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decorator_crab
May 17, 2007, 10:27 PM
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fluxus wrote: Many years ago we used to say that climbing is the only team sport that matters.
Used to say? Don't say it any more do you.
That's because a team sport as we think of it today involves a minimum of 5 people, usually more. Hell, football teams have like 45, and some people get off on that kind of stuff.
I'll stick to sports where you have a partner.
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decorator_crab
May 17, 2007, 10:29 PM
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studclimber wrote: Go do alpine, and, what do you know, no noobs. Of course there's gonna be groups at popular crags, so go to a remote, difficult wall, and, like I said, no noobs.
You guys don't read real well, do you?
I've got no problem with n00bs.
I've got a problem with the n00bs that roll 12 deep to a crag, clinging to each other for false comfort and security.
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chossmonkey
May 17, 2007, 10:33 PM
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The n00bs MUST be culled!
Or at least they must learn how to brush off the holds after smearing and gacking the holds up while flailing away.
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slablizard
May 17, 2007, 10:37 PM
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decorator_crab wrote: Gold Wall? You're joking right? That places has become one of the worst weekend fuck shows you will ever see! Soft bay area n00bs on the right side and the exact same group of psuedo bay area hardmen on the right side, who have been working those same projects for 6 months. With lame fixed draws on gently overhanging rock, I might add. I've climbed at the House (I can only assume that's what you're referring to) and it is a fine crag with no riff raff.
Interesting. And what did you send in either places?
You should have done everything at GW since it's "soft" lol...before moving to the real hard stuff at the House...where you sent...what? The approach with 3 resting?
name of the route and belayer please ;)
I have the feeling you're all smoke...and no crank
Other than one that gets laid very little therefore constantly pissed off and envious.
Come on..you enjoy "oogling" at the chicks of the N00b group while pretending to be pissed off because they are greasing your .9 project.
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SkaFreak
May 17, 2007, 10:38 PM
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First of all, let me point out my n00b nature before anyone else decides that it needs to be said. Second, I'll say that I usually go out in a group of 4-8ish usually, but we won't take up many routes. We set up enough ropes so that everyone can be climbing or belaying so that it's not a group just sitting around doing nothing. We also don't have any specific level. Everyone climbs at least 5.9/5.10ish, and I've seen a couple of them climb 12's. If someone else wants to climb something, we have no problem pulling our lines to let them, and have even let someone who trusted our setup/ropes climb a couple topropes. Last of all, let's take careful notes here: team>1. Do you solo every single thing you climb? If not, you have a team there. Last, quit wasting your time trolling and get out and climb. Forums aren't exactly the best way to avoid large groups of obnoxious people.
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dingus
May 17, 2007, 10:44 PM
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Hehe I got this image of decorator_crab as Kramer and a bunch of pissed off noobs the kids in Kramer's karate class, right before they beat him up.
THAT's why noobs form large groups!
DMT
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caughtinside
May 17, 2007, 10:46 PM
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dingus wrote: Hehe I got this image of decorator_crab as Kramer and a bunch of pissed off noobs the kids in Kramer's karate class, right before they beat him up. THAT's why noobs form large groups! DMT
Hey, they're all the same skill level!
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hanginaround
May 17, 2007, 10:50 PM
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Yeah crab, that's me, but I'm pertty sure that was a 47 degree slab!! And I was with a huge group that day!! See how happy I was?
Okay crab, time for your meds; I think you better take two of the little yellow ones.
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fluxus
May 17, 2007, 11:23 PM
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decorator_crab wrote: fluxus wrote: Many years ago we used to say that climbing is the only team sport that matters. Used to say? Don't say it any more do you. That's because a team sport as we think of it today involves a minimum of 5 people, usually more. Hell, football teams have like 45, and some people get off on that kind of stuff. I'll stick to sports where you have a partner.
I still say it when the ocassion arises.
From your comments it appears that the idea behind the phrase is lost on you.
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petsfed
May 18, 2007, 12:25 AM
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decorator_crab wrote: I only bring this up because of a thread I read this morning about a pack of n00bs taking over all the climbs on a cliff. That is inexcusable. Fortunately it only happens at shitty crags.
It happens everywhere there is good climbing. Eldo, Yosemite, Indian Creek, Smith Rocks, Red River Gorge, the Gunks, Vedauwoo. If there's good climbing and the pitches are short enough that you can toprope them, you will see large groups like this.
Your indignation might've meant something about 20 years ago, but now its like getting pissed off about that damned rock-and-roll kids these days are listening to.
I've been that n00b. You've been that n00b. We all got over it.
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carabiner96
May 18, 2007, 12:31 AM
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I just pulled a pine needle out of my left ass cheek.
Kinda reminded me of what it felt like to read this thread
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crewdude
May 18, 2007, 12:38 AM
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decorator_crab wrote: Hey dumbass. Calling it 'the wall' is a sure giveaway that you only climb plastic. naturally there is no way you'd understand what goes on at a real climbing area.
right, since no one ever refers to a rock WALL as the wall.... should I be more hardcore like you? what do u say to make all the women want you? rock?
You're just as much of a newb as I am, just because you live somewhere that theres natural rock faces means nothing, only that you're lucky enough to be able to climb it, whereas I'm not....
I could create a thread about how much I hate newbs in my gym when I'm climbing, lining up 10 people in front of a wall while I'm trying to get on it, but I'm not a douchebag asshole...
just because they make u mad clogging up that 5.7 (or w/e) route you've been trying to climb for 2 weeks, because they're just as good as you without any training, doesn't mean u have to be a tard about it...
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mikitta
May 18, 2007, 12:41 AM
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On a scale of flat ground to 5.16a, I rate this troll a 3rd class.
No appreciable exposure, watch your footing to avoid ground litter, do not need to rope up.
God Bless,
mik
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tanner
May 18, 2007, 12:43 AM
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If you don't like packs of noobs stay away from the 5.8 ish noob TR areas.
Easy...
I like going cragging with a few friends its good times.
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dynosore
May 18, 2007, 12:50 AM
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Pretty poor troll. But........let's face it, for some people, climbing is a social activity above all. One of the things about climbing I like is the solitude, I can't stand crowds whether it's the mall or the wall. So for the most part I go places where other people don't frequent, imagine that. Had an entire crag to myself a couple weekends ago, had to drive to N. Ontario to get that type of solitude, but beats ranting on the internet about things that aren't going to change
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off_center
May 18, 2007, 1:16 AM
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decorator_crab wrote: I only bring this up because of a thread I read this morning about a pack of n00bs taking over all the climbs on a cliff. That is inexcusable. Fortunately it only happens at shitty crags.
Why do you go climbing at shitty crags?
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climbsomething
May 18, 2007, 1:29 AM
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*throws panties on stage*
You hooked some people I'm e-cool with, but you also got splattered with the mouth foam of people from Florida, Michigan and Indiana. HOW DARE U HATE ME THE N00B U WERE N00B TOO HAVING THE MOST FUNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!! LET'S GO BUILDER!
Awesome.
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shorty
May 18, 2007, 1:46 AM
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climbsomething wrote: *throws panties on stage*
Now, using you best stage whisper, state you're heading out to Devils Tower to climb El Matador. I suspect there will be no shortage of willing belayers.
<<bow chicka bow bow>>
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macherry
May 18, 2007, 2:11 AM
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shorty wrote: climbsomething wrote: *throws panties on stage* Now, using you best stage whisper, state you're heading out to Devils Tower to climb El Matador. I suspect there will be no shortage of willing belayers. <<bow chicka bow bow>>
shorty, you're sure getting a lot of use outta that line today!!!
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curt
May 18, 2007, 2:21 AM
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decorator_crab wrote: ...I'll stick to sports where you have a partner...
Why? Based on your interpersonal skills, I doubt your sex life involves one.
decorator_crab wrote: I've got a problem with the n00bs that roll 12 deep to a crag, clinging to each other for false comfort and security.
I can certainly understand why you'd be pissed....having to stand there and watch all 12 of them send your projects and everything...
Curt
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decorator_crab
May 18, 2007, 2:36 AM
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off_center wrote: decorator_crab wrote: I only bring this up because of a thread I read this morning about a pack of n00bs taking over all the climbs on a cliff. That is inexcusable. Fortunately it only happens at shitty crags. Why do you go climbing at shitty crags?
Did you even read the text you quoted, dipshit?
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decorator_crab
May 18, 2007, 2:37 AM
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slablizard wrote: decorator_crab wrote: Gold Wall? You're joking right? That places has become one of the worst weekend fuck shows you will ever see! Soft bay area n00bs on the right side and the exact same group of psuedo bay area hardmen on the right side, who have been working those same projects for 6 months. With lame fixed draws on gently overhanging rock, I might add. I've climbed at the House (I can only assume that's what you're referring to) and it is a fine crag with no riff raff. Interesting. And what did you send in either places? You should have done everything at GW since it's "soft" lol...before moving to the real hard stuff at the House...where you sent...what? The approach with 3 resting? name of the route and belayer please ;) I have the feeling you're all smoke...and no crank Other than one that gets laid very little therefore constantly pissed off and envious. Come on..you enjoy "oogling" at the chicks of the N00b group while pretending to be pissed off because they are greasing your .9 project.
Greasing off my .9 project? You're hysterical.
Loose Lady.
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richardvg03
May 18, 2007, 2:47 AM
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decorator_crab wrote: Climbing is not a team sport. It is an outlet for people who get grumpy in the presence of large groups. When you show up to the crag with more than 4 people, it is RUDE. That's right. Just by being there with your group, you are being an ASSHOLE. Smile all you want, it makes no difference.
Are you a dumbass??? or do you just SOUND like a dumbass?
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iamthewallress
May 18, 2007, 3:14 AM
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Bravo and amen on the OP.
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mikitta
May 18, 2007, 3:19 AM
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richardvg03 wrote: decorator_crab wrote: Climbing is not a team sport. It is an outlet for people who get grumpy in the presence of large groups. When you show up to the crag with more than 4 people, it is RUDE. That's right. Just by being there with your group, you are being an ASSHOLE. Smile all you want, it makes no difference. Are you a dumbass??? or do you just SOUND like a dumbass?
For the sake of philisophical discussion, one must wonder what the difference is ...
I think Crabs needs to hike into the outback a little bit more to get away from the guided climbing classes and scout trippers.
Seriously, though - I always enjoyed going climbing with 2 or 3 people. When I'm back into it, I'm hoping it's my hubby and kids along as well (that makes 4 of us). Good thing that the place I want to climb at is mostly a bouldering and top roping area anyway :) Won't have to worry about cranky, unsociables ruining our fun.
God Bless,
mik
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