dbrayack wrote:If it were me, I would not have put it at 14c on my 8a, but whatever skipping the crux made the route...but if he can live with himself, that's his perogative.
He wasn't the one who gave it 14c numb nuts, everyone else did, he would get more shit if everyone knew how hard he really thought it was.
why down rate it when everyone else is calling it 14c why make your score lower? If i had a score card and I cared about the rankings and such i wouldnt down rate a route that was graded harded than what it is. Even in the description of the route on 8a he says it probably isnt 14c
I'm not arguing one way or the other - I don't really care, that's just what word around the campfire is..."If I were to skip the crux on a 12c and it made it 11d, I'd take it at 11d on my 8a" - There's something said for being honest and being humble -
of course, 8a represents everything that is wrong with climbing today =)
I wonder what other nonsense people talk at that campfie. As a great philosopher once said "this sport has a lot of growing up and maturing to do, and it has a long way to go."
Honestly, I enjoy the BS - I mean, as long as no one is taking it personal or having their feelings hurt, its like discussing politics... (I cast my vote - Tiger Woods)
