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richardvg03
Apr 18, 2008, 5:09 AM
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Here's an idea... invite her to go climbing with you... it works like a champ... they fall in love with climbing first (don't get jelouse) and then they have to hang out with you because youre the only one they know who climbs... and things go from there ;) Works every time... also take up slacklining... that works like a champ!
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eXtreMuffin
Apr 18, 2008, 7:24 AM
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maybe you should start thinking of girls not a whole but as individuals themselves. not all girls will like rock climbing, but not all guys will either. you just have to find the right girl for you. just keep looking, and by the way, any girl that acts like someone who retared and dosent know anything and hates the outdoors.. well you should just ignore them and pass on by. go find a girl worth while.
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Apr 18, 2008, 11:02 AM
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angry wrote: To interject some seriousness here. I have been making a concerted effort to only chase non-climbing women the last several months. While nothing has "stuck" just yet, I will say that I've enjoyed the dates, the company, and the conversation of these average non-climbers so much more. Now that I'm ignoring the climbing women, my dates are so much better!!! So as a dedicated climber who will never ever stop, for me, I want a non-climber (I'll probably see a total hottie at the gym tomorrow and completely change my stance).
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granite_grrl
Apr 18, 2008, 11:39 AM
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richardvg03 wrote: Here's an idea... invite her to go climbing with you... it works like a champ... they fall in love with climbing first (don't get jelouse) and then they have to hang out with you because youre the only one they know who climbs... and things go from there ;) Works every time... also take up slacklining... that works like a champ!
Um, yeah....work every time. :roll:
In my experiance most girls will go climbing with you only because they want to spend time with you. Once they have you on the hook they stop being so "interested" in climbing and still want to spend as much time with you. Its a good way to kill your own climbing life.
Find a chick who's in to competitive triathalons, or mountain biking, or...or something that keeps them as busy as your climbing keeps you.
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bizarrodrinker
Apr 18, 2008, 11:48 AM
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HA! you're trying to pick up girls by talking about climbing. You might as well talk about [insert boring topic here] and watch their eyes wander looking for someone else to talk too.
It doesn't work on ANY girl that doesn't climb.
I mean at least with girls that do climb you already have something in common, but even thenit is by no means a given.
To girls that don't climb, you are either crazy or boring. To the ones that do you are a dime a dozen cause tho its an increasing among women, a lot more males climb than females. So you better have something else going for you.
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j_ung
Apr 18, 2008, 11:59 AM
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camhead wrote: jt512 wrote: camhead wrote: that said, the original poster sounds like he took up climbing in order to get chicks (which is always a bad idea), and now he is disappointed that it does not get him bar-fly cred. More likely, he took up posting to catch fish, and I doubt he is disappointed. Jay oh goddammit. I'm losing my judgement.
Get used to losing things, Paul. We grow until we're around 25, and then we slowly deteriorate and decompose until we're soil.
 Oh, what's the use?!
Wait, I forgot. The point of it all is to get with girls. Duh.
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on_belay_hombre
Apr 18, 2008, 12:04 PM
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You've got it all wrong...Crotch Rockets are for pansies...Dirt bikes are where it's at!
That being said, about 90% of my relationships have been with climbers. I like climbers 'cause they're fit and motivated about at least one thing.
I guess the same can be said about other similar activities but so far climbing has proved the most convenient...
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MikeSaint
Apr 18, 2008, 12:05 PM
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aje963 wrote: I've been climbing for about a year now and consider climbing a large part of my life. However, every time I tell a girl that I'm a climber, they usually respond with a "yeah, that's cool" and then go on to talk about themselves and what-not. Do girls not consider climbers to be badass enough to get with? I guarantee you that if I told a girl that I ride a crotch rocket they'd instantly become wet with anticipation. Anyone else experienced this sort of situation?
Do you climb just because you think its a good way to get girls?
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weatherm
Apr 18, 2008, 12:39 PM
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Just get a few polo shirts, sweater, loafers, drink beer, watch football, and devolop a belly. In that order. Its what 98% of the girls go for or at least the ones that talk about themselves. Shallow! Climb hard, ballsy, and be yourself, the right girl will come around. Mine did and married her after a runout 70ft 5.8+ RX pitch.
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gothcopter
Apr 18, 2008, 12:39 PM
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angry wrote: Rock climbers don't vibrate when you rev them up.
What about the Elvis leg?
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silentwarior125
Apr 18, 2008, 12:54 PM
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aje963 wrote: I tell a girl that I'm a climber, they usually respond with a "yeah, that's cool" and then go on to talk about themselves and what-not. Do girls not consider climbers to be badass enough to get with? I guarantee you that if I told a girl that I ride a crotch rocket . Anyone else experienced this sort of situation?
I dont see your point. I am a climber AND ride a crotch rocket now the fact of the matter is I am who I am and if a girl doesnt like me then not my deal. I can always go climb or ride( riding to the crag and going climbing wins).
good luck on the chase
p.s. what type of girls are you after that arent interested in rock climbing sounds to me like if you get one and they arent interested in YOUR sport then to stay with them you will have to bail on climbing all together.
CLIMBER CHICKS RULE what else is there to look forward to on a long belay or on a highball spot
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drunkenhighball
Apr 18, 2008, 12:58 PM
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AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!! I'm giving this my nomination for Best Thread of 2008. I know it is only April, but this is classic.
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lofstromc
Apr 18, 2008, 1:20 PM
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aje963 wrote: I've been climbing for about a year now and consider climbing a large part of my life. However, every time I tell a girl that I'm a climber, they usually respond with a "yeah, that's cool" and then go on to talk about themselves and what-not. Do girls not consider climbers to be badass enough to get with? I guarantee you that if I told a girl that I ride a crotch rocket they'd instantly become wet with anticipation. Anyone else experienced this sort of situation?
As I was reading this post, I got a little wet!!!
Does that help??
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jonzoclimber
Apr 18, 2008, 2:04 PM
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Just roll up the sleaves and show the forearms dude. Unless that is that girlyman forearms, and then the prob is that they simply dont believe you. bwhaha
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gothcopter
Apr 18, 2008, 2:26 PM
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jonzoclimber wrote: Just roll up the sleaves and show the forearms dude.
I don't know, man. Popeye's forearms were ripped, yet all he ever managed to land was that anorexic skank Olive Oyl...
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jonzoclimber
Apr 18, 2008, 2:28 PM
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It was the 50's... Things were different then. Plus he probably had lead poisoning from all those old cans of spinach.
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blueeyedclimber
Apr 18, 2008, 2:29 PM
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It has nothing to do with WHAT you do...It's how you make them feel. If you think that you will get chicks by taking off you shirt, exposing your back and abs or by telling someone you rock climb, then be prepared for a lot of lonely nights.
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jdouble
Apr 18, 2008, 2:39 PM
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Did you have any luck with the ladies before climbing?
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Gmburns2000
Apr 18, 2008, 2:42 PM
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Eh, I don't know. I think Popeye and Olive Oil were gettin' in on offstage. That's why Brutus' acting was so realistic, because he was pissed.
But seriously, when I've gone on dates and girls have asked, "what do you do for fun," they seem interested when I tell them that I climb. Some are more interested than others. I have actually found it difficult to not talk about climbing sometimes, so I don't know where this whole "climbing is boring" thing is coming from. In fact, I try to not even bring it up at work because I know people (guys and girls) are always going to ask me about it. So I think the sport is interesting to people in general. I've never encountered someone who was totally dismissive.
In short, it must be your approach.
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circello
Apr 18, 2008, 3:03 PM
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This thread delivers.
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happiegrrrl
Apr 18, 2008, 3:05 PM
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As for the OP being a troll...well....of course.
99.999% of the threads and posts on this site are trolls. If everyone responded by calling out a troll, the site would be much more boring than it actually is. And so....we pretend.
On the other hand....It's Frid DAY and in a few hours I'll be loading up my dog and gear and off to my first day of the season(here in NY; I already did my pre-season kickoff trip).
It's supposed to be 75 degrees and sunny - wooohooooooooo! YAY for climbing season!
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...or your just a kid... 
