what type of glue?

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what type of glue?

Post by Strongbad » Sat May 22, 2004 9:15 am

I need to pick up some sticky stuff to reinfore a flake that I can't get off of a route. Whast type do I buy? Where do I get it? Are ther any special instructions?

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Post by Peter » Sat May 22, 2004 11:56 am

"PL Premium" Polyurethane Construction Adhesive. Black with gold trim. Comes in a caulking tube so you need to get a caulking gun(very cheap). The small size will be plenty (310ml). By the right size gun! Just follow the directions on the tube. Available at fine hardware/lumber stores everywhere.

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Post by MCpl » Sat May 22, 2004 2:34 pm

Talk to M Bourdon..... he says there is some new stuff out there that is supposed to bond to rock very well. Its red in color.

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is this ethical?

Post by pitonspud » Sun May 23, 2004 11:23 pm

Part of the fun of rock climbing is reading the rock. We are not in a gym. Do we really need to glue rocks? Or am I missing something here? Enlighten me.

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you are missing it

Post by Strongbad » Mon May 24, 2004 6:32 am

The route in question has a large flake that sounds like it should come off but it won't. The glue makes sure that it doesn't decide to come of on your head while belaying your buddy on the route. This is not the first time glue has been used for this purpose. If you have climbed in the main area of Chek or at the sport temple then it is safe to say you have already climbed on routes that have been glued.

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