Re: rachet ice-screws( rec.climbing)

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From: maohai huang
Date: Mon, 27 Dec 1999 00:00

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Brian Nystrom (bnystrom@bit-net.com) wrote:
: maohai huang wrote:
: > One thing good about the Lowe RATS is that they are thick so they should hold
: > better in ice that is not very solid. I use mine for belay stations.
: True, but I can place three BD's in the time it takes to place one RATS.
: 

that is right. but sometimes there are the weight and bulk issue.  being
mostly made of Aluminum the RATS is very light. When I go for a summer
mountaineering trip to places like the Cascades, I bring at least two RATS
for the combination of less weight, less bulky (put a bail Russian Ti screw
inside a RATS), and better holding in soft ice.

The RATS has its hanger in such a way that it's easier for 'biners to
accidentally open. i just used up my today's allowance of bringing up
recurring topics.

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From: mhuang@bu.edu (maohai huang)
Subject: Re: rachet ice-screws( rec.climbing)
Date: 1999/12/27
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