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ucfrockclimber
Aug 26, 2005, 6:38 PM
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I am a climber from orlando florida. I currently go to UCF. I have been outdoors climbing only 2-3 times. Sad I know. However both times when I went up to HP40 our group has always had some for of motto during the whole trip. You know a saaying to try to help someone finish the route they are on. The First time it was "squeeze and levitate" when ever someone asked what next that was the answer. Then when I went back a few weeks ago during the crux of the route some always shouted at the climber "FINISH THE ROCK CLIMB" and it always got big laughs and a few times the climber peeled off from laughing. I was just wondering what mottos you guys have when out climbing if you have any.
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zozo
Aug 26, 2005, 6:43 PM
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"Peeing your Pranas in front of a group of hotties will ruin your day."
Something I keep in mind at all times.
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hangerlessbolt
Aug 26, 2005, 6:48 PM
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"the most difficult thing about mountaineering is taking a piss through 6 inches of clothing with a 3 inch penis"
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skinnyclimber
Aug 26, 2005, 7:12 PM
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Taken from a nice group of climbers at the crag with us one day:
"You need to get your $hit together"
Now I use it whenever someone has any sort of trouble whatsoever. I thinks it kinda fun. It's actually very usefull sometimes, like when I'm leading and getting scared or tunnel vision...
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seric
Aug 26, 2005, 7:23 PM
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When asked for help or beta, one of my partners always goes:
"use your natural body position"
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shnobe
Aug 26, 2005, 7:28 PM
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We use "visualize and execute", just a dumb-ass saying we made up. There is a nice little dance that goes along with it, but I'll save that for another time.
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gat
Aug 26, 2005, 7:39 PM
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It's played out, but I'm still a fan of...
"You're gonna DIE"
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jred
Aug 26, 2005, 7:40 PM
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Smoke pot? Check your knot.
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grk10vq
Aug 26, 2005, 7:53 PM
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"Get up there, Moses did this in sandels."
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headchop
Aug 26, 2005, 8:05 PM
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"out with the suck, in with the good"
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mother_sheep
Aug 26, 2005, 8:08 PM
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"It doesn't have to be fun to be fun"
"There are no bad days, only training days"
And last but not least. . .my signature.
:lol:
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mbg
Aug 26, 2005, 8:14 PM
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When climbing stemming intensive routes:
Spread your legs and trust the rubber
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krisp
Aug 26, 2005, 8:16 PM
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"Focus on the task at hand, ...focus"
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jstp
Aug 26, 2005, 8:43 PM
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mgb took mine... but other personal favorites are: one for a climbing shop (that i think pagan uses) : 'from micronuts to big bros we have all your protection needs covered', and another from the 'creek: 'suck it up and stick it in!' (for day three on a long weekend for all the crack newbies unused to thrusting hands into 120 grit for days on end)
a freind also passed on my all time fav: 'Positive Thinking". if you know Scotty you've seen that he's serious
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hangerlessbolt
Aug 26, 2005, 8:48 PM
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“Get UP this thing!!”
“Rock over and stand up”
“Goddamnit Pyle!! If God wanted you up this route…He would have miracled your ass up there by now!”
“Put on your big girl panties and suck it princess”
“Yooooouuu can doooo eeeeettt!”
“Summon the spirits of the ancients…” (Followed by screams of the Samurai)
We have a blast when we climb…and there’s really nothing more enjoyable than heckling the freaked out leader.
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qdiggety
Aug 26, 2005, 8:54 PM
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In reply to: in my climbing life, I reserve several rights: cuss when I feel like it deserves it wear my favorite shades or mismatched clothes to climb in wake up with the sun , not my alarm cook by the fire not by the microwave carry no beeper and wear no dry cleanables answer nicely only to my mother and the party who makes the coffee |
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jelliott
Aug 26, 2005, 9:31 PM
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In reply to: When climbing stemming intensive routes: Spread your legs and trust the rubber
My personal one is "The key to climbing is to climb up" with the usual response "STFU" :D
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charley
Aug 26, 2005, 9:42 PM
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Stop your freakin whining and climb!!! :!:
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nnowak
Aug 26, 2005, 9:50 PM
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"Get up there and win!"
the usual reply is
"Thanks Coach"
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climbsomething
Aug 26, 2005, 10:44 PM
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"The best climber is the one who's having the most -- *SMACK* *THUD* "
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furbucket
Aug 26, 2005, 10:49 PM
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"DYNOOOOOO!"
"That hold is superfluous."
"It's not sport climbing if you don't fall."
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elvislegs
Aug 26, 2005, 10:49 PM
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what's a motto?
wait for it...
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bandidopeco
Aug 26, 2005, 11:10 PM
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If you can't tie the knot, tie a lot.
All balls, no nuts.
Also I can't believe no one has come up with: When in doubt, run it out. (Which comes in the ski/snowboard version: when in doubt, air it out.)
And from Bridwell and Stumps before the Mooses Tooth: Conquest or Death.
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hangerlessbolt
Aug 26, 2005, 11:18 PM
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My version is:
When in doubt...go off route
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hangerlessbolt
Aug 26, 2005, 11:19 PM
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In reply to: what's a motto? wait for it...
Nuddin'...what's a motto wid you?!
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