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    Donald is my middle name, but this is Neil...

    Donald is my middle name, but this is Neil Johnson. Just so ya know ;)
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    Your best bet is to join a local grotto and get...

    Your best bet is to join a local grotto and get in on some trips with them to visit the caves. I'm not trying to be a Debby Downer, but I'm 99% sure no one will post the locations here on a public...
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    Interesting Gear Ideas

    http://www.kakibusok.plus.com/Equipment/index.htm

    This guy has some interesting gear ideas. Mainly his DIY shock absorbers and his method for modifying an ATC for use with thin ropes. Personally,...
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    That's really cool! How deep do you think that is?

    That's really cool! How deep do you think that is?
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    What kind of information are you looking for?

    What kind of information are you looking for?
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    My advice would be to just go canyoneering while...

    My advice would be to just go canyoneering while you're in Southern Utah. There aren't any caves even worth the trouble down there besides maybe Bloomington. If you and your friend are really...
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    New canyoneering pack from Landjoff

    http://www.landjoff.com/product/68/canyon-37hdrum.html

    This is an interesting idea. Its kind of cool how they have incorporated the darren drum in this design. I have a Landjoff caving pack and I...
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    The List: 11 Reasons Why You Don

    http://www.adventure-journal.com/2012/04/the-list-12-reasons-why-you-dont-wear-a-helmet/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+adventure-journal+%28adventure+journal%29

    I...
  9. Thread: Rope Choice

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    Could something like a sailmaker's whipping work...

    Could something like a sailmaker's whipping work to finish the ends? I know it can be used on kernmantle ropes, but have never tested it. Here is an example:...
  10. Thread: HTP rope.

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    PMI Pit Rope, Sport, and Talon rope all have a 16...

    PMI Pit Rope, Sport, and Talon rope all have a 16 carrier sheath design making them very sheath heavy. PMI doesn't say this on their website, it may be in the catalogue, but it is pretty common...
  11. Thread: HTP rope.

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    You can get 9mm PMI Pit rope for around $.60/...

    You can get 9mm PMI Pit rope for around $.60/ foot at onrope1.com and it is incredible, its like a nylon version of steel cable. It's very sheath heavy similar to Imlay ropes, so its not very supple...
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    [News] Very nice!!! That's awesome news. Thanks for...

    Very nice!!! That's awesome news. Thanks for putting forth the effort.
  13. Thread: Rope Choice

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    I will continue adding ropes to the list as I...

    I will continue adding ropes to the list as I learn about them I suppose. Speaking of which, does anybody have an opinion on the Bluewater Canyon Pro DS? I had never heard of it but the specs are...
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    [Trip Report] I believe we were on the right. Someone in our...

    I believe we were on the right. Someone in our group spotted the boulder so we went strait to it, we didn't even look at the tree.
  15. Thread: Rope Choice

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    This is because it includes ropes I use for...

    This is because it includes ropes I use for caving as well.



    I just hadn't taken the time to convert the weight measurements on your ropes yet.. But thank you for doing it for me :mrgreen:
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    [Trip Report] I don't see anything wrong with using two sources...

    I don't see anything wrong with using two sources of information to get to the same destination. We knew the two routes met in the middle, so we prepared for both.

    Let me explain; Ryan's route...
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    https://www.google.com/fusiontables/DataSource?sna...

    https://www.google.com/fusiontables/DataSource?snapid=S445086Rsk7

    Here is a google doc I made out of boredom, I hope the link works. It includes caving rope as well as canyoneering rope. Not all...
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    [Trip Report] No, his beta only refers to a 195' rappel from a...

    No, his beta only refers to a 195' rappel from a tree.
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    [Trip Report] Yes Tom, We have gone over this. And I THOUGHT I...

    Yes Tom, We have gone over this. And I THOUGHT I had figured it out. But obviously not. As soon as I broke out the map though we were fine. I'm about ready to give up on gps all together.

    Thank...
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    [Trip Report] Granary Canyon

    One month after our experience getting an injured group member out of Granary Canyon in Moab, we returned to the canyon to finish what we had started. After a little confusion with rides, and an...
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    I edited the original post to include which...

    I edited the original post to include which carabiners are keylock. To see pictures of all them in the list, go to my blog post:...
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    The DMM Phantom is quite a bit lighter than the...

    The DMM Phantom is quite a bit lighter than the Positron and it is a keylock. As for finding the best prices try spadout.com. Best tool for shopping for outdoor gear ever invented.
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    I have a couple Trango Superflys and I love them....

    I have a couple Trango Superflys and I love them. I haven't tried any of the others under 46g.
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    http://neildjohnson.blogspot.com/2012/03/lightest-...

    http://neildjohnson.blogspot.com/2012/03/lightest-locking-carabiners.html

    Here it is with pictures :haha:
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    Lightest Locking Carabiners

    I have been working on this list of the lightest locking carabiners available. I'm only including lockers that are 60 grams or less. I am going off of the manufacturers listed weight. There really...
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