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shrug7
Mar 20, 2007, 2:03 PM
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Found this in a magazine pull out in Men's Health.
Click for larger image.
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brent_e
Mar 20, 2007, 2:09 PM
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unsurprisingly misinformed and dumbed down.
why would they do this ad????
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shrug7
Mar 20, 2007, 2:26 PM
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brent_e wrote: unsurprisingly misinformed and dumbed down. why would they do this ad????
Perhaps Gabe Walker has a job at Saturn's Marketing department?
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epoch
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......... Because climbing is Trendy and cool. Everyone can do it, and it's easy. See pic above.
This is going to be a bad year....
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shrug7
Mar 20, 2007, 2:31 PM
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Climbing is trendy? I though it was just all The North Face people where wearing these days.
Any why a bad year? Loads of people will be inspired by a Saturn add?
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dripdry
Mar 20, 2007, 2:36 PM
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Bad year for you, maybe! I'm trendy and cool this year! That means that I'm a total stud muffin chick magnet this season, instead of just the village whacko who's always dangling from cliffs.
um, right? 
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epoch
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The Arches in Utah? Yup, it's been done. Can we say 'Media Storm?', good.
"For a beginner, we reccomend going with and experienced climber or a professional Guide." I think that the fine print is the only thing that makes any sense...
I think that they stole the rest from AskMen.com.....
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nthusiastj
Mar 20, 2007, 2:40 PM
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I like how they have the guy illegally standing on the arch. Real nice.
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shrug7
Mar 20, 2007, 2:41 PM
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Most likely.
More coffee epoch, more coffee. 
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wjca
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In reply to: "Critical to the sport is learning how to channel extraordinary strength into precise, controlled movements, just like how the Saturn AURA delivers V-6 power in a graceful, elegant machine that commands the road."
Yep, its just like that. I too am a graceful, elegant machine.
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ihategrigris
Mar 20, 2007, 2:48 PM
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Well, no wonder i'm such a shitty rock climber! I don't drive a saturn! 
Can people stop refering to rock climbing as an 'extreme sport'.... BASE jumping or street luging is extreme. The climbing most of us do is about as extreme as driving down a freeway during the worst of rush hours....
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bakedjake
Mar 20, 2007, 2:49 PM
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Wait.... wait just a damned second here!!!! That's some very solid advice.
Targeted straight to a very specific demographic...
pastey faced city slickers
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reese_7
Mar 20, 2007, 3:44 PM
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too bad the add didn't show all the hot rock climbing chicks.... maybe it would have been received better 
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devils_advocate
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wjca wrote: In reply to: "Critical to the sport is learning how to channel extraordinary strength into precise, controlled movements, just like how the Saturn AURA delivers V-6 power in a graceful, elegant machine that commands the road." Yep, its just like that. I too am a graceful, elegant machine.
I come with optional seat warmers.
That reminds me of that article Ask Men put up awhile ago. Just about as bad:
In reply to: Whether you want to impress a girl, find a new hobby, or plan on someday climbing Mount Everest...
It keeps going like that.
http://ca.askmen.com/..._200/230_how_to.html
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shrug7
Mar 20, 2007, 3:53 PM
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You looking for some side work sweetheart?
//kidding
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shrug7
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devils_advocate wrote: wjca wrote: In reply to: "Critical to the sport is learning how to channel extraordinary strength into precise, controlled movements, just like how the Saturn AURA delivers V-6 power in a graceful, elegant machine that commands the road." Yep, its just like that. I too am a graceful, elegant machine. I come with optional seat warmers. That reminds me of that article Ask Men put up awhile ago. Just about as bad: In reply to: Whether you want to impress a girl, find a new hobby, or plan on someday climbing Mount Everest... It keeps going like that. http://ca.askmen.com/..._200/230_how_to.html
In reply to: From there, it's only a matter of time before you can be like Sylvester Stallone in Cliffhanger
Does anyone actually strive to be like Sly? I'm shocked they didn't mention the bolt gun.....
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thomasribiere
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Such stupidity is tragic. Where is majid_sabet!!!
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devils_advocate
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I'm sure he's busy writing them a letter about how unsafe their brochure is.
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themadmilkman
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You know what's REALLY funny about this?
Climbers are the only ones who will read it. Everyone else will look at the pictures and skip over the text (there's WAY too much for an effective ad).
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wanderlustmd
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devils_advocate wrote: I'm sure he's busy writing them a letter about how unsafe their brochure is.
Yeah, "theeis geeves me pay-per kut!"
"Leave it on the mountain" Nice job applying basketball court ideology to a sport rooted in obsession.
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Mar 21, 2007, 1:28 AM
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brent_e wrote: unsurprisingly misinformed and dumbed down. why would they do this ad????
"unsurprisingly"!!??? My god, I have never seen something so idiotic in my life...
Try Brain Surgery!
-it's relaxing and you can do it in the comfort of your own kitchen.
-all you need is a sharp knife, some anesthestic (scotch or a rubber mallet will do) and a mask. Masks are like your Saturn, available in a wide range of colours and styles!
-remember, there are two kinds of brain surgery. The kind that removes some brains and leaves you with a hunk of meat or maybe a vegetable, and the kind that people survive. Perhaps you should leave the second kind until you are more experienced.
(for beginners we recommend not trying this with someone you care about.)
So buy a Saturn and cut open a stranger today...it'll help build confidence!
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brent_e
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macblaze wrote: brent_e wrote: unsurprisingly misinformed and dumbed down. why would they do this ad???? "unsurprisingly"!!??? My god, I have never seen something so idiotic in my life...
Try Brain Surgery! -it's relaxing and you can do it in the comfort of your own kitchen. -all you need is a sharp knife, some anesthestic (scotch or a rubber mallet will do) and a mask. Masks are like your Saturn, available in a wide range of colours and styles! -remember, there are two kinds of brain surgery. The kind that removes some brains and leaves you with a hunk of meat or maybe a vegetable, and the kind that people survive. Perhaps you should leave the second kind until you are more experienced. (for beginners we recommend not trying this with someone you care about.) So buy a Saturn and cut open a stranger today...it'll help build confidence!
sounds like you need some brain surgery.
I have the mallet.
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macblaze
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brent_e wrote: sounds like you need some brain surgery. I have the mallet.
In your case might I suggest an ice axe...go with what ya know. Still, I'm thinkin' I'd take your advice on surgery than Saturn's advice on rock climbing.
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truello
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Saturn's Article wrote: Boots: When choosing your boots, don't get anything too heavy. You want to be able to maneuver and get your feet into cracks and crevices at each stage of your climb.
So that's why i'm struggling on reaching the next grade. I've been using these tiny crappy shoes covered with rubber.
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