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seditionarypunk
Apr 14, 2006, 3:41 AM
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as a reply to those in the outdoor vs. indoor diatribe. really when u think about it. how can one compare climbing on pieces of toxic plastic in a poorly ventalated room full of chalk dust to climbing on a rock face that took thousands of years to create in a place of innate natural beauty.... or maybe im just a dirty tree hugging hippy... whatever.
.j.
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bler
Apr 14, 2006, 9:34 PM
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In reply to: The pressure to beat other climbers is there only if you want it to be. In my personal experience comps have been fun and I have found my opponents supportive of my efforts. I manage a rock climbing gym to tell the truth, so indoor climbing seems too much like work. I spend most of my free time scrubbing moss off of crack lines.
Yes, the pressure is there only if you want it to be, but it is implied. I personally see people getting aggrivated at comps much more then at a crag or bouldering area. I believe that this stems from the imposed competitive force that the comps have.
you proved my point exactley, you realize that a gym is not where you can progress in the climbing game... a real climber... climbing in a gym is futile unless your into looking good an picking up the opposite(or same in some cases)sex.
The fact of the matter is that the "real" (please don't take this too literally) climbers are not trying to gain recognition through competitive climbing, they love the sport, love being outdoors and setting up new lines.
What my point was, is that competitive climbing really negates what climbing is all about... being outdoors, having a good relaxing time while pushing your own personal limits, not basing them on anyone elses.
I read your profile and hear what you say and do have respect for you. Anyone setting up lines deserves a very high five !! Shows you want to further the climbing community and put in the work to achieve personal and communal goals.
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