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Barto
climber
Minneapolis, MN
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Topic Author's Original Post - Oct 10, 2011 - 06:31pm PT
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Going canyoneering. My Jumars (yes, the old yellow ones) seem to lock down fine on my 8mm static. Thoughts/experiences?
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HighTraverse
Trad climber
Bay Area
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Oct 10, 2011 - 06:36pm PT
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Do you have your Jumars tied the safe way? Somewhere on SuperTopo there's a thread about how top do it.
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Ihateplastic
Trad climber
It ain't El Cap, Oregon
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Oct 10, 2011 - 06:47pm PT
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He-he...
my concern had nothing to do with the grip of the device.
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HighTraverse
Trad climber
Bay Area
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Oct 10, 2011 - 08:02pm PT
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del cross
I'm not so sure. The jumars thread has the details. I guess I'll go have a look for it.
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Norwegian
Trad climber
Placerville, California
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Oct 10, 2011 - 08:08pm PT
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yergonnadie.
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HighTraverse
Trad climber
Bay Area
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Oct 10, 2011 - 08:15pm PT
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See this thread
http://www.supertopo.com/climbers-forum/824216/35-year-old-Jumars
A lot of discussion by people who know their stuff. Plus I put in my 2cents worth near the end.
I'd double tape the yellows as well. In case of a crashing/sliding or penduluming fall. It's not that hard to do.
And of course, no matter what, tie off short every 20 feet or so.
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Barto
climber
Minneapolis, MN
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 10, 2011 - 09:56pm PT
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You guys are great! I so am grateful to have this forum.
I'll follow the link to the previous thread--I'm so dithery I probably posted on it. I run a loop from both the top hole and the bottom hole and clip into both, not the jumar.
THANKS!
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HighTraverse
Trad climber
Bay Area
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Oct 10, 2011 - 10:24pm PT
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Check for rust at the two hinge points, trigger and cam. Discard if there's rust or other corrosion.
As long as your Jumars still have teeth and the triggers and cams operate smoothly, you're good to go.
Oh, and the webbing is still intact of course.
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