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pitung
Aug 22, 2002, 5:17 PM
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Some climbers do something which being their habbit before their 1st grab. This might be a part of their climb in order to get a deep satisfaction.
I make a cross.......and yours?
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dembrunjs
Aug 22, 2002, 5:19 PM
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I make sure my harness is on
Peace
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noosphere
Aug 22, 2002, 5:22 PM
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This is so gay, but I kiss the hold.
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pbjosh
Aug 22, 2002, 5:32 PM
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I usually scratch my ass. Gotta remember to do it BEFORE I chalk though because everyone gets suspicious of all the chalk marks on my hiney.
josh
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climbchick
Aug 22, 2002, 5:33 PM
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Say "Climbing" seems to put me in the right frame of mind. If I can see my belayer, I've already checked that he/she is ready so in that case when I say "Climbing", it's more for my own benefit than anything.
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climbjs
Aug 22, 2002, 5:36 PM
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I know this girl who has to do a handstand before she begins climbing. It is kind of irritating, because she typically finds the largest group of people and does it in front of them.
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cloudbreak
Aug 22, 2002, 5:55 PM
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I drop to the ground and flop around spastically singing happy birthday to myself over and over. No, really....i keep rechalking my hands....over and over. Some people take nervous pees, I excessively chalk my hands.
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jdean
Aug 22, 2002, 5:57 PM
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I flake my rope, then flake it back.
M@
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knate
Aug 22, 2002, 6:18 PM
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most of the time i make sure im tied on.....then i become one with the rock in perfect balance with nature.. or just chalk up like a crazy mofo' tryin to figure out what the hell im about to do
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knate
Aug 22, 2002, 6:18 PM
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most of the time i make sure im tied on.....then i become one with the rock in perfect balance with nature.. or just chalk up like a crazy mofo' tryin to figure out what the hell im about to do
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melonhead
Aug 22, 2002, 6:20 PM
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For some reason, I have to yawn. That way I get a really good deep breath. Then I'm off....
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blindslap
Aug 22, 2002, 6:24 PM
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i check my harness, belayer, shoes, chalkbag ect. gets my mind more in focus on climbing not anything else.
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thrillseeker05
Aug 22, 2002, 6:29 PM
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being that the question is "before you grab"
i usually ask her if it is ok.. or make sure she doesnt have anything in her hand to club me with....kidding.
i usualy take one step on the rock then step down and then step back on.. dont know why
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ponyryan
Aug 22, 2002, 7:26 PM
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I make sure I'm tied in and my belayer is set up correctly. I take several deep breaths and whisper a few words to myself. Usually I try to visualize myself going through it very quickly. That's about it, nothing too creative
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bluesky
Aug 22, 2002, 7:47 PM
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Ode to Chalking --
aka Not and Addict by K's Choice
It's not a habit, it's cool
I feel alive
If you don't have it your on
the other side
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paintinhaler
Aug 22, 2002, 8:11 PM
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yawn, and crack my neck and look up.
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danwilli
Aug 22, 2002, 8:48 PM
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I fart. I think it helps give me that added *umf* up the rock. Sort of like turbo boost.
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veep23
Aug 22, 2002, 8:58 PM
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I take a couple deep breaths and visualize a large, crashing wave.
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katywhitman
Aug 22, 2002, 9:18 PM
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I take a deep breath and ask myself why the hell I am doing this again. (I am still a little nervous about heights) But I get up there and love it!
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clymber
Aug 22, 2002, 9:25 PM
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in this order
deep breath
crack my neck
then fingers
let out a moan
say ready
then get about 1/2 way up and start to yell at myself that i am such a pu--- for not being able to make the next hard move
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missedyno
Aug 22, 2002, 9:30 PM
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i normally climb with my boyfriend, and when i do we can't start our climb with out a little kiss.
cute and sickening, i know....
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pianomahnn
Aug 22, 2002, 9:30 PM
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Quote:
I usually scratch my ass. Gotta remember to do it BEFORE I chalk though because everyone gets suspicious of all the chalk marks on my hiney
I'm always adjusting myself. The front of my pants/shorts are always chalky.
Such is life, I suppose.
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indigo_nite
Aug 22, 2002, 10:53 PM
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interpretted this post as what do you do before you need to make a committing move. for that, I count to three. sometimes I have to do this a few times before my feet listen.
before leaving the ground, recheck my tie-in, take a couple deliberate breaths, chalk up and rub my hands a little.
once, I saw a couple guys on a hairy climb. the one on lead was scared out of his bejeebus. he started to cluck like a chicken. didn't look like a ritual though.
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jprice
Aug 23, 2002, 12:35 AM
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I've developed a nervous habit of shaking my hands out before I begin a climb. It started as a way to release the tension in my fingers and forearms from being a newbie. Now I do it all the time, waiting in line, in class. I get some odd looks but whatever.
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orestes1724
Aug 23, 2002, 1:07 AM
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i chalk up, a lot. then crack my knuckles, then a lot of times i say "guys i suck" or "im wicked good" (sarcasticly)
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