Dumb things other climbers have said
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Bartlett Jeff wrote:Guy to girl stemming up a corner--'just spread your legs and trust the rubberI am so making that a T-Shirt |
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matt.l.b wrote: I am so making that a T-Shirtclimbing shoe company did this years ago. I think it was 5.10, but not positive. |
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"There aren't many 5.13s in the five state area that will spit me off." |
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"carrying along a spring-assisted knife on a climbing venture is a smart idea. These blades can be drawn at a moment's notice to cut a caught line. If you end up tangled or in danger, then you can handle various situations. Plus, a knife comes in handy for practical purposes on a regular basis. You can cut lengths of rope, remove dirt from gear, and more." |
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"I'm off belay, Take" while clipping the chains on a sport route |
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Dr. Ellis D. Funnythoughts wrote: He has a strong belief that ropes aren't meant for body weight.Not that there aren't some points that I agree with in the topic of that rec center; however, Bri is probably just as solid and proficient as an all around technical climber, if not more than anyone else that visits there. He's just giving some motivation. As for the knot discussion, are you all sure it's not a bowline? I can't figure a square knot even being possible as a tie-in. |
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JPVallone wrote:"I'm off belay, Take" while clipping the chains on a sport routeFar too common...and results in far too many avoidable accidents |
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i've belayed several young climbers who have done this (clip in direct to the anchor, yell 'off belay' thread the rope, yell 'take', and immediately jump off), and fortunately didn't take them off belay. pretty scary. |
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not really a specific instance, but me and a buddy were climbing at the Gunks this weekend, and the typical NJ/City slicker situation was going on. |
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no insult to NJ or NYC climbers...we actually met a guy and girl from NJ that were pretty cool ! |
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TheBirdman wrote:"Take."BAhahAHAHAHAHA! Nice. |
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"TRY GRABBIN' THAT BOLT TO HELP PULL PAST THE HARD PART!!" |
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"we don't like climbers working at our gym. They don't stay long." (rock ventures, Rochester) |
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A lead climber yells "Carabiner"... the belayer has no idea what is going on and looks around frantically and seconds later a carabiner bounced of the rock (in front of the belayer) and hits him in the face. I have never seen someone get a black eye so quickly. |
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This vid was done as a joke, but I think it fits in this thread. Enjoy. |
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A guy next to us being lowered |
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Scott Gardiner wrote:This vid was done as a joke, but I think it fits in this thread. Enjoy. youtu.be/cIUlFbZEdNoWell made and definitely worth a watch. |
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So, being a newbie, how do you pronounce arete? |
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Wilson Marinez wrote:So, being a newbie, how do you pronounce arete?uh-rett |
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Overheard at the gym a while back: |