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climber49er
Jun 20, 2003, 7:53 PM
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or was it V4+?
I'm not sure, can someone tell me when I will be able to call myself a V2 climber for sure?
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flying_dutchman
Jun 20, 2003, 7:58 PM
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redpont? pretty sad if you have to use a rope on a problem unless its some insane highball.
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qacwac
Jun 20, 2003, 8:00 PM
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For those that don't know what flying dutchman means, redpoint only applies to route climbing. In bouldering you just send it if it's not first try. Congrats anyway.
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climber49er
Jun 20, 2003, 8:03 PM
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In reply to: redpont? pretty sad if you have to use a rope on a problem unless its some insane highball.
No it's not very high, about 8-9 feet, but the landing is this wierd moss that can give you a wicked ankle twist. I just use the rope as a top rope for safety. I hardly even weight the rope at all so I think it stil coints as a redpoint doesn't it?
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curt
Jun 20, 2003, 8:08 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: redpont? pretty sad if you have to use a rope on a problem unless its some insane highball. No it's not very high, about 8-9 feet, but the landing is this wierd moss that can give you a wicked ankle twist. I just use the rope as a top rope for safety. I hardly even weight the rope at all so I think it stil coints as a redpoint doesn't it?
Hmmm......Well, if you TR-ed it, you must have placed the gear ahead of time. So, at best this is a "pinkpoint" ascent. However, gauging from the likely intent of your initial post, this is more likely what Sherman would call a "brown ring" ascent.
Curt
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climber49er
Jun 20, 2003, 10:14 PM
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Brown Ring? I haven't heard of that one. Sherman? Who's that?
Wait. I think I just called a bad name by Curt.
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curt
Jun 20, 2003, 10:24 PM
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In reply to: Brown Ring? I haven't heard of that one. Sherman? Who's that? Wait. I think I just called a bad name by Curt.
"Brown ring" being a derogatory term for a less than stellar style of ascent--coined by John Sherman. But, it was a joke, OK?
Curt
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oklahoma
Jun 20, 2003, 10:49 PM
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man what's up with everyone lately...people seem to be a little testy
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neeshman
Jun 20, 2003, 11:04 PM
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Ok, I am confused, was it a boulder prob or a route, what is a rope gonna do if the whole segement is only 8-9 feet? Did you have a belayer? Were you wearing a harness, what kin of anchor did you make? A boulder prob or route, it can only be ONE! declares the climbing community... or maybe... perhaps... could it be? :shock: Has Climber49er created a new style of climbing?!?! Hmmm.... tough to say..... only time will tell!!! Rock on Babylon
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calpolyclimber
Jun 20, 2003, 11:34 PM
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Schveet.........
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climber49er
Jun 21, 2003, 12:18 AM
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neeshmaniac,
It was a boulder prob, V2. I don't like hurting myself, especially my head (thats why I wear a saucepan) so I used a toprope. It was definitely a redpoint ascent. I don't understand why you all are so confused.
I anchored the rope on another boulder, threw it over the top and then used a silent partner to self-belay so I wouldn't hurt myself. Understand now?
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fieldmouse
Jun 21, 2003, 12:40 AM
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now thats funny.
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fieldmouse
Jun 21, 2003, 12:45 AM
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you should also try this new technique that I have been working out--Glue a bunch of C4 to your beanie. using this method I am now able to flash any v4+/v5-/+ in any weather and often many times in a row.
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climber49er
Jun 21, 2003, 12:52 AM
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Well, next I will try hockey pads cause it seems easier than tying in all the time for such a short boulder route.
I always use my C4 gloves, they are sick!
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badphish
Jun 21, 2003, 5:28 PM
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you used a rope, right? that would mean you weren't
bouldering, right? and besides redpointing doesn't apply
to bouldering, not that it matters!
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michell_e
Jun 21, 2003, 6:38 PM
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this is funny - all those people who actually believe this and are insulting the style are saying a lot more about themselves than about 49er... just goes to show you what kind of mental capacity we have when we sit in front of these monitors for too long - your brains are being fried... quick! GO OUTSIDE!!!
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qacwac
Jun 21, 2003, 7:13 PM
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Not trying to be smart, but here is how I understand it
redpoint - clean climb with no falls on lead
pinkpoint - clean climb with no falls on toprope or pre clipped biners (unless the FA'er did it this way then it would still be a redpoint)
You said you weighted the rope, though hardly, but I still don't think it counts as a send.
I think that's the accepted standards but if you don't care about the standards then don't worry about it. However, if you're going to use a technical term such as 'redpoint' then I think it should be used as the climbing community recognizes it.
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fieldmouse
Jun 21, 2003, 8:50 PM
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wow, youve really got em going, 49er. very respectable, that.
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lox
Jun 21, 2003, 9:09 PM
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Thanks y'all!
This thread has really cleared up a lot for me...
:)
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climber49er
Jun 21, 2003, 10:01 PM
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Yeah Baby! :twisted: :twisted: :lol:
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coldclimb
Jun 21, 2003, 10:13 PM
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I think I'll remove my virtual shoes, cause I'm obviously in the presence of a master troller! :shock: :shock:
Very nice! :wink:
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fieldmouse
Jun 21, 2003, 10:33 PM
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yeah, thats some of the best Ive ever seen. I bet a six pack that even after the last 3 or so posts, another poor sap will bite.
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climber49er
Jun 21, 2003, 11:37 PM
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Awww shucks guys! I had no idea that I had presented such a masterpiece! :oops:
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thurgood
Jul 7, 2003, 7:47 PM
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i thought a pink point was when you used pre set tick marks, and a red point was done placing the ticks as you climb. is this not accurate, im pretty sure ive seen this posted elseshere
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climbsomething
Jul 7, 2003, 7:56 PM
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Technical marks: 9.0/10. While the subject has been done before (in far lesser hands, BTW), consistency of tone is good.
Style marks: 9.4/10, with distinction for subtelty, so to speak, in tone.
It is true that trolling here on Are-See-Dawt-Cahm is often "like shooting fish in a barrel" (well, more like putting a cluster bomb in a guppy tank), but this thread is spectakaler. I approve.
And my opinion and approval mean the world.
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