Set a route lehmkuhl, you lazy ass

[DItka]

I would like you to come to my work Jeff, because maybe you would learn how to quit blabbing about yourself so much, and perhaps do the job all the climbers at RQ pay so much for you to do.

[jefflehmkuhl]

yo ditka, why don't you tell the world who you are??? Or are you afraid everyone will give you shit for being a douche bag???

[young'n climber]

Why do you have to put some one down on the forum. Either tell that person face to face, or keep your shit to yourself.

[meetVA]

Woah, horses! I don't know anyone invovled in the hate spewing on this thread but pull in the rains people. I don't think it was meant to be a "you are worthless" bash. But that is just my opinion and if DInka wants to correct that impression I will of course give "it" "its" right to spread the hate. However, to all y'all, why jump down DItka's throat so quickly. My throat hurts too just from the kicked up BS.

I only get to RQ once a week and so all of the routes are "new-like" to me. However people, even the old routes become new over time. For example, I was cruising up this sweet little 5.9+ when suddenly it became a MONSTER dyno route from little crimpy thingys to other little crimpy thingys. I of course, powerfully maneuvered to use a hold that seemed a reasonable candidate to be missing tape, because well, I don't dyno well. (Refer back to a woman's dyno comp thread and the anatomical problems some people face.)

But, you know, it is all done just to challenge us more, so thank them and stop whining! Besides which, the weather is getting better, yeah? Indoor is just something we do while waiting to hit the outdoors.

Granted, since I'm a college student and a female, I can usually get in for the less expensive price. I consider it like going to a movie!

[herbalist]

ditka
Jeff is a great setter,and i think we have all become stronger climbers because of it.Yeah the easy routes don't get replaced as fast but you can move out of your comfort zone,and get better or stay in it and bitch,or not climb there at all.the choice is yours.

[dadude]

Ditka,
What's your deal?if you really cared about the routes you would be complaining to the general manger at RQ,not in this forum.If you just want to diss Jeff,well then ok this is the place.Jeff is a great setter ,one of the best i've ever seen.You need to pull you head out of your a** so you can see that.UNless your goal was to just stir up shite.

[hoss]

I went to RQ to see what this was all about last weekend and while I was up there I visited my parents. HOLY SHIT! That gym was over run with rug rats. Every time I tried a boulder problem I was afraid I would squash a five year old if I buttered off! Oh yeah the boulder problems were old and slimy, but the lead shit looked rad, shame I was by myself.

[captain static]

Besides the fact that Ditka here is an obvious troll who's only posts concern Jeff & his setting, this person has no idea of what they are talking about. RQ has a computerized route management system and a list of new routes is periodically posted on the kiosk as you enter the gym. As an RQ regular, I have seen Jeff's setting continually improve. He is also to be commended for his efforts in acquiring new holds & especially the many large holds. Face it, RQ like most gyms, makes its money from gumbies & groups. We are fortunate that RQ accomodates us regulars and has routes that challenge even the most elite climber.

[superjen]

I went to RQ to see what this was all about last weekend and while I was up there I visited my parents. HOLY SHIT! That gym was over run with rug rats. Every time I tried a boulder problem I was afraid I would squash a five year old if I buttered off! Oh yeah the boulder problems were old and slimy, but the lead shit looked rad, shame I was by myself.

man, did you even read jeff's reply? why don't you try being the main routesetter at your local climbing gym? unless you work 80 hours a week, running your ass up and down those walls, don't expect one person to be able to turn that place over every week.

on another point, I happen to like when routes are left up for a while, it gives me a chance to work on them if they are harder, and if they are easier, an easy warm-up route that I know and don't have to think about.

[bhuff04]

After climbing at RQ for the past 4 years, i've recently joined the staff there. Have you know that our several new routes have recently been set, both lead and on tr. If you think you can set a better route than jeff, feel free to talk to our GM and get him to approve you. You could try to set a better route than Jeff... but that really won't happen