Page 1 of 3

Pokey

Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 1:05 am
by Flip55
What is the exact definition of a gumby? When does one graduate from gumby to climber(or other rank)? Are there any good gumbies?

3
2
1
GO!

Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 1:25 am
by p0bray01
Well usually, when they start to lead...(in my opinion), but occaisonally, earlier.

Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 1:35 am
by Redpoint
I was just told being a gumby is a badge for life.

Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 12:12 pm
by krampus
only for some Redpoint, most of the time its just an iron on, but some people sow that shit in with the double stitch.

Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 1:12 pm
by anticlmber
krampus wrote:only for some Redpoint, most of the time its just an iron on, but some people sow that shit in with the double stitch.
fucking hilarious

Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 1:25 pm
by ahab
p0bray01 wrote:Well usually, when they start to lead...(in my opinion), but occaisonally, earlier.
fail

Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 3:55 pm
by KD
There should be a special category for Redpoint :) How about "R-point?"

Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 4:02 pm
by charlie
If you don't know, you and everyone you climb with are gumby.

Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 4:16 pm
by ahab
charlie wrote:If you don't know, you and everyone you climb with are gumby.
how's that buster quote go?

if you can't spot the gumby within 5 minutes at the crag...it's you.

Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 5:04 pm
by ynp1
ahab, nice!