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dolphja
Jul 21, 2010, 3:30 PM
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paste the link on that, i can't see the picture.  i was just in hopes that Gabe Walker would let me borrow his for a while.  but if dewalt has a newer model, FK gabe and his bolt gun too 
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scottek67
Jul 22, 2010, 12:38 AM
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not sure why that didn't work... try it this way...
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dolphja
Jul 22, 2010, 2:25 AM
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FK YES !!!! now THAT'S what i'm talkin' about! Hey, Gabe Walker! FK you and you can shove that 1993 bolt gun up your sylvester stalone ass . i'm goin' with this badass 5.56mm Dewalt
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scottek67
Jul 22, 2010, 1:55 PM
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GabeWalker wrote: dolphja wrote: FK YES !!!! now THAT'S what i'm talkin' about! Hey, Gabe Walker! FK you and you can shove that 1993 bolt gun up your sylvester stalone ass . i'm goin' with this badass 5.56mm Dewalt What are you talking about?
GabeWalker wrote: Hey, any new updates? Or new companies still looking to sponsor people?
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GabeWalker
Jul 22, 2010, 2:00 PM
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Is this you being original?
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scottek67
Jul 22, 2010, 2:21 PM
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GabeWalker wrote: Is this you being original? GabeWalker wrote: I am a serious climber for over three years. I have onsighted a 5.10B, and have toproped a 5.11A. All of these were in a gym, but the owners say I am a natural. I am really just wondering if I have a chance of maybe getting sponsored with some shoes or even a chalkbag. What do you guys think?  also if you pay for shipping I'll sponsor you a chalkbag!
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GabeWalker
Jul 22, 2010, 2:24 PM
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Thank you, but I actually have climbed outside of a gym. A little while ago I tried a 5.13a.
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scottek67
Jul 22, 2010, 2:29 PM
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GabeWalker wrote: Thank you, but I actually have climbed outside of a gym. A little while ago I tried a 5.13a.
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billcoe_
Jul 22, 2010, 8:48 PM
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jeepnphreak wrote: GabeWalker wrote: jeepnphreak wrote: My wife did 11b at 6 months pregnant, if you are only 1 grade better than a pregnant chick than keep working. Was it an onsight toprope?
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scottek67
Jul 23, 2010, 6:00 PM
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dolphja wrote: scottek67 wrote: GabeWalker wrote: Thank you, but I actually have climbed outside of a gym. A little while ago I tried a 5.13a. and how did that work out for you Mr Poopy-pants? i saw some sweet shots of thif this 5.13a attempt... check it son   i think this is the belay ledge on P4, correct me if i'm wrong   i hear this chimney pitch is a beast!!  then MS shows up to rescue them from the summit   MS showed up too late I'm pretty sure she fell off this "highline" sick shots bro! 
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sp00ki
Jul 27, 2010, 2:09 AM
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Obvious Troll is pretty obvious, but i figured I'd chime in anyway because n00bs are probably clicking this thread:
If by the first 60 days of whatever sport it is you've taken up you haven't had someone say something along the lines of "I don't think i've ever seen anyone get so good so fast and I've been doing [insert sport here] for quite awhile.", then you're not a natural.
Good luck, have fun, whatever-- just keep in mind that at the very most you'll be a little bit better than your peers provided you work at it.
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SuperEuroTrad
Jun 11, 2011, 4:33 AM
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i get to the top of the climb and i yell to let people no that i am a really great climber i also grunt loudly when i
reach the crux must let people know where i am
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climbingtrash
Jun 11, 2011, 12:00 PM
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Praise the Lard!
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sungam
Jun 13, 2011, 2:29 PM
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A good one, though.
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GabeWalker
Dec 14, 2011, 3:56 PM
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Does anyone know any people that work at Patagonia?
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climbingtrash
Dec 14, 2011, 11:03 PM
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GabeWalker wrote: Does anyone know any people that work at Patagonia?
I know this girl that knows this guy who has a brother-in-law that does part tyme on weekends during teh holidaze.
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Gmburns2000
Dec 15, 2011, 12:58 AM
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GabeWalker wrote: Does anyone know any people that work at Patagonia?
I once got free bolts from them once.
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freeclimber92
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Hey buddy don't concern yourself so much. Based on what you said you aren't exactly a prodigy. I have only been climbing 1.5 years and have sport climbed outside twice and have already onsighted a 12b hanging bolts. Don't worry so much about being sponsored just climb for the enjoyment of it.
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jamesnater
Apr 12, 2012, 8:37 PM
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Honestly, it's not hard to figure out.
If you really want recognition, get footage of yourself redpointing 14c or above, and post it all over the internet. Most people who have climbed at that level, and have video of it, are well-known and/or professional climbers. Most people who have climbed that level, are not professional or well-known, and have video of it, become well-known. Sponsors will seek you, not the other way around.
If you have to seek out the sponsors, you're doing it wrong.
This goes for ANY SPORT where income is sponsor-based (not to mention there is no money in these types of sports unless you're one of the top 5). You know how many sponsor-me tapes skateboard companies get everyday from kids all over the country?! About 95% of those videos get thrown out and dismissed.
Climb for FUN, and in the end, you'll be exactly where you want to be.
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ilikepargo
May 16, 2012, 7:52 PM
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jamesnater wrote: Climb for FUN, and in the end, you'll be exactly where you want to be.
Totally agree with this.
I climb for fun, and for that, I receive fun.
It's a sweet deal.
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if anyone knows where to get one, it's gotta be Gabe Walker 
