pope Posted December 21, 2002 Posted December 21, 2002 (edited) Looking for last minute ideas for that flamboyant, Euro-styled bolt clipper on your list? Here's a little something that is certain to add panache to his favorite redpoint costume: the Bedazzler! That's right, with the Bedazzler, he can attach little rhinestones and gems to his lycra and Verve wear! Imagine what a splash he'll make! Imagine the look in his eyes when he opens this Christmas Morn'! He'll be so ecstatic, your climbing partner might just become your partner. I've included an image that gives you an idea of the possibilities. Edited December 21, 2002 by pope Quote
Jens Posted December 21, 2002 Posted December 21, 2002 Or how about: * The Metolius or Franklin laser pointers-- For beta-ing your buddies through their "pseudo flashes" from the comfort of the ground. (These are starting to pop up at smith.) Quote
Off_White Posted December 21, 2002 Posted December 21, 2002 You hook that laser thingy up to a higher voltage source and you can offer that trendy scarification body mod and bloodless piercing on site at the crags, more profitable than dirtbag resole work from what I understand. Quote
thelawgoddess Posted December 21, 2002 Posted December 21, 2002 dude, i used to have one of those bedazzler thingies when i was a wee girlie. ahh, the memories ... Quote
Drew_Jones Posted December 21, 2002 Posted December 21, 2002 Jens - You're kidding about the "lasers" right? I am a little gullable sometimes. Drew Quote
Jens Posted December 22, 2002 Posted December 22, 2002 I am not kidding. It's either Metolius or Franklin that is selling them. The things are also wildly popular with my students. They like to point em' in each other's eyes. Quote
Dru Posted December 22, 2002 Posted December 22, 2002 Metolius Redpoint Laser. No longer do you have to shout out beta like "Put your left hand on the jug" to that bumbly you are spewing beta at. Now with the redpoint laser you just say "Put this hand on this hold " Quote
pope Posted December 22, 2002 Author Posted December 22, 2002 My bouldering buddies and I have about 12 of these between us. It's really fun to head out to my garage wall, turn down the lights and then get all of the laser pointers going at once, gyrating to the syncopated rhythms of Fun Boy Three. You should see the effect of the laser show on my sequin-"bedazzled" hemp bouldering thong! Quote
Dru Posted December 22, 2002 Posted December 22, 2002 Funny you should mention it Pope, shining a laser pointer on a disco ball is good fun Quote
allison Posted December 22, 2002 Posted December 22, 2002 Hey, here's a novel idea: If you don't like sport climbing, don't do it. I hate what snowboards do to the ski hill, but they have as much right to it as I do. Ranting endlessly about a sport and/or its associated culture that you don't care for is very tiresome! Quote
allthumbs Posted December 22, 2002 Posted December 22, 2002 Allison, Allison, Allison. You cry foul when attacked, but you inflame people with your opinions sometimes. Now if someone tells you to STFU, especially concerning your last post, you must just suck it up like a good lass and not go crying for your moderator buddies to save your ass. I think you'll find that you don't have carte blanche protection like you brag that you do. Quote
Dru Posted December 22, 2002 Posted December 22, 2002 I also like to shine my laser pointer in the rear-view mirrror of people I'm tailgating on the Sea To Sky. Quote
RedMonk Posted December 23, 2002 Posted December 23, 2002 allison....STFU! we rarely bitch about your ramblings about your 'insurance' and those 'damn conservatives' shit doesn't just fly in one direction... so dont be suprised when the shit you threw hits ya in the face... have a nice day and drink a guiness Quote
pope Posted December 23, 2002 Author Posted December 23, 2002 Ranting endlessly about a sport and/or its associated culture that you don't care for is very tiresome! 'Bout the only culture I've seen at the sport cliffs would be the science projects growing in the furry armpits of some of the more liberal belay bunnies. Allison, you don't need to take it personally. I'm not attacking anybody, just having a little fun. And I'm not poking fun at you, just your people. BTW, you weren't planning on getting a Bedazzler for you-know-who, were you? Quote
Bill_Simpkins Posted December 23, 2002 Posted December 23, 2002 Get a disco ball to hang from a haul loop. Climb at night. Then shine the laser at it . It will be like midnight bowling. Or you could buy a set of quickdraws and have them gold plated . PIMP! Quote
RedMonk Posted December 23, 2002 Posted December 23, 2002 then cover the sheath of your rope in glow-in-the-dark paint...this, with the 'bedazzled' lycra, the disco ball, lasers and gold draws would be great... i think we all should work for the REI marketing dept. we could make it happen...you could even have 'cosmic-climbing' at the local gyms (similar to cosmic bowling)...whatdya think? Quote
sk Posted December 23, 2002 Posted December 23, 2002 who knows what you young'uns are up to thease days .... nothing like trippin' on tha disco ball and black lights Quote
RedMonk Posted December 23, 2002 Posted December 23, 2002 when i whipped out my black light my frosh year at univ. my roomie thought i was 'old school' haha... yeah it is funny that i am almost antiquated at the ripeol' age of 21! Quote
sk Posted December 23, 2002 Posted December 23, 2002 black lights are way old school... ummm I mean black lights are hip and trendy and super fresh Quote
Bill_Simpkins Posted December 23, 2002 Posted December 23, 2002 Black light headlamps and glowstick/gearloops . $10 at the door please. Please check in your parka. Quote
allison Posted December 23, 2002 Posted December 23, 2002 "I'm not attacking anybody, just having a little fun. And I'm not poking fun at you, just your people." Hey---you know the word 'gullible' is not in the dictionary, right? Really, while I'm not a big fan of personal attacks on anyone, least of all me, ya really think I'm that thin-skinned? I was just goofin'!! (though I do hate what snowboarders do to the ski hill) Quote
jkrueger Posted December 23, 2002 Posted December 23, 2002 Metolius Redpoint Laser. No longer do you have to shout out beta like "Put your left hand on the jug" to that bumbly you are spewing beta at. Now with the redpoint laser you just say "Put this hand on this hold " As if GregW needed further justification for a laser-scope for his rifles! I can see the look of horror on the faces of gapers-passing-by as Greg points his laser-scope equipped rifle at his climbing partner during a typical redpoint ascent... GregW: "Reach for this hold with this hand." Partner: "What if I can't reach it?" GregW: "Do you feel lucky, punk? Do ya?" Partner: "I can't reach it!!!" GregW: "Hold on! Let me just go ahead and shoot you a nice little two-finger pocket intermediate hold, then... Put your hand where you want it..." Partner: "No, no, no!!!" GregW: "OK, right there it is..." Partner: "Nooooo! That's my only hold." GregW: Gun fires. Shot echoes through canyon... Partner: "Aaaaaahhh! OK, thanks. Climbing!!!" GregW: "Climb on! Now put this foot over to this ledge..." Quote
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