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Expert	Average Ratings	Expertise
James U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question	Knowledgeability 9.50 Clarity of Response 7.00 Timeliness 9.50 Politeness 9.50 Total Questions 10	GOOGLE YOUR QUESTION FIRST. IF NOT I WILL NOT ANSWER IT.
Silvia Fitzpatrick U.K. Available View Profile Ask A Question	Knowledgeability N/A Clarity of Response N/A Timeliness N/A Politeness N/A Total Questions 3	Rock Climbing, Mountain Scrambling and Mountaineering. The climbing areas of UK and Spain.
Nicholas Bridgeland Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.64 Clarity of Response 9.72 Timeliness 9.86 Politeness 9.97 Total Questions 185	I am able to answer basic to some expert questions on the topic of rock climbing and some mountaineering. I have 2 years of experience in which i climbed about 5 in 7 days a week, work in a climbing gym as an instructor, and guiding climbing trips, one of which was to Utah, for Northern Illinois University.
Robert Walton Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.89 Clarity of Response 9.78 Timeliness 9.70 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 108	I've climbed at Pinnacles National Monument for 33 years and know it very well. I can give good advice to anyone who is new to the area. I may also be of help with questions about Yosemite and the Sierras. I'm not a wall climber and have small experience with aid techniques. Don't ask me about Excaliber. Peaks? Whitney (several routes), Mt. Humphreys, North Palisade, Mt.Sill, all the Cathedrals, and others. I'm interested in climbing history and might help with historical questions, as well.
Jeff Fassett U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 9.63 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 167	Questions answered in all climbing areas, including traditional, sport, aid climbing and multi-pitch guiding. Beta on Arizona climbing areas such as Mount Lemmon, Cochise Stronghold and Phoenix.
B Peterson U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question	Knowledgeability N/A Clarity of Response N/A Timeliness N/A Politeness N/A Total Questions 1	I can answer questions about climbing areas in Utah and Wyoming, as well as all questions related to ice climbing, mixed climbing, traditional climbing and alpine climbing/mountaineering. I have knowledge of alpine climbing destinations in North and South America, as well as knowledge of the systems and techniques used in the types of climbing I listed above.
Jeff Vargen U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.83 Clarity of Response 9.91 Timeliness 9.94 Politeness 9.91 Total Questions 172	I`ve been climbing on and off for 25 years, mostly in Yosemite Valley and the Tuolumne Meadows region of Yosemite. I can tell you about the best climbs in the 5.7 - 5.11 range. Also familiar with Berkeley Rocks and Mt. Diablo in the SF Bay Area.

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Recent Answers

2009-11-14 Silent Partner:

Dear Aaron, Your plan sounds good to me. You use a standard length tied or sewn sling. Cord works better than tape, though both do work. Hold one end in your left hand. Take a couple of loose

Dear Aaron, I do not own a Silent Partner and have never had my hands on one. It sounds great, but I advise a familiarization period on easy or top-roped routes. If you try it out on a top-roped route

2009-11-09 grip strength:

Tarek, Like all training you should examine your goals. You say you want to increase grip and forearm strength. What type of climbing are you doing or want to do that requires this kind of training.

2009-11-04 Mt. Diablo area bouldering:

Hi Shawn, Mt Diablo has a couple spots to climb/boulder. I would say the bouldering is not great as without a rope it is dangerous. All routes can be top roped. The main and most developed is known

2009-09-22 Hey:

Dear Alex, Go to this link: http://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en-us/shop/climb/harnesses Scroll down until you almost hit the bottom of the page. You'll find the Alpine Bod harness and the Kid's