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Backcountry.com - Climb http://www.backcountry.com/store/cat/5/sale/Climb.html Backcountry.com Q&A postings en-us Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:28:37 GMT service@backcountry.com (Backcountry.com Customer Service) 60 Does anyone know the size of this backpack? Thanks http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/The-North-Face-Terra-30-Pack-1850cu-in/TNF2013M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_141133#question_141133 The North Face Terra 30 Pack - 1850cu in Does anyone know the size of this backpack? Thanks question_141133 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:28:37 GMT Looking for a boot for winter use, ice climbing, snowshoeing, http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/La-Sportiva-Nepal-EVO-GTX-Mountaineering-Boot-Mens/LSP0029M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_141073#question_141073 La Sportiva Nepal EVO GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's Looking for a boot for winter use, ice climbing, snowshoeing, hiking etc. But would also like to use them for field work, which involves a lot of sitting and standing in below freezing temps. Was looking at these the Nepals and the Nuptse. Any suggestions on what would work best for these varied uses? question_141073 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:40:21 GMT Can these be used on the Aztarex? http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Petzl-Blue-Ice-Ice-Pick-for-Aztar/PTZ0095M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140953#question_140953 Petzl Blue Ice Ice Pick for Aztar Can these be used on the Aztarex? question_140953 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:28:04 GMT will this rope work for toproping? http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Mammut-Tusk-Climbing-Rope-9.8mm/MAM0155M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140905#question_140905 Mammut Tusk Climbing Rope - 9.8mm will this rope work for toproping? question_140905 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:39:50 GMT I just bought the Mammut Tusk 9.8 MMx60m dry rope. does it work http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Mammut-Infinity-Climbing-Rope-9.5mm/MAM0011M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140898#question_140898 Mammut Infinity Climbing Rope - 9.5mm I just bought the Mammut Tusk 9.8 MMx60m dry rope. does it work okay as a toprope, trad rope,and sport rope as a single? and just for shorter routes, i won't be doing any super long routes question_140898 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:31:54 GMT I'm torn between this shoe, Five Ten Team 5.10, and the Evolv http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Five-Ten-Team-5.10-Climbing-Shoe/FVT0064M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140804#question_140804 Five Ten Team 5.10 Climbing Shoe I'm torn between this shoe, Five Ten Team 5.10, and the Evolv Optimus Prime. According to the reviews on the Primes they don't last that long. Any one know of the durability of this shoe? question_140804 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:06:09 GMT How does it fit over a bicycle helmet? http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Petzl-Ultra-Headlamp/PTZ0228M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140723#question_140723 Petzl Ultra Headlamp How does it fit over a bicycle helmet? question_140723 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:43:08 GMT I wear a size 10.5-11 hiking boat size, I'm 6'2" http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Outdoor-Research-Cascadia-Gaiter/ODR0314M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140408#question_140408 Outdoor Research Cascadia Gaiter I wear a size 10.5-11 hiking boat size, I'm 6'2" and have pretty skinny legs. It looks like I could go with L or XL. Can anyone help direct me to the right size to purchase?? question_140408 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:34:48 GMT how does the ski carry system work http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Mountain-Hardwear-Trad-Backpack-2050-2300cu-in/MHW1103M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140347#question_140347 Mountain Hardwear Trad Backpack - 2050-2300cu in how does the ski carry system work question_140347 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:47:08 GMT Thinking about this harness for alpine and ice climbing. Are http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/CAMP-USA-Air-CR-Harness/CMP0125M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140159#question_140159 CAMP USA Air CR Harness Thinking about this harness for alpine and ice climbing. Are the leg loops droppable, and is it possible to fit ice clippers between the gear loops on each side? question_140159 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:45:33 GMT Has anyone tried these out as well as the V10s? I have V10s now http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Five-Ten-Team-5.10-Climbing-Shoe/FVT0064M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_140141#question_140141 Five Ten Team 5.10 Climbing Shoe Has anyone tried these out as well as the V10s? I have V10s now and I love them, but since they are discontinued, I won't be able to get them again once I put a hole through them. I was thinking about getting these since they are limited edition for the future... question_140141 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:41:14 GMT I want to buy an ice axe for my son. He is 5'9", 150 http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/BLD0429/Black-Diamond-Raven-Ultra-Ice-Axe.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_139811#question_139811 Black Diamond Raven Ultra Ice Axe I want to buy an ice axe for my son. He is 5'9", 150 # and will use it for climbing. How do you decide which length to buy? question_139811 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:44:13 GMT Can you use this rope by itself or does it need to be used as http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/PTZ0201/Petzl-Dragonfly-Climbing-Rope-8.2-mm.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_139724#question_139724 Petzl Dragonfly Climbing Rope - 8.2 mm Can you use this rope by itself or does it need to be used as a double. Anyone know the fall rating? question_139724 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:31:34 GMT Anyone know how these fit compared to the Scarpa Force (Not http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Scarpa-Veloce-Climbing-Shoe/SCR0011M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_139636#question_139636 Scarpa Veloce Climbing Shoe Anyone know how these fit compared to the Scarpa Force (Not Feroce)? question_139636 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:01:29 GMT how are these sized? http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Millet-D.-Dulac-Pro-Model-Climbing-Shoe/MIL0142M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_139569#question_139569 Millet D. Dulac Pro Model Climbing Shoe how are these sized? question_139569 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:23:09 GMT These look pretty cool, what kind of arch support do you get http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Scarpa-Quest-Approach-Shoe-Mens/SCR0115M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_139475#question_139475 Scarpa Quest Approach Shoe - Men's These look pretty cool, what kind of arch support do you get? question_139475 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:16:27 GMT would this work for trad climbing http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Arcteryx-S240-Sport-Climbing-Harness/ARC0621M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_139474#question_139474 Arc'teryx S240 Sport Climbing Harness would this work for trad climbing question_139474 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:07:26 GMT I just purchased my first pair of mountaineering boots and suspect http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/La-Sportiva-Nepal-EVO-GTX-Mountaineering-Boot-Mens/LSP0029M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_139085#question_139085 La Sportiva Nepal EVO GTX Mountaineering Boot - Men's I just purchased my first pair of mountaineering boots and suspect they might be a little big. How much heal play and toe room should I have? When laced I can lift my heal 1/2" and freely wiggle my toes. Any advise? question_139085 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:14:43 GMT When using this quickdraw, which carabiner should be clipped http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Black-Diamond-LiveWire-Quickdraw/BLD0421M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_139082#question_139082 Black Diamond LiveWire Quickdraw When using this quickdraw, which carabiner should be clipped to the route, and which be clipped to the rope-- and why? question_139082 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:41:59 GMT Hey I need these gators for alpine mountaineering in Europe, http://www.backcountry.com/outdoorgear/Outdoor-Research-Crocodiles-Gaiter-Mens/ODR0025M.html?CMP_ID=QRSS_139044#question_139044 Outdoor Research Crocodiles Gaiter - Men's Hey I need these gators for alpine mountaineering in Europe, I'm 6' 1" and 185 pounds. I will use them with size 11 alpine boots (several different models). And possible with some size 11 soft shell hiking boots. Should I go with a L or XL??? thanks question_139044 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:00:32 GMT