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bradley3297 wrote:i actually have one that they make. you can see them in some businesses around squamish.

That's great! Any idea where one could pick one up?

I was wondering if anything like this existed for the the chief. If not, someone should do one up.

JimR wrote:We are a family from the UK and I'm thinking of visiting squamish next year for a family holiday.

Just make sure you come during the summer. Unless you like a lot of rain.

I doubt you will have much luck finding anybody with a bar tacker who would be willing to sew you up some slings and have you use them for anything (load bearing) - especially if they own a company and are by the book. Yeah I guess there could be liability issues. I guess the big question here is w...

Is there anyone locally (Squamish/Vancouver area) who sews custom slings? I don't need them UIAA rated or anything but I do need them as strong as normal slings (as in I will be using them in gear anchors). This would be a one off type of job of a number of slings. I'm willing to pay.

Thanks Don, great advice. While I have everyone's attention, another slab related question comes to mind. I have yet to take a true fall on slab (as in, one where i don't stay on my feet). What's the best way to take a fall when you're not going to be able to stay right side up? I assume tumbling is...

Thanks guys, I'll check out the Anasazi Lace-ups.

Just curious what people around here are sporting on their feet when they climb hard slab? I've decided I want to take a crack at Magic Carpet Ride within the next year or so, and I'd like any advantage I can get. Currently I'm using the five ten 5x, which is decent, but I have them sized so my toes...