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Feb 21, 2005, 5:02 PM
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Alright. I am bored as hell right now, so I decided to ask a question just to hear peoples out look on these climbers. I know everybody wants to be there own climber, but if someone asked you if you wanted to be Chris Sharma or Dean Potter who would you be.......I only chose these two climber because they are well known.
Thanks
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usmc_2tothetop
Feb 21, 2005, 5:08 PM
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Chris Sharma is awesome.
But hands down DEAN POTTER.
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harrisha
Feb 21, 2005, 5:25 PM
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Sharma's cool and everything but hands down Dean Potter.
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theflyingsquirrel
Feb 21, 2005, 5:35 PM
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never heard of dean potter.
i know i don't get out much, but i have heard of sharma. he's pretty cool
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chanceboarder
Feb 21, 2005, 5:36 PM
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In reply to: Chris Sharma is awesome. But hands down DEAN POTTER. |
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drubt
Feb 21, 2005, 5:36 PM
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potter
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smearhound
Feb 21, 2005, 5:44 PM
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Potter.
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azrockclimber
Feb 21, 2005, 5:45 PM
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how about tommy caldwell instead. his stuff impresses the hell out of me.
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bubbahotep
Feb 21, 2005, 5:48 PM
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Maybe it's because I'm probably way older than the rest of you and have tested my mortality numerous times, but I'd take Sharma any day.
Chances are he will live longer.
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climbinginchico
Feb 21, 2005, 6:04 PM
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Either Potter or Caldwell. Always take a trad climber... :wink:
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joshy8200
Feb 21, 2005, 6:07 PM
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Chris Sharma- 15a, V15/16, 14a onsite
Dean Potter- Half Dome and El Cap in a day, speed and solo specialist, slack line specialist
Pretty tough call...but I'd rather be Dean Potter. Although somewhat of a troll...interesting topic. It would be a harder decision if you threw in Tommy Caldwell (who I think is just the man as an all around climber).
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slablizard
Feb 21, 2005, 6:09 PM
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Hmm...with all due respect I wouldn't define Tommy "the king" Caldwell as * just* a trad climber.
He does it all dude, and really really well!
Potter BTW.
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usmc_2tothetop
Feb 21, 2005, 6:11 PM
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Chances are Sharma has a good chance of living longer. He is also a very centered individual. Caldwell is amazing. An all around climber who has a great wife who is an exceptional partner.
But there's something about Dean. His Zest for adventure.
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climbinginchico
Feb 21, 2005, 6:12 PM
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In reply to: Hmm...with all due respect I wouldn't define Tommy "the king" Caldwell as * just* a trad climber. He does it all dude, and really really well! Potter BTW. In reply to: Either Potter or Caldwell. Always take a trad climber... :wink:
Bah, slabby, Caldwell is not afraid to lead on gear! That makes him a tradster! :lol: It's perfectly fine for someone like Potter or Caldwell to be a well-rounded climber- that's why I would rather be them. Besides, one can argue that their stuff is just as hard as anything Sharma has done.
When will Sharma ever free a big wall? huh huh huh huh :?:
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usmc_2tothetop
Feb 21, 2005, 6:14 PM
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Plus I was amazed at watching Dean Speed Solo up El' Cap on the DVD. His only words said were while he passed by someone on anchor at a traverse......."Don't touch me"
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kansasclimber
Feb 21, 2005, 6:18 PM
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Definetly sharma. He is awesome. His ways of life are just amazing. I praise him every night.......
Stephen
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usmc_2tothetop
Feb 21, 2005, 6:21 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: Hmm...with all due respect I wouldn't define Tommy "the king" Caldwell as * just* a trad climber. He does it all dude, and really really well! Potter BTW. In reply to: Either Potter or Caldwell. Always take a trad climber... :wink: Bah, slabby, Caldwell is not afraid to lead on gear! That makes him a tradster! :lol: It's perfectly fine for someone like Potter or Caldwell to be a well-rounded climber- that's why I would rather be them. Besides, one can argue that their stuff is just as hard as anything Sharma has done. When will Sharma ever free a big wall? huh huh huh huh :?:
Well I can lead on sport but that doesn't make me a tradster. I guess from things I have read he actually enjoys a good amount of bouldering as well. I'm also very impressed with the fact that his loss of a finger did not effect his climbing at all.
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climbinginchico
Feb 21, 2005, 6:25 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: In reply to: Hmm...with all due respect I wouldn't define Tommy "the king" Caldwell as * just* a trad climber. He does it all dude, and really really well! Potter BTW. In reply to: Either Potter or Caldwell. Always take a trad climber... :wink: Bah, slabby, Caldwell is not afraid to lead on gear! That makes him a tradster! :lol: It's perfectly fine for someone like Potter or Caldwell to be a well-rounded climber- that's why I would rather be them. Besides, one can argue that their stuff is just as hard as anything Sharma has done. When will Sharma ever free a big wall? huh huh huh huh :?: Well I can lead on sport but that doesn't make me a tradster. I guess from things I have read he actually enjoys a good amount of bouldering as well. I'm also very impressed with the fact that his loss of a finger did not effect his climbing at all.
I don't consider quickdraws to be gear. Sorry.
Totally right about Tommy's finger. Still a badass even if he can only count to 9 1/2 :wink:
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mack_north
Feb 21, 2005, 6:27 PM
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I choose Sharma. If I was Potter I'd have to be married to Steph Davis - not a bad looking gal but I like my ladies slightly more subservient and with a blouse full of goodies!
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climbinginchico
Feb 21, 2005, 6:29 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: In reply to: Hmm...with all due respect I wouldn't define Tommy "the king" Caldwell as * just* a trad climber. He does it all dude, and really really well! Potter BTW. In reply to: Either Potter or Caldwell. Always take a trad climber... :wink: Bah, slabby, Caldwell is not afraid to lead on gear! That makes him a tradster! :lol: It's perfectly fine for someone like Potter or Caldwell to be a well-rounded climber- that's why I would rather be them. Besides, one can argue that their stuff is just as hard as anything Sharma has done. When will Sharma ever free a big wall? huh huh huh huh :?: Well I can lead on sport but that doesn't make me a tradster. I guess from things I have read he actually enjoys a good amount of bouldering as well. I'm also very impressed with the fact that his loss of a finger did not effect his climbing at all.
I don't consider quickdraws to be gear. Sorry.
Totally right about Tommy's finger. Still a badass even if he can only count to 9 1/2 :wink:
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milodog13
Feb 21, 2005, 6:32 PM
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Potter definitely he's married to Steph Davis and she's pretty hot. Also Potter seems pretty cool.
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mack_north
Feb 21, 2005, 6:34 PM
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I choose Sharma. If I was Potter I'd have to be married to Steph Davis - not a bad looking gal but I like my ladies slightly more subservient and with a blouse full of goodies!
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mack_north
Feb 21, 2005, 6:38 PM
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I choose Sharma. If I was Potter I'd have to be married to Steph Davis - not a bad looking gal but I like my ladies slightly more subservient and with a blouse full of goodies!
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8flood8
Feb 21, 2005, 7:03 PM
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heh.
i'd rather be me and keep climbing until i can climb v16/.15a/lead on GEAR
i met Chris Katy and Nate at the pilgrimage opening, in austin. Really awesome to see the flesh and bones.
everyone was very kind and polite. good enegry, good people!
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Feb 22, 2005, 1:45 AM
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I'll go with Sharma, just cause I'm not really into crack climbing or speed/endurance stuff. Dont get me wrong, the stuff is awesome, but its just not my thing.
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