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toejahm
Trad climber
Chatsworth, CA
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Topic Author's Original Post - Feb 16, 2015 - 12:13pm PT
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Hello all, quite a long time ago while climbing the aid line on Rixon's Pinnacle I cleaned this old piece of gear, a unique design I'm unfamilar with, maybe an early lowball? I would be happy to return this piece of gear to the owner or if there's no owner to be found maybe someone could suggest an appropriate climbing museum.
thanks,
kr
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Evel
Trad climber
Nedsterdam CO
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Feb 16, 2015 - 12:20pm PT
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What ya got there is an original Metolious Slider Nut. Super heavy, awkward to place, and nigh impossible to clean if weighted. Neat idea though.
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toejahm
Trad climber
Chatsworth, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 16, 2015 - 01:52pm PT
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Yep, it's a might bit heavy.
Thank Evel
Peace kr
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Ghoulwe
Trad climber
Spokane, WA
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Feb 16, 2015 - 01:55pm PT
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You've got a piece of history there. That is the design that got Doug Phillips started with Metolius.
Eric Barrett
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Feb 16, 2015 - 04:40pm PT
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I used to carry the smallest Blue Slider back when protection options under 1/2" weren't so good.
I never bought any of the larger sizes.
Consider donating it to the North American Climbing History Archives (NACHA) and I can offer you a fair tax deduction in exchange.
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Evel
Trad climber
Nedsterdam CO
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Feb 16, 2015 - 04:43pm PT
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Steve if I dig around deep enough I've got a full set you can have.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Feb 16, 2015 - 05:02pm PT
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I would be happy to have them in the NACHA collection!
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toejahm
Trad climber
Chatsworth, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 16, 2015 - 07:43pm PT
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Steve, I'd be happy to send it to you.
Is there a particular address you would like it shipped to?
kr
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Feb 17, 2015 - 12:24pm PT
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kr and Evel- Check your email. PM sent.
Cheers and thanks again to both of you!
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