All I want for Christmas is a Pinns bolt kit

[squiddo]

an Uber Bolt Bag to rule them all?

Yeah! I want light one.....

[Bruce Hildenbrand]

As far as drill holders go, I like either the Rocpec or the Hurricane.  I wear a leather glove on the hand which holds the holder when using the Rocpec to avoid pinching.  The Pika is junk.  No reason to have to fiddle with small set screws!  I like the BD wall hammer.

As far as a bolting bag, I use a chalk bag with fleece lining preferably with a cordura outer fabric.  Sear Craftsman makes a 1/2" and 9/16" box end wrench(you can order it through Granger) which is about 5" long and is just about perfect for tightening bolts as you can't generate too much torque.  For removing old bolts I use the same wrench, but in the 9" length to get more torque.

I hope this helps.

Bruce

[JC w KC redux]

Okay, this is the funniest damn thing I have seen in quite some time.
from my friend Jon Cochran:

John ,   

For your Pinns bolt kit, if you plan on stance placements, make sure to include the following items;

The Higgens distance reducing glasses. The runout to the next stance will seem like nothing with these babies.

The Holmgren XXXL jock strap. It's bigger than your bolt bag, but as a by-product of not using hooks you will be surprised at how fast you'll grow.

Waltons nerve cream. Try to remember to apply before the ascent, it will keep you calm and focused. You might forget to use it and freak, running out the upper half of the route without pro. In that case use generously to help control convulsions, dry-heaving, and the shakes.

Do not fall.
Also remember as the first ascentionist of a Pinns route you were able to touch all the holds that won't be there for future generations.
The stupid name chosen will be forever, so name it well.

Jon

[JC w KC redux]

I'll keep putting this up front so it doesn't get missed

[JC w KC redux]

I'll keep putting this up front so it doesn't get missed

[Atomizer]

I'm confused are you expecting a kit for Christmas or are you buying one?
Have you realized that bolting might get in the way of your onsights?

[squiddo]

I'm confused are you expecting a kit for Christmas or are you buying one?
Have you realized that bolting might get in the way of your onsights?

I'm confused too....on the "bumping" 

[JC w KC redux]

I'm confused are you expecting a kit for Christmas or are you buying one?
Have you realized that bolting might get in the way of your onsights?

I'm buying one
and yes - it is getting in the way - but all things evolve

[JC w KC redux]

I'm confused too....on the "bumping" 

Okay, this is the funniest damn thing I have seen in quite some time.
from my friend Jon Cochran:

John ,   

For your Pinns bolt kit, if you plan on stance placements, make sure to include the following items;

The Higgens distance reducing glasses. The runout to the next stance will seem like nothing with these babies.

The Holmgren XXXL jock strap. It's bigger than your bolt bag, but as a by-product of not using hooks you will be surprised at how fast you'll grow.

Waltons nerve cream. Try to remember to apply before the ascent, it will keep you calm and focused. You might forget to use it and freak, running out the upper half of the route without pro. In that case use generously to help control convulsions, dry-heaving, and the shakes.

Do not fall.
Also remember as the first ascentionist of a Pinns route you were able to touch all the holds that won't be there for future generations.
The stupid name chosen will be forever, so name it well.

Jon

[squiddo]

LOL BUMP!

[MUCCI]

Ground up, onsight, drilled from stance.

Nothing more proud.

[Atomizer]

Insert Quote
Ground up, onsight, drilled from stance.

Nothing more proud.

Of course...

But at some point there will a be route where they need to lower down between bolts.
And that would not be an onsight.

[Brad Young]

Of course...

But at some point there will a be route where they need to lower down between bolts.
And that would not be an onsight.

Yep, it's pretty normal to put in one or two bolts and then lower off out of exhaustion.

J.C. solved that though on S Curve by carefully downclimbing from his drill stance. He then went back up to drill the second and third bolts from stance. He never weighted the rope.

But S Curve was only 5.7...

[waldo]

My nerve cream comes in several brands, but I prefer Tecate.  I apply it internally after a climb and repeat application as necessary.

[F4?]

The stupid name chosen will be forever, so name it well.

Priceless!

[Brad Young]

My nerve cream comes in several brands, but I prefer Tecate.  I apply it internally after a climb and repeat application as necessary.

I've had the good fortune to share some of Bob's nerve cream with him after climbing days, in the parking lot. Good stuff. I always hope some of it will rub off on me.