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thegib
Apr 29, 2002, 10:55 PM
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(I'm lightin' up the boards now)
I want to take a sport lead course fairly soon. Has anyone had experience with the courses offered at the Toronto gyms?
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missedyno
Apr 29, 2002, 11:04 PM
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i personally haven't, but from what i've seen and from talking to climbers at both gyms, at oasis it's easier to get appointments, and the teachers are better teachers.
again, i know nothing of TCA.
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peas
Apr 29, 2002, 11:31 PM
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No knowledge of Joe Rockheads or the TCA, but my roomate took a lead course from the Oasis earlier this year. Seems like it's fairly comprehensive and he liked the instructor (Erica). You probably can't go wrong with any of the gyms.
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geezergecko
Apr 30, 2002, 2:20 AM
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For those north of Toronto, Of Rock and Chalk in Newmarket offers an indoor lead course from time to time. I just completed the 3 evening session and feel that Arron, the instructor, taught me what I need to know to lead climb/belay with confidence and avoid any epics.
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thegib
May 1, 2002, 12:24 PM
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Thanks for the 411 everybody. I will pass on my report of the experience to keep the information rolling.
Alex
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krillen
May 1, 2002, 1:15 PM
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35 min drive from Downtown there is Gravity in Hamilton. I took my there, and from what i've seen there is great transferability between Joe Rockhead's and Gravity in that respect.
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xen_monkey
May 1, 2002, 2:14 PM
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The only I've heard about the gravity course is the waiting list. I've been on it for a few weeks now, its usually 4 to 6 weeks long. But the gym has a good atmosphere and really knowledgable staff. I could have taken the course alot faster in town but I much prefer gravity.
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c_plante
May 1, 2002, 7:47 PM
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The gravity course isn't a one day thing either, he'll take you through everything that you can think of gradually over time. I think (but I may be wrong) that the course is around 4 sessions?
Christian
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