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Post by **Crankmas** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 2:45 pm

There's no true definition of what constitutes a 5.x climber though so it will always be debated.

that should clear things up reasonably well for a world that collectively settles for this world

Post by **SCIN** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 3:23 pm

Just like politics.

Post by **pigsteak** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 3:43 pm

now you are wrong SCIN.....politics are ruled by AE, and pigsteak corollaries take care of any of the grey areas in climbing.

I'll let you guys hash out your opinions for awhile, but then the definitive answer to this illusory question will be bestowed upon the masses. Your world will never be the same.

Post by **SCIN** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 3:45 pm

Okay, I'll change things. The definition of a 5.x climber is someone who climbs 5.x on a regular basis between onsite and a couple of tries. Hence there are many people in the world who have climbed 5.14 but very few 5.14 climbers.

Post by **Day** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 4:13 pm

OK, that's it, the true definition. End of discussion. The next person that dares offer a dissenting opinion is a weeney. Sez me.

Post by **pigsteak** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 4:31 pm

when you onsite a climb, is that also your redpoint burn?

Post by **Crankmas** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 4:36 pm

pre or post protein shake?

Post by **Sandman** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 7:54 pm

Its whatever you can on-site up and down climb, free solo, chalk less, naked and barefoot, in the rain making every move twice just for verification.

Post by **woman** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 9:30 pm

5x climber= 5x sport+5xtrad+5xoffwidth/3

Post by **pigsteak** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 9:33 pm

how do you protect 5.xx offwidth in your equation? or is this secretly showing your feelings that trad climbing is twice as important, and worthy of respect, as sport?