PTFTW
(way above pro, lets see if we take another flyer)

Shit, I took the flyer again yesterday! The route is called "Frequent Flyer," fittingly. My friend and I had thought the crux was sandbagged but I think I've figured out how to make it go at the grade. Nope, it's that it stays sustained for about all of the 15' feet between the crux bolt and the next into terrain that starts putting you pretty close to the ground. Yesterday, I took an ankle-slamming fall on it and then got completely psyched out on my next attempts. Maybe I just need to climb something bolted down to my standards. Sadly, I know that I'd just cruise this climb on toprope. I'd like to think I do alright on a "reasonable" runout, but this climb is handing my lead head to me. That and I'm limping around today.

Wooooo!! Would have loved to been there to watch the air time, mate! Good job though... sounds like you're pushing your limits, which is always a good thing. Hope the ankle feels better soon... I know all about how that goes!

Shit, I took the flyer again yesterday! The route is called "Frequent Flyer," fittingly. My friend and I had thought the crux was sandbagged but I think I've figured out how to make it go at the grade. Nope, it's that it stays sustained for about all of the 15' feet between the crux bolt and the next into terrain that starts putting you pretty close to the ground. Yesterday, I took an ankle-slamming fall on it and then got completely psyched out on my next attempts. Maybe I just need to climb something bolted down to my standards. Sadly, I know that I'd just cruise this climb on toprope. I'd like to think I do alright on a "reasonable" runout, but this climb is handing my lead head to me. That and I'm limping around today.

Sorry to hear about your ankle.
My ankle was tweeked the previous weekend. Getting better now. We'll see how much climbing I'm up for in a week, when I head to Lone Pine for some camping. Next to Alabama Hills, home of a buch of Moderate Sport climbs. Also doing the Death Valley sight seeing thing.

It's not too bad. Swollen but I can climb on it. Took some whippers at the gym even.

Cool! Man, I really keep thinking of moving out near the East Side. Some of the best climbing and scenery I've ever seen. Never climbed Alabama Hills, hopefully they don't have eyes.

Wooo!!! Just sent my first 12!!!

Wooo!!! Just sent my first 12!!!

Well, I'll be an April Fool, that is terrific news!

Oh, wait a minute...

naw, no 12s. going to tackle my first 11, though. it is soft, however. we'll see how it goes. i've been on it only once on TR, and it was cold outside. we'll see how it goes.

Don't see how it goes. Do your best and school that bitch!

naw, no 12s. going to tackle my first 11, though. it is soft, however. we'll see how it goes. i've been on it only once on TR, and it was cold outside. we'll see how it goes.