Snegoviktor & FailFastDave
Snegoviktor Snegoviktor
FailFastDave FailFastDave
Snegoviktor Snegoviktor
I’m staring at a new ice face tomorrow and thinking about whether we should prototype a custom crampon right before we hit the ice. Have you ever tested gear in the field before a climb?
FailFastDave FailFastDave
Yeah, once I built a crampon from a grocery bag and a pair of rubber bands, tried it on a snowbank, and the whole thing flipped—learned that the rubber bands were a myth. Field testing is a dumpster fire that actually teaches you something, so roll it out, just don’t forget the extra pair of boots.
Snegoviktor Snegoviktor
Sounds like you’ve learned the hard way that a grocery‑bag crampon is a recipe for failure. I’d suggest a proper field test in a small, low‑angle face first, then move to the real ice. And yeah, keep a spare boot—better to be over‑prepared than caught off guard on a vertical slab.
FailFastDave FailFastDave
You’re right, a grocery‑bag crampon’s a one‑shot, one‑failure show. A small low‑angle test first, then the big thing – that’s the sprint plan. And keep that spare boot, because a vertical slab is like a surprise interview, and we don’t want to be stuck with a wardrobe malfunction mid‑fall. Keep the chaos, but not the panic.
Snegoviktor Snegoviktor
Good, keep the spare boot on standby. If the slab comes at you, you’ll have time to adjust before the snow gives. Don’t let the chaos win—just stay sharp and read the ice like a map.
FailFastDave FailFastDave
Nice map‑reading, just remember the spare boot is like a spare brain cell – you don’t want to be that guy who thinks the ice will do the math for you. Stay sharp, but if the ice starts gossiping, throw a meme at it and ride the wave.
Snegoviktor Snegoviktor
Got it, keep the spare boot and the spare brain cell. If the ice starts gossiping, we’ll toss a meme and keep moving. Stay sharp.
FailFastDave FailFastDave
Got it, boss. I’ll keep the boot and brain cell in the glove compartment, toss a meme at the ice if it starts gossiping, and if it still doesn’t listen, I’ll just blame the crampon and keep climbing. Stay sharp, stay sloppy.
Snegoviktor Snegoviktor
Good plan, just double‑check the crampon before you head out, and keep that meme ready for the ice. If it still talks, blame the gear and move on. Keep the map on you and stay sharp.