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Vibgyor Vibes (V2): Harish Kapadia
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Friday, January 12, 2007. Since the time we were introduced to trekking and mountaineering, since the time we became cognizant of mountaineering, the name Harsih Kapadia has become the gold standard. Later we have come across many more stalwarts in this field, but HK is the one we knew since we were a toddler. The more we know of this gem, the more inclined we get towards it. Click on the link below to know more. Http:/ www.harishkapadia.com/index.htm. Posted by Vibgyor Vibes (V2).
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Vibgyor Vibes (V2): January 2007
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Sunday, January 14, 2007. Dean Potter: Delicate Arch. What did Dean Potter do on Delicate Arch, and how did he do it? Delicate Arch, a marquee rock formation in Utah's Arches National Park. (Steve Howe). Dean Potter's approximate route up Delicate Arch's east side. On the upper left is the area where groove marks are visible in the sandstone. (Steve Howe). Daly has now become a critic. Posted by Vibgyor Vibes (V2). Links to this post. Dan Osman : Rope failure analysis. Dan Osman ( February 11. He died No...
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Vibgyor Vibes (V2): November 2006
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Monday, November 20, 2006. A treasure house of History: Naneghat pass. The following bit of info is authentic in its source from Press Trust of India (PTI). A treasure house of history, Naneghat pass lies in ruins. It sereved as a busy trade route connecting Kalyan, Nalasopara with the upcountry. Its not just an ancient pass, with its pristine beauty preserved, its also an incredible monument steeped in ancient Indian history. Located about 30 kms west of the historic town of. Access to Naneghat not inac...
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Vibgyor Vibes (V2): Reverso
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Wednesday, February 7, 2007. Belay device and descender. Belay device for the leader or the second, descender. For use with single or double ropes. Multipurpose device: belaying the leader, one or two seconds, or as a descender. Attachment point for direct attachment to belay (for belaying one or two seconds in self-braking mode). Separation of ropes for easier clipping of alternate points and avoids crossing of the ropes when rappelling. Does not twist the ropes. Posted by Vibgyor Vibes (V2).
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Vibgyor Vibes (V2): Dan Osman : Rope failure analysis
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Sunday, January 14, 2007. Dan Osman : Rope failure analysis. The following article is courtesy of Wikipedia. Dan Osman ( February 11. Was an extreme sport. Practitioner, known for the dangerous sports of " free-soloing. Rock climbing without ropes or other safety gear) and " controlled free-falling. He died November 23, 1998 at the age of 35 after his rope cut while performing a controlled free-fall jump from the Leaning Tower rock formation in Yosemite National Park. Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 12:09:11 -0600.
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Vibgyor Vibes (V2): Dean Potter: Delicate Arch
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Sunday, January 14, 2007. Dean Potter: Delicate Arch. What did Dean Potter do on Delicate Arch, and how did he do it? Delicate Arch, a marquee rock formation in Utah's Arches National Park. (Steve Howe). Dean Potter's approximate route up Delicate Arch's east side. On the upper left is the area where groove marks are visible in the sandstone. (Steve Howe). Daly has now become a critic. Posted by Vibgyor Vibes (V2). Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Nose of el capitan: Yosemite. View my complete profile.
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Vibgyor Vibes (V2): December 2006
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Friday, December 22, 2006. V2 photo blog launched. Vibgyor Vibes (V2) photos blog has been launched @ http:/ v2photos.blogspot.com. New photos will be uploaded and updated on a regular basis. The galleria will conatain snaps clicked on the V2 treks encompassing pics of forts, natural flora and fauna, sunplays, wildlife etcetera etcetera. If You want any of Your snap to be posted on the blog just send it @ vibgyorvibes@gmail.com. Posted by Vibgyor Vibes (V2). Links to this post. Labels: V2 photo blog.
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Vibgyor Vibes (V2): Grigri: Autolocking belay device
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Wednesday, February 7, 2007. Grigri: Autolocking belay device. Device for belaying a leader or a second and for single rope descents. Self-braking system: if the rope suddenly comes under tension (e.g. in a fall), the cam pivots to pinch the rope, thus helping the belayer stop the climber's fall. Usage is similar to that of conventional belay devices:. Giving/taking slack is done by using both hands to slide the rope through the device,. Falls are held by holding the free end of the rope,.
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Vibgyor Vibes (V2): Reversino
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Wednesday, February 7, 2007. Belay device and descender for small diameter ropes. Version of the REVERSO for small diameter twin or half ropes from 7,5 mm to 8,2 mm. Posted by Vibgyor Vibes (V2). Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Nose of el capitan: Yosemite. Offbeat Tracks In Maharashtra. A Rendevouz With Sahyadris. Grigri: Autolocking belay device. View my complete profile.
