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scubasnyder
Jan 9, 2004, 4:20 AM
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Today i was watching verticle limit and watched the cam fly out of the rock in the begining and it was actually and explosion, then i watched more and the cam supposivly breaking made the sound of two swords hitting each other, did anyone else notice this weird stuff??
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kilgymrats
Jan 9, 2004, 4:23 AM
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Dude..that movie sucked beyond words...I personally like the 150' leap of faith into the ice wall...and the cam dyno right after the avalanche! Super cool! :shock:
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scubasnyder
Jan 9, 2004, 4:25 AM
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i only watch the beginning because its actually rock climbing, well in the movie
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kilgymrats
Jan 9, 2004, 4:28 AM
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Next time you make a trip up to Blockbuster check out the movie K2. It's about two friends attempt at climbing the mountain. It's kind of hokey too..but the beginning of the movie is pretty entertaining. A nice rock climbing scene. Awesome pendulum!
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Jan 9, 2004, 4:44 AM
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What I want to know is why would the bolts blow and then the cam hold I think it would be the other way around. The best climbing scene from a move would either be Star Trek V or one of the James Bond movies it had a badass leadfall.
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crackaddict
Jan 9, 2004, 4:49 AM
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I noticed that sword sound too.
If you're gonna get a climbing movie though, get The Eiger Sanction.
One of the oldest but coolest climbing movies ever made. I still wonder why they had Clint Eastwood wearing a hard hat while everyone else was wearing helmets.
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kingman
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Dude! What are you talking about?? Vertical Limit is the Best movie ever, I mean come on, so realistic, such climbing action. I love that move. Don't mock it man!
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thun
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cliffhanger is the best movie ever. pnuematic bolt guns? placing pro while free soloing? you can't beat that stuff.
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In reply to: Today i was watching verticle limit and watched the cam fly out of the rock in the begining and it was actually and explosion, then i watched more and the cam supposivly breaking made the sound of two swords hitting each other, did anyone else notice this weird stuff?? |
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dirtineye
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In reply to: In reply to: Today i was watching verticle limit and watched the cam fly out of the rock in the begining and it was actually and explosion, then i watched more and the cam supposivly breaking made the sound of two swords hitting each other, did anyone else notice this weird stuff?? Today i was reading rockclimbing.com and saw people dissect verticle limit, then i read more and the people supposivly thought they were in a never-before-discussed debate, does anyone else notice this weird stuff??
It's like deja vu all over again... and again... aind again.
I love your sense of humor climbsomething.
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duskerhu
Jan 9, 2004, 8:50 AM
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In reply to: In reply to: Today i was watching verticle limiblahhh blah blah blablablablahhhh... Today i was reading rockclimbing.com and saw people dissect verticle limit, then i read more and the people supposivly thought they were in a never-before-discussed debate, does anyone else notice this weird stuff??
The humor here is, well, priceless!
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In reply to: In reply to: Today i was watching verticle limit and watched the cam fly out of the rock in the begining and it was actually and explosion, then i watched more and the cam supposivly breaking made the sound of two swords hitting each other, did anyone else notice this weird stuff?? Today i was reading rockclimbing.com and saw people dissect verticle limit, then i read more and the people supposivly thought they were in a never-before-discussed debate, does anyone else notice this weird stuff??
Find the below quote and more at www.despair.com
oh and yea folks...I ... I am bill
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okinawatricam
Jan 9, 2004, 10:30 AM
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Actually, while I was climbing a route in Yosemite a few years ago, I was at a belay that had a single bolt. Since I don't trust those things much anyway, I backed it up with some gear. While my partner was seconding the pitch the bolt blew.
Bolts do blow. Well placed gear is bomber.
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did you not notice the whole film 'verticle limit' was a complete load of crap and a huge farse.
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I'd like to remind everyone that this is a MOVIE. Every single action/adventure movie is full of things that would never happen in real life. Do you really think the only thins that they blow out of proportion are the climbing scenes???? I was never meant to be realistic. Just because we have this weird obsession, we think our sport should be depicted realistically on the big screen. When was the last time anything was depicted realistically on the big screen???
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usmc_2tothetop
Jan 9, 2004, 3:01 PM
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Yes Vertical Limit was kind of pushing it. Iam sure its disappointment to some climbers. Good advertisement for equipment though. I believe K2 was a true story. Maybe now that the sport is getting more popular someone will come out with a realistic climbing movie. Or a documentary for theaters. Then maybe we'll have something to talk about.
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lilcapntravis
Jan 9, 2004, 3:10 PM
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Dude, I was watching the Matrix the other day and you know that part where he spins around and kicks all those guys' azzes? I was like, man, that's totally fake! I can spot 'em.
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wildduck
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dude, don't get me wrong...
but where does the matirx fall in climbing ? I mean, there is really no relation at all.
But to sum it up, vertical limit is a very nice show. I enjoyed the starting scene the best. The jump of faith was totally bogus and the ending was just ok... considering that almost everyone else who had gone to search for 1 missing climber.
It's just scary to think that such a freak accident (like the one in the starting scene) might actually happen ? I mean, who knows !
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dirtineye
Jan 9, 2004, 3:33 PM
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In reply to: Actually, while I was climbing a route in Yosemite a few years ago, I was at a belay that had a single bolt. Since I don't trust those things much anyway, I backed it up with some gear. While my partner was seconding the pitch the bolt blew. Bolts do blow. Well placed gear is bomber.
NonoNO okinawatricam (great name) You shouldn't make a seriious comment in this thread. Vertical limit was mis-marketed-- it is actually a climbing comedy, where all they failed to do was resurrect the three stooges for the lead roles.
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vertical_reality
Jan 9, 2004, 3:37 PM
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You mean the scenes in Vertical Limit were fake?!?!?!?!? Damnit, that movie inspired me to climb in the first place. Oh well, time drop climbing find something really exciting to do. Maybe I'll get a souped up Honda and race it through the city streets or get a motorcycle that goes a bazillion miles an hour and use it to beat people up. :roll:
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I think that that movie blew. The best climbing movie has got to be K2 by far.
The thing that got me was that all the climbers looked saprised to see a avalanch. You would think that they would know what one was. :shock:
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I can't beileve no one has mentioned the scene with good old Tommy Cruise from mission impossible 1 or 2 or what ever one it was
in Vertical Limit though you do have to love the scene where all the guys load in to the chopper
and the one guys is bending over and looking between his legs
and someone asks what he is doing
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"trying to kiss my ass good-bye"
great movie quote
SO wait are you saying that you can't run and jump and jam 2 ice axes into a wall???
Damn - maybe thats why the people at my gym were looking at me funny
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Jan 9, 2004, 5:30 PM
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Dude...the cam dyno is actually one of my signiture moves...as a rule though I only pull it on x rated pitches, and only when there some sexy climin' bettys watching...unlike Chris O'Donnell who just pulls them willie nillie...
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dymondbak37
Jan 9, 2004, 6:23 PM
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I think people need to start learning how to spell the word supposedly, and not supposively. Sorry, but I found that very annoying.
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roc_klimber
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In reply to: Dude, I was watching the Matrix the other day and you know that part where he spins around and kicks all those guys' azzes? I was like, man, that's totally fake! I can spot 'em.
But Dude, neo is the ONE and he can do anything... :roll:
Ive had this debate with my non-climbing friends. Never seen the movie and never will. Even in the previews it looked fake
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