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ninjaslut
Jun 7, 2004, 8:08 PM
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Yeah, but I could take him in a fight.
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sdwoods
Jun 7, 2004, 8:16 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: *whatever, i know some euro 13-year-olds have* like who...I'm saying 7pm Show was the previous record Sean McColl was 12 when he redpointed Pulse - 5.14a. That was the previous record I believe, could be wrong.
The previous record was 12 and it was shared by David Lama (Austria), Balint Kamvas (Hungary) and Sean McColl (Canada).
For country records, there is Daniel Woods (USA) at 13, and Eric Scully (USA) also at 13.
There are other records likely to be broken soon, such as youngest 8c (5.14b) ascent. The way Adam is climbing, he is likely to break them all someday.
Records are meant to be broken... that's the climber's way.
Kudos to Adam Ondra... very nice job!
Steve Woods
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rockzen
Jun 8, 2004, 3:22 AM
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In reply to: In reply to: Whoah, now that's inspiration for a 16 year old like me. or a reason to cry for a 21y old like me :wink:
No worries dude. Just look at me... see yourself in 10 years. Errrr... ya... :lol: Well, its not all bad... just keep climb'n.
Dave...
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badass
Jun 8, 2004, 3:31 AM
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Don't get offended but that is a f---ing joke. If I couldn't onsite that i'd shoot myself. It looks cool and all but itd be about 5.12 in the States.
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ikefromla
Jun 8, 2004, 4:12 AM
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In reply to: The previous record was 12 and it was shared by David Lama (Austria), Balint Kamvas (Hungary) and Sean McColl (Canada). For country records, there is Daniel Woods (USA) at 13, and Eric Scully (USA) also at 13. There are other records likely to be broken soon, such as youngest 8c (5.14b) ascent. The way Adam is climbing, he is likely to break them all someday. Records are meant to be broken... that's the climber's way. Kudos to Adam Ondra... very nice job! Steve Woods
Steve,
thanks for setting the record straight. Did Dan recover OK after the PBB? :lol: See you in Denver.
Isaac
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b_fost
Jun 8, 2004, 4:16 AM
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In reply to: Don't get offended but that is a f---ing joke. If I couldn't onsite that i'd shoot myself. It looks cool and all but itd be about 5.12 in the States.
so i see this post, the star trek quote in his sig, and the spray in his profile....and i think what a punter. then i see his climbing record... :lol:
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gravitychaser
Jun 8, 2004, 4:20 AM
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No way! The photo is faked! He is really crawling along a flat rock.
Also, it looks like he is climbing in nothing but a pair of Speedos. The height of euro climbing fashion.
All jokes aside, that is pretty impressive.
Jason.
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sdwoods
Jun 8, 2004, 4:20 AM
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In reply to: Did Dan recover OK after the PBB? :lol: See you in Denver. Isaac
Let's just say he's not a redbull fan. Great learning experience, though! :oops:
Good luck at Divs!
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scubasnyder
Jun 8, 2004, 5:03 AM
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that kids an animal its not fair, i wish someone started me climbing that young.
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ikefromla
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In reply to: Let's just say he's not a redbull fan. Great learning experience, though! :oops: Good luck at Divs! |
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climbsomething
Jun 8, 2004, 6:31 AM
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Uh, is that Prana's new line of loincloths?
If I were Michael Jackson, I'd be getting all hot about now.
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blackjack
Jun 8, 2004, 7:33 AM
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Really ? :shock:
Is it possible ? :?:
If yes THIS IS REALLY SOMETHING ! and i guess this is the time for us to retire :lol:
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scuclimber
Jun 8, 2004, 8:54 AM
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So if I had that little body fat... and that high of a strength to weight ratio...I definitely couldn't climb 5.14. :wink: Although I do wish I started climbing rock at the age that kid started.
Colin
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girlclimb
Jun 10, 2004, 2:45 AM
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Wow, that kid is amazing...just absolutly amazing!
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crux_clipper
Jun 10, 2004, 2:55 AM
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just wait till he discovers booze!! he'll be climbing twice as good the morning after 12 beers and a quick root in his tent at the campsite......
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robmcc
Jun 10, 2004, 2:16 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: Whoah, now that's inspiration for a 16 year old like me. or a reason to cry for a 21y old like me :wink:
Bah, I don't agree. Strength to weight ratio. I don't personally put much in youngest-to-climb-foo records. Kids have an edge in most things that matter most in climbing. Some sports simply reward the physical attributes that go along with not having attained adulthood yet. Climbing is one of them.
Clearly he's really, really good and far better than I'll ever be, but am I surprised that a 11 year old climbed a 14a? No.
Rob
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needmoregear
Jun 10, 2004, 2:39 PM
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climbing hard is all about strength to weight ratio. children definitely excel at this because they haven't hit puberty yet and the corresponding increase in muscle mass that accompanies it. i am not saying the ratio can't be maintained, just that is definitely an obstacle to over come.
as more and more kids pick up the sport, we may see a natural hump in the age vs. performance curve like there is in gymnastics.
or i could be just blowing smoke out my ass. just rambling....
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mdc
Jun 14, 2004, 12:28 AM
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that kid is amazing.
i wish i had started climbing before last august (age 23). :(
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andy_reagan
Jun 14, 2004, 1:22 AM
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In reply to: am I surprised that a 11 year old climbed a 14a? No. Rob
I'm surprised when anyone can climb a 14a, that takes a lot of hard work, regardless of strength to weight ratio. I would stop analyzing it as closely, if I were you, rob! :lol:
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drubt
Jun 14, 2004, 1:36 AM
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i think there is something to be said for the sizes of the holds too. half pad crimpers for bigger hands turn into full pad open hands for smaller hands. none the less he pulls harder than i do...
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coylec
Jun 14, 2004, 2:29 AM
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it really just makes me sad. like those gymnists who peak at age 14, and are has beens at 18. climbing is going there really fast.
that said, kid can climb. I'll buy him a beer ... in 10 years.
coylec
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musicman
Jun 14, 2004, 3:35 AM
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In reply to: Whoah, now that's inspiration for a 16 year old like me.
i couldn't agree more!
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musicman
Jun 14, 2004, 3:46 AM
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after looking at the pictures, all i can say is
THATS NUCKING FUTS!!!
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manicacrophilic
Jun 14, 2004, 4:03 AM
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pooh.... so i guess this life is already over for me at 25yrs.... will start climbing earlier in my next incarnation - you bet!!!
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