Doug Posted January 26, 2002 Posted January 26, 2002 Just returned from bidness trip to Melbourne Florida. Whenever I go on one of these trips I always look for a climbing gym in the city I'm traveling to. I didn't find any on the web, but on the way to my bidness appt. Tuesday, I tumbled across this place. http://www.ontheedge-fla.com Nice folks. Quote
Doug Posted January 27, 2002 Author Posted January 27, 2002 If there were a non-bolted (or even bolted)crag anywhere in that state I'd be all over it. So far, most of my business on the new job is not near j-tree, yosemite, or any decent climbing. On the upside, the beach running in Florida was nice, along with the 80 degree weather. Quote
mikeadam Posted January 27, 2002 Posted January 27, 2002 Doug, I feel your pain. I went to the Hotlanta rock gym a few times. I felt like I was at the roller skating rink, bowling alley or at Whirly Ball. It had the same carnival like atmosphere...I suggest combat Karate instead when in the south. Charlie that's a fly polaroid Essay! [ 01-26-2002: Message edited by: mikeadam ] Quote
Charlie Posted January 27, 2002 Posted January 27, 2002 how about alligator wrestling or cocaine smuggling? Quote
scott_harpell Posted April 13, 2002 Posted April 13, 2002 hey did you check out the protable rock wall available for parties and...." weird.... waht has this sport come to? Quote
Ibex Posted August 27, 2002 Posted August 27, 2002 This state seems to have a self-limiting philosophy about vertical sports....  I think it is simply the idea that to be "cool" what a person does is go buy something expensive (ie. car), shows it off and then society embraces them. The notion that a person can develop tangible skill through perseverence, self-discipline and practise; the reward for which is only one's own gratification, not applause or fame... seems to be a novelty at best in these parts.  Of course, maybe I am just a little bitter about having to move here.  Happy Tuesday all you lucky folks in the PNW  Shawn  [ 08-27-2002, 11:00 AM: Message edited by: Ibex ] Quote
Ibex Posted August 27, 2002 Posted August 27, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Cpt.Caveman: I have been to Florida many times. What a great state. Bikini clad women and surfin. Climbing aint everything. PLus they know how to party. Not like a bunch of boring people I have seen around here. Cavey,  I'll grant you there is some slight advantage to the prevelance of vanity in southern women, but you are overlooking some very important points, namely:  **No good beer whew... I need another one of those  **No good coffee. In a town with a couple hundred thousand people, you cant even get a crappy starbucks...  **An abismal (sp?) lack of outdoor education/etiquette. This concept of leave no trace is so far removed from so many of these people it is incredible  **As far as "knowing how to party"... ummm, you might be taken aback at the amazing number of beachfront hotels/developments. This may not sound like much, but what 30yrs ago was nearly "untrammeled by man" is now concrete jungle, spring break hell. The traffic on the beach moves at the same pace as I-5 during rush hour.  Dont get me wrong, I have met some really great people down here. To be fair I have to say that on average southerners are much friendlier than most folks, and many will stop to help you if you break down on the highway. The ocean temp here is a balmy 85 degrees (can you say SCUBA?) and the sand on the beaches is so white it looks like someone poured big bags of sugar everywhere. It is not the 4th circle of hell, but for a climber, it is not the place to be.  Shawn  [ 08-27-2002, 03:18 PM: Message edited by: Ibex ] Quote
Cpt.Caveman Posted August 27, 2002 Posted August 27, 2002 Sean or Shawn- Â Sometimes it's that damn concrete jungle hell I am lookin for. Spring break party on Quote
Dave_Schuldt Posted August 28, 2002 Posted August 28, 2002 My mom cals Florida "The culture of tits and muscles". Lots of penis boats and cars. Profilers. Quote
Cpt.Caveman Posted August 28, 2002 Posted August 28, 2002 I have been to Florida many times. What a great state. Bikini clad women and surfin. Climbing aint everything. PLus they know how to party. Not like a bunch of boring people I have seen around here. Quote
Fence_Sitter Posted October 14, 2002 Posted October 14, 2002 that is what they call a climbing shop?!? it looks more like a golf pro-shop to me! Quote
Dr_Flash_Amazing Posted October 14, 2002 Posted October 14, 2002 Come on, that's a hardcore crag supply depot! Look, they've got stick clips, messenger bags, sweatshirts, and, uh, chalk! Everything you need to go send, um, ahh, the brick wall at Starbucks? Quote
kellyclimbsnow Posted October 27, 2002 Posted October 27, 2002 why do you need a messenger bag for climbing? maekshift rope bag mebbe? and arnet those the tshirts with the sleeeves you rowl up and they aer a difrent color on the inside? holy anthony michael hall! Quote
Beck Posted October 27, 2002 Posted October 27, 2002 get real, all- THERE'S NO CLIMBING IN FLORDIA- the damn high point in the state is a 300' hill up by Elgin AFB- try honing your surfing/ surf kayaking/caving/distance swimming/scuba skills and forget about the rock, you'll stop jonesing sooner if you do Quote
snoboy Posted October 27, 2002 Posted October 27, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Beck: get real, all- THERE'S NO CLIMBING IN FLORDIA- Kurt Smith seemed to think that there was. He made us look at slides of people yanking on plastic in Florida as part of his show. And if he says so who are we to argue? Â [ 10-27-2002, 02:57 PM: Message edited by: snoboy ] Quote
Fence_Sitter Posted October 28, 2002 Posted October 28, 2002 we are people who have leavenworth 2 hours away...that is who we are to argue... Quote
snoboy Posted October 28, 2002 Posted October 28, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Fence Sitter: we are people who have leavenworth 2 hours away...that is who we are to argue... WERD!! Quote
Mr._Natural Posted October 28, 2002 Posted October 28, 2002 John Sherman went on a quest to climb in every state, including Fl. I am pretty sure he ticked them all. Quote
Fence_Sitter Posted November 4, 2002 Posted November 4, 2002 did you check out the three different colors of stick clips on the wall? how can you use a 15 ft stick clip when you longest route is only 20ft? Quote
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