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Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 11:56 am
by captain static
Pigsteak for Commissioner of rock climbing.
Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 12:11 pm
by pigsteak
Meadows wrote:pigsteak wrote:
when you send, or see someone else send, is there ANYTHING that is "off limits" that would prevent you from saying you sent route?
if I step on a bolt, would that disqualify my send?
If you're highly competitive, yes.
meaning for the 90% of those who claim to climb only for fun, that stepping on bolts is considered "ok"?
Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 12:16 pm
by TradWanker
captain static wrote:Pigsteak for Commissioner of rock climbing.
I second that motion. However I think Climbing Czar would be a more appropriate title.
Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 12:29 pm
by 512OW
ahab wrote:512OW wrote:There is no real climbing while placing gear. Lets all just face it.
perhaps a screen name change is in order. here are a couple suggestions.
512SW (spurt weenie)
512OLDW
512SCARED
Nope. I can still do 5.12trad. It just feels really easy now.
ESPECIALLY OW's...
Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 12:29 pm
by kek-san
Hear Ye, Hear Ye.
All Hail the new Climbing Czar...
Pigsteak!!!
Yah!
Lets us all bask in his glorious goodness and hope to aspire to his unassailable ethics.
Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 12:37 pm
by Meadows
pigsteak wrote: meaning for the 90% of those who claim to climb only for fun, that stepping on bolts is considered "ok"?
Exactly those are the ones.
Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 12:55 pm
by charlie
pigsteak wrote: meaning for the 90% of those who claim to climb only for fun, that stepping on bolts is considered "ok"?
Chuffers are so cute. The fact that you can even discuss dabbing on a bolt is funny.
Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 1:08 pm
by Toy
if I keep the first 3 bolts (thru the crux) on an 8 bolt route pre clipped, does that negate a lead ascent?
yes.
Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 2:06 pm
by rhunt
Ok pigsteak time to get to the whole point of this thread, you have baited people long enough. In the context of all that's been said, ask all your subjects about your new route at the boneyard and if its is ok to stick clip the third bolt. So far you have me and Toy on your side.
Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 7:58 pm
by Rollo
two things seem pretty suspect to me.... i guess this is the right time to finally voice it.
you rest sometime on the way up, no send
what the hell is that crap all about anyway? either you can climb it without stopping or you have to cheat and take a freakin' break right when it gets good! friends don't let friends shake out.
you take more than one breath, no send
i am in the habit of taking in a breath at the bottom of the desired route and exhaling at the top.... people keep telling me to "Keep Breathing!" but it just seems wrong. sure you can do the damned route if you keep replenishing your blood with oxygen but it takes away alot of what makes this sport great.
if i start breathing i might as well be reading a book.