billcoe Posted July 17, 2007 Posted July 17, 2007 Just think if he said yes? Nah, this guys like a real man. He'd just most likely kick my ass and call me a pussy again. Read James Michners great book: "The Drifters". Think: the Tech Rep character. Quote
ivan Posted July 17, 2007 Posted July 17, 2007 i'm a weirdo and almost always climb the right side and just bitch n' yammer w/ no pro until at the top of the tower (perhaps i've become too complacent soloing moderate ground at beacon?)- occurs to me that i actually have a boat-anchor #6 tech-friend now - as i'm 3000 miles away currently and can't check it for myself, is that 6 inch piece too small for the right-side variation? Quote
billcoe Posted July 17, 2007 Posted July 17, 2007 I suspect that 6" is dependant on how you measure it Ivan. It's been so long since I've done it I don't even remember. Besides - 5" is the new 6" Quote
iain Posted July 17, 2007 Posted July 17, 2007 I just clip the bolt behind the flake on that side. Quote
billcoe Posted July 17, 2007 Posted July 17, 2007 Are you just f*ing with us ignorant yokels agin? Really? Quote
ivan Posted July 17, 2007 Posted July 17, 2007 Are you just f*ing with us ignorant yokels agin? Really? it helps if yer rope is woven out of mithril - excellent cord to have for other reasons of course! no need for 2 ropes for a double rope rap! Quote
kevbone Posted July 17, 2007 Posted July 17, 2007 Are you just f*ing with us ignorant yokels agin? Really? There is no bolt behind the flake.....there is however blind #3 Camelot placements in the crack. Quote
Cobra_Commander Posted July 17, 2007 Posted July 17, 2007 There is no bolt behind the flake..... ...that you have seen. Quote
kevbone Posted July 17, 2007 Posted July 17, 2007 Well if there is a bolt behind the flake.....what a weird place for it. Quote
Greta Posted July 17, 2007 Posted July 17, 2007 how the fuck do you put a bolt behind a flake? very carefully... and with an angled bit Quote
MATT_B Posted July 17, 2007 Posted July 17, 2007 (edited) how the fuck do you put a bolt behind a flake? First place the bolt. Second move the flake. Third tie the flake in place with webbing so it doesn't fall off. Last, scare the crap out of the idiots (my self included) that grab the webbing, clip the bolt, look at the anchor and finally figure out what is going on. It wasn't at beacon but you asked the question. I'll see if I can dig up the picture Edited July 17, 2007 by SnailEye Quote
pink Posted July 17, 2007 Posted July 17, 2007 Are you just f*ing with us ignorant yokels agin? Really? There is no bolt behind the flake.....there is however blind #3 Camelot placements in the crack. what if my camelot can see? Quote
Greta Posted July 18, 2007 Posted July 18, 2007 an angled bit? picture please....... Fish on! Sucka Quote
phillygoat Posted July 18, 2007 Author Posted July 18, 2007 The climber who fell at Beacon is the brother of a co-worker. He fell ~20 feet when stopped to place his first piece. I do not know what route. He fell onto his torso, receiving broken ribs, a broken collar bone, a punchered lung, and a deep cut to his calf. No head injuries and nothing life threatening, just a bad beating. Hey buddy- Not sure if it's his piece, but I found a Kong/Flex cam hidden behind a flake while I was pokin' around on the right side of FFA. PM me when you find the time- I'd be happy to return it, though I know it's not the top priority right now. best wishes, phillip Quote
pink Posted July 18, 2007 Posted July 18, 2007 sounds like a clue to me. i think i'm getting a clue.......... oh my god i really have a clue now. Quote
phillygoat Posted July 18, 2007 Author Posted July 18, 2007 sounds like a clue to me. i think i'm getting a clue.......... oh my god i really have a clue now. Huh? Say what you mean. I can't find my rosetta stone and am unable to decipher what exactly you're driving at. I'm not some sleuth. Thanks Mr. Pink. Quote
pink Posted July 18, 2007 Posted July 18, 2007 wasn't making fun just having some fun. just jealous because i'm not climbing out at beacon with ya all. Quote
shortfatoldguy Posted July 18, 2007 Posted July 18, 2007 [Not sure if it's his piece, but I found a Kong/Flex cam hidden behind a flake while I was pokin' around on the right side of FFA. PM me when you find the time- I'd be happy to return it, though I know it's not the top priority right now. best wishes, phillip Ah, Phillip. You found my piece. I'm the dork who greased off there on Saturday and who feels really lucky to have just been discharged from the hospital with no more than a couple of busted ribs and some very sore muscles. First thing I want to say is many, many thanks to the guys who immobilized me and hauled my ass up the trail. I'll be writing them separately, though, through John the ranger. Regarding the cause of the fall, I don't know. I'd led it years ago and didn't remember it being too awful. (Maybe I was younger and fitter and more skilled then??) I don't know why I came off--I don't *remember* coming off. I do remember not liking the pro before I came off, but I wasn't gripped and expecting to fall. Anyway, I feel very fortunate. I got beat up pretty good but it could've been lots worse. For the record, I don't have a brother. (?) I busted ribs but no collarbone. Got a nice puncture in my calf. And a very slight numo thorax--no reinflation needed, thank you. I got great care and support from everybody involved, and I'm deeply grateful. David Quote
pink_chalk Posted July 18, 2007 Posted July 18, 2007 great news David! hope you have a speedy recovery. I was on the bench for two months after dislocating my shoulder while kayaking. felt awesome to be back on the wall this evening, even if they were fake holds kevbone: maggie was a rock star!! Quote
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