kevbone

Holy shit....there is actualy a web site for weekend climbers. That is funny shit.

I hate weekend climbers! Wait....im one of them....shit....never mind.

Just so I get this straight……I have never heard of a climber that lives 1500 miles away, and I am a tool? Is that right? Don’t answer that…..I know your type and what you will say……

:tup:

What is the pay?

I wasnt aware you ever climbed with a rope. you know, the noose i like to tie around my head while soloing the corner? if i fall off the top of the slab i wanna be sure my head gets yanked off before i hit ground, 'cuz that might hurt. the noose must be just right to work. Oh....that rope.

Having Dru as your butt buddy is not taken.

I wasnt aware you ever climbed with a rope.

You are my inspiration big De.

Rob, I agree with most of what you said. Best way to learn to lead and place gear is to do it. I don’t thing that is what this thread is about. “Falling on pro to learn better placement” is the title. As far as solo vs not solo. Boy…..when you add a second person to the top rope you are trusting…..well, a second person. With the system I used, it was almost impossible to get hurt. With three back ups, I felt same enough, and I was able to critique my placements by actually seeing if they were good or not by testing them right then and there. Just my thoughts.

Who said anything about famous? I said rad climbers.

So....I live in portland.....why would I know anything about boulder climbing?

Dru....this you your prize. Yours too E_rock.

Exactly......in the first 6 months of my climbing, I used to go out to Rocky Butte (the summit, not rock climbing area) and park my car on top of the man made walls. I would fix my rope to my axle of my car and rap over the wall, about 40 feet down. Then aid back up the wall, using hooks, nuts and cams. I could fully bounce and load my gear and not worry about getting hurt. I used two pursik knots and backed up myself by tying knots in the rope. It made is almost impossible to get hurt. I learned a great deal about gear placements from this. Excellent way to learn to place gear.

Your prize.

Moderator's, will you curb this please? Dru made a mistake he thought this was in spray.

Makes sense. I thought the thread had lots of insight, which is why I want to find it. I used to solo aid on top rope, you get to hang on the gear and bounce all you like. On top rope. Also is good for learning how to use hooks in the safety of top rope. Don’t listen to G-spotter. He is trolling your comments.

Oh the what?

You know how many rad climber dudes I know that you have never heard of? Lots. So STFU

youve seen one....you have seen them all. Thanks for sharing Bill.

Well said ivan. this is true

Sounds like someone is bitter.

I guess not maybe this will help him

You are special. How cool are you. Not