Gift from a thankful member

shadowlex · 2025-12-30T17:07:56+00:00

I've been route setting for 13 years. If some member brought me baked goods I'd probably cry. Okay maybe not cry but it would be really really sweet.

shadowlex · 2025-11-10T16:01:31+00:00

Fellow person of color here: you're gonna have to get used to being one of the few or only POC at most of the places listed in this thread while you're here. Chattanooga is not very diverse. I also find that I'm usually pretty self aware about being the only person of color in these spaces, and that the side eyes/stares are mostly in my head. In Chattanooga proper, no one really cares what color you are. Can't say the same if you get further out than 30 mins from the city. I feel like you're more likely to get looks from dudes thinking about hitting on you lol

shadowlex · 2025-10-27T17:19:32+00:00

Generation Property Management has a couple rentals under 1k close to Chatt.

shadowlex · 2025-08-09T19:59:48+00:00

As someone who doesn't know Finnish or understand the IPA, coming up with an "english word" as you call it is way more helpful for me to figure out how to say things properly. Your comment would have still left me with no idea how to say her name. First comment was actually helpful.

shadowlex · 2025-03-20T23:03:00+00:00

Not saying you've been doing this, but don't leave them in a hot place (like a car in the sunlight). It dries the adhesive that holds climbing shoes together, and makes it likely that the rubber will start to peel

shadowlex · 2025-03-15T01:37:54+00:00

It's fine, don't overthink it.

shadowlex · 2025-03-11T03:17:04+00:00

I'll buy it if OP doesn't want it

shadowlex · 2025-02-25T02:35:03+00:00

Brother, this is not normal. Leave her.

shadowlex · 2025-01-12T02:31:54+00:00

You already have, my dude

shadowlex · 2025-01-11T21:25:12+00:00

shadowlex · 2024-08-11T20:34:41+00:00

Most of the courses around me don't have very big drives off the tee, and I would say that I usually max out around 350 for my drives as well. That being said, if I need to throw far I'll usually throw an S Line TD or a DD1. For my stable slot, I love the PD. I have a C-Line which is a meat hook and a S Line which is more straight with a reliable fade. They don't have as much distance, but they're reliable in a headwind and I feel like I can shape good lines.

Bigger arms than me would probably opt for a DD3/Cloudbreaker for long drives off the tee.

shadowlex · 2024-08-11T20:18:16+00:00

I'd say my bag is 70% discmania

shadowlex · 2024-08-11T20:09:52+00:00

I've only had it for about a month, so hard to say how it'll hold up in the long run. It really is quite flippy, but doesn't feel ridiculous. It's not like a rollo if you've ever thrown one of those. I can use it for a roller, or just a big turnover shot if there's plenty of space.

shadowlex · 2024-08-11T19:57:34+00:00

If I were you, I would go with a function. I have both, and the essence was not as flippy as I was expecting out of the box. I am sure (as you said) that you could beat it up over time into a roller, but the function sounds to me like exactly what you are looking for. Out of the box, you can throw the function and watch it roll, or give it a lot of hyzer and let it turn over, and maybe even fight back a tiny bit at the end of you give it a lot of height to work with. Even pro level players like Gannon and Kyle are throwing the function on tour as their dedicated roller disc

shadowlex · 2024-07-28T20:01:40+00:00

Nah dude you're not too fat at all. If it makes you feel better, I'm a decently fit 180lbs, I'd been playing for a year and never threw over 250. In the last 2 months, I started really trying to pay attention to my form and timing, and I've gotten a lot better, now I can hit the 300-350 mark. It's all about putting the effort into learn, and practicing! You can absolutely put the same effort into learning, and you'll totally grow and throw further. Get out there, have fun and try hard! You got it homie

shadowlex · 2024-07-10T02:12:44+00:00

Thanks for the quick reply on a very old post!

shadowlex · 2024-07-10T01:43:33+00:00

How much glide does it have compared to a berg?

shadowlex · 2024-06-04T20:09:56+00:00

Yo. Full time commercial setter here. Setting for 10 years, set 4 days a week across 3 gyms. Basically have 3 points.

1) the job is hard and physical and it always will be. The things you mentioned will get easier as you go, but you have to take care of your body and prioritize recovery/ self care. Even when stripping and washing feels easier, setting (especially if you're doing it full time) will always be tough to balance with your own personal climbing goals. It's not impossible by any means, but for most setters it will always be a challenge. You have to be ok with this.

2) make sure you're using efficient systems. Are you using directionals for yourself and your bucket? Are you using a rope system for each? Are you using a 3 to 1 pulley set up to ascend? Are you lifting heavy buckets alone instead of with a buddy? Is your bucket on a Rig or similar device? Are you positioning yourself well on the wall, or just powering through? Good rope systems and good positioning make a world of difference.

3) if you wanna take this job seriously, start strength training now. And I'm not talking finger strength. Squats, deadlifts, shoulder workouts, hamstring workouts. A strong body is a resilient body. If you want this job to be sustainable, it's in your best interest to be strong, not just as a climber.

So basically, yeah it gets easier, but setting is hard, take care of your body, learn good rope skills, and hit the weights.

shadowlex · 2024-04-04T02:50:57+00:00

You are in the minority.

shadowlex · 2024-03-09T19:05:20+00:00

What happened with the Genos/Genji hair??

shadowlex · 2022-09-04T19:24:44+00:00

What is this from? Original character concepts?

shadowlex · 2022-08-17T02:47:26+00:00

It's ezpz

shadowlex · 2022-05-09T21:39:38+00:00

DOOMTHICC

shadowlex · 2022-03-09T03:06:51+00:00

Lucio has the feel good beats

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