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Gym Climbers
Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2005 6:31 pm
by J-Rock
Just curious how that masses felt about this one...
Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2005 6:34 pm
by diggum
Clarify. Are they 100% gym climbers? Not going outside ever?
In my far less than expert opinion I feel that in order to be considered a rock climber you need to know how to do more than just TR. You should know safety, cleaning, gear placement, etc etc etc.
I think this might get heated.
Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2005 6:36 pm
by J-Rock
Yeah, I'm talking about people who exclusively climb indoors yet they tell everyone that they are rock climbers. Or, what if they only climb outside once or twice a year on a guided trip?
Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2005 6:41 pm
by haas
have you seen that new magazine called Urban Climber? It's geared totally towards the gym rat with tons of artitcles about how to pull down hard on plastic
Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2005 6:41 pm
by longlegsrule
is knowing this going to help you sleep better at night?
Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2005 6:42 pm
by J-Rock
Nope, just curious.
Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2005 6:44 pm
by diggum
I'm curious as well.
Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2005 6:47 pm
by Wes
I think we need Piggy to give us a ruling, being he is in charge of ethics questions.
Wes
Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2005 7:15 pm
by Meadows
Climber, yes. Rock climber, no. Should rock climbers be so arrogant about a title? No.
Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2005 7:18 pm
by diggum
Good point Meadows.