OK, I admit it. This year I want to climb my first 13a at the Red. I have worked on the original start to Table of Colors, and been on a couple of other 13a's at the Lode, but then it seems some kid with no drivers license and a body weight under 125 tells me that the lines I am working are only 12d....
I would like some suggestions of solid 13a's (that are not 13b's downgraded for ego's sake) that are worthy of projecting....
Number Chaser...
Number Chaser...
Positive vibes brah...positive vibes.
pigsteak,
First off, I would take one of those 125 lbs little punks and "remind" him of the old rule Might makes Right. Once he feels threatened (and realizes that his climbing ability has nothing to do with his survival), I am sure he will agree that your project is 13a. He might even hang the draws for you just to be on your good side.
Looking at your ticklist, it seems that you are an all around climber. Have you been on Appalachian Spring, Convicted or Forty Ounces of Justice? I don't think anyone talks of downgrading those. Do they?
**Caution: This beta comes from a climber that cannot climb 5.13.
First off, I would take one of those 125 lbs little punks and "remind" him of the old rule Might makes Right. Once he feels threatened (and realizes that his climbing ability has nothing to do with his survival), I am sure he will agree that your project is 13a. He might even hang the draws for you just to be on your good side.
Looking at your ticklist, it seems that you are an all around climber. Have you been on Appalachian Spring, Convicted or Forty Ounces of Justice? I don't think anyone talks of downgrading those. Do they?
**Caution: This beta comes from a climber that cannot climb 5.13.
Can't we all just get along?
yo piggie I just want to say the first step to being freed of your "number chasing" addiction is to admit you have a problem...congrats and good luck!
I,m with you on the whole down grading thing...freaking little punks...I can't wait till they hit 30...I will be first in line to call them old fat asses!
Convicted at the Lode dude..jump on with Wren
I,m with you on the whole down grading thing...freaking little punks...I can't wait till they hit 30...I will be first in line to call them old fat asses!
Convicted at the Lode dude..jump on with Wren
"Climbing is the spice, not the meal." ~ Lurkist
one fall,
I have been on convicted, but not the other two. thanks for the suggestions. I don't get to the Red that often, and it seemed like for many wekends we camped at Left Flank, and I was hoping to spice it up this spring...
rhunt, brah, I am closer to 40, than 30..so there is no name calling from this nose bleed section....seriously, I would love for some of the strong kids on here who have ticked several climbs in the 13a range and above to give me their suggestions. I want to feel the love...
I have been on convicted, but not the other two. thanks for the suggestions. I don't get to the Red that often, and it seemed like for many wekends we camped at Left Flank, and I was hoping to spice it up this spring...
rhunt, brah, I am closer to 40, than 30..so there is no name calling from this nose bleed section....seriously, I would love for some of the strong kids on here who have ticked several climbs in the 13a range and above to give me their suggestions. I want to feel the love...
Positive vibes brah...positive vibes.
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Roentgen Ray
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There should be no shame in wanting to climb 13a. Sport climbers are a goal oriented group, by in large, and it doesn't detract from the fun of climbing to aim for a target. I think some obsess more about trying to give the air that they don't care at what level they are climbing, but it's a thin veil that covers their innermost desires when they spend 95% of their time climbing at the Motherlode or the Dark Side. Why not go out to Pistol Ridge if numbrs aren't a factor? So abandon your shame, shout from your rooftop (you might want to rope up, in case you slip) "I want to climb 5.13A!"
Quod me nutrit, me destruit.
Man o' man!
When someone makes some smart - a _ _ comment about the way I'm climbing, I just look at them and then consider the source.
Pigsteak, GO FOR IT. chase those numbers because at my age, the reach is just a little further than it was a few short years ago.
I can't wait till they hit 30
Wait till you start zeroing on the big five-0. I'm wondering at what age is one considered to be entering the "Age of Wisdom". 8)rhunt, brah, I am closer to 40, than 30
When someone makes some smart - a _ _ comment about the way I'm climbing, I just look at them and then consider the source.
Pigsteak, GO FOR IT. chase those numbers because at my age, the reach is just a little further than it was a few short years ago.
Convicted is the "standard" for 13a, I guess (and many people's first 13a I would bet). But I thought Skinboat was easier (and better).
I think The Force is soft for 13a but I doubt it'll ever get downgraded so that might be a good one (plus it's a good route).
Appalachian Spring is hard. A cool side-pull broke some years ago making for (another) really hard move. It's very classic though. HL's best route in my opinion (OK maybe OJ, too).
Don't bother with the "original" Table (even if it is 13a). Save that for when you're ready to do it justice. Speaking of Justice, 40 Ounces is a lot of effort to project. I'd stick to something shorter.
Good luck.
I think The Force is soft for 13a but I doubt it'll ever get downgraded so that might be a good one (plus it's a good route).
Appalachian Spring is hard. A cool side-pull broke some years ago making for (another) really hard move. It's very classic though. HL's best route in my opinion (OK maybe OJ, too).
Don't bother with the "original" Table (even if it is 13a). Save that for when you're ready to do it justice. Speaking of Justice, 40 Ounces is a lot of effort to project. I'd stick to something shorter.
Good luck.
The Force is a good one, golden touch, snooker (it is 13a i dont care what anyone else says) bohica, flour power, hoofmaker, skinboat, (im half tempted to say team wilson cause if feels the hardest on that wall) Appilation Spring is really good and more tech. than pumpy, The legend is a 20 foot boulder problem, checkit out. I know there are more, i just cant think right now cause i have a huge set of tits in my face sorry holms
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