X2 on the fire hose. I picked up a 20' foot section from the local fire department ( the hose ages out and is available although I made a small donation to the coffee fund) to protect my aircraft parts I am hauling and to keep the cable/chain/rope from abrading anything. BTW, what were you looking for? Indian paintings, caves, buried treasure? Nice photo!
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John in Utah
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A good rigging sets up the rope to avoid harsh abrasion, but in general canyon specific ropes are static (no "sawing" on rappel) and have a stronger sheath than typical dynamic climbing ropes.
This photo was taken at the head of the infamous and informally named Alcatraz Canyon, not far from where the "127 hours" event took place. It's a particularly deep, dark, and tight slot canyon; often so narrow the only way forward is wedged 10,20, 50 feet above the canyon floor ... however high before the constriction relents to a width large enough for your body. Progress is measured in inches, boots and butt pressed onto opposing walls, pack dangling from your harness over the abyss.
You know, just typical fun weekend stuff
This photo was taken at the head of the infamous and informally named Alcatraz Canyon, not far from where the "127 hours" event took place. It's a particularly deep, dark, and tight slot canyon; often so narrow the only way forward is wedged 10,20, 50 feet above the canyon floor ... however high before the constriction relents to a width large enough for your body. Progress is measured in inches, boots and butt pressed onto opposing walls, pack dangling from your harness over the abyss.
You know, just typical fun weekend stuff
When I was a kid, 13-14, a friend and I used to free clime the rocks in our area. Several times did we get into positions where we thought we would have to be rescued but always managed to get out of it.
Never got much more than 30 or 40 feet high but I guess falling would hurt as much as a hundred or more just not as flat.
I always liked doing the chimney.
Never got much more than 30 or 40 feet high but I guess falling would hurt as much as a hundred or more just not as flat.
I always liked doing the chimney.
oregon fj
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Restoration of my early mirror almost complete.
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Going through a fire academy taught me a lot about rope rescue. Others pointed out the obvious with some sort of protection under the rope and the edge. It’s not necessarily just for abrasion but rather debris and particles working their way into the rope and weakening it over time. You won’t be able to tell if the debris has dirt cutting away at the inside. Abrasion is just the obvious. Also, i was never taught to use old hose but rather a large rubber pad or something like a thin large doormat. Also, hard to tell from the picture but you should be anchoring through the rim/ around the tire and not the bumper or the front axle. There should also be a pad between the rim and the rope if you anchor that way.
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Those look great I think I might use this same idea of yours.
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Samson and I also attended the SAS. We had a blast!
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oregon fj
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First sign of color! Only on the underside so far, and much of it is hard to get good pictures of. No portable parts in new color yet, so I haven't been able to take it into the daylight outside. But so far, I'm thrilled!
John in Utah
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I appreciate the concern from all, but much like driving a 40, canyoneering is a sport of contingencies and calculated risk. My decisions are wholly my own and that of my group. Our safety is top priority and I assure you we always take time to ensure we are educated and within our abilities. I have safely descended many canyons across the Colorado Plateau and intend to live to descend many more.
If anyone would like I am happy to get into the weeds of technical technique and best practice, just shoot me a pm.
To stay on topic here’s a picture with a cruiser in it
If anyone would like I am happy to get into the weeds of technical technique and best practice, just shoot me a pm.
To stay on topic here’s a picture with a cruiser in it
reddog90
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So much awesomeness.
4Cruisers
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Kind of like the Black Hole of Lower White CanyonYou know, just typical fun weekend stuff
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thecrazygreek
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First sign of color! Only on the underside so far, and much of it is hard to get good pictures of. No portable parts in new color yet, so I haven't been able to take it into the daylight outside. But so far, I'm thrilled!
What shop is doing your work?
oregon fj
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A small hole-in-the-wall shop in Eugene, Navarro Body & Paint. He doesn't do a lot of full paint jobs, mostly does a lot of small jobs for car dealers. A fender here, bumper there, etc.
But he will take on a big job when he can make a spot for it, as long as he thinks the car is cool and worth his time. This is the second project he's taken on for me.
oregon fj
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Stopped to take a pic on my way home with the red 79 that is new in the area.
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Your green '40 looks really good.
