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Reel Rock Film Tour Review

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danpierce · · Cleveland, OH · Joined May 2008 · Points: 15

If you saw it, what do you think? I have a pretty firm opinion of it but want to get some feedback before I comment.

Spencer Dries · · Golden, CO · Joined May 2007 · Points: 95

I thought it was great!
- Should mention though that I had drank 2 25 oz mugs of 1554 and 1 of Hoptober before at the Ramskellar. Boy did I have to piss at intermission.

EDIT- My favorite was the Eiger one for sure, F-ing amazing!!!

Brian Snider · · NorCal · Joined Mar 2010 · Points: 732

Wait! Don't tell me how it ends, I'm not goin to see it until the 28th.

Daryl Allan · · Sierra Vista, AZ · Joined Sep 2006 · Points: 1,040

1554 is soooooo yummy!!

My favorite part was watching Lisa Rands (sp?) placing gear and her [outer] monologue. It was funny to hear a couple hundred people yell "..it held!!" all at the same time.. lol

Aaron Hartig · · Bend, OR · Joined Mar 2010 · Points: 110

I think Croft and Steck stole the show. Croft still crushing rocks at 50 something. And Steck is from another planet

Austin Baird · · SLC, Utah · Joined Apr 2009 · Points: 95

Loved most of it - but a 20 minute movie about bouldering? Come on. Bouldering can hold my attention for about 5 minutes. The only thing more annoying than watching people boulder is having to listen to stoned-out boulderers talk about their 6 move problems like it's real climbing.

Joe Virtanen · · Charlotte, NC · Joined May 2010 · Points: 241

No True Scotsman, Austin. No True Scotsman.

Lanky · · Tired · Joined Jun 2008 · Points: 255
Austin Baird wrote:Loved most of it - but a 20 minute movie about bouldering? Come on. Bouldering can hold my attention for about 5 minutes. The only thing more annoying than watching people boulder is having to listen to stoned-out boulderers talk about their 6 move problems like it's real climbing.
Congrats on being that guy.
Jon Cheifitz · · Superior/Lafayette, Co · Joined Jun 2008 · Points: 90

I always enjoy the show, but agree that the Ueli Steck made the night. I think that even for a non climber that short movie would be inspiring. It is amazing to see anyone that dedicated to anything.

My second favorite clip was the Peter Croft and Lisa Rands portion.

-Jon

Austin Baird · · SLC, Utah · Joined Apr 2009 · Points: 95
Joe Virtanen wrote:No True Scotsman, Austin. No True Scotsman.
Hey - I'm a law student. Intentional logical fallacies are my forte! This is not to be confused with "True Scotsman" - the Scottish phrase for wearing a kilt without underwear.
joe disciullo · · Charlotte, NC · Joined Sep 2009 · Points: 120

I couldn't agree more about Ueli Steck. The only downside is I'm now compelled to train.... uhg.

And well played JulianM, well played...

Anonymous · · Unknown Hometown · Joined unknown · Points: 0
JulianM wrote: Congrats on being that guy.
I'll be that guy too. The bouldering section was a drag. Just think how polar opposite it is for Steck to train and train to go solo the eiger, as opposed to the beanie clad calling up all their friends, "hey do you guys want to loan me your pads and watch me fall off the same hold for 5 or six hours tonight . . . yes the same hold i was falling off last week!"
mattHPUclimber · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Apr 2010 · Points: 0

i bet steck boulders as training. I mean the dude redpoints .14a.

Tyson H · · Idaho Falls, ID · Joined Jan 2010 · Points: 10

What's up with all the bouldering haters from Utah?

Colin Simon · · Boulder, CO · Joined Jan 2009 · Points: 370
Price wrote: I'll be that guy too. The bouldering section was a drag. Just think how polar opposite it is for Steck to train and train to go solo the eiger, as opposed to the beanie clad calling up all their friends, "hey do you guys want to loan me your pads and watch me fall off the same hold for 5 or six hours tonight . . . yes the same hold i was falling off last week!"
The Dean Potter segment is AWESOME. Too bad you could buy it on DVD before reel rock this year.

I found Sharma to be a lot more fun in this one than in other movies. He still crushes everything while appearing more human and less stoner.

But still, huge contrast. At least they saved the best for last :)

Daniel/Paul: "I'm afraid because my finger might get cut open on this really sharp hold"

Ueli: "If I make any mistake, I will die"
Chad F · · Costa Mesa, CA · Joined Jul 2009 · Points: 75

Stoked for this tomorrow down in SD, driving over an hour to see it since no local show. Sounds like its worth it!!

Paul Davidson · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jan 2007 · Points: 607
danpierce wrote:If you saw it, what do you think? I have a pretty firm opinion of it but want to get some feedback before I comment.
Huh? Are you going to change your opinion based on someone else's feedback?
Choss Chasin' · · Torrance, CA · Joined Aug 2010 · Points: 25

First thing is first, I boulder, I also trad climb and some sport. I have done far more bouldering though (even though I think I enjoy trad more now). Even I am bored to death by bouldering films. It's just not very exciting to see 35 clips of some one falling then one long drawn out clip of them finally sending it in slow motion. However, the same goes for sport climbing videos. I don't wanna watch people work a route/problem. I don't even like watching my friends work stuff. Show me great scenery and "bad ass" sends and I'm hooked, otherwise, it's trash.

Chris Plesko · · Westminster, CO · Joined Oct 2007 · Points: 485
Colin Simon wrote: Daniel/Paul: "I'm afraid because my finger might get cut open on this really sharp hold" Ueli: "If I make any mistake, I will die"
OMG FTW ;)
mattnorville Norv · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Oct 2007 · Points: 90

I thought some of the previous years were overall better. The only two sections that grabbed me was Rands & Kroft along w/Steck. I kinda wish there was a bit more climbing in it.

Jim Sweeney · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Aug 2006 · Points: 30

Top Rope Tough Guys was the best segment.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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