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30' Ground Fall on YouTube

Matt Wilson · · Vermont, USA · Joined May 2010 · Points: 316

There is a difference, though. Take this guy's speed solo video... ok, sure. I am sure he is aware of the risk there, and in that regard he is similar to Alex Honnald. Hope he doesn't get hurt doing it, and I hope he enjoys it. But take the originally posted video on here. He was using a safety system (a belayer) that was improperly set up (trained), and it's when you misuse safety systems that people gawk at you, because it shows ignorance and not boldness. Had this video been of a deck on an X rated climb, or a deck from a free solo, people wouldn't be gawking as much, if at all.

David Pearson · · Bishop · Joined Oct 2012 · Points: 110

Meanwhile on Facebook

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Sir Wanksalot · · County Jail · Joined Sep 2011 · Points: 10

Haters gonna hate, wankers gonna wanker, whoes gonna whoe. Every last one of us has had a dip shit moment in the mountains. I've had a few. Dude is young, strong, and trying to have fun. I'm sure he was hurting after this thing and learned from it.

Getting hurt rock climbing ISN'T COOL!

Kelly Murphy · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Apr 2013 · Points: 0

Apparently I've joined the wrong website. I was under the impression this was a site for people to connect with other climbers to encourage and help one another or possibly to find climbing partners. I see now it's for people to hide behind their computers and belittle others. I'm ashamed to call myself a climber today.

David B · · Denver, CO · Joined Apr 2011 · Points: 205
Kelly Murphy wrote:Apparently I've joined the wrong website.
Apparently you've joined the wrong internet.
Ian Stewart · · Unknown Hometown · Joined May 2010 · Points: 155
Kelly Murphy wrote:I was under the impression this was a site for people to connect with other climbers to encourage and help one another or possibly to find climbing partners.
I'm sure the guy in the video is always looking for partners.
J Q · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Mar 2012 · Points: 50
EDGE wrote: The original vid can still be seen at DPM. dpmclimbing.com/climbing-vi…
No it's not. Effeminate men easily have their feelings hurt and this is no exception.

I would comment on the video but there is so much wrong I don't know where to start. You all are focused on that mini idiot chick, but what about cams, limestone, and running it out on a single pitch of choss! That is much more exciting.

Perhaps I should I nominate this hard-man for video of the year award. Who else has the balls to post retarded shit on the inter-webs and ask to be paid for it? Oh wait, tons of people.

So, in that case, I nominate this psycho for the Darwin award. True, he didn't kill himself, but, if he continues, he will.

Bets???
Eric D · · Gnarnia · Joined Nov 2006 · Points: 235
Wannabe wrote: Maybe all you want to be is outraged or just scoff at him but what does that accomplish?
It provides great entertainment and lets people know that this sport has consequences. Hopefully they see these threads and realize it's time to get it together.
Rob WardenSpaceLizard · · las Vegans, the cosmic void · Joined Dec 2011 · Points: 130

can someone find a non private version of the vid...I am late to the flame war

Alex McIntyre · · Tucson, AZ · Joined Jan 2011 · Points: 546

To the folks insisting she's using an ATC: look at ANY of the photos of him on the ground looking at the belayer. It is quite obvious she was using a gold Grigri 2. She has an ATC on her harness, but what she is using to belay is very clearly a Grigri.

EDIT: Looks like I'm wrong. Disregard!

cjon3s · · Sterling, VA · Joined Sep 2012 · Points: 5
Alex McIntyre wrote:To the folks insisting she's using an ATC: look at ANY of the photos of him on the ground looking at the belayer. It is quite obvious she was using a gold Grigri 2. She has an ATC on her harness, but what she is using to belay is very clearly a Grigri.
Is it possible he was runout enough to deck? Or did she really drop him?
sherb · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Dec 2012 · Points: 60
Alex McIntyre wrote:To the folks insisting she's using an ATC: look at ANY of the photos of him on the ground looking at the belayer. It is quite obvious she was using a gold Grigri 2. She has an ATC on her harness, but what she is using to belay is very clearly a Grigri.
That's an ATC. From that angle, standing to the left of her you would be able to see the black lever if it were a gri-gri. Instead, I see 2 channels such as the one on ATCs for belaying 2 climbers. While there is a gold gri-gri, there is also a gold ATC.

I don't know why everyone is ragging on the climber who hit the ground instead of the belayer who, not only was incompetant enough to let her climber deck, but also doesn't seem to give a rat's ass.



From the left, you would be able to see at least some of the black lever and other black piece, even if the front (brake rope side) is slightly turned towards the camera.



Example of a gold colored ATC. It's not only the gri-gri 2 which comes in gold.

Colin Parker · · Idyllwild, CA · Joined Mar 2008 · Points: 2,370

I don't think the fact that things like this are happening out there is news to anyone. I applaud the people who offer to share their knowledge and help others. We all start with ignorance, some of us more than others; nobody deserves to die or get hurt doing something they love.

Clifton Santiago · · Denver, CO · Joined Apr 2010 · Points: 0
Colin Parker wrote:I don't think the fact that things like this are happening out there is news to anyone. I applaud the people who offer to share their knowledge and help others. We all start with ignorance, some of us more than others; nobody deserves to die or get hurt doing something they love.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VkNBcOIGMk
AnthonyM · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Mar 2009 · Points: 30

Perhaps we should request the video to be made public again for research purposes...

He mentioned on his youtube-facebook that he was now officially a paid climber... who were is sponsors??? Are they still sponsoring him (after that video?)

Alex McIntyre · · Tucson, AZ · Joined Jan 2011 · Points: 546
Caprinae monkey wrote: That's an ATC. From that angle, standing to the left of her you would be able to see the black lever if it were a gri-gri. Instead, I see 2 channels such as the one on ATCs for belaying 2 climbers. While there is a gold gri-gri, there is also a gold ATC. I don't know why everyone is ragging on the climber who hit the ground instead of the belayer who, not only was incompetant enough to let her climber deck, but also doesn't seem to give a rat's ass. From the left, you would be able to see at least some of the black lever and other black piece, even if the front (brake rope side) is slightly turned towards the camera. Example of a gold colored ATC. It's not only the gri-gri 2 which comes in gold.
Well, shit. I had no idea there were gold ATC's. I stand corrected.
Top Rope Hero · · Was Estes Park, now homeless · Joined Jan 2009 · Points: 1,150

BWWWAA-HA-HA-HA-HA!

Dude pulled his vids. Classic. Nothing like harsh public judgment to burn your ego.

Well? Live and learn--or so we can all hope. Still, we've all seen shenanigans before. Probably nowhere worse for that than the infamous Ton Sai. Climbing paradise? Or maim factory?

Y'know? I smell a good 'general discussion' topic coming on....!!!

Steven Bishop · · Denver, CO · Joined Jul 2010 · Points: 125
Caprinae monkey wrote: don't know why everyone is ragging on the climber who hit the ground instead of the belayer who, not only was incompetant enough to let her climber deck, but also doesn't seem to give a rat's ass.
Because she is a fuckin mega-noob who doesn't have a clue!
It's Always the responsibility of the "experienced" climber to give AT LEAST a little bit of instruction before handing over the ATC.
I mean, the dude has 14 YEARS of experience!!! He can't give her a damn belay lesson?!! And furthermore, he repeated several times to her, "Oh don't worry about, you're doing GREAT!"--emphasizing the GREAT.
If some dude who claimed to be a golfer for 14 years told me my drive swing was "FANTASTIC!!" ... I'd believe him. Prolly put some trust in his leadership too!
Only difference is, u can't DIE while driving golf balls!
Locker · · Yucca Valley, CA · Joined Oct 2002 · Points: 2,349
"Only difference is, u can't DIE while driving golf balls!"

Give it a few seconds to think about your post above to see that you are INCORRECT.

;-)
sherb · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Dec 2012 · Points: 60

Alex, I didn't know there were gold ATCs either and totally missed it in the now defunct vids, only visible in the stills

SendaGorilla, very true, he is idiotic for trying to impress a pretty girl instead of finding a competent partner. I guess if he doesn't value his life, how could she?

And, I think he should keep the vids up. Regardless of positive or negative attention they were about to go viral, it shows his ability to take a beating & his guts to bounce right back, and his super-nice temperament.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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