Another article about how to rockclimb that has been irresponsibly written. I really like HowStuffWorks.com, but they did very little to clearly inform the reader of the dangers. They have a section on getting training, but I believe they should have a very bold statement on the first page. Read the article. I already started a post on their forum. Go in there and post your thoughts.
http://travel.howstuffworks.com/rock-climbing.htm
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5.8 through 5.10 -- experienced level. Requires climbing shoes, experience and strength.
5.11 through 5.12 -- expert level. Perhaps only the top 10% of climbers in the world can handle these routes.
5.13 through 5.14 -- elite level. Can only be handled by the best of the best.
I liked their definitions of the ratings, I almost felt all warm and fuzzy when I read the definition for 5.13 through 5.14.
5.11 through 5.12 -- expert level. Perhaps only the top 10% of climbers in the world can handle these routes.
5.13 through 5.14 -- elite level. Can only be handled by the best of the best.
I liked their definitions of the ratings, I almost felt all warm and fuzzy when I read the definition for 5.13 through 5.14.
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Dingo;
That website does not have much liability exposure, so they don't need the bold disclaimers. As you mentioned in the post to their website, climbing publications, as well as product manufacturers, and others in the industry make bold and prominent disclaimers, but this is to protect them from liability (although I don't think anyone wants to see anyone else get injured).
M.
That website does not have much liability exposure, so they don't need the bold disclaimers. As you mentioned in the post to their website, climbing publications, as well as product manufacturers, and others in the industry make bold and prominent disclaimers, but this is to protect them from liability (although I don't think anyone wants to see anyone else get injured).
M.
Dingo;
It would not surprise me if they didn't have people's safety as a high priority. They could also be ignorant of the dangers. As obvious as the force of gravity seems, I've tried to correct parents belaying their kids at our gym, and it seems like they just don't get it. I can't believe that they don't care about their own kids' safety, but when I try to explain that it is unsafe to fix your hair with your brake hand, they have this, "yeah, whatever" attitude.
M.
It would not surprise me if they didn't have people's safety as a high priority. They could also be ignorant of the dangers. As obvious as the force of gravity seems, I've tried to correct parents belaying their kids at our gym, and it seems like they just don't get it. I can't believe that they don't care about their own kids' safety, but when I try to explain that it is unsafe to fix your hair with your brake hand, they have this, "yeah, whatever" attitude.
M.