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donwanadi
Dec 19, 2011, 8:25 AM
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Probably showing my gumbiness here, but I AM a noob so who gives a fuck...
What's the deal with all the jokes about red gear?
Full Disclosure: I own and use a red petzl helmet, though it was purchased for caving.
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mitchy
Dec 19, 2011, 9:45 AM
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well, since you are new to the game, err sport, i will answer the question for you. Many moons ago, at a certain crag, those climbers who wore "red" gear: helmets, harness, shirts and so on. were of the mind set that other climbers who wore red as well were looking for a specific type of "partner" if you get my drift. Thats how the red jokes came about. If you are like me and comfy with your masculinity then wear you helmet proudly, or just buy another one.
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njrox
Dec 19, 2011, 9:50 AM
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damn. now I got to throw out all my pink gear.
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mitchy
Dec 19, 2011, 9:55 AM
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i'll take your pink and red tri-cam...
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donwanadi
Dec 19, 2011, 10:41 AM
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That's pretty funny. Thanks for explaining.
Also when I said the helmet was for caving, I meant under ground. Just thought I ought to clarify.... 
(This post was edited by donwanadi on Dec 19, 2011, 10:43 AM)
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j_ung
Dec 19, 2011, 10:45 AM
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mitchy wrote: well, since you are new to the game, err sport, i will answer the question for you. Many moons ago, at a certain crag, those climbers who wore "red" gear: helmets, harness, shirts and so on. were of the mind set that other climbers who wore red as well were looking for a specific type of "partner" if you get my drift. Thats how the red jokes came about. If you are like me and comfy with your masculinity then wear you helmet proudly, or just buy another one.
LOLz. Good stuff.
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qwert
Dec 20, 2011, 12:39 AM
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red ones go fastah!
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herites
Dec 20, 2011, 3:08 PM
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akkording to da kult of speed ofkourze
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