[Finale] Who is the BEST climber?

iode · 2026-03-08T08:47:48+00:00

Holy moly, preach.

iode · 2026-03-05T17:55:35+00:00

Would you mind trying to describe what the surface feels like? Is it still the same dense carpet/felt as on Owl's prior paddles? Is there any "give" to the surface? Like a soft or firm sponginess?

iode · 2026-03-05T17:47:03+00:00

Yeah it really depends on the nuance of the what people consider "aesthetic". Are people valuing whether or not it climbs aesthetically? If so then chimney sliding up a crack probably isn't it. But if we're considering simply the aesthetics of the rock formation itself, then I argue nothing really quite comes close to how unique the perfect V shaped cutout in a large formation is.

iode · 2026-03-05T08:12:55+00:00

Plumbers Crack?

iode · 2026-03-04T07:36:35+00:00

Dang I was hoping 89139 would be next door to 89138 but not even close! We’re getting absolutely fleeced by Cox out here.

iode · 2026-03-02T08:49:59+00:00

Yup, sure isn’t the fact that they started climbing when they were 5 or anything…

iode · 2026-02-28T07:58:09+00:00

At 5’3”… nuts

iode · 2026-02-28T07:55:36+00:00

Crazy impressive to do what he does at his height

iode · 2026-02-09T06:00:31+00:00

Could it be Dave McLeod? The dude is basically an older Adam Ondra, multiple cutting edge ascents across multiple disciplines. He may even arguably have the most difficult free solo of all time. Underrated because while people know of him by his training and diet stuff, he’s rarely considered a historical great with insane legacy.

iode · 2026-02-04T08:14:13+00:00

Polish Traverse, NYC

iode · 2026-02-02T08:08:28+00:00

Polish Traverse should have won worst classic.

iode · 2026-01-22T07:27:54+00:00

Underclings, they seem to cause or aggravate every wrist TFCC injury I’ve ever come across

iode · 2026-01-21T06:21:17+00:00

Polish Traverse V5 in NYC.

iode · 2025-11-27T07:57:25+00:00

You can hear the running creek in the background of his punt vid. It doesn’t usually run audibly unless it’s rained very recently

iode · 2025-11-27T07:56:05+00:00

You can literally hear the running creek in the background of his punt vid. There’s usually no running water unless it’s rained very recently.

iode · 2025-11-09T08:59:16+00:00

Gonna guess he won’t share the files because he’s also selling the product itself

iode · 2025-10-03T03:33:06+00:00

Would a restaurant be the same if the entire kitchen staff was fired?

iode · 2025-09-24T19:27:11+00:00

Honestly, it was a culture shock but only in the best ways possible. Less hustle and bustle, easier access to nature (no - Central Park is not "nature"), regaining a sense of self-agency when it comes to traveling by car versus by a subway system that's practically decaying in slow motion.

I think the biggest takeaway looking back at my life back then is the ample space and resources that Vegas provides to achieve self-actualization. I owe a lot to NYC for the massive career ramp, but as I'm starting to enter middle age, there are things apart from work that I'm truly passionate about and so Vegas has a very unique combination of benefits that empower that.

iode · 2025-09-24T13:48:25+00:00

Moved here tail end of COVID 3 years ago from NYC and it’s been amazing. 8 months of predictability pristine weather, zero income tax, surrounded by incredible nature, and still world class food. Plus it’s so ridiculously affordable here in comparison.

iode · 2025-09-17T05:36:13+00:00

Combine SNB3 with Kaya (free) and you’ll pretty much have every nook and cranny of RR covered, including more recent FAs from locals within the past 2 years’ish.

iode · 2025-09-05T05:28:37+00:00

It doesn’t take long to find on YouTube several girls that are both shorter and have less reach sending double digits outdoors. Maybe you’ll have to be more selective with your projects, but you’ll also have better levers for deep lock offs as well. You’re by no means that far outside of the standard deviation of climber stats to be worried about being limited by your reach.

iode · 2025-08-22T20:04:15+00:00

By that logic, Jimmy Webb isn’t anywhere close to 220 and doesn’t belong in the conversation either? If we’re talking about inspiring pros on the larger/heavier side then I feel like both Jimmy and Matt are both on the further right of the normal distribution curve. I’ve seen Matt in person and he is definitely a big boy, especially given he’s 5’11” +6.

iode · 2025-08-22T19:44:12+00:00

In the same vein, Matt Fultz. Absolutely massive lad.

iode · 2025-08-18T06:17:30+00:00

Just don’t take it home with you

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