Best (known) climber in the world...

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soccerfast007
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Post by soccerfast007 »

I had bad beta, and must admit i got a little too excited watching him pull the crux moves during the AUTOROUTE video (especially during that insane lockoff). I formally apologize for bringing down the integrity of the forum and deserve the backlash it inspired. My new first pick is a three way tie between Sharma, Caldwell, and Graham, best female sport and overall go to Rodden and Hill (respectively). What would you do for a klondike bar?
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Post by 512OW »

Having authored an unrepeated route simply means that you've authored a route not worth repeating.
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Feanor007
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Post by Feanor007 »

seriously, Wharton might not have the extreme sport climbing skill of others, but all around he's hard to beat http://mammut.ch/mammut/Athleten_climb.asp?id=551

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captain static
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Post by captain static »

Here are a couple of recent discussions on the subject from Planet Fear (http://www.planetfear.com/article_detail.asp?a_id=165) and 8a.nu (http://www.8a.nu/eng/articles/grahamm.shtml). But I would submit that when putting the two together, best and known climber, this title would have to undisputably go to Reinhold Messner (http://www.jerberyd.com/climbing/climbers/messner/).
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OZ
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Post by OZ »

Gee. I thought the best climber was the one having the most fun.
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Post by dipsi »

I win! :D
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Wes
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Post by Wes »

You all are so closed minded an unable to think outside your little playgrounds. best known climber? That is easy: Tom Cruise, though Sly might be runner up? Or maybe Clint Eastwood?
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dipsi
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Post by dipsi »

Nope! King Kong kicks all above mentioned arse! :lol:
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512OW
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Post by 512OW »

OZ wrote:Gee. I thought the best climber was the one having the most fun.
The one having the most fun is the one not trying hard enough.

Trying till its painful is only fun afterward.
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512OW
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Post by 512OW »

Wes wrote:You all are so closed minded an unable to think outside your little playgrounds. best known climber? That is easy: Tom Cruise, though Sly might be runner up? Or maybe Clint Eastwood?
Not "best known".

Best. (known)


Meaning: Best all around climber whom we actually hear about, assuming there are probably extra strong all arounders living in anonymity.
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