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A bunch of old guys still enjoying the mountains, and the training they need to do to get off the couch

Saturday, June 18, 2011

RAPPEL KNOT TESTS



CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE BLACK DIAMOND QUALITY CONTROL EVALUATION OF RAPPEL KNOTS.
Posted by Hock at 4:04 AM
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