Friday the 13th...

Post by **rjackson** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 3:26 pm

Climbers seem to be just as superstitious as those found in just about any other athletic discipline, maybe even more so.

So did you mark your door-jams last night and grab the rabbit's foot this morning or did you throw caution to the wind and deviate from your soy latte and go for the Diet Pepsi instead? And what are your specific rituals for getting ready for the game...

Personally, I got shirts that may or may not be lucky (but they've been on my back for the sends), I try and take three deep breaths while touching the rock before climbing (if it's going to be a battle) and if I leave a little something in the morning for the fly gods so they leave me alone whilst I'm in their domain (and it seems to work).

Post by **Saxman** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 3:40 pm

Something is only good or bad luck if you believe it is but the placebo effect can work.

Post by **krampus** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 3:40 pm

ever since I lost my favorite climbing hat, I can't send anything. I loved that thing

Post by **Brentucky** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 3:52 pm

krampus wrote:ever since I lost my favorite climbing hat, I can't send anything. I loved that thing

dude, i keep that thing under my pillow for good luck and good dreams.

you can't have it back, sorry.

Post by **bcombs** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 3:55 pm

I didn't notice it was Friday the 13th until this post. My day is ruined now, thanks for nothing.

Post by **gripster** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 4:04 pm

there is no such thing as luck. superstitious events only happen to superstitious people. if you believe something will give you bad luck, then it probably will.

Post by **krampus** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 4:07 pm

Brentucky wrote:
krampus wrote:ever since I lost my favorite climbing hat, I can't send anything. I loved that thing
dude, i keep that thing under my pillow for good luck and good dreams. you can't have it back, sorry.

I hope you get tetanus from the rusty wire rim

Post by **rjackson** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 4:15 pm

So simply substitute ritualistic for superstitious... and say it three times really fast.

Post by **Brentucky** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 6:06 pm

I can imagine being superstitious is way more fun, just like being blonde! Oh wait, that's only for chicks...

When was the last time Halloween fell on Friday the 13th? Don't think too hard now!

Post by **ahab** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 6:11 pm

Brentucky wrote:
krampus wrote:ever since I lost my favorite climbing hat, I can't send anything. I loved that thing
dude, i keep that thing under my pillow for good luck and good dreams. you can't have it back, sorry.

are you talking about that tattered thing with all the candles around it in your living room?