by Adam - Petaluma, CA
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The folks over at CAMP have sent in their Primal Quest gear recommendations for the fixed rope, mountaineering and swim sections of the race. The following is the list of mandatory climbing gear and recommendations.
1 - Commercial and UIAA and/or CE approved climbing harness, non-modified
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1 - Climbing helmet; UIAA, CE, or EN 12492 approved
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Starlight (Only 300grams!) |
Armour (or get the Armour in Avocado Green!) Available mid-March 08 |
2 - Lanyards 24-48” (60-120 cm)
Tip-to-tip laid flat in length (factory-sewn daisy chain or factory-sewn runners); No tied lanyards allowed; No adjustable daisy chains (with the integrated camming buckle) allowed; Must be 100% nylon – No Spectra daisy chains
2 - Lanyards 24-36” (60-90 cm)
Tip-to-tip laid flat in length (Factory sewn daisy chain or factory sewn runners); No tied lanyards allowed; No adjustable daisy chains (with the integrated camming buckle) allowed; Must be nylon – No Spectra daisy chains
1 - Full size figure 8 device
2 - Auto-Locking carabiners (UIAA or CE approved)
Lightest auto-lock in the world!
Available mid-March
1 - Non-locking carabiner for use in hanging back pack.
Lightest biner in the world!
1 - Commercially sewn climbing sling, 24” (60 cm) long when laid flat minimum length. Can be either nylon or Spectra.
2 - 6 or 7 mm Prusik loop(s) tied with Double Overhand Bend ( aka Double Fisherman’s ) 76.2cm/30” in Loop Circumference after bend is tied (15” {38 cm} tip-to-tip when loop is pulled taut and measured)
Demo on how to tie a Double Fisherman’s Bend
2 - Mechanical Handled Ascenders
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1 - Pair of full-fingered leather palmed rappelling gloves or sturdy synthetic gloves
2 - Etrier(s) or Foot Stirrups to be attached to your ascenders
Petzl Footcord provided by ARGear.com
We would like to thank CAMP for all their support and advice.
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