Such a diverse group here it is awesome [Beer]
It will be interesting to see if this sucks me in like some of my other hobbies do I like the problem solving aspect of bouldering when I was messing around with it yesterday.
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Such a diverse group here it is awesome [Beer]
It will be interesting to see if this sucks me in like some of my other hobbies do I like the problem solving aspect of bouldering when I was messing around with it yesterday.
The gear isnt as expensive as firearms, but it does add up.Quote:
Originally Posted by DFBrews
A typical cam is $50-$75 and and entire rack of everything you need is aroun $1k including rope, slings, biners and pro.
Absolutely. I have about $1500 invested in gear, and that's just the essentials. Assorted webbing, biners, 2 harnesses, 2 pair of shoes, 3 belay devices, rope, and a set of quickdraws. I've just scratched the surface.
But you can get into bouldering for under $100. ;)
not so much into rock climbing but i have been a professional climber for a long time (rigging , scaffolding and outside building maintenance )
rule #1 dont drop anything this includes yourself
rule #2 if there is a doubt then there is no doubt (dont do it )
rule #3 see rule # 1&2
while some would say pay top dollar for gear i say get what works and is comfortable .
the one place to never skimp on gear is rope . dont mess around with cheap rope ever !! if its less than 1.00 a foot there might be something wrong with it or its just working line (working line is the crap at home depot ) . when it comes to metal gear always check to make sure your buying american steel and aluminum .
do yourself a favor and practice your knots and rope work . your rope is your friend , lover , life savor ect but if you dont practice that same rope can ruin your day .
if your interested i can get you a copy of a few field manuals that can help you out (mountaineering and rigging) also i think i still have some short line for practicing knots id be happy to give you .
Yes the gear is pricey, but lasts forever. If you want a freebie or 2, there is a big flake at about the top of the 1st? pitch of the Crack, people always get their pro stuck in there and eventually leave it. If you bring the right stuff with you, you can repo some pro from deep in that flake.
Man i would love to but im in OKC now[Bang]Quote:
Originally Posted by AirbornePathogen
One thing I miss about climbing is the concentration. This was the only sport that required 100% attention. Everything else just went away.
As with any hobby/sport, don't get hung up on the pretty shinny bobbles. A couple of sets of chocks will go farther than cams. Cute slippers are nice for 30 second races up the wall. Now try wearing them for an hour.
When I started, we didn't have harnesses. We learned to tie a "Swiss seat" out of a length of webbing. The nickname for the Swiss seat was the "cheap motel" because it had no ballroom.
Free climbing doesn't cost a thing [Muaha]Quote:
Originally Posted by DD977GM2
Climbing starts at 35 sec...
Paul if you ever wanna go I know some good easy to moderate stuff around the Mt. Evans area.
Racquetball actually does the exact same thing. Something about the small room and the bare white walls. It's been a long time since I've done that as well.[BooHoo]