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Chooch
Since 18 Nov 2007
1871 Posts
Wicked Pissah
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| chanson wrote: | chooch,
how the F do you post while welding???
sound like a tough job  |
That's cus I don't weld...I just tell the guys what to weld then I can post to my hearts content 
Ahhh gotta love building a pension while you build your post count  |
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Kodiak
Since 01 Aug 2005
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Slidey
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| Thu Feb 19, 09 2:16 pm |
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I would bet around 50% of kiteboarders have tried climbing. Just like almost any adreniline sport it sounds a lot more dangerous than it is if done "properly". Heading out and free soloing is like teaching yourself to kite on a two line kite during a tropical storm. Getting proper teaching and learning the basics is key to having a fun and safe time.
Janet and I started climbing in Arizona. I was lucky to have a climbing gym 5 min from my house and awesome climbing and bouldering spots very close to phoenix. The best thing about it is you can climb year round down there, which for climbing is important if you want to progress past 5.9-10.
When we moved to Massechusetts I built a bouldering cave in my garage and we used to head up to Rumney or boulder in Rhode Island. Rumney is awesome, watching some world class climbers like David Graham lead climbing on Waimea wall really gives you an idea of what the human body is capable of.
I do agree with most folks that say outdoor climbing>>indoor, but indoor is still a blast. The problem around here is finding good places to climb that are dry in the winter and close. Smith Rock is great, but quite a drive. Everyone should give Monkey Face a try, it was my first multipitch aid climb.
I haven't been climbing for a few years now, but I just recently hauled my bouldering gym out to the gorge and plan on putting it up in my barn for the winter. I would definitely be game to head out and have some fun on some easier routes if people are interested in the gorge. I used to lead up to 5.10B sport but bet a 5.9 would give me trouble right now until my grip strength comes back. |
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K4L
Since 19 Jan 2009
483 Posts
Obsessed
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| Thu Feb 19, 09 5:12 pm |
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| Chooch wrote: |
That's cus I don't weld...I just tell the guys what to weld then I can post to my hearts content
Ahhh gotta love building a pension while you build your post count |
Local 290 ? |
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Chooch
Since 18 Nov 2007
1871 Posts
Wicked Pissah
Boston Tea Bagger
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| Thu Feb 19, 09 5:20 pm |
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Local 16...don't really weld a lot, just some misinformed friends.
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K4L
Since 19 Jan 2009
483 Posts
Obsessed
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| Thu Feb 19, 09 5:52 pm |
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| Oh, Ok. Thought there was a chance we had worked for the same peeps |
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The minnow
Since 26 Jan 2009
395 Posts
argentina
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| Fri Feb 20, 09 11:51 am looks dam insane |
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| Kraemer wrote: | | pdxmonkeyboy wrote: | | If you think climbing in the gym is fun, wait until you get 1,000 feet up a nice vertical slab of granite. |
Monkeyboy, Meet Monkeyface. Tell us your tale... |
   looks pretty crazy to me!!! you win!!! I will stay at the bar ,pay higher taxes?!!
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