

Very generous of you to offers these!

I held a couple back (doubles). I could spare a number 5, but it is not notched. Let me know if you want it Roots.

neebster: the thread title is because I'm downsizing my stash of gear. I'd rather get it to friends than profit from it. Used to have a lot more but a haulbag full of old school gear got lost in a move.

I can also spare a number 4 (notched) to the first dibber.

Lorenzo

Trad climber

Portland Oregon

Jan 29, 2019 - 01:48pm PT

Notches are easy with a half round file.

Roots

Mountain climber

Redmond, Oregon

Jan 29, 2019 - 03:30pm PT

^ funny but I try my best to collect with integrity.

Thanks for the offer John but I already have a first generation #5!

thebravecowboy

climber

The Good Places

Jan 29, 2019 - 04:03pm PT

testing, testing, email confirmation for tube chock rehoming program, over

johntp

Trad climber

By decision or indecision we are where we are.

Topic Author's Reply - Jan 29, 2019 - 04:06pm PT

Cowboy

4 & 5 headed your way. They are all gone now.

thebravecowboy

climber

The Good Places

Jan 29, 2019 - 04:50pm PT

Whoa! Thanks John!

johntp

Trad climber

By decision or indecision we are where we are.

Topic Author's Reply - Jan 29, 2019 - 05:11pm PT

Roots: I'm not sure if the #5 I sent to Mighty Hiker is notched or not. If it is and is going to be turned into a wind chime I'm sure it could be sent your way.

Anders?

Mungeclimber

Trad climber

Nothing creative to say

Jan 29, 2019 - 10:40pm PT

Cool. Need pics of results.

Inner City

Trad climber

Portland, OR

Jan 30, 2019 - 07:46am PT

Make a wind chime out of 'em.

Beautiful sounds echoing through eternity...

neebee

Social climber

calif/texas

Jan 30, 2019 - 02:18pm PT

hey there, say, johntp... awww, i figured that out, pretty quick, :)

say, i like everyone's comment as to the windchimes, too...

:)

i've been 'sorting out' things around here, too...
some to give away, but, a lot that is just 'stuff from when the grandkids were here' ... just scraps from crafts that are not big enough...

out with the old, to stay neater and make room-or-use, of the good...

:)

so i can sure understand...

donkey

Social climber

orange

Jan 30, 2019 - 02:51pm PT

If anyone can spare a tube I'd love to have one......don't really care what size. I have a small collection of old Chouinard stuff but no tubes!

Thanks,

Brian

Aeriq

Sport climber

100-year Visitor

Jan 30, 2019 - 08:34pm PT

Thinning the Herd

I herd that!

Mighty Hiker

climber

Outside the Asylum

Feb 21, 2019 - 05:47pm PT

Six tube chocks arrived yesterday, courtesy of John, one of StupidTopo's real gentlemen. Proving that nice people live in Arkansas. Canada Customs and Canada Post took their time, though.

(Some may remember that a few years ago, he sent a copy of the famous Sheridan Anderson calendar for 1973, in Summit, for Tami.)

Here they are, although not yet at their final destination.

Oddly, a plumbing problem developed in the last few days, but I don't think that these will help with it.

johntp

Trad climber

Punter

Topic Author's Reply - Feb 21, 2019 - 05:51pm PT

Oddly, a plumbing problem developed in the last few days, but I don't think that these will help with it.

Duct tape

NutAgain!

Trad climber

South Pasadena, CA

Feb 21, 2019 - 09:00pm PT

Thinning the Herd. I was hunting around on Supertopo for where to post this, didn't feel like making it's own thread. Thinning the Herd seems about right.

https://www.climbing.com/skills/learn-this-the-12-point-trad-anchor-rubric/

So are there legions of climbers out there ready to jump on me because my anchor is only 11 points? Doesn't the blue camalot get extra points? How many points do you get when you girth-hitch grass? (trick question- depends whether it is dry or dew-covered). Do you get 4 points for belaying off your harness if you don't really have a ledge but the thigh-jam is pretty good? Discuss.