-You own more than one pair of climbing specific pants.

It seems that the more popular outdoor sports become, the more prevelanet the element of "poseurism" becomes. Here is some humor.

YOU might be a poseur if:
-You duct tape the crap out of your water bottles but have never done a big wall.
Feel free to add to this list.

-You slap stickers all over your new car (that mom bought you) to look "core."

or it could just mean you wear one pair for everything

Wearing the same dirty smelly pants for two weeks straight is CORE! :lol:

or it could just mean you wear one pair for everything

What I meant about the specially designed pants was it is stereotypical to see poseurs lounging around in P'rana-wear and spraying endlessly about themselves. Even though I actually have two pairs of climbing pants myself, they just make such a fun stereotype!

Getting defensive with specifics regarding my humorous list...

...You might be a poseur!

you refer to your 'draws as a "sport rack"

Getting defensive with specifics regarding my humorous list...

...You might be a poseur!

Wearing your rack at the gym

If you spend more time on this site talking about climbing than you do actually climbing something.

If you spend more time on this site talking about climbing than you do actually climbing something.

-you pull your rack out of the pack on a sunny day and blind everyone within 300m because it's so shiny

tits ahoy!

...if you spend time on an internet forum worrying about who is and who isn't a poseur.

- making exuses as to why you are posting online instead of climbing outside :lol:

There was a time when you could put it out of your mind
Leave it all behind
There was a time
That time is gone
Uncle Tupelo

y'all are just jealous of my brand new rack.

tits ahoy!

uh, some pictures and we'll determine jealousy later. :)

Drinkin' an' tkinkin'
-Dave

- If your name is Brent_E :tinfoilhat:

tits? I meant nuts....

...
-You drive a Hummer... period.
...

Hummers just scream yuppie wannabe :P

Add 100 points to the punter score if you are also from Texas.

It seems that the more popular outdoor sports become, the more prevelanet the element of "poseurism" becomes. Here is some humor.

YOU might be a poseur if:
-You own just one carabiner that is clipped to the outside of your backpack.
-You wear your approach shoes around but only to hang out in coffee shops.
-You introduce yourself as rippin' skier.
-You own more than one pair of climbing specific pants.
-You duct tape the crap out of your water bottles but have never done a big wall.
-Your mom buys you your gear.
-You hang out dressed to ski... at the base of the mountain all day.
-You try to get a goggle tan.
-You love to talk about the gear that you own but never actually use it.
-You talk loudly about yourself at the crag so everyone can hear you.
-You slap stickers all over your new car (that mom bought you) to look "core."
-You bought an expensive, lightweight, 4 season, expedition tent...for car camping.
-You are known at the office as the "outdoorsy guy" because you talk about rock climbing and drive a Hummer.
-You drive a Hummer... period.

Feel free to add to this list.

It seems that the more popular outdoor sports become, the more prevelanet the element of "poseurism" becomes. Here is some humor.

YOU might be a poseur if:
-You own just one carabiner that is clipped to the outside of your backpack.
-You wear your approach shoes around but only to hang out in coffee shops.
-You introduce yourself as rippin' skier.
-You own more than one pair of climbing specific pants.
-You duct tape the crap out of your water bottles but have never done a big wall.
-Your mom buys you your gear.
-You hang out dressed to ski... at the base of the mountain all day.
-You try to get a goggle tan.
-You love to talk about the gear that you own but never actually use it.
-You talk loudly about yourself at the crag so everyone can hear you.
-You slap stickers all over your new car (that mom bought you) to look "core."
-You bought an expensive, lightweight, 4 season, expedition tent...for car camping.
-You are known at the office as the "outdoorsy guy" because you talk about rock climbing and drive a Hummer.
-You drive a Hummer... period.

Feel free to add to this list.

I'm actually a better skier than a climber since I've appeared in every ski mag and also a few films-I'm not known for my climbing though.

part of desertdude420's Bio


let me add to your little list here:
- idiots who think they are cool enough to start a "Poseur traits" list looking down at others.

It strikes me as odd that you would even spend five minutes thinking about this s---. If you were any kind of "Real" climber you wouldn't give a f--- about any of that s---. Who cares if you are wearing Prana, or Carhartt, or a f---ing pink to-to. Its about climbing, not a fashion show!

o and by the way, if you are going to start a list like "Poseur traits", you might want to think about changing your bio. I am thinking about starting an "idiots list". the first post on the list: people who totally brag about being in skiing magazines.

part of desertdude420's Bio


let me add to your little list here:
- idiots who think they are cool enough to start a "Poseur traits" list looking down at others.

It strikes me as odd that you would even spend five minutes thinking about this s---. If you were any kind of "Real" climber you wouldn't give a f--- about any of that s---. Who cares if you are wearing Prana, or Carhartt, or a f---ing pink to-to. Its about climbing, not a fashion show!

o and by the way, if you are going to start a list like "Poseur traits", you might want to think about changing your bio. I am thinking about starting an "idiots list". the first post on the list: people who totally brag about being in skiing magazines.

...the clean light rack, lack of privious mud on the roof, the roof rack (too shiny), and the fact that the spare has a tire cover.....
That's not just poser and yuppie.... that's LAME! :lol:

Taking the time to start this thread.

part of desertdude420's Bio


let me add to your little list here:
- idiots who think they are cool enough to start a "Poseur traits" list looking down at others.

It strikes me as odd that you would even spend five minutes thinking about this s---. If you were any kind of "Real" climber you wouldn't give a f--- about any of that s---. Who cares if you are wearing Prana, or Carhartt, or a f---ing pink to-to. Its about climbing, not a fashion show!

o and by the way, if you are going to start a list like "Poseur traits", you might want to think about changing your bio. I am thinking about starting an "idiots list". the first post on the list: people who totally brag about being in skiing magazines.

Taking the time to start this thread.

Prana pants cost like $50.00 :shock: and the ass and knees wear out of them super fast. kackies from wall mart go for between $9.98 and$14.98, they climb well and last as long or longer than the Pranas. Total poser if you wear that $$$$$$$$$$$ crap :lol:

Prana pants cost like $50.00 :shock: and the ass and knees wear out of them super fast. kackies from wall mart go for between $9.98 and$14.98, they climb well and last as long or longer than the Pranas. Total poser if you wear that $$$$$$$$$$$ crap :lol:

Taking the time to start this thread.

Taking the time to start this thread.

-You wear a helmet while toproping, you know, just in case

you think that you are too cool to wear a helmet or you look down on climbers who do. been quite a few climbers surviveing head injurys due to helmet use latly.

I almost always wear a helmet when on TR. I say a chick get hit in the head ith a rock the size of a softball one time, if it wern't for the helmet, she'd probably be dead

you think that you are too cool to wear a helmet or you look down on climbers who do. been quite a few climbers surviveing head injurys due to helmet use latly.

-you wear a helmet when top roping or sport climbing or bouldering.

-if you weigh more than 200lbs.

--You frequently use emoticons while responding to threads

-you call biners snafflelinks (I've heard this lotts at the crag)
-your car cost more than your rack :boring:

Hey hold on there Grumpy McGrumperstien! I was just trying in interject a little HUMOR into a forum that sometimes gets a bit heavy, with some folks taking climbing (and themselves) way too seriously. It's amazing that you chose to personally attack me. You went through the trouble to check my bio, then post a part of it out of context...sheesh! Take a bong hit and mellow out man! I guess you have no sense of humor. I even posted that I myself have more than one pair of climbing specific pants (a self-jab)!
"Bragging" about personal accomplishments that I'm proud of is NOT out of line in a bio format! You brag that you teach climbing... I wouldn't. As we all know, those that can't do- teach.

P.S.- YOU took the time to read the thread, get offended, research me bio, cut and paste, and write a lengthy rant on how much you hate me...maybe you hate yourself...POSEUR!

Hey hold on there Grumpy McGrumperstien! I was just trying in interject a little HUMOR into a forum that sometimes gets a bit heavy, with some folks taking climbing (and themselves) way too seriously. It's amazing that you chose to personally attack me. You went through the trouble to check my bio, then post a part of it out of context...sheesh! Take a bong hit and mellow out man! I guess you have no sense of humor. I even posted that I myself have more than one pair of climbing specific pants (a self-jab)!
"Bragging" about personal accomplishments that I'm proud of is NOT out of line in a bio format! You brag that you teach climbing... I wouldn't. As we all know, those that can't do- teach.

P.S.- YOU took the time to read the thread, get offended, research me bio, cut and paste, and write a lengthy rant on how much you hate me...maybe you hate yourself...POSEUR!

This thread is dumb.


But amusing.

This thread is dumb.


But amusing.

You refer to your Hummer as “The truck”

Really they are just station wagons on steroids aren’t they?

-you have been climbing for 5 years and still only climb 5.8(and have 2 full functional arms and legs)

If you can't climb 5.12 your a PUZZY and have no business crowding up the crags

You refer to your Hummer as “The truck”

Really they are just station wagons on steroids aren’t they?

I didn't bother to read this entire thread, but hopefully this has been said:

You know you're a poseur when...
You spray about the "number of days skied per year" and number of mags/vids you've been in- in your RC.com profile!

Wanker! :D

-you own 20 pitons, but no hammer (alpine, big wall, ice tool, or otherwize)
-you claim to own a 'cliff hanger' style bolt gun
-you have never been anywhere but the gym
-you've owned a pair of crampons for two years, but they are UNscratched
-your 3 year old nalgene bottle doesn't have a scratch
-you think a 5.6 alpine route is as easy as a 5.6 in the gym
-you think any 5.whatever in the gym is the same as a 5.whatever outside
-you think a 15 min approach is long
-you have ever made the statement "Trad, oh I'll do that when I'm old and can't crank any more"
-you think all trad climbers are old
-you actually think Ice climbers ARE 'right in the head'
-you claim to be 'right in the head', but ice climb
-you ice climb, but have UNbruised knuckles

You know you're a poseur when...
You spray about the "number of days skied per year" and number of mags/vids you've been in- in your RC.com profile!

Wanker! :D

Some on this site act like not just a tool, but the whole damn tool shed. Check out alpinerockfiend!

Well no, they're minivans with extra plastic. Unless it's an original hummer, those are cool.

First of all, you should read the entire thread before launching personal attacks. There are some damn witty additions to my HUMOROUS list. You would also see that most folks can "get" the joke and have fun with it. I don't look down on anyone. In fact, I am my favorite person to bash on! Your fragile ego obviously can't handle the fact that others might be proud of accomplishing something like skiing everyday or being recognized for having skills. What are your skills and accomplishments buddy? What are you going to leave to this world besides pictures of your gay buddy drinking beer on some summit? I bet if you had a picture in your local newspaper, you would send your mommy ten copies. Grow up and quit tearing down others to make yourself feel better! It's HUMOR after all. Maybe you've heard of it?

P.S.- Blocking my pm's and e-mails already shows that you are too sissy to receive a retort from me.

Pickle-Smoocher!!

Whoaa buddy! Sounds like my point was well taken! Chill out! I was just pokin' a little fun at you... And sorry I haven't responded to your "retorts". I got them, but I went climbing this afternoon 'cuz it was really nice! Sorry you weren't afforded the same option. Have a great day, and don't take these things too personally :D .

Whoaa buddy! Sounds like my point was well taken! Chill out! I was just pokin' a little fun at you... And sorry I haven't responded to your "retorts". I got them, but I went climbing this afternoon 'cuz it was really nice! Sorry you weren't afforded the same option. Have a great day, and don't take these things too personally :D .

--You use the term "couture"

Prana pants cost like $50.00 :shock: and the ass and knees wear out of them super fast. kackies from wall mart go for between $9.98 and$14.98, they climb well and last as long or longer than the Pranas. Total poser if you wear that $$$$$$$$$$$ crap :lol: