Need to interview people who have ice climbing experience
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Hi, guys, I'm a student from Art center college of design. I have project about designing Ice climbing gear. I need to find some problems or needs for my design. Now, I need to interview people who has ice climbing experience. If anyone is willing to be my interviewee, please let me know. The interview will mostly via email. Thank you. |
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Hey Mike, I don't mind answering a few questions. I'm not the greatest ice climber but I'm happy to help. Just shoot me a pm. |
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Mike, |
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Hi Mike, |
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been through the gear changes since the 70's(still have most of it in my 'museum'.) Drop me a line if you want a view on ancient gear days vs today's specialty tools. |
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Mike, |
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H ave about 10 years of ice climbign experience. I have several ideas I can give you for where I feel that ice gear has its weaknesses ans a few easy additions that would make some better gear. |
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IMO - The DMM Predator is the most artistic ice tool ever designed - too bad they are so heavy. They feel great in the hand and have many thoughtful features. Check them out. I like them so much that I keep a pair on my wall. Alan- |
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Alan Ream wrote:IMO - The DMM Predator is the most artistic ice tool ever designed - too bad they are so heavy. They feel great in the hand and have many thoughtful features. Check them out. I like them so much that I keep a pair on my wall. Alan- :P As a fellow IDS student can't wait to see what you turn out. |
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thin, heated gloves |
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Mike, I'm available for interview too. Shoot me a private message. |
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I have a question. Is there any difference between women and men while climbing on ice? I see a article about women has smaller hands( wearing heavier gloves) that cannot hold a large grip as easily. They usually don't have the upper arm strength of men. And they can more often be vertically-challenged compared to their male climbing partners. |
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As a female ice-climber, I find it easier to climb with tools that have small grips. But the biggest difference I've always noticed between me and the guys is that it's so much harder for me to keep my hands and feet warm (!). Other women have told me they have the same problem. |
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Mike Lai wrote:I have a question. Is there any difference between women and men while climbing on ice? I see a article about women has smaller hands( wearing heavier gloves) that cannot hold a large grip as easily. They usually don't have the upper arm strength of men. And they can more often be vertically-challenged compared to their male climbing partners. Read the tagline in the ad. IMO, The most brilliant copywriting, I've seen in a while... The tool design is not too shabby either. Now that I think about your question though, I wish Petzl would add the fourth XS setting for the pinky rest. |
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I have (what I think) is a great idea that may or may not already be on the market: A thin neoprene pad on the ass of ice-climbing hard shell pants. I have thin gore-tex hard shells which are amazing, but when I sit in the snow with them, my ass gets cold very fast, which a thin pad of neoprene on the inside might help a ton with. |
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Ben Brotelho wrote:I have (what I think) is a great idea that may or may not already be on the market: A thin neoprene pad on the ass of ice-climbing hard shell pants. I have thin gore-tex hard shells which are amazing, but when I sit in the snow with them, my ass gets cold very fast, which a thin pad of neoprene on the inside might help a ton with. Just an idea+1 |
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Alan Ream wrote:This is what I am talking about - I am interested to see what you come up with. Go get em!Kill it with fire! |
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I would like a pair of soft shell pants with a built in real gaiter bottom. So Velcro boot closure, stirrups, strap below the knee. Also waterproof and abrasion resistant knees and bottom. Full length side zips and suspenders. |
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thanks for your idea! Im still working on this project ! if you guys have any thoughts please let me know. |
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Hi, guys, I decide to design crampons. Right now I have a idea that crampons with a magnet. The magnet will attach on the boots' sole. This idea provides easy step in with no mess. I found it is really difficult when wearing crampons on heavy thick snow. Also, with magnet, it will hold crampons and boot to increase safety. I saw a video on youtube. A guy pops off his crampons when climbing. Is there anyone has this experience? |