12-08-2011, 04:14 AM
Ice spikes / Ice claws, I have the same thing. When I am really nervous I run my spikes down my sleeve, so they are right there in my hands. The last time that I did that was 1st ice @ Scofield on 2 1/2 inches. The rope has a loop on it and I cut a 10 inch piece of pool noodle on it so it floats. I also have a carabiner attached to the other end to keep it on my sled or hook it to me so I don't throw the whole bag. I could hook the carabiner to the float and throw it.
Enlightened one... I am not going to be a victim of Darwinism... I would rather be the guy the has a problem and gets himself or his friends out, then be the dork on the news that search and rescue has to save. (Or worse) I have been on the east side of Mantua with 6 inches of clear ice. I was using the bar and put it right through a thin spot with 2 inches of thin ice. We were checking it and were able to backtrack. Not a big deal, but it could have been.
No worries I am a self admitted gear head and I am seeking qualified treatment. But my minimum list still stands. Everyone be smart.
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Enlightened one... I am not going to be a victim of Darwinism... I would rather be the guy the has a problem and gets himself or his friends out, then be the dork on the news that search and rescue has to save. (Or worse) I have been on the east side of Mantua with 6 inches of clear ice. I was using the bar and put it right through a thin spot with 2 inches of thin ice. We were checking it and were able to backtrack. Not a big deal, but it could have been.
No worries I am a self admitted gear head and I am seeking qualified treatment. But my minimum list still stands. Everyone be smart.
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