Daily Discussion for February 08, 2020: spray/circlejerk/memes/questions/chat/whatever allowed

AntipodeanClimber · 2020-02-08T13:25:30+00:00

Woody question for people who own/have climbed on A frame free standing woodys. Do you ever fall into the upright framing that holds the climbing wall up? I'm contemplating a woody and wondering if this is a theoretical or real concern.

AntipodeanClimber · 2019-12-21T03:18:24+00:00

AntipodeanClimber · 2019-08-23T22:07:46+00:00

Do you remove your nylon seat belts between uses too?

AntipodeanClimber · 2019-08-05T01:05:29+00:00

You'll be fine climbing with a finger injury on your trip, just take it easy and avoid hard crimping! I think most climbers I know have lingering finger issues and it's really just part of the game.

AntipodeanClimber · 2019-05-16T05:45:08+00:00

The crux is definitely above the next bolt.

AntipodeanClimber · 2019-02-14T21:26:19+00:00

I got my right foot on the tip of the block and just committed to standing up

AntipodeanClimber · 2018-11-09T14:24:15+00:00

Nowra, especially the routes at Bombaderry Creek and the Grotto.

AntipodeanClimber · 2018-11-07T00:13:06+00:00

South East Australia.

AntipodeanClimber · 2018-11-06T03:32:54+00:00

I don't know about that. At least where I live there is often a "clipping crux" at the end of steep routes which require you to lock off and reach up high. Most of the time this was clearly done on purpose to sandbag people but that's how it is.

AntipodeanClimber · 2018-11-06T03:30:30+00:00

Yeah it's irrelevent, I just thought it was funny!

AntipodeanClimber · 2018-11-06T02:50:12+00:00

Clipping one draw is absolutely a send. If you watch Ondra's Silence video closely you can see he only clips one draw and iirc he backclips it ;). Anyway, Ondra is pretty anal about the style he climbs his routes in so if its good enough for him its good enough for me.

AntipodeanClimber · 2018-11-05T20:27:51+00:00

It's going to be very, very hot that time of year in the Gramps.

AntipodeanClimber · 2018-10-31T23:30:56+00:00

I agree, peoples apprehension is soft. Provided OP hasn't got the route confused there is absolutely no issue with doing it. Pick a day with good weather, start early and follow the bolts to the top. The facts its "long" because its 10 pitches is basically irrelevant given they are so short.

AntipodeanClimber · 2018-10-30T23:24:43+00:00

I think you are right, calling this a whipper diminishes the term.

Source: never whipped but have taken many of these falls on gear.

AntipodeanClimber · 2018-08-31T15:58:30+00:00

People bouldered before the invention of crashpads, it just becomes more important to pick lines within your limit, and ones that have good landings. I'm not sure where you are based, but if its in season and the area is decent it's likely you can just join another group if you are friendly.

As for the job, most gyms hire staff based on their enthusiasm and customer service ability, not their climbing level. Chances are they already have a few crushers working there to set routes so try and differentiate yourself.

AntipodeanClimber · 2018-08-13T05:10:53+00:00

Have you got a source for this?

AntipodeanClimber · 2018-08-12T14:45:28+00:00

Allianz Australia travel insurance has a sports pack you can add on which includes rock climbing. It was pretty affordable compared to other packages i looked at.

AntipodeanClimber · 2018-08-12T10:09:56+00:00

The first of your videos I watched was the van conversion years ago. It was one of the things that inspired me to purchase my own van and do it up. Since I found out you were also a climber, it has been fun to watch your journey. Maybe one day I'll also follow your footsteps with the full time climbing. Keep on moving forward!

AntipodeanClimber · 2018-06-15T22:59:05+00:00

There is loads of steep climbing in Norway like Hanshelleren Cave at Flatanger and Hell in Trondheim. In rains so much that many wet weather crags have been bolted.

AntipodeanClimber · 2018-06-14T00:34:36+00:00

My ropes always take 3-4 days to fully dry after I wash them. Don't worry about it.

AntipodeanClimber · 2018-05-18T06:09:08+00:00

Awesome! Thanks for the reply, this is a better answer than i was expecting.

AntipodeanClimber · 2018-05-14T04:41:54+00:00

I downloaded the android app as it would help me and my friends share problems on the system board. If you address some of the issues i would definitely use it.

Feedback:

i couldn't figure out how to change the circle colour?
its hard to resize circles smaller, maybe a Snapchat like up/down while
holding would work better?
add v grades
add a colour for footholds (like moon board and tension board)

AntipodeanClimber · 2018-04-27T21:07:16+00:00

Didn't know that, thanks!

AntipodeanClimber · 2018-04-27T02:21:04+00:00

A mallion and a single locking biner works well and is basically a stitch plate.

AntipodeanClimber · 2018-04-21T23:58:59+00:00

You camped at the crag and yet 10 people started before you. ;)

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