RuMR

i didn't rip in too him... i ripped into SHERMAN! According to what i gather you are saying, we oughta just do away w/ all ratings then?!?! and i fail to see how bouldering is a "stupid" pastime. don't read too far in between the lines. Boulderin ratings are Dumb Boulderin is a stupid past-time when I can't climb real BIG rocks that require ropes, gear, gumption, etc. Well...i've been reduced to bouldering and plastic due to family...I agree that it sux big time compared to getting on big stuff, but man, if that's all you got, that's all you got and you'd better be happy w/ it, or you'll go crazy Regarding , anytime...i'm always up for being the devil's advocate!!!!!

Can't...got into an argument w/ my wife and put my hand through a door ...now, i'm fixing (actually replacing) said door . Got it hung last night, now i'm taking it down to sand/stain/polyurethane it to match...got to get it done before i'm off to yosemite next week or I'll never hear the end of it and will wind up breaking something else ...man, i got to sign up for some anger management classes or get more climbing in!!!!!!

I've currently sprayed at a 5.15c/d level and am in training to reach the vaunted 5.16 barrier!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU ARE NOTHING!!!!!!!!! I FREE SPRAID PITCHES AT WILL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So you're saying that you are a spraying free pitch bitch????????????? AHHAHAHAHAHA

I've currently sprayed at a 5.15c/d level and am in training to reach the vaunted 5.16 barrier!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i didn't rip in too him... i ripped into SHERMAN! According to what i gather you are saying, we oughta just do away w/ all ratings then?!?! and i fail to see how bouldering is a "stupid" pastime.

I think he understands what you are saying as he has repeatedly asked to be taken out trad climbing. I'm still not sure why everyone's ripping him a new one for bouldering?? WTF, he's having fun w/ it...

ahhhh...i see...that would explain your comment about being a youngun like Distel...

Amen!! Your kid in your profile pic?

Ok...well enjoy your next convention...

and that's what Distel was doing...climbing to have fun, but you give him shit?? Hmmmmmmdoublestandardhmmmmmm

He's busy w/ that sit start!! Can't get his butt off the ground, but that's all good...that way he won't trash his knees...

I think JayB is on the money here. Funny thing is: V5 is basically about 11+/12 and isn't sick (I think decent bouldering really kicks in at V8 or higher) and is quite common. So, I guess the questions become...are you good technically and are you good at judgement and the more "cerebral" aspects of climbing to be considered a "good" climber? Having never climbed w/ AlpineK, GregW, etc., i'm still going to venture a guess that they are giving Distel a hardtime about the other aspects of climbing than the strictly technical side of it. Fair enough...but in his defense, these are things that only come from experience...and experience takes time and initiative to gather it. I don't think he's lacking in the "initiative" side, ie. he, on several occasions, asked to be taken outside to go trad climbing w/ FenceSitter and AlpineK... But I'll venture another guess: He will become "bored" w/ only the "plastic"/bolt side of things and will start venturing into other aspects of climbing and then he'll start picking up on the mental side of climbing. He is what, 19 and has been climbing for a couple of years? Talk to him when he is 25 - 28 years old and I think you folks will be eating a bit of crow. I can't count the number of times i've seen a really enthusiastic young climber just start sending HARD (and I don't mean 5.10's and 5.11's) trad routes after a start in sport climbing.

Very succinctly put!!!!!!!!!! Can't for the life of me figure out why someone has to trash someone else's fun even if its stupid according to their "opinion"...

Some sickness i have no biz being on since i'm old and fat... NO DUDE I THOUGHT WE HASHED THIS OUT IN THERAPY, I AM FAT, YOU ARE SHORT. SHEESH NO WONDER WE BOTH HAVE COMPLEXES.... Shoot young-in', i've got you beat allaround. I'm short, fat and old...you've got NO excuses...

Some sickness i have no biz being on since i'm old and fat...

Ok...so used them up at index...they are good enuff to replace the standard brands...no complaints...

Perhaps cams for bigger shiznet is ok for first timers...but for a good read of why one should be really good at dickin' in nutz and small wires as opposed to simply firing in a small cam w/o knowing what the fook they are doing read this: Accident w/ small aliens at Frog Buttress

http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=repellent See #2 in the first definition. And make a note to your smart self: Don't fuck with DFA unless you damn sure you know what you're talking about. Toodles! Truly an obtuse definition!! Plus, repelling is a much more active verbal form-and caveman can be very *active* at repelling people, no?

and drank too much paint...

Not meaning to hassle you, but that would be repelling as opposed to repellent, wouldn't it???

Bowline = not the same as the uber-safe DBBB. Get your shit right. AMEN

worse than my crack smokin' daze!!! Plus i'm scared to turn my back on you...might get kicked in the

as long as its not your foot, i'm good... wouldn't be too sure bucko just remember its climbing season, so no crampons please...

Listen, you fuck any knot up and it will not work, right? Figure 8's have advantages and disadvantages, bowlines properly dressed have advantages and disadvantages...this is like arguing ford vs. chevy and then not changing the oil for 200k miles...both will die on you, duh! Personally, i'd rather tie in w/ a double bowline w/ a rethread...been doing it for 18 years now, averaging climbing (w/ lots of falling ) three days a week...haven't had it come undone under some big falls and am willing to bet you'll break the rope before the knot yields... Dumb discussion...