FYI If you're buying ropes in Nati, Phil is moving into only stocking Edelrid. Nothing against Sterling, great ropes, but they're now pricing themselves out. eg. I picked up a 60m Edelrid 10.5mm for around $270 on Sunday. The same Sterling rope - well, 60m at 10.5mm or 10.2mm (I can't remember which) was $399. A big difference. I agree, don't go for dry treatment unless you really need it. Not too much chance of rain in the Gramps and Araps at the moment. Andy |