Shane Davis > Forum Messages

Dec 25, 2024  Cool winter pic in Ouray. View Message

Dec 14, 2024 Also a fan of Acopa but I had similar communication issues recently.  Everything worked out but it took alot of follow up to make it happen. View Message

Dec 11, 2024 I have the Merlins, JBs and the Legend.  For .75 size , the Merlins are my favorite.  No experience with the other models mentioned though. View Message

Nov 20, 2024 Throwing this out there, we're not going to be using our 3 bed / 1 bath house much for the next couple months due to work and other obligations.  I'm not going to Airbnb i… View Message

Nov 13, 2024 Interesting subject. I've ran several marathons and 50k's.  In 2019, I ran the Bataan Memorial Marathon in NM with a 38# pack in 5 hours 20 minutes which was absolutely th… View Message

Nov 12, 2024 Pete Nelson wrote: While there is no perfect pack, the Cold Cold World Ozone is pretty darn close!https://www.coldcoldworldpacks.com/ozoneHeres an interesting variation. &n… View Message

Oct 25, 2024 Finding that there's a perfect hand jam over the lip of a roofA quality beer properly iced down in a cooler after a good climb and long hike outWondering if you're lost on the… View Message

Oct 24, 2024 My first set up was a Vergo and Micro.  It got the job done but now I use Tazlov and it's far superior in terms of feeding rope.  I still use the Vergo for single pit… View Message

Oct 23, 2024  If I'm repeating a route or have tons of beta then yeah, I might run out certain sections because I know what to expect. On the flipside, if I'm onsighting something… View Message

Oct 15, 2024 Yea they're different but I actually like the upward pulling straps. As far as customizations go , I had some molle webbing sewed on the lid plus some horizontal lashing straps… View Message

Oct 15, 2024 I like roofs and steep walls because a) they're just insanely fun to me for some reason and b) the falls are generally clean.  Before launching into the crux of a climb at… View Message

Sep 14, 2024 If you're headed to WY and want some challenging trad, Vedauwoo is more than worth the drive.   View Message

Sep 7, 2024 Yeah, the 3 I have are all big.  Thank goodness for the drawstring.  I like the material enough that I tolerate the sizing discrepancy.   View Message

Aug 20, 2024 For times where brake assist is desired - Smart Alpine or Gigajul.  Otherwise, I use a Reverso. View Message

Aug 17, 2024 I'm 52 years old and in the best physical condition of my life.  I go out of my way to consume more protein than carbs/fat.  That works for me but there's enough high… View Message

Aug 13, 2024 This thread made me go out and test my rope ascension skills last night without any refreshers.  I keep a climbing rope hung in my barn to practice rescue skills but I don… View Message

Aug 12, 2024 I can help you out.  I'll shoot you a text tomorrow. View Message

Aug 5, 2024 I have several of the types already mentioned.   If it's a touch cool out,  the Voormi river run hoodie is my favorite.  I have 3 , one of which is 6 years old.… View Message

Jul 31, 2024 Acopa's might work.  They're pretty good about answering questions/ concerns so perhaps call them up. View Message

Jul 13, 2024 Love Bedrocks.   Just got a pair of their clogs but don't have alot of mileage in them yet.  They resole too.   View Message

May 31, 2024 Ethan Brown wrote: Hey guys. I've just moved and now live 20 minutes from Vedauwoo, so I have no choice but to become a trad climber. However, I've only got about 300-400 b… View Message

May 28, 2024 I just use pads to safeguard a fall if I'm just doing easy problems but I use a Taz Lov set up if I'm pushing hard moves up high where I know a fall is likely.     View Message

May 21, 2024 Nothing earth-shattering that you can't find on YouTube or other books but it did include some things the older version didn't cover like girth hitch anchor points and the Josh… View Message

Mar 24, 2024 Meghan C wrote: Thanks Shane.  Let me know if you do decide to rent your house.  I sent you a message in case you're still looking for a place to stay.   View Message

Mar 20, 2024 Kent Pease's book on technique, Long/Gaines latest book on placements/ anchors and Andy Kirkpatrick's "Down" would be a good start. View Message

Mar 19, 2024 Pretty certain the entire region will be jammed with people so camping spots at Sams, Cowell, Horseshoe will be hard to come by.  Best bet would be an airbnb or cabin if y… View Message

Jan 10, 2024 Acopa fits me better than TC's. I have the Legend (low top) and JB (high top).  No durability issues for me. View Message

Jan 4, 2024 Lumpy Ridge has good moderates and it's not too bad of a drive from Northwest Arkansas, if that matters. You could  hit up Vedauwoo too.  It doesn't have a ton o… View Message

Dec 20, 2023 Its mostly trad but there's many good moderate roofs at Sams Throne in Arkansas.  Razorback Roof would be near the top of the list.https://www.mountainproject.com/route/10… View Message

Oct 26, 2023 Similar background, but going on our 4th year of ice climbing.  I'd definatley recommend hiring a guide.  Money well spent. View Message

Oct 23, 2023 You could rig up a couple of rings, bolts, etc. above a doorway and then practice what you learn from the books.  It'd still behoove you to have a mentor double check your… View Message

Oct 21, 2023 Not sure about that negative Tower 47 review.  Mine is about a year old so perhaps there was an update to the design but I can carry 35+ pounds with zero problems.  … View Message

Oct 3, 2023 Looks like the furthest right route that is just past sphagnum esplanade but I couldn't find a name in the new guidebook or MP either.  Its been a year or two but we thoug… View Message

Sep 17, 2023 Cool thread.  Here's my crude set-up:The black holds in the middle are finger/thin hands and the adjustable vertical on the left is usually set to off-width. Adjustab… View Message

Sep 7, 2023 Mine broke in fast and are super comfortable  but I've mostly used them on hand cracks and bigger.  I've used the Legends on thin cracks and they worked good.   View Message

Aug 19, 2023 We climb there alot.  September is still pretty hot normally.   October is good but it's also crowded.  November is also good but can get cold, relatively speaki… View Message