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    Grade 5 vs Grade 8 bolts

    Yeah, I agree, grade 5 would probably bend easier. Interesting that grade 5's bent on you @Jordan121787, that's pretty compelling evidence that 8's are the way to go.
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    Grade 5 vs Grade 8 bolts

    Hey Everyone, Sorry if this has been discussed before. I read everywhere to use grade 8, 6", 3/8 bolts for bolt climbing. I believe this to be good advice, but am wondering why not grade 5? Looking at this chart: https://www.hiteshsteel.com/blog/bolting-property-classes-grade-8-vs-10.9.html...
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    Sticks and Aiders - Use Both or Just sticks?

    AttackMode: What gear do I need to rappel down? A rope, a bilet device (spelling?) Is that it? Links? Thanks again.
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    Sticks and Aiders - Use Both or Just sticks?

    Thanks everyone for your replies. I think lots will be relevant to me. My plan is 3 short sticks with either a swaider/knaider or an aider. I may even move to single sticking with a double aider then rapel, but I think I'll start with three and a built in plaform on the top stick. You...
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    Sticks and Aiders - Use Both or Just sticks?

    4 x 22" (ish) sticks? or 4 x 30" (ish) sticks?
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    Sticks and Aiders - Use Both or Just sticks?

    @preslar1: What do you mean by "A double in bottom"? Do either of you go far into public land? I have a spot I hunt pretty regularly and its over a mile in. Also preslar, how high can you get with your 3 x 22" sticks and single step aider??
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    Sticks and Aiders - Use Both or Just sticks?

    So what is the consensus on climbing sticks / aiders? Do most people use a combination of the two or do most of you just use sticks without aiders? I understand everyone is different but what has worked for you? I'm looking to stay reasonably light weight. I see Hawk sticks come in 30" and...
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