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mynameismud

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In need of a ropegun
« on: November 23, 2015, 09:49:40 AM »
As many of you know I have been working on a new route in a new area.  Nelkins and I got in an additional bolt this Sunday on the project ( 7 Total ), and got it cleaned up a bit.  The issue is climbing off of the last bolt is hard 10 or easy 11.  Having been out of the game a bit for a while I do not seem to have the finger strength to pull over the bulge and up onto the ramp above ( there are some good crimps ).  Any takers?  Pretty good rock and kind of a cool location.  I might be able to aid it if I bring aiders and daisy. 
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Re: In need of a ropegun
« Reply #1 on: November 23, 2015, 10:23:26 AM »
Sounds like you need a rope gun that can also drill.
I've heard rumors that Aaron and the Kid will chase dangling carrots...
What's the route name? Slim Pickens? :)
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Re: In need of a ropegun
« Reply #2 on: November 23, 2015, 10:54:15 AM »
No name as of yet.  That could work. 
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Re: In need of a ropegun
« Reply #3 on: November 23, 2015, 06:12:36 PM »
I'm interested but won't be around again until after December 18 or so.

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Re: In need of a ropegun
« Reply #4 on: November 23, 2015, 06:45:03 PM »
I forgot to mention earlier, I'm good with an etrier rest step and drilling high in the hero loop!!  ;)
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Re: In need of a ropegun
« Reply #5 on: November 23, 2015, 07:35:38 PM »
You could just rappel from the top to place the last bolt.
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Re: In need of a ropegun
« Reply #6 on: November 23, 2015, 08:12:12 PM »
Consider me a movable 197 lb anchor.
Causing trouble when not climbing.

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Re: In need of a ropegun
« Reply #7 on: November 23, 2015, 11:25:45 PM »
I think The Kid, Aaron or Gavin need to step up.
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Re: In need of a ropegun
« Reply #8 on: November 23, 2015, 11:29:22 PM »
Roger would be another good candidate - he's been talking about how he'd really, really like to experience a Pinns FA (and he's stronger than crap).

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Re: In need of a ropegun
« Reply #9 on: November 24, 2015, 10:57:13 AM »
Let him know there is a route in waiting.  I am confident he would pull through. 
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Re: In need of a ropegun
« Reply #10 on: November 24, 2015, 10:59:00 AM »

Let him know there is a route in waiting.  I am confident he would pull through.  


I did and he certainly would pull through.

I don't think he'll find time though. He's loved Pinns the times he's been there. But geography seems to be a big obstacle for him - Pinns is too far away (this is one of his very few faults).

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Re: In need of a ropegun
« Reply #11 on: November 24, 2015, 11:05:32 AM »
Mr Mud, I am in - I'd be happy to help. Send me an email or PM and we can make a plan. I'm usually off work on Sunday to Tuesday.

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Re: In need of a ropegun
« Reply #12 on: November 24, 2015, 12:05:25 PM »
I did and he certainly would pull through.

I don't think he'll find time though. He's loved Pinns the times he's been there. But geography seems to be a big obstacle for him - Pinns is too far away (this is one of his very few faults).

That is unfortunate, considering Pinnacles wouldn't even exist were it not for faults!
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Re: In need of a ropegun
« Reply #13 on: November 24, 2015, 12:10:31 PM »

That is unfortunate, considering Pinnacles wouldn't even exist were it not for faults!


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Re: In need of a ropegun
« Reply #14 on: November 24, 2015, 12:55:02 PM »
Scientist humor and other myths....
lolz

I think The Kid, Aaron or Gavin need to step up.
I think my reputation is getting a head of me. I haven't actually lead anything that hard in the pinnacles (yet). And careful with Roger, he might actually crush so hard there will be no more rock left.

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Re: In need of a ropegun
« Reply #15 on: November 24, 2015, 02:47:20 PM »
^^^^The move is very well protected.  I am sure you could figure it out. 

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Re: In need of a ropegun
« Reply #16 on: November 24, 2015, 02:58:11 PM »
Mr Mud, I am in - I'd be happy to help. Send me an email or PM and we can make a plan. I'm usually off work on Sunday to Tuesday.

Sweet.  Will PM.  Tentatively lets plan for Sunday.  the Kid is welcome to join.  Nelkins are you open on Sunday since you helped last Sunday?
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Re: In need of a ropegun
« Reply #17 on: November 24, 2015, 03:23:44 PM »
Mud, I sent an email on the subject to your mudncrud email address. Did you get it? Roger and I might be able to join you, but not until December 12 or 13.

Sounds like you'll want to get it done as soon as you can though.

We'll have to look for an alternative route for Roger to ropegun?

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Re: In need of a ropegun
« Reply #18 on: November 24, 2015, 03:59:00 PM »
Definitely have a couple of others that will need a ropegun.  Sent an email.  The finger strength is taking a bit to get back.
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Re: In need of a ropegun
« Reply #19 on: November 24, 2015, 04:31:02 PM »
I am free Fri-Sun.