Adam13 Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Totally new to rock climbing and i have a few questions. #1 what exactly is the differance between sport and trad climbing, and also anyone know any good beginner type rock climbs around the spokane/inland NW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pope Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Totally new to rock climbing and i have a few questions. #1 what exactly is the differance between sport and trad climbing, and also anyone know any good beginner type rock climbs around the spokane/inland NW. Â Sport climbing = cut your balls off and enjoy Ronald McDonald Playland instead. It'll save you money on 'biners and get you closer to the MILF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevbone Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Totally new to rock climbing and i have a few questions. #1 what exactly is the differance between sport and trad climbing, and also anyone know any good beginner type rock climbs around the spokane/inland NW. Â Come on dude.....this has to be a troll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billcoe Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Totally new to rock climbing and i have a few questions. #1 what exactly is the differance between sport and trad climbing, and also anyone know any good beginner type rock climbs around the spokane/inland NW. Â But you sounded like a seasoned expert on all the other threads....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam13 Posted August 27, 2007 Author Share Posted August 27, 2007 None of the other threads were about rock climbing,I have never even been into the rock climbing forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam13 Posted August 27, 2007 Author Share Posted August 27, 2007 what exactly is a troll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXX Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 what exactly is a troll  Well with the mighty powers of the internet you can look up the difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattp Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 This COULD be an OK topic if you guys wanted it to be. Even if it has been discussed before, there are all kinds of different ideas and issues that relate to the question. It is obviously a good spray topic, as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam13 Posted August 27, 2007 Author Share Posted August 27, 2007 what the fuck one of you says i cant speak to the masses with 14 posts now i ask a ? like someone totally new to the site would and i get flamed really helpful considering i posted it in the Newb forum not the I claim to have soloed the wall of shadows forum, thanks much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam13 Posted August 27, 2007 Author Share Posted August 27, 2007 Ur right I would definately ask what the diff between sport and trad climbing was to try to start controversy, thats why Im not touching the religion and climbing post with a 10 foot pole im here to find partners and learn about climbing around here not to get flamed or accused of posting to start fights. If i wanted to start an arguement i would say there is no god or post something like the first reply to my ? basically saying sport climbing is for pussies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmallShoes Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Totally new to rock climbing and i have a few questions. #1 what exactly is the differance between sport and trad climbing, and also anyone know any good beginner type rock climbs around the spokane/inland NW. Sport climbing is where you clip pre-placed bolts drilled into the rock hang on them, try a move, hang again and then spray about how hard you climb while elitist trad climbers tell you how full of shit you are. Trad climbing is where you place temporary protection into cracks and other features and use eco-mindedness as an excuse for chest-beating and telling sport climbers how full of shit they are and how sport climbing is for pussies/wankers/fags/otheroffensiveinsults. See below. Â Sport climbing = cut your balls off and enjoy Ronald McDonald Playland instead. It'll save you money on 'biners and get you closer to the MILF. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbirdseat Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 what the fuck one of you says i cant speak to the masses with 14 posts now i ask a ? like someone totally new to the site would and i get flamed really helpful considering i posted it in the Newb forum not the I claim to have soloed the wall of shadows forum, thanks much! I'll answer your question assuming it's not a troll. Sport climbing is leading on usually steep rock where permanent bolts have been placed to protect the pitch. The climbing is almost always face climbing. The bolts are placed in such a way that the climb is quite safe, assuming all proper precautions are taken.  In contrast, trad climbing is done with mostly removeable anchors such as chocks and camming devices placed in cracks and crevices. There can be bolts, but only located distantly from protectable cracks.  Sport climbing places all the emphasis on the climbing skills and little on the protection, since it takes little thought to clip a bolt. Trad climbing in contrast takes a great deal more expertise and experience to do safely. The fact that more time and thought is required to protect a pitch means that usually trad climbs of the same grade are harder than sport climbs.  Personally, I enjoy doing both. I like the mindless athleticism of clipping bolts, but I also like the mental challenge of protecting a scary, hard pitch while hanging on with one hand.  If you like climbing in the mountains then you need to learn trad climbing because bolts are few and far between in alpine situation, for the most part. There are a few exceptions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam13 Posted August 27, 2007 Author Share Posted August 27, 2007 Thank you for your answers, I am not nor is my post a Troll although i understand how a newb as outspoken and opinionated as myself might come off as one, or worse a complete jackass and for that I apologize im tryin to only post on climbing related stuff now thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevbone Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 what exactly is a troll  Look below to find your answer.  Totally new to rock climbing and i have a few questions. #1 what exactly is the differance between sport and trad climbing, and also anyone know any good beginner type rock climbs around the spokane/inland NW.   Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam13 Posted August 27, 2007 Author Share Posted August 27, 2007 you make no sense how could that question be set up just to start an arguement the only arguement its started is wether or not im a troll so thanks by accusing me of being one u in turn made me one thanks for your assistance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbirdseat Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 We have a winner! Best run on sentence of the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam13 Posted August 27, 2007 Author Share Posted August 27, 2007 i didnt even know i was entered in such a contest, i am so greatful thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Totally new to rock climbing and i have a few questions. #1 what exactly is the differance between sport and trad climbing, and also anyone know any good beginner type rock climbs around the spokane/inland NW. Sport climbing is where you clip pre-placed bolts drilled into the rock hang on them, try a move, hang again and then spray about how hard you climb while elitist trad climbers tell you how full of shit you are. Trad climbing is where you place temporary protection into cracks and other features and use eco-mindedness as an excuse for chest-beating and telling sport climbers how full of shit they are and how sport climbing is for pussies/wankers/fags/otheroffensiveinsults. See below. Â Sport climbing = cut your balls off and enjoy Ronald McDonald Playland instead. It'll save you money on 'biners and get you closer to the MILF. Â so your a sport climber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billcoe Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 1) Climbing = good sex  2) "Sport" - clipping bolts that are close = quickly pleasuring yourself.  Both are good: no argument from me, but you miss some subtle nuances in sport/pleasuring yourself.  Conversely, sport misses some painful and often ugly complexities of climbing/sex with it's simplicities.  Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam13 Posted August 28, 2007 Author Share Posted August 28, 2007 Im not sure if i have ever heard something explained so clearly and well thanks. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pup_on_the_mountain Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 1) Climbing = good sex 2) "Sport" = quickly pleasuring yourself. Â But Bill, if sport=pleasuring yourself, what is bouldering=?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbirdseat Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 1) Climbing = good sex 2) "Sport" = quickly pleasuring yourself. Â But Bill, if sport=pleasuring yourself, what is bouldering=?? That's a very good question! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam13 Posted August 28, 2007 Author Share Posted August 28, 2007 Perhaps getting caught pleasuring yourself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Trippett Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 1) Climbing = good sex 2) "Sport" - clipping bolts that are close = quickly pleasuring yourself.   if sport clipping helps improve your trad onsighting....does it then follow that to be better at sex you should masturbate a lot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dechristo Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 1) Climbing = good sex 2) "Sport" = quickly pleasuring yourself. Â But Bill, if sport=pleasuring yourself, what is bouldering=?? Â bouldering = premature ejaculation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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