First off, to make sure nobody makes a (as climbers here are so quick to call others) "GUMBY" of themselves....the device is a GRIGRI. Gee, are, eye;Gee are, eye. That's the correct spelling. It is a wonderful device for tr'ing, and roped bouldering(there is such a thing ) It can't be beat in the gym either. Maybe a little more difficult to pay-out line during a climb but it more than makes up for that with it's automatic camming abilities. I'm a believer in the Gri-Gri, however I personally like to bust out the ATC during outdoor climbs.

And Alex, thats the same link that robgordon provided a few posts back. Don't you be trying for an honorable mention, now... :wink:

Nice catch Melissa!

I have a new category...

The Gumbiest Assertion Made By Someone Calling Someone Else a Gumby

Has this been nominated yet?

Noodlearms in is the nose a trad route or a sport route?
http://www.rockclimbing.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=50518&forum=18

This may fall into several categories such as best gumby question and talking out of your ass.

I think the Gumbys are going to run over their 3 hour time frame. So many potential categories like the "Nyuck, Nyuck, Nyuck" award for the three stooges of climbobsessoin, scubasnyder, and pipsqueekspire all chiming in on one glorious post.

http://www.rockclimbing.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=51417

And Alex, thats the same link that robgordon provided a few posts back. Don't you be trying for an honorable mention, now... :wink:

Update!!

pipsqueekspire, who was already looking strong in the deatholette thread, just gave himself a little boost of GumbyCredibility (a.k.a., Gumedbility!) with this little nugget:

http://www.rockclimbing.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=630802&highlight=#630802

I hereby declare my intention to buy a keg of beer to anybody who topropes off of pipsqueek's deatholette-and-10-ovals anchor and lives. (anybody who attempts this challenge and dies, yor next of kin will NOT receive the prize!)

Thanks Hil...I almost sneezed Diet Coke from laughing at this. GUMEDBILITY??? You coined a new word, genius girl!!

I love this thread....Nikegirl's right, it's like American Idol...only more entertaining :wink:

i would get lots of cams and double up on them, thats what im doin now it sux they cost so much, but thats all i need to get now

original post asked about passive gear because lack of funds


scubasteve

Also... I would not call rappin off of one non-locking biner "unsafe". People that climb for a living or climb for a lifestyle are prone to "overdo" the safety issue. The one biner won't* break or open if rigged correctly, and the harness won't* break if tied correctly. So in essence, its safe.

Oh NO!!! Not gonna tolerate that!!!

Wow that was taken out of context!!! You just made the list :evil:

Kidding... Anyone with half a brain, a desire to live, and the correct training and technique can pull this off. Again, this is for a tactical situation... But I will call myself out for the "overdo saftey" comment... Never minimalize your protection for the sake of saving weight, or time. I was solely referring to the military technique. I hope nobody goes out there and tries that at the crags!!! :shock:

Guess I better go back and caveat that post, huh?

OK, now I am gonna go try diggin up some dirt on you, Hillary. :twisted: :twisted:

Try me, Gumby.

You were not clear about this, and it sounded very much like you were suggesting that climbers could use a single-non-locking biner to rap. It still ranks with some of the most retarded advice given on this site.

And it's about friggin' time one of you dumb s--- tried to defend yourself! It helps you win points toward the Most Tenacious Defense... award.

Wow, climbsomething has completed her coursework at the JT512 school of somewhat knowledgeable but condescending and irritating climbers.