Drake & Pistachio
Drake Drake
Pistachio Pistachio
Drake Drake
You ever think about how a cactus or some old plant could help you grip a cliff? I’m kinda curious if we can mix some ancient plant tricks with climbing gear. What do you think?
Pistachio Pistachio
I’ve read that the mucilage from some desert succulents can set like a thin glue, but it dries too quickly to be practical on a wall. Old climbing lore talks about using resin from the corky bark of a certain juniper, but it takes months to cure into a sticky substance. If you want something that sticks without being a quick fix, you could try a slow‑cooking of a powdered root that releases a viscous sap. It would need a lot of patience to harvest, dry, and test, but the idea of blending a forgotten plant technique with modern gear isn’t too far out. Just be prepared for a lot of trial and error before it’s actually useful on a climb.
Drake Drake
That sounds wild, but also a damn long process. I’m all about testing on a mock wall first, make sure it holds under load, then try it on a real route. No point risking a move if the gear’s still curing. Let’s grab a sample, run some pulls, and see if it survives the climb. If it works, we’ll be the first to use a plant‑based adhesive in the game. If not, we’ll move on and keep looking. Let's roll.
Pistachio Pistachio
Sounds like a good plan, but remember the sap takes a long time to set up properly. We should first make a small batch, let it dry on a test plate, and check tackiness before mounting it on a mock wall. If it holds the load, we can move to a real route, but be prepared for several trials. I’m willing to gather the roots and get started, just don't expect instant results. Let's do it step by step.
Drake Drake
Right, step by step. I’ll grab the roots this afternoon, dry a few of those bits, then test the tack on a plate. If it can hold a pull from a weight, we’ll get on the mock wall. I’m ready to fail a few times before we nail it, but we’ll get there. Let’s get to work.
Pistachio Pistachio
Sounds good. Let me know when you’ve got the roots dried; I’ll set up a test rig so we can check how long the tack actually lasts. We’ll do it one pull at a time and document the results—slow and careful, but that’s the only way to know if it’s worth taking to the wall. Ready when you are.