Tales of Sandbagging

[jkrueger]

 

 

[ 06-28-2002, 03:52 PM: Message edited by: jkrueger ]

[thelawgoddess]

quote:

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Originally posted by Dru:

What is the best you have ever sandbagged anyone? Mine was telling a guy who could only lead 10a that the first pitch of Cosmos at Picnic Lunch Wall (12a) was Teddy Bears Picnic (10a)

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you're such a meanie! (too bad he didn't send it ...)

[jkrueger]

 

 

[ 06-28-2002, 03:52 PM: Message edited by: jkrueger ]

[Dru]

Sandbagging is fun. PS The TOOF is a hike. Liberty Ridge is a daytrip. You dont need a #4 Camalot for St. Vitus Dance. Long weekends are a great time to do Slesse NE Buttress.

[texplorer]

I like how everything under 5.9 is sometimes referred to as an obvious gulley and over 5.9 is mid- 5th class in Beckey's books. Sandbagging is the sign of a true hardman or a wanker so be careful who you are.

[Dru]

Beckey Phrases Which Indicate Sandbag:

 

Class 4 with aid moves

Obvious gully

Interesting and delicate climbing

Mixed 4th and 5th class

Class 3 with exposure and looseness

Shoulder stand

Bolt ladder (now freed)

Protection sometimes difficult

Locate trail and hike

Trophy size rodents

Freed after some preinspection and preplacement of gear

Time: a long day

[fredrogers]

quote:

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Originally posted by Dru:

Beckey Phrases Which Indicate Sandbag:

 

Class 4 with aid moves

Obvious gully

Interesting and delicate climbing

Mixed 4th and 5th class

Class 3 with exposure and looseness

Shoulder stand

Bolt ladder (now freed)

Protection sometimes difficult

Locate trail and hike

Trophy size rodents

Freed after some preinspection and preplacement of gear

Time: a long day

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Dru- you forgot "a nice alpine outing".

[iain]

and "character building" brush.

[Dennis_Harmon]

I've tried to never sand-bag anyone other than colleagues of equal or better competency than me. But I was told once that the 'Casual Route' on the Diamond was "casual" It ain't. Dennis

[avypoodle]

that's not what I heard

[richard_noggin]

A certain route setter in Washington likes to set up a runout at a crux than tick a big slopper and watch the whippers

[jordop]

Culbert 5.1

[Teogo]

It's interesting how some nationalities seem to revel in sandbagging. I've knowen a few chech climbers who seem to think it's a great virtue. All fun and games until somebody ends up really busted up. Not sure I'd urinate on a knowen sandbagger if they were on fire.

[Dru]

Found this funny story online.

reading 'Creagh Dhu Climber', the biog of John Cunningham. Came across this superb story, relating to 2 brothers who were working at Glenmore Lodge. They sought out Cunningham for a bit of advice about the 'The Hill' at Creag Dubh.

 

'what did you take when you did it' they asked.

'A number 4 hex' Cunningham replied.

 

So off they went. On reaching the crux, they realised there was no crack for the hex, and very little for anything else. Anyway, the lead brother takes a long fall, recieving many injuries, including a broken pelvis.

 

Weeks later, the brother returned to the lodge, on crutches, looking for Cunningham.

 

'I thought you said you took a No.4 hex'

'Aye thats what I took'

'But I couldn't find anywhere to place it'

'Funny that' says Cunningham 'neither could I'.

 

What is the best you have ever sandbagged anyone? Mine was telling a guy who could only lead 10a that the first pitch of 5 Easy Pieces at Picnic Lunch Wall (12a) was Teddy Bears Picnic (10a) ...he actually got to the third bolt and spent a LONG time trying to get past it...

 

[ 06-27-2002, 08:32 AM: Message edited by: Dru ]