Hey guys. I’m going to an ice festival and they will have beginner training.
Their options are either Saturday or Sunday, and either morning or afternoon.
Is one of those preferable, can someone give me advice please? I honestly have no idea which day to pick.
Would it be easier if the ice is less used? Which time of day would give a better experience?
Also it says I need a harness and belay device. Is a regular rock climbing harness ok? And can I buy a belay device used?
>day
why would this matter
>ice
it will be easier if more people have already climbed the route
>time
morning
>harness
yes
>used
Up to you
Should I aim for easier used up ice or for smoother ice to get the full experience?
Day would depend because Saturday the ice might be less used.
Unfortunately it’s a month away so it will be hard to predict the temperature. Also not sure if a less busy day would be better. But I’m not sure if Saturday or Sunday would be less busy.
Also what kind of belay device? Do they mean like a grigri?
>Also what kind of belay device? Do they mean like a grigri?
Only belay with a munter don't let scare you into using a device
>he uses a munter and not a super munter
unironically NGMI down anything longer than 50’
>thinking you can belay with a super munter
ISHYGDDT
It’s literally just an extra wrap so the rope doesn’t get twisted
>It’s literally just an extra wrap so the rope doesn’t get twisted
Also a lot of extra friction which would not be ideal for BELAYING. If you are a fatass the extra friction also helps you use less exertion on rappels
If you die at a TR festival it was your time to go
>extra friction bad
With the rope most likely used to teach with I see your point.
I typically use 6mm so it’s better to have it
>I typically use 6mm
There is no dynamic rope that small, I hope you aren't leading on that. P.S. YGD
>6mm
If you don't go outside then why do you post.
Bump to embarrass your dumb ass.
Day doesn't matter, unless one day the night time temperature is 35 and another it's 20
Morning (when it's coldest)
Rock climbing harness is good
>used climbing gear
No, never.
Not intending to me mean, but Jesus Christ man, how helpless are you not to check out you tube and google to answer your own questions first.
>Google should i go ice climbing on the first or second day of a festival
>Google results: scratch your ass
If it’s at an ice climbing park it doesn’t matter, they will probably water the ice over night so it’s fresh for the next day
Bump
Why are you bumping a thread that’s already at the top of the catalogue?
Are you moronic?
This is a slow board, chill out
I have to get the ticket fast or they’ll sell out
Also I’m just on my thread waiting for replies I have no clue where it is on the catalogue
No clue what any of that means
>I have to get the ticket fast or they’ll sell out
Just buy a ticket for whatever day/time you can. Never get second hand textiles, used metal goods are fine but belay devices aren't that expensive to begin with. You are going to an ice climbing festival, most the variables have been controlled, it will be fun so stop being an antsy b***h and go with the flow
I HAVE THE CHOICE RN SO IM ASKING WHICH ONE homie
WHAT IF I DIE CUZ OF THE WRONG CHOICE
Then fate has chosen to forever combine your spirit with the mountain
Is it in Colorado?