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Rock Climbing / Ice Climbing

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PacificRimJob
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Who does it. Share photos. Share your love of it. Lets make a polyamourous Belaysionship happen
Jan 14 2018 8:02PM
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iFlip
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I've climbed extensively, both rock and ice. I do it all as far as climbing...trad, sport, big wall, aid, ice, mountaineering. The only thing I don't touch is bouldering.
Jan 14 2018 10:21PM
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theabortionator
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I used to climb a bit when I was younger but it was all friends or friends dads gear. I might join a rock gym next year here. It's pretty fun. Mayne eventually Ill link up with some peoples to go out with.
Jan 15 2018 8:53AM
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brogoldenhair
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I'm all about that indoor climbing since I have no training and outdoor climbing scares me. Anyone in central ct?
Jan 15 2018 9:28AM
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rsvp
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just started building a trad rack. shit is expensive yo...
Jan 16 2018 4:53AM
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AndrewGravesSV
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Finally bought a rope and 11 quick draws for sport climbing after utilizing the gear from my colleges outdoors club. Gonna get into some trad this year!
Jan 16 2018 12:30PM
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percs
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iFlipI've climbed extensively, both rock and ice. I do it all as far as climbing...trad, sport, big wall, aid, ice, mountaineering. The only thing I don't touch is bouldering.


you say bouldering like its a bad word. I bet you climb 5.9
Jan 16 2018 1:39PM
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iFlip
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keithnollyou say bouldering like its a bad word. I bet you climb 5.9


Yes, I've climbed many 5.9s - cordless.

Suck it, sidesnack.
Jan 16 2018 10:29PM
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Dustin.
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iFlipYes, I've climbed many 5.9s - cordless.

Suck it, sidesnack.


Cordless? Drills are cordless. Rock climbs are solo. Sweet job bragging about 5b though.
Jan 16 2018 10:47PM
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iFlip
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Dustin.Cordless? Drills are cordless. Rock climbs are solo. Sweet job bragging about 5b though.


I was merely putting the sidesnack in his place. And to put you in your place, the term would be "free solo," as one can use many methods to solo with a rope such as a Silent Partner, GriGri (modified or non), a Soloist...and dozens of more techniques and devices. Get learnt.
Jan 16 2018 11:19PM
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_Jeffrey_
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What's wrong with bouldering. Looks fun to me. Don't need all the equipment
Jan 16 2018 11:51PM
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iFlip
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_Jeffrey_What's wrong with bouldering. Looks fun to me. Don't need all the equipment


Nothing is wrong with bouldering. I simply do not enjoy it, so I do not participate in it. It's also where the vast majority of my climbing friends have gotten injured (pulley injuries, etc). If you enjoy "climbing" for 10-30 seconds at a time, then taking extremely long breaks, smoking large quantities of pot, listening to crappy music, and wearing a beanie when it is 90 degrees outside, then bouldering is for you.
Jan 17 2018 1:45PM
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TroyAntipasta
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iFlipI've climbed extensively, both rock and ice. I do it all as far as climbing...trad, sport, big wall, aid, ice, mountaineering. The only thing I don't touch is bouldering.

inb4 classic climber shitting on bouldering..... BUTTTT as someone who just recently found out about climbing and was introduced to bouldering by my buddy, what is so bad about bouldering?
Jan 17 2018 2:46PM
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percs
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iFlipNothing is wrong with bouldering. I simply do not enjoy it, so I do not participate in it. It's also where the vast majority of my climbing friends have gotten injured (pulley injuries, etc). If you enjoy "climbing" for 10-30 seconds at a time, then taking extremely long breaks, smoking large quantities of pot, listening to crappy music, and wearing a beanie when it is 90 degrees outside, then bouldering is for you.

mate you can't even pull on the start of your crags v4 classic. Bouldering is important for breaking through grades whether it be roped or not. people who don't like bouldering can't deal with failure or just suck
Jan 17 2018 3:04PM
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Dustin.
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iFlipI was merely putting the sidesnack in his place. And to put you in your place, the term would be "free solo," as one can use many methods to solo with a rope such as a Silent Partner, GriGri (modified or non), a Soloist...and dozens of more techniques and devices. Get learnt.


Gee, thanks. Never done it before in several countries. You're a gigantic douche dude. Maybe you should make not being one your next project. Hope to never see you at the crag.
Jan 17 2018 3:45PM
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iFlip
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Jan 17 2018 5:59PM
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ChangeCashMoney
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I got really into bouldering a few years ago, still super into it. Most laid back thing of all time hiking up to a good bouldering spot in the canyon with crash pads and hammocks and snacks and weed. Gym bouldering is a lot of fun to, I go to The Front a few times a week. I like bouldering a lot because I don't have to buy a bunch of expensive gear, and I'm not relying on anyone else to keep me safe when I fall.
Jan 17 2018 6:19PM
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_Garagely_
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I boulder indoors a lot because it's a super convenient way to exercise. I climb outside too when I can but getting into climbing/mountaineering in general is kind of tough, not to mention it's super expensive.
Jan 17 2018 7:27PM
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iced
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I would love to get into ice climbing
It seems like a fun activity for the winter weather, but requires serious balls and $$ to learn and get into
can anyone correct/enlighten me?
Jan 17 2018 8:17PM
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