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Nuggular
Jul 12, 2007, 7:54 PM
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That is a great story. I have had a similar experience. We went to DL to get on the East Rampart. It was busy as hell to say the least. Everyclimb we wanted was taken. This older fellow had setup 2 top ropes on 2 different routes. All climbs we wanted to try. As we stood under the 3rd choice of ours, the old man peaked his head over the cliff edge. I asked "Are you setting up on this too?" He replied yes , "But my group wont be here for another hour or so. So you guys are welcome to play around on my rope until they get here."
That was super nice of him. Didnt take him up on it though. I never trust a stranger's anchor system.
I have a great noob story.
So me, Paul and Tommy are walking around on the West Bluff at Devil's Lake, WI. We were just checking it out for climbs and whatnot. As we neared the north end of the bluff, we noticed a terrible anchor system setup and decided to go check it out.
There were 2 noobs (looked like marines) climbing the route. There anchor system was as follows: One piece of webbing slung around a tiny tree. Then going through a sharp crack over the edge of the cliff with one non-locking biner.
All we could do is stand there with a stupified look on our faces. I mean seriously, who would trust that crap. One nice fall and the crack would have cut right through the webbing. Not to mention pull the tiny tree out of the ground.
I've been climbing for 4 months now and I had more sense than that out of the gate.
I've said it a million times. "This is a common sense sport. Play it smart and safe and you'll be fine. Wing it like an idiot, and its time to die."
(This post was edited by Nuggular on Jul 12, 2007, 8:05 PM)
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