layton Posted September 12, 2003 Posted September 12, 2003 What do you guys need in a climbing partner and likewise, hate? Need: 1.sense of humor (esp when things totally are shitty) 2.ability to yell at me if i'm being unsafe or slow or stupid 3.ability to be yelled at for above (rules out any of my girlfriends) 4.commitment to the route 5.honesty about ability to climb chosen route or follow every pitch like a little be-otch. 6.have some sort of chemical dependancy or emotional problem so i don't hate their perfect little selves. 7.solid belayer 8.simiar speed as me Hate 1.fucking around at the belay 2.temer tantrums 3.nay sayers 4.necronomicon Quote
Billygoat Posted September 12, 2003 Posted September 12, 2003 I need drugs And hayte fuckin' around Quote
Billygoat Posted September 12, 2003 Posted September 12, 2003 Like: -Same goals -Carries their weight -comes alive during an epic -good and constant sense of humor -brings their own toilet paper -has a cute girlfriend who smiles at me on the side Hate: -fucker that tries to control my experience -doesn't carry his/her own weight -folds during an epic -is the opposite of funny -borrows my toilet paper -doesn't bring Landjaegar -gets pissed when he/she catches me teepee creepin' with his/her girlfriend Quote
erik Posted September 12, 2003 Posted September 12, 2003 my pad'ners are pretty darn cool i don't know about the epic thing, so i guess an attribute would be a partner who avoids epics! all i am gonna say is that they gotta be down! Quote
Figger_Eight Posted September 12, 2003 Posted September 12, 2003 Like: Climb for the experience, not for chasing numbers Easy going with a sense of humor Laughs when the going gets weird Dislike: Control freaks and "backseat drivers" Gets wigged out when they get nervous Chestbeaters Quote
sk Posted September 12, 2003 Posted September 12, 2003 like: *some one who will talk no nonsense with me, but who doesn't scream (shelly move your ass, in a calm tone) *rarely looses ones shit *brings chocolate *likes to drive *likes to lead *likes LOUD music(for the drive) *knows how to plan, but can remanin flexible not likes *up tight creepy people *someone who is there because they think I will have sex with them *COMPLAINERS/WHINERS Quote
minx Posted September 12, 2003 Posted September 12, 2003 i don't require much in a climber partner 1) a good belay 2) someone who laughs at me, with me, at themselves,and especially when i get sketched. things i can't stand: the opposites of above Quote
IceIceBaby Posted September 12, 2003 Posted September 12, 2003 Climbing is highly social activity and I like my partner to be that way Like: Humor, Trivial knowledge, outgoing, humble Dislike: no humor, jerk, overly macho and overly feminist (= insecure) Quote
allthumbs Posted September 12, 2003 Posted September 12, 2003 qualities I look for in a partner: keeps her pie hole shut carries the beer ain't needy likes sports in general fearless can tie a bowline calls me, Sir Quote
iain Posted September 12, 2003 Posted September 12, 2003 this lass looks like just the ticket for your list trask, 'cept the last two... ...but other "qualities" more than make up for that, eh? Quote
minx Posted September 12, 2003 Posted September 12, 2003 iain said: this lass looks like just the ticket for your list trask, 'cept the last two... ...but other "qualities" more than make up for that, eh? iaxx...i didn't know you knew trask so well Quote
catbirdseat Posted September 12, 2003 Posted September 12, 2003 Michael touched on a lot of good points already so I'll just mention the most important to me: Like: Good sense of humor Dislike: Fiddlefarting around and wasting time By the way, I charge my partners one doller per sheet of toilet paper. Quote
allthumbs Posted September 12, 2003 Posted September 12, 2003 iain said: this lass looks like just the ticket for your list trask, 'cept the last two... ...but other "qualities" more than make up for that, eh? thanks Iain, but I think I'll pass on your wife Quote
Dru Posted September 12, 2003 Posted September 12, 2003 must be warm and cuddly for spooning during epic bivy must not throw rocks at the belay while leading Quote
Billygoat Posted September 12, 2003 Posted September 12, 2003 I was in a mood.... I like that CBS. Just watch, I'll forget my TP next outing. I hope it is not with you Quote
erik Posted September 12, 2003 Posted September 12, 2003 Dru said: must be warm and cuddly for spooning during epic bivy must not throw rocks at the belay while leading its ePiC dude!!! remember trademarks and shit! Quote
catbirdseat Posted September 12, 2003 Posted September 12, 2003 Billy, I had a former partner who NEVER remembered to bring toilet paper. That wasn't all he forgot. It was an "asymmetric" relationship that didn't last. Quote
sk Posted September 12, 2003 Posted September 12, 2003 MisterE said: couldn't find a friend???? sorry Quote
EWolfe Posted September 12, 2003 Posted September 12, 2003 Muffy_The_Wanker_Sprayer said: MisterE said: couldn't find a friend???? sorry Whaddya mean? Right here: Quote
chucK Posted September 12, 2003 Posted September 12, 2003 michael_layton said: What do you guys need in a climbing partner and likewise, hate? Need: 1.sense of humor (esp when things totally are shitty) 2.ability to yell at me if i'm being unsafe or slow or stupid 3.ability to be yelled at for above (rules out any of my girlfriends) 4.commitment to the route 5.honesty about ability to climb chosen route or follow every pitch like a little be-otch. 6.have some sort of chemical dependancy or emotional problem so i don't hate their perfect little selves. 7.solid belayer 8.simiar speed as me Hate 1.fucking around at the belay 2.temer tantrums 3.nay sayers 4.necronomicon Good list! I'll expand on "commitment to the route", by saying it's cool to have a partner who is independently working on what needs to be done and thinking about it the whole time; that is, doesn't act like he's being guided (by me). They pull their weight without having to be told to. Whachoo mean by "fucking around at the belay" exactly? You got any good stories? Quote
mattp Posted September 12, 2003 Posted September 12, 2003 chucK said: a partner who is independently working on what needs to be done and thinking about it the whole time An increasingly rare characteristic, I'm finding. Does gym and sport climbing develop the proclivity toward hanging around wasting time, and only looking ahead a few steps at a time, or is there something else going on? Quote
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