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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Topic Author's Original Post - May 17, 2009 - 11:44pm PT
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Who semi-mass produced the first padded sling? Was it this one purchased in 1979 by our own George R. who inadvertently wore off the logo by climbing with it too much. Shame on you George. In the plastic spirit, who was it?
Another try in case the lack of trad gear through you off.
Ken
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ec
climber
ca
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May 17, 2009 - 11:57pm PT
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'looks like a Latok one I had, but '79 predates that...
The first one I got in about '81 was a Buttermilk Mountain Works (BMW) padded gear sling...
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Topic Author's Reply - May 18, 2009 - 12:01am PT
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Nope! Good guess though.
Ken
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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May 18, 2009 - 12:20am PT
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I know Forrest made one about '74 or '75. . .
I've still got mine!
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Topic Author's Reply - May 18, 2009 - 12:33am PT
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Aliester, Yes, good job. Was there an earlier commercial padded model? I started padding mine in 1972.
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
Lake Oswego, Oregon
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May 18, 2009 - 12:52am PT
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I had a couple of Forrest ones... he had those cool ones with like paisley on 'em. Now where is that thing...
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Chicken Skinner
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Topic Author's Reply - May 18, 2009 - 01:04am PT
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Jerry Garcia model? I have some of those but, mine are threadbare. Anyone have one in mint condition? Would love to have one! Those Forrest rigs are only half-way there, partially padded and definitely knot.
Ken
P.S. Aliester, I think of myself as one of the youngest old timers around (funny thing is spell check had an alternative for oldtimer as Mortimer, one of Walt's many nicknames). How about that?
Ken
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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May 19, 2009 - 05:11pm PT
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Ken
Here's a pic of mine, but it's still in use as you
can see. . . so I can't give it up for the museum
yet. . .
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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May 19, 2009 - 06:17pm PT
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Not sure if a hammer sling counts, but, my bet is this is an early one:
'67 vintage?
-Brian in SLC
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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May 19, 2009 - 06:30pm PT
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Don't use a sling anymore- gave them up 10 years ago. I have a little of "belayers neck" syndrome and slings are uncomfortable. I can get enough on my gear loops for IC, the Black Canyon or alpine rock in Patagonia.
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karabin museum
Trad climber
phoenix, az
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Nov 22, 2009 - 11:18pm PT
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Dolt sold padded gear slings in November 1967.
Rock on! Marty
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
Will know soon
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Nov 23, 2009 - 12:12am PT
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Dug this out of Dan's old climbing stuff, very early 70's. I think Dan and my Bro made their own slings cause of the name embroidered on it. Why the 3 velcro squares on the back of the sling ? ( Think I only got one in this photo) Peace, lynnie
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bvb
Social climber
flagstaff arizona
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Nov 23, 2009 - 12:16am PT
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maybe the velcro was part of a rapid removal system for placements you knew you'd have to plug in a hurry?
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WBraun
climber
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Nov 23, 2009 - 12:18am PT
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That's right, rapid removal.
Remember Tony Yanaro had Velcro all over on his slings.
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
Will know soon
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Nov 23, 2009 - 12:20am PT
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Thanks bvb, Dan-o was into muy rapido mode when needed. Peace
Edit: Thanks also, Werner. Weird, but when yo two posted I felt a real sense of connection with Dan. Gezzzz, life and such is way strange. But a big thanks for making his being real to me again. lynne
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Nov 23, 2009 - 01:13am PT
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I am still climbing with a Fish™ adjustable padded sling that I bought in 1984. Just like the one below
Actually this Cowpoke and I bought ours the same day in the same Parking lot at the same time. and there's nothing wrong with that.
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dogtown
Trad climber
JackAssVille, Wyoming
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Nov 23, 2009 - 04:21am PT
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I have a first generation Chouinard sling. ( not for sale ) no pad. But I have a collar on my shirt. you dig?
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Tom
Big Wall climber
San Luis Obispo CA
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Nov 23, 2009 - 04:27am PT
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No pics, because I don't have them anymore (whimper).
MEMORY: Two mid-70's Chouinard GPIW gear slings, made from brown 2" flat webbing, with a rolled-and-sewn place to clip your clips. And strong enough for belay anchors. Totally craftsman-like, in their creation.
Back in the day, the GPIW was THE source. The only source worth seeking.
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Chiloe
Trad climber
Lee, NH
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Nov 23, 2009 - 09:33am PT
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Bill Forrest was selling a padded sling, optionally part of his Pin Bin system, by 1971.
The first versions were not full-strength as runners, however. I think he used 2" wide
guitar shoulder straps (sewn to stronger nylon that formed the gear-carrying part)
for a colorful effect. There might have been an adjustable buckle involved too.
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TKingsbury
Trad climber
MT
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Nov 23, 2009 - 11:55am PT
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I picked up this Forrest sling in an ebay auction along with some tube chocks, cam locks, leeper Z pins and a hammer...figured I should post it up.
Chiloe mentioned the Pin Bin, I looked it up and found an article describing it...sounds like it might be it...
"...Pin Bin, a metal loop with a springloaded mechanism that made it easy to organize gear and get it on and off easily."
http://www.snewsnet.com/snews/gt_upload/winter07_IndustryTrailblazers_outdoor.pdf
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