pope Posted April 27, 2002 Posted April 27, 2002 It's true. Some people rap bolt with seasoned judgement and restraint, and they produce good results. I still think that the common application of rap bolting has been bad for the sport and that the ease with which a novice can drill on rap, together with the "rock pioneer" status that they hope to achieve for these shitty projects, has transformed many of our cliffs into sissified outdoor gyms. I'm not hiding anything, and I'm not embarassed about anything. The protection bolts I've placed (three in 18 years) in the Icicle provide an example of an approach to bolting which, if adopted widely, would retard the pace of bolting while still allowing for development of bolted routes. What's the problem? Quote
Rev_D._Wayne_Love Posted April 27, 2002 Posted April 27, 2002 Chop 'em! It's a rap bolted, easily top ropable, contrived variation! Round up the lynch mob- it's off to pope's house we go! I'm bringin' the dog humpin, sheep farmer along, too! Quote
allison Posted April 27, 2002 Posted April 27, 2002 1. I am learning to enjoy something the KTK and others refer to as "French Free." It's so funny to hear trad climbers dissing on the trashy ethics of sport climbers and yet this French thing is acceptable.... 2. I invented a move called the "snatch jam" 3. I got in trouble at work for saying "while you're down there" to a male co-worker who was working on his knees in front of me. The guy wasn't mad, but another guy claimed he was offended because I could say that and he couldn't. [ 04-29-2002, 10:33 AM: Message edited by: allison ] Quote
nolanr Posted April 27, 2002 Posted April 27, 2002 You mean sexual harrassment can go both ways? I thought only men were capable of offending. Quote
pope Posted April 27, 2002 Posted April 27, 2002 And while I'm at it..... Forgive me for I have sinned. I once lost my wallet...as best I can tell, it fell out the window of a car while I was performing a rude (and contorted) gesture. Forgive me for I have sinned. I have visited the Julie Andrews site that Dwayner linked in here a few months ago. Twice. The hills are alive.... Forgive me for I have sinned. I wore a dress in public (after my football team went undefeated). And I liked it....I mean, going undefeated. Quote
pope Posted April 27, 2002 Posted April 27, 2002 quote: Originally posted by allison: 1. I am learning to enjoy something the KTK and others refer to as "French Technique." It's so funny to hear trad climbers dissing on the trashy ethics of sport climbers and yet this French thing is acceptable.... 2. I invented a move called the "snatch jam" 3. I got in trouble at work for saying "while you're down there" to a male co-worker who was working on his knees in front of me. The guy wasn't mad, but another guy claimed he was offended because I could say that and he couldn't. Goodnes me! Somebody get a bar of soap! Seriously, does this guy think that only females can get away with it because only females can get away with it, or is it that he's not willing to act on his "convictions"? I agree that the work environment is uncomfortably tense when you can't joke relatively privately with somebody for fear that somebody sensitive will walk around the corner. Quote
sk Posted April 29, 2002 Posted April 29, 2002 Dear Pope, I am affraid that I may have a "climbing problem". Here it is : I will climb almost any thing. Tree's, the walls at the gym, the "woody" in my garage, sport, I clean after my hun on trad, top rope, I boulder, I even climb the walls in my house. I have stoped the car to climb brick buildings and human made rock walls. Please help. sincerely sk [ 04-29-2002, 10:26 AM: Message edited by: sk ] Quote
Dru Posted April 29, 2002 Posted April 29, 2002 "man made brick walls" How do you know a Woman didn't make them??? Quote
sk Posted April 29, 2002 Posted April 29, 2002 quote: Originally posted by Dru: "man made brick walls" How do you know a Woman didn't make them??? I thaught this was the DEAR POPE advise thred, But since you are here: Dear Dru There is this guy on a bbs that keeps cracking wise on me. I find him amusing, but he is unrelenting. Is it that he finds my fine crack climbing skill intmidating? Perhaps my beauty makes him week in the knees. Maybe it is just that he needs to get laid???? As I am married I can not realy help him out of his dificult situation. What would you suggest? yours sk Quote
Dru Posted April 29, 2002 Posted April 29, 2002 sk - if you wanna see what its REALLY like to have me stalk you online change your name to erik. i will spray anyone anytime anywhere. unless you are jordop cause then i just ignore you. jordop Quote
Chongo Posted April 30, 2002 Posted April 30, 2002 quote: Originally posted by allison: 1. I am learning to enjoy something the KTK and others refer to as "French Free." It's so funny to hear trad climbers dissing on the trashy ethics of sport climbers and yet this French thing is acceptable.... 2. I invented a move called the "snatch jam" 3. I got in trouble at work for saying "while you're down there" to a male co-worker who was working on his knees in front of me. The guy wasn't mad, but another guy claimed he was offended because I could say that and he couldn't. Allisson what size gear does snatch jam take? Do you need a big piece? Quote
Dru Posted April 30, 2002 Posted April 30, 2002 just as long as it isnt a substance like toe jam... "i think you got some snatch jam on your chin there..." Quote
pope Posted November 12, 2005 Posted November 12, 2005 As long as the confessional is open, let's hear from the "climbers" who have been rap bolting in wilderness areas. Quote
RuMR Posted November 13, 2005 Posted November 13, 2005 poop, you are a complete f-ing f-bag bitch whiny ass livin'-in-da-past, never-was, never-coulda-been, weak-ass lover of dwanus... Quote
Dave_Schuldt Posted November 13, 2005 Posted November 13, 2005 Shut up RuMR this thread is a clasic, thanks pope for bringing it to the top. Quote
RuMR Posted November 13, 2005 Posted November 13, 2005 Shut up RuMR this thread is a clasic, thanks pope for bringing it to the top. Fuck off, dave, stupid twat! Quote
RuMR Posted November 13, 2005 Posted November 13, 2005 Take him to the mat, Dave!!! you his pompom totin' little bitch cheerleader??? Better PM Marie for some cheerz, sucka... Quote
snoboy Posted November 13, 2005 Posted November 13, 2005 whenever i get a new harness i try it on naked in front of the mirror I really didn't need to know that. Quote
sk Posted November 13, 2005 Posted November 13, 2005 Dear Pope, I am affraid that I may have a "climbing problem". Here it is : I will climb almost any thing. Tree's, the walls at the gym, the "woody" in my garage, sport, I clean after my hun on trad, top rope, I boulder, I even climb the walls in my house. I have stoped the car to climb brick buildings and human made rock walls. Please help. sincerely <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" /> sk <small>[ 04-29-2002, 10:26 AM: Message edited by: sk ]</small> Dear god and pope this is still true Quote
pope Posted November 14, 2005 Posted November 14, 2005 Dear Pope, I am affraid that I may have a "climbing problem". Here it is : I will climb almost any thing. Tree's, the walls at the gym, the "woody" in my garage, sport, I clean after my hun on trad, top rope, I boulder, I even climb the walls in my house. I have stoped the car to climb brick buildings and human made rock walls. Please help. sincerely <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" /> sk <small>[ 04-29-2002, 10:26 AM: Message edited by: sk ]</small> Dear god and pope this is still true There are many Annapurnas in the life of Muffy. I think you need a diversion. Climbing is a bad habbit that can distract you from what's important in life. Try climbing onto a bar stool instead (just make sure that four sport climbers didn't leave it inverted). Quote
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