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Backcountry.com - Climb http://www.backcountry.com/store/cat/5/Climb.html Backcountry.com Q&A postings en-us Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:12:14 GMT service@backcountry.com (Backcountry.com Customer Service) 60 I want a cute chalk bag to match my new sirens. I know i'm http://www.backcountry.com/store/FVT0012/Five-Ten-Siren-Climbing-Shoe-Womens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_116511#question_116511 Five Ten Siren Climbing Shoe - Women's I want a cute chalk bag to match my new sirens. I know i'm a bit of a girly girl but I can climb with the best men out there. :) Any suggestions? I was looking at the c30p (cornflower) perfect color but too small I think and I don't belive its belt is removable. i want to be able to clip it to my harness question_116511 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:12:14 GMT Is the belt on the c30p removable? and if it is, can it be hooked http://www.backcountry.com/store/ARC0631/Arcteryx-C30p-Chalk-Bag.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_116510#question_116510 Arc'teryx C30p Chalk Bag Is the belt on the c30p removable? and if it is, can it be hooked to my harness? question_116510 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:52:20 GMT I am in israel how much is the shipping or is it better to buy http://www.backcountry.com/store/EVL0018/Evolv-Bandit-Climbing-Shoe.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_116466#question_116466 Evolv Bandit Climbing Shoe I am in israel how much is the shipping or is it better to buy the stuff here? question_116466 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:12:46 GMT Does the agressiveness of the show wear/flatten out? I'm http://www.backcountry.com/store/LSP0081/La-Sportiva-Miura-VS-Climbing-Shoe.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_116436#question_116436 La Sportiva Miura VS Climbing Shoe Does the agressiveness of the show wear/flatten out? I'm thinking about buying these- i love the shape of the shoe and the downturned, sharp toe. But will this flatten out and wear out over time (quickly)? question_116436 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:25:36 GMT Are these shoes comfortable enough to wear for sport routes? http://www.backcountry.com/store/LSP0054/La-Sportiva-Solution-Climbing-Shoe.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_116337#question_116337 La Sportiva Solution Climbing Shoe Are these shoes comfortable enough to wear for sport routes? question_116337 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:07:41 GMT I do canyoneering trips and just occasionally climb. Would it http://www.backcountry.com/store/BEA0006/Beal-Flyer-II-102mm-Dry-Cover-Rope.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_116288#question_116288 Beal Flyer II 10.2mm Dry Cover Rope I do canyoneering trips and just occasionally climb. Would it be ok to use a dynamic rope in my situation? I know the static rope is better for rappelling but I'd like to only buy one rope if possible. question_116288 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:41:49 GMT Is this good for a beginner? http://www.backcountry.com/store/BLD0526/Black-Diamond-ATC-XP.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_116277#question_116277 Black Diamond ATC-XP Is this good for a beginner? question_116277 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:16:22 GMT Don't know the best way to point this out, but the weight http://www.backcountry.com/store/SCR0074/Scarpa-Zen-Approach-Shoe-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_116142#question_116142 Scarpa Zen Approach Shoe - Men's Don't know the best way to point this out, but the weight is wrong as listed. It says, "[Pair, size 9] 15.5oz (440g) ". It should read "1/2 Pair", see Scarpa's website, or other online retailers. Just wanted to point this out for other weight obsessed shoppers. question_116142 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:49:46 GMT What binding system would work best for lightweight mountaineering http://www.backcountry.com/store/PTZ0208/Petzl-Vasak-12-Point-Mountaineering-Crampon.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_116139#question_116139 Petzl Vasak 12-Point Mountaineering Crampon What binding system would work best for lightweight mountaineering boots (Kayland MXT, heel welt, no toe welt) and some Garmont Radiums? question_116139 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:49:13 GMT How do these compare to the mythos as far as sizing goes. I have http://www.backcountry.com/store/LSP0031/La-Sportiva-Miura-Climbing-Shoe-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_116077#question_116077 La Sportiva Miura Climbing Shoe - Men's How do these compare to the mythos as far as sizing goes. I have a pair of 41 in mythos but they have stretched a lot. should I stay the same with these or go up to the 42 since the uppers are lined? Also how does it fit the foot compared to the mythos. I like the way the mythos fit my foot except i have dead space in the arch. question_116077 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:32:58 GMT So the holds are screw on. Would that mean using the t-nuts http://www.backcountry.com/store/REV0009/Revolution-Climbing-Inc-Jib-Combo-Set-40-piece.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_116027#question_116027 Revolution Climbing, Inc. Jib Combo Set - 40 piece So the holds are screw on. Would that mean using the t-nuts is out? Or would these holds till be compatible with the t-nuts? I'll be using 3/4" plywood, would the screws have enough bite to hold on? I'm a fan of the t-nuts, and if this isn't compatible, then I might just keep looking. question_116027 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:52:39 GMT I want to buy the Black Diamond: PRIMROSE AL Harness package http://www.backcountry.com/store/BLD0284/Black-Diamond-Primrose-AL-Harness-Package-Womens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_115963#question_115963 Black Diamond Primrose AL Harness Package - Women's I want to buy the Black Diamond: PRIMROSE AL Harness package for women and need a size "SMALL". However, I see that you only have sizes XS and L. I have to order it online inorder to use a 15% doscount voucher...pls let me know by when this will be available question_115963 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:14:29 GMT Does anyone know how the sizing of these shoes compares to other http://www.backcountry.com/store/EVL0017/Evolv-Optimus-Prime-Climbing-Shoe.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_115911#question_115911 Evolv Optimus Prime Climbing Shoe Does anyone know how the sizing of these shoes compares to other Evolv models? For instance, I currently climb with the Evolv Defy in size 9. Should the Optimus Prime in 9 fit the same? question_115911 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:00:16 GMT I wear a 40 in miura lace ups and would like to know what size http://www.backcountry.com/store/LSP0015/La-Sportiva-Testarossa-Climbing-Shoe.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_115852#question_115852 La Sportiva Testarossa Climbing Shoe I wear a 40 in miura lace ups and would like to know what size this would translate to in the testarossas. Additionally, what is the stretch like in these shoes. My thought was the I would purchase the testarossas in a 39.5. Any thoughts? Thank you in advance. question_115852 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:34:07 GMT is this boot suitable for climbing lenin peak or khan tengri http://www.backcountry.com/store/SCR0028/Scarpa-Phantom-Lite-Mountaineering-Boot-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_115677#question_115677 Scarpa Phantom Lite Mountaineering Boot - Men's is this boot suitable for climbing lenin peak or khan tengri in kazak at 7000 metres? strongwind and temps possibly down to -30 degrees c?? experienced climbers above 6000 metres plse advise question_115677 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:48:23 GMT is this boot suitable for climbing 7000m peak in kazakhstan? http://www.backcountry.com/store/KAY0008/Kayland-M11%2B-Boot-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_115676#question_115676 Kayland M11+ Boot - Men's is this boot suitable for climbing 7000m peak in kazakhstan? on khan tengri or lenin peaks? is the liner warm enough for -30c conditions and lots of wind like 60 mph plus question_115676 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:44:34 GMT i need boots for 7000 m peak in kazaksthan ive been told to get http://www.backcountry.com/store/MIL0058/Millet-Everest-GTX-Mountaineering-Boot-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_115675#question_115675 Millet Everest GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's i need boots for 7000 m peak in kazaksthan ive been told to get millet everest but they too exxy ,is there any way i can use boreal kangri or scarpa phantom lites or sportiva nepal evo extremes or am i kidding myself plse experienced climbers above 6000m can u assist in this question?? question_115675 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:42:11 GMT Write your question here... Exum Pro. I wear an 11.5 (US mens). http://www.backcountry.com/store/LSP0124/La-Sportiva-Exum-Pro-Approach-Shoe-Mens.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_115651#question_115651 La Sportiva Exum Pro Approach Shoe - Men's Write your question here... Exum Pro. I wear an 11.5 (US mens). Per the size chart this is a size 45.1. THe available sizes are: 45.0 & 45.5. What size should I order? Thanks. question_115651 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:45:29 GMT i am building a rock wall in an old grain silo...were can i get http://www.backcountry.com/store/REV0013/Revolution-Climbing-Inc-Homeboy-Combo.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_115647#question_115647 Revolution Climbing, Inc. Homeboy Combo i am building a rock wall in an old grain silo...were can i get a device to put at the top of a route for the top rope? i have seen some different devices at gyms. question_115647 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:55:03 GMT What are folks' experience using this tool on more moderate http://www.backcountry.com/store/PTZ0106/Petzl-Nomic-Leashless-Ice-Climbing-Tool.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_115593#question_115593 Petzl Nomic Leashless Ice Climbing Tool What are folks' experience using this tool on more moderate ice (WI2-WI3). I used this tool once on an easy WI3, but one time isn't the best gauge. Thoughts? question_115593 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:27:37 GMT