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Boris · 05-22-2009, 05:00 PM

since we're talking about bad ass rock climbers how about some love for Peter Croft?

wizardplow · 05-22-2009, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Wamy Einehouse

Still not enough props to Dan Osman imo...RIP http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viy9pWTGNys

I get nervous just watching this.

VORP · 05-22-2009, 09:09 PM

I've been climbing quite a while, mostly long trad/aid/big wall. So if you have any questions specific to those I can probably help. As others have said, gym climbing and bouldering are the most accessible ways to get into the sport and meet people. A good way to get into trad climbing if you and a friend get psyched but don't know anyone more experienced is to look around for guides or classes in your area.

Aid climbing in Zion.

Me about to pitch off a climb in Red Rocks, near Vegas.

Pro tip: The bag from a box of wine will hold up remarkably well inside a haul bag.

Wamy Einehouse · 05-23-2009, 06:43 AM

Oh and if anyone is in London and fancies going climbing pm me...some great clubs here.

**ZeitGeist** · 01-14-2010, 12:38 PM

i just started watching documentay's about the sport, and definitely recommend..

The fanatic search = focusing on Dani Andrada and Chris Sharma

First Ascent = Focusing on Didier Berthod

The sharp End.. Really good also..

**orange** · 01-14-2010, 01:58 PM

anyone go on any cool trips since the time this was posted?

i did some top ropping in thailand...still not really good enough to lead yet i don't think, though, i plan on learning soon.

it's funny looking at this thread (now bumped) because i climbed at the same spot that schmitty recommended, in krabi.

some pics of top ropping-

unfortunately no climbing in nebraska

i plan on taking another trip overseas somewhere (maybe back to thailand, not sure) for a bit, hopefully will do some outdoor climbing then.

joined this new gym in omaha where the rating system is all ****ed up...insanely stiff, and harder than any other gym/rating system i've seen (ive been to indoor gyms in seattle, nebraska, cali). normal 5.10s are like 5.8+ or something here.

MuresanForMVP · 01-14-2010, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Wamy Einehouse

Most key tip is that it is all in your legs. No matter what you are climbing (even severe overhangs) using your legs for most of the upward force is key to being able to do long climbs.

Outside of this, I would def advise learning lead climbing as quickly as possible. Although top roping is safer, there are many great routes all over the world that you simply cannot climb without leading. Go to a good gym that has leading bolts in place, or to France (Fontainebleau has some great small lead routes and is a boulderers paradise), or try and find a parnter who is experienced so you can do the second lead a few times and see how it all works.

Being the first lead is quite unnerving at first, due to the rope haging between your legs, but is much more rewarding when you complete a big climb than anything you can ever feel top roping imo.

Oh, and youtube 'Dan Osman' and copy his technique and nothing else about his climbs - guy was one crazy sob :)

I've watched some of his vids but just decided to youtube him again. I just don't understand it man, that **** is insane.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fpm0m6bVfrM

edit: he would dominate Ninja Warrior...if he was still alive of course

MuresanForMVP · 01-14-2010, 04:19 PM

What do the ratings mean?

Boris · 01-14-2010, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MuresanForMVP

What do the ratings mean?

the ratings are the degree of difficulty. the higher the number the more difficult the climb.

**ZeitGeist** · 01-15-2010, 04:39 PM

Nice pics orange, i also recommend watching the film.. Return2Sender.. awesome clip

VelvetUndergrnd · 01-15-2010, 05:10 PM

here are a few pics of me rock climbing throughout the world

This last one was a sticky situation - Had to do it tho...

zoltan · 01-15-2010, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Wamy Einehouse

Still not enough props to Dan Osman imo...RIP http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viy9pWTGNys

Dan Osman got what he deserved imo.

2p2 is probably not the best place for climbing advice. Best advice: try to hook up with someone with experience. Experience is the one and only attriute that will keep you from dying in a precarious situation. Do not let bravado steer your climbing.

zoltan · 01-15-2010, 06:13 PM

Also op stop tr'ing and start leading if you want to improve.

cardsharkk04 · 01-15-2010, 09:05 PM

I just started rock climbing maybe 6 months ago. I live in Chicago so the climbing obviously sucks around here. The only real climbing I've done was a trip to Red River Gorge in Kentucky, and it was definitely worth the 7 hour drive. Heres a pic of me top roping a 5.10a.

Being used to the crappy 25 foot wall in my gym, the 80 foot climbs kicked my ass pretty good. So hopefully next time I go my forearms will have enough endurance to make it up a 5.10a in one go. Just started learning to lead climb too so that should be interesting. I don't consider myself afraid of heights but I know I'm gonna crap my pants before doing a tough move pretty high above a bolt.

Man I want to go to Thailand so bad! Deep water soloing sounds so god damn sweet. If anyone is going anytime soon I would love to join in.

zoltan · 01-16-2010, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by orange

joined this new gym in omaha where the rating system is all ****ed up...insanely stiff, and harder than any other gym/rating system i've seen (ive been to indoor gyms in seattle, nebraska, cali). normal 5.10s are like 5.8+ or something here.

Gym ratings are something to be generally ignored. The typical gym-route setter has no idea how to set a good route, and most indoor routes are pretty contrived anyway. Plus, someone who climbs, say, 5.13 is going to barely remember what a 5.9 should feel like. Sort of like trying to pull moves at a 2nl table when you're a 200nl grinder. Some things just don't work. But fwiw, most outdoor routes have no real difference between 5.5 and 5.9, sometimes even 5.10a. Once you get above 5.10a, you'll start to feel differences among routes, but even this is route-type-dependent. I've onsighted thin, crimpy, just-vertical 5.12a, but have never redpointed overhanging thuggish 5.12a.

tl;dr: just use the gym to get in shape for outdoors.