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18
Does anyone have a solution for how to waterproof climbing gear?
ByIm trying to make what I believe is a first ascent of a 30′ cliff, about a 5.8, but I always fall into the pool below it and have to wait for my chalk to dry. pleez help!
4 Comments
November 18th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
I think the best way to keep your gear dry is to focus on not falling into the pool by using a rope and climbing equipment instead of free climbing. Otherwise, since your chalk bag has to be open as you climb, it seems to me it would be pretty difficult to close it as you’re falling.
November 18th, 2009 at 12:34 pm
http://www.goaao.com/water_proof_products.htm
http://store.everestgear.com/149080.html
http://shopping.yahoo.com/p:Merrell%20Phaser%20Peak%20Waterproof%20Hiking%20Boots%20(Men’s):2002955096
November 18th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
If you know your gonna fall in the water, keep some extra chalk on the ground. For everything else Kiwi makes a good waterproofing in an aerosol can that works well.
November 18th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
put the gear inside bags and tie a knot on the bag.