jkrueger Posted June 26, 2002 Share Posted June 26, 2002 [ 06-28-2002, 03:52 PM: Message edited by: jkrueger ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawgoddess Posted June 26, 2002 Share Posted June 26, 2002 quote: 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) you're such a meanie! (too bad he didn't send it ...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkrueger Posted June 26, 2002 Share Posted June 26, 2002 [ 06-28-2002, 03:52 PM: Message edited by: jkrueger ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted June 26, 2002 Author Share Posted June 26, 2002 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texplorer Posted June 26, 2002 Share Posted June 26, 2002 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted June 26, 2002 Author Share Posted June 26, 2002 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredrogers Posted June 26, 2002 Share Posted June 26, 2002 quote: 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 Dru- you forgot "a nice alpine outing". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted June 26, 2002 Share Posted June 26, 2002 and "character building" brush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis_Harmon Posted June 26, 2002 Share Posted June 26, 2002 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avypoodle Posted June 26, 2002 Share Posted June 26, 2002 that's not what I heard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_noggin Posted June 27, 2002 Share Posted June 27, 2002 A certain route setter in Washington likes to set up a runout at a crux than tick a big slopper and watch the whippers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordop Posted June 27, 2002 Share Posted June 27, 2002 Culbert 5.1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teogo Posted June 27, 2002 Share Posted June 27, 2002 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted June 27, 2002 Author Share Posted June 27, 2002 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 ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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