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    Site is still broken. Any pictures or a link?

    Site is still broken.

    Any pictures or a link?
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    If the previous deal fall through I'd like it. ...

    If the previous deal fall through I'd like it.

    PM Sent
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    I love it - trout in Death Valley :cool:

    I love it - trout in Death Valley :cool:
  4. Poll: I didn't get one of the sale ones but have had...

    I didn't get one of the sale ones but have had one without the over cover for a year or so. It does a great job considering what it costs. Lowest temp so far is 22° and I did cheat just a little...
  5. I can't speak to using them for Marlin Spike...

    I can't speak to using them for Marlin Spike hitches but have been using them for toggles for quite some time with no problems. There is a big difference in carbon shafts these days though. I'm...
  6. Just my two cents as it is all personal...

    Just my two cents as it is all personal choices...

    The exped asym and super shelter is a very versatile rig. Big difference I see (haven't personally played with the deep jungle) is that the...
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    Cuffs, you are doing this all wrong. It's...

    Cuffs, you are doing this all wrong. It's supposed to be:

    troll the bait and then set the hook :scared:

    by the way, which .40 was it:D
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    Don't know about everyone else but my logic is to...

    Don't know about everyone else but my logic is to carry several 2' "extensions of amsteel blue with a dead eye splice on each end. I also tend to make my WS about 8.5' to start with though:D
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    I'm not familiar with the diameter or length of...

    I'm not familiar with the diameter or length of the yarn needle but would suspect that one or the other is the problem. I use stainless wire available at any auto parts store as safety or utility...
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    An update as of this afternoon: Sparrow...

    An update as of this afternoon:

    Sparrow emailed me and indicated they had been waiting on the Zing-It to come in and it would be shipped out today. I was just getting impatient :D and concerned...
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    Redden Marine Responsiveness?

    Wasn't sure where to put this but since it was for making whoopie sling suspensions I'll try here.

    Has anyone had problems with Redden Marine Supply's responsiveness. I ordered a quantity of...
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    Sticky: For those looking for wire to use as a splicing...

    For those looking for wire to use as a splicing tool, try the local automotive store. They all carry either "safety" wire or utility wire. A 50' roll of stainless safety wire was only $3.99 at the...
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    If you need more than one, PM me - I've got...

    If you need more than one, PM me - I've got several sitting on a shelf.
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    Not hammock (ground dwelling due to lack of trees...

    Not hammock (ground dwelling due to lack of trees and not wanting to be a bear taco) related but on my first trip to Alaska I was freezing every night. Then, one of the old time guides told me to...
  15. +1 on all three solutions but I particularly like...

    +1 on all three solutions but I particularly like the JRB tri-glides and poly straps. Even though weight is not a real high priority with traveling on the bike, the tri-glides and straps pack a wee...
  16. Thread: Patents

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    Interesting article in the Dallas Morning News...

    Interesting article in the Dallas Morning News last sunday regarding the patent process and efforts to improve it. This one is called "Peer-to-Patent" and is intended to improve the discovery of...
  17. You are right, it is getting ridiculous. Looks...

    You are right, it is getting ridiculous. Looks like someone pulled my post above. Since I don't have a PM from a mod I'll assume it has to do with board politics and this is their usual manner of...
  18. I think I'd have to play the BS card on anyone...

    I think I'd have to play the BS card on anyone who has aliases on a board. Multiple user names associated with a single IP is generally indicative of someone who is stirring merde. What is the OP...
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    Although apnea and sleep labs were mentioned...

    Although apnea and sleep labs were mentioned above, there is another issue that could be at play here. Many of us "modern" humans are operating every day with severely misaligned bodies. I had a...
  20. Thread: Texas hanging

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    I'd be up for something in late October or early...

    I'd be up for something in late October or early November. I'm open for anything in central Texas or maybe around Lake Texoma. Heck a trip to Beavers Bend to combine camping and trout fishing would...
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    Poll: I voted yes - It is still a good buy. Maybe not...

    I voted yes - It is still a good buy. Maybe not exceptional but still a good buy.

    I had already sent $30 so skip the cap and let me know how much additional to cover the difference plus shipping...
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    Search on AustriAlpin PowerFLy Stainless - ...

    Search on AustriAlpin PowerFLy Stainless - They are sold in two's, so it's $20 buck each. Not bad with the certifications and specs they have to meet for either parachuting or paragliding work.
  23. I'm in for both the jacket and the hat. I'll PM...

    I'm in for both the jacket and the hat. I'll PM details per above post.

    Thanks for setting this up.
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    Raw, sorry to hear about the faceplant and the...

    Raw, sorry to hear about the faceplant and the damage to the GS.

    What gear were you wearing?
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    Sticky: You are right! Actually, I uploaded them to a...

    You are right! Actually, I uploaded them to a sort gallery that did not allow external links. That is cured.:D
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    Sticky: :confused: Not sure why not. They are linked...

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    Not sure why not. They are linked from my smugmug account. Here are the direct links:

    http://mcoleman.smugmug.com/photos/280972590_HSwTm-S.jpg...
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    Sticky: A few photos of the zippers on an Explorer

    I finally made the opportunity to take a few pictures showing the great workmanship on the zipper mod:

    Here is detail of the zipper at the tie-out: ...
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    Sticky: Thanks to 2QWife

    I received my HH explorer back this past week while I was off chasing trout in Colorado. Just took it out of the package and had a chance to inspect the hammock. In a word, the craftsmanship is...
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    Sticky: As soon as it returns I'll provide pictures and a...

    As soon as it returns I'll provide pictures and a report.
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    Sticky: My explorer deluxe went in the first of the week...

    My explorer deluxe went in the first of the week also so I'll let you know how it turns out. I was very impressed with the quality of work I saw in the pictures of the modifications.

    Maybe I'm...
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