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h-man
Jul 16, 2008, 5:03 PM
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Will someone please explain to me why some climbers wear beanies? I climbed the other day, it was 90+ degrees, and this guy would intermittently wear this woolley looking thing on his head. I've seen this in the gym also, when climate was not an explanation. I understand fashion is probably a big factor, but come on, do these folks actually look in the mirror and say to themselves, "wow, there is one sharp looking dude"? Maybe those of you out there that know the utility of the beanie, could post pictures of yourself, donning your favorite beanie and an award could be given to the sharpest beanie headed climber.
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Gmburns2000
Jul 16, 2008, 5:13 PM
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The beanie is stupid, long die the beanie.
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zealotnoob
Jul 16, 2008, 5:16 PM
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When you're a prick, you have to cover your head to be safe.
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sungam
Jul 16, 2008, 5:18 PM
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zealotnoob wrote: When you're a prick, you have to cover your head to be safe.
They are prolly the same guys that say "Gnarly rowts, brah" etc.
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markc
Jul 16, 2008, 5:40 PM
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What I've always wondered is how it can be simultaneously too hot for a shirt, but cold enough for the wool beanie.
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sungam
Jul 16, 2008, 5:42 PM
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markc wrote: What I've always wondered is how it can be simultaneously too hot for a shirt, but cold enough for the wool beanie.
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epoch
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Jul 16, 2008, 5:47 PM
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The size and color of the beanie weighs in direct relation to the ability of the climber. You, sir, obviously haven't hit the level where wearing a beanie is paramount to your sending ability.
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granite_grrl
Jul 16, 2008, 5:54 PM
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The smart climbers know you loose 90% of your power through your head, yo.
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lena_chita
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Beanie has lots of year-round uses.
It allows the wearer to go for extended periods of time without hair washing. It is a great way to always carry with you a piece of cloth that could be used to mop up wet holds, wipe off unidentifiable bodily fluids, chalk, etc. It can be used as a hanky substitute, and to keep the sweat from dripping into your eyes.
In a pinch it could be worn by a chemotherapy patient...
As to wearing one in the gym... well, how else would you let people know that you are gnarly rad climber who climbs outside all the time?
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h-man
Jul 16, 2008, 5:59 PM
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So Epoch, why don't you SEND us a picture of you and your beanie?
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atpeaceinbozeman
Jul 16, 2008, 6:02 PM
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Fashion conscious climbers know that this season is all about the headband!
Get in on the loop before it's too late!
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shockabuku
Jul 16, 2008, 6:03 PM
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STFU n00b!!!
is always in good form.
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anykineclimb
Jul 16, 2008, 6:04 PM
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Awesome.
we should start an rc.com beanie pic thread!!
that'd be gnarly.
Brah
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h-man
Jul 16, 2008, 6:05 PM
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Now the headband might make sense. Especially if it had gear loops.
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sungam
Jul 16, 2008, 6:20 PM
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h-man wrote: Now the headband might make sense. Especially if it had gear loops.
It would be made by BD in the same range as their ATC-sport.
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moose_droppings
Jul 16, 2008, 6:25 PM
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sungam wrote: h-man wrote: Now the headband might make sense. Especially if it had gear loops.bwahahahaha! I'd buy one! It would be made by BD in the same range as their ATC-sport.
That'd be one loop on beenie
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moose_droppings
Jul 16, 2008, 6:26 PM
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And wear it toward the front so you can see your gear.
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donald949
Jul 16, 2008, 6:28 PM
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moose_droppings wrote: And wear it toward the front so you can see your gear.
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sungam
Jul 16, 2008, 6:29 PM
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hehehaha, yeah.
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wsclimber
Jul 16, 2008, 6:36 PM
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sungam wrote: zealotnoob wrote: When you're a prick, you have to cover your head to be safe. ching. They are prolly the same guys that say "Gnarly rowts, brah" etc. 
hahahahaaa, looks like sungam boulders with a beanie, while ragging on folks that do! STFU NOOB!!!
bwhahahahahah
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yokese
Jul 16, 2008, 6:40 PM
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Since you live in Scotland, you might want to consider this:
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notapplicable
Jul 16, 2008, 7:33 PM
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Somebody mail this guy a gun so he can do us all a favor.
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getout87
Jul 16, 2008, 7:40 PM
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wsclimber wrote: sungam wrote: zealotnoob wrote: When you're a prick, you have to cover your head to be safe. ching. They are prolly the same guys that say "Gnarly rowts, brah" etc. [image][image]http://www.rockclimbing.com/images/photos/assets/4/382584-largest_slopermag.jpg[/image] hahahahaaa, looks like sungam boulders with a beanie, while ragging on folks that do! STFU NOOB!!! bwhahahahahah
sungie just got n00b-zored by a PC 43
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bizarrodrinker
Jul 16, 2008, 7:57 PM
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epoch wrote: The size and color of the beanie weighs in direct relation to the ability of the climber. You, sir, obviously haven't hit the level where wearing a beanie is paramount to your sending ability.
Kinda like post count is quite possibly a function of the number of chins the poster has?
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rockclimbergabor
Jul 16, 2008, 8:15 PM
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why do women wear high-heeled shoes? why do people excessively wear sunglasses? why polo shirts? etc etc. its just a look, whether or not it works. get over it.
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