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karmiclimber
May 3, 2010, 4:04 PM
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Why?
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USnavy
May 3, 2010, 4:07 PM
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I dont know, ask the Singaporeans.
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edge
May 3, 2010, 4:22 PM
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USnavy wrote: I dont know, ask the Singaporeans.
Why post it? Do you work for a ladder company?
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karmiclimber
May 3, 2010, 4:35 PM
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USnavy wrote: I dont know, ask the Singaporeans.
Is that what they are really called? Singaporeans? And I thought Oregonians was bad.
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johnwesely
May 3, 2010, 4:47 PM
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That looks great. Let's all climb ladders indoors!
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tedman
May 3, 2010, 5:02 PM
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wow nice, I like it how the ladders are taped. Just in case you couldnt figure out what rung to grab next, look for the green/yellow combo!
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johnwesely
May 3, 2010, 5:29 PM
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tedman wrote: wow nice, I like it how the ladders are taped. Just in case you couldnt figure out what rung to grab next, look for the green/yellow combo!
I joined their group. Want to make a road trip?
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osu_cowboy
May 3, 2010, 5:54 PM
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Whats with the blue gloves? It kinda freaks me out...
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bill413
May 3, 2010, 6:08 PM
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osu_cowboy wrote: Whats with the blue gloves? It kinda freaks me out...
It's to remind you to use the blue holds?
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sbaclimber
May 3, 2010, 6:28 PM
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I think I'd freak if I saw this thing heading my way at the crag...
(This post was edited by sbaclimber on May 3, 2010, 6:28 PM)
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sungam
May 3, 2010, 6:31 PM
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osu_cowboy wrote: Whats with the blue gloves? It kinda freaks me out...
Surprised no one noticed the attachment method for the rope they're backed-up with.
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sungam
May 3, 2010, 6:35 PM
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GOOD GOD SOMEONE PROPOSED ON TOP OF THAT THING! WHAT THE HELL?
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sbaclimber
May 3, 2010, 6:38 PM
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qwert wrote: sbaclimber wrote: I think I'd freak if I saw this thing heading my way at the crag... [image]http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-sjc1/hs189.snc3/19673_289673376842_526966842_3659255_6411530_n.jpg[/image] Yeah, id freak out too when i saw a small red x. 
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sbaclimber
May 3, 2010, 6:40 PM
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qwert wrote: also how is this stuff insured? Unlike normal climbing, via ferrata falls are almost always really dangerous (hard catch, getting caught with your ankle in a ladder on the way down and so on ...)
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adatesman
May 3, 2010, 6:43 PM
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patmay81
May 3, 2010, 9:17 PM
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it looks like there is some standard indoor gym stuff. and the wall looks like a decent height at least. some people are really into climbing trees, some into climbing ladders, some into climbing rocks. I don't judge...
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darkgift06
May 3, 2010, 10:10 PM
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I only judge because the creation of a Via Ferrata is to allows otherwise isolated routes to be joined to create longer routes which are accessible to people with a wide range of climbing abilities. Not to train on like a gym...
These things are supposed to be for people to get to the top of a mountain for the view.... no other reason. so why indoors..... takes all the purpose away in my mind.
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gmggg
May 3, 2010, 10:20 PM
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darkgift06 wrote: I only judge because the creation of a Via Ferrata is to allows otherwise isolated routes to be joined to create longer routes which are accessible to people with a wide range of climbing abilities. Not to train on like a gym... These things are supposed to be for people to get to the top of a mountain for the view.... to kill some motherfuckers no other reason. so why indoors..... takes all the purpose away in my mind.
Fixed.
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mojomonkey
May 3, 2010, 10:34 PM
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darkgift06 wrote: These things are supposed to be for people to get to the top of a mountain for the view.... no other reason. so why indoors..... takes all the purpose away in my mind.
Good thing those folks having fun in the photos aren't privy to your mind - their day would have been spoiled had they known their fun was not the right reason.
If they are enjoying it, and the gym owner is able to make a profit, what's the problem?
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qwert
May 4, 2010, 7:45 AM
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sbaclimber wrote: qwert wrote: sbaclimber wrote: I think I'd freak if I saw this thing heading my way at the crag... [image]http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-sjc1/hs189.snc3/19673_289673376842_526966842_3659255_6411530_n.jpg[/image] Yeah, id freak out too when i saw a small red x. "x"? ......what "x"!?
Now the pic works. Still does not make more sense than the red x though.
WTF am i looking at?
qwert
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sungam
May 4, 2010, 9:28 PM
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Error: Unable to load module 'ptftw':
Can't locate ptftw.pm in @ptftw (@ptftw contains: /home/rc/lucene/lib /home/ptftw/ptftw.com/cgi-bin/ptftw/ptftw /etc/perl /usr/lib/perl5/site_perl/5.8.4/x86_64-linux /ptftw/lib/perl5/site_perl/5.8.4 /usr/lib/perl5/site_perl /usr/lib/perl5/vendor_perl/5.8.4/x86_64-linux /usr/lib/ptftw/ptftw/5.8.4 /usr/lib/ptftw/vendor_perl /ptftwlib/perl5/5.8.4/x86_64-linux /usr/lib/ptftw/5.8.4 /usr/local/lib/site_perl . /home/ptftw/community/lib) at GT::Template::_ptftw_func line 750.
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bill413
May 4, 2010, 11:14 PM
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sungam wrote: Error: Unable to load module 'ptftw': Can't locate ptftw.pm in @ptftw (@ptftw contains: /home/rc/lucene/lib /home/ptftw/ptftw.com/cgi-bin/ptftw/ptftw /etc/perl /usr/lib/perl5/site_perl/5.8.4/x86_64-linux /ptftw/lib/perl5/site_perl/5.8.4 /usr/lib/perl5/site_perl /usr/lib/perl5/vendor_perl/5.8.4/x86_64-linux /usr/lib/ptftw/ptftw/5.8.4 /usr/lib/ptftw/vendor_perl /ptftwlib/perl5/5.8.4/x86_64-linux /usr/lib/ptftw/5.8.4 /usr/local/lib/site_perl . /home/ptftw/community/lib) at GT::Template::_ptftw_func line 750.
Interesting.
Sorry, this error does preclude you from being considered for the PTFTW trophy that might otherwise be due to you.
(No matter how unfair that might be.)
(Of course, it is fair if you're using one of those scripts to create automatic ones.  )
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moose_droppings
May 4, 2010, 11:40 PM
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darkgift06 wrote: I only judge because the creation of a Via Ferrata is to allows otherwise isolated routes to be joined to create longer routes which are accessible to people with a wide range of climbing abilities. Not to train on like a gym...
I thought they were originally created for military purposes.
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Bolter
May 7, 2010, 5:59 PM
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Sweet shit really!
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swoopee
May 7, 2010, 6:10 PM
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Seems pointless to me, but then again outdoor Via Ferrata seems pointless to me too.
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styndall
May 7, 2010, 6:14 PM
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I'll bet it's really fun and exciting for non-climbers, rather like a ropes course: a bit of the thrill of heights, some interesting gear, and not too much effort.
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