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Spragwa wrote: Mixing money is a sure way to cause friction.

Count Catherine and I in! But I couldn't agree more with Spragwa. My thoughts for now are: 1) wood is a lot cheaper than steel (I recall hearing that most commercial gyms have to use steel); 2) someone--or some very small group--absolutely has to have final decision-making power; and 3) we would need to have a significant one-time sign-up fee because there will be a lot of expenses at the start that you can't just pay for month-to-month.

PM Wes if you haven't already. We have a huge discussion going on about so many topics about the co-op right now that you will want to give input for. I'm excited because instead of the sickening ending feeling I felt on Friday, now I have an anxious feeling of a new beginning.

I am in the thought of only training on my hang board is a scary thought.

I've already started. Pretty damn boring.

You can develop some pretty serious strength (both finger strength and lock off power) on a hangboard though.

As for the co-op, how will membership be regulated. I mean, if Joe Blow pays the dues but then he wants to bring a few friends, will that be ok? Will they need to contribute to a maintenance fund as well (which will also need to be set up)? I am just curious.

Mj

Talk to Wes about joining our forum. We're talking about all this stuff.

Thanks Artsay!

Mj

In case it's not clear...
Anyone interested in joining in the organization of a Lexington Bouldering Co-op, please contact Wes to join the list of members able to view our forum.

Spragwa wrote:Diane mentioned that there's a fabulous one in Chicago. Merrick? Mia?

I can attest to this. Been there a few times and got royally spanked on the problems. They were renting from someone, it's in an old garage, but that person is now saying "no more for you!" They're kind of in the same boat now, and it really sucks for them. Finding space to rent in Chicago for a reasonable amount of money just doesn't happen there.

The system at "The Shop" was exclusive. There were around 20 keyholders, people with a key to the front door. These people could bring other people in to climb around if they felt the need; that's how I was able to climb there. Getting a key to the shop took time, trust, etc. But it seemed to work well. It didn't lead to overcrowding, and only good people were climbing there, because sucky people just weren't ever taken there to begin with.

Around here, I can imagine finding realestate to have a bouldering co-op would be fairly easy. But I'm new here. . .so what the hell do I know?

If the business plan is right, and the monthly costs as well, you can count me in. I hate real rock anyways. :-p

For the sake of completeness--->>> A Review of the Climbing Facilities @ UK

The bouldering sucks. The designers apparently hated the idea of people getting strong so they cut out the steep. Not steep, so if its hard it'll be delivered in crimps, and also short such that any hardness is over well before your face turns red.
The top-rope, however, is pretty cool. 33 feet with some steeps, cool angles, and an arete. The problems range from hard 12 (13ish perhaps?) to 5.smallish with the bulk of climbs in the hard 10-->mid 11 range. Also let me add that the routes are quality, and while I may be a bit biased (I set some of them) I am also hyper-aware of "suck" in all forms. These routes don't suck.

It's worth the 5 bucks just to check it out.

mentionable holds: new SoIll Line, new Entreprise line, old SoIll Line, and more....

5 bucks if you get bored. 3-9 during the week and 2-6 on the weekends until school starts.

Tommy Wilson