christmas present (for myself)

I've been advertising for Black Diamond so much that I think I don't need to put up the photo. Yup, finally got myself the Mini Pearabiner after eyeing it for 4-5 years. Also, I got myself a Black Diamond 60cm Dynex sling. (now come to think of it, I think I still need one more carabiner if I don't want to tie the sling to my harness' belay loop)

Actually I was going to Stephanie's concert with Hong Jun, just happened that Hong Jun was in Ang Mo Kio, and I originally wanted to go to Peninsula before the concert, so Hong Jun tagged along for the shopping.

First went to Outdoor Specialist to check the price, then to Allsports. Had quite a long talk with an uncle (not THE Uncle), bought the Pearabiner there with 25% off using my SAC card. Didn't buy the sling there cos the Petzl and Beal design not that nice, so went to Outdoor Specialist to buy the BD Dynex, auntie gave me $2 Christmas discount. (ok I asked her) My experience with my first pair of climbing shoes told me that if you really like something, go for it. My junior Samuel was saying "women spend to look good, men spend to feel good". True.

Somehow, Allsports uncle was quite pissed off with my indecisiveness. =P Cos they were giving me so many options, so I couldn't quite decide on the slings. Then he said something like "you are a man then act like a man"... ermm.. ok.... Allsports doesn't sell customer service. But they don't need to, cos climber need them more than the other way round. Oh one thing, Allsports' stock isn't that good, they only have 2 Pearabiner on the rack, and the other time they didn't have the BD Momentum AL harness.

Now, feeling a bit lost as to whether the money was well spent or not.