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mecalekahi-mekahidyho
Oct 11, 2008, 3:19 PM
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bishes
A nice informative thread.
My biggest mistake was not getting into climbing at a younger age as I started at the ripe age of 27, but I guess better late then never.
Not using the search function, not using my feet, overgripping, not breathing, lunging "almost blindly" for the next hold, not anchoring myself while catching someone 100lbs over my weight as they proceed to take a 20 ft. whipper ( never let go of the brake hand though).
Wearing my steeltoe workboots that I use for motorcycling on a 3 mile approach half of which is a pretty steep grade with an overloaded pack. My legs were burning pretty bad but it was a good workout. haha
(This post was edited by mecalekahi-mekahidyho on Oct 23, 2008, 12:16 AM)
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milesenoell
Oct 11, 2008, 5:30 PM
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mecalekahi-mekahidyho wrote: My biggest mistake was not getting into climbing at a younger age as I started at the ripe age of 27, but I guess better late then never.
+1
I didn't start until I was 28 because I didn't know any climbers. When I started crack climbing, people started noticing the damage to the backs of my hands, and suddenly I found out that actually I did know climbers. Unfortunately they all "used to be a serious climber, but...".
Biggest mistake was putting off starting for lack of a climbing partner.
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john_walker777
Oct 11, 2008, 6:02 PM
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Not wearing a helmet, while climbing, or belaying: DUMB, DUMB, DUMB!
Talking/spewing/spraying while belaying!
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sungam
Oct 11, 2008, 6:15 PM
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Biggest n00b mistake?
Editing for the PT
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HappinessIsWinning
Oct 12, 2008, 1:26 AM
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sungam wrote: HappinessIsWinning wrote: sungam wrote: HappinessIsWinning wrote: Being Gabe Walker  Whoah there, man. You CLEARLY don't know who Gabe Walker is. Clearly I do. He is the nOOb that climbed the Nose with nothing more then his penis... and unfortunately I have had the pleasure of finding you here,... everyday, all day  Sorry, am I reducing your experiance? (seriously). Just being friendly, you know 
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Toast_in_the_Machine
Oct 12, 2008, 4:01 AM
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sungam wrote: Biggest n00b mistake? Editing for the PT
Newbz n0 kn0 PT
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sungam
Oct 12, 2008, 1:12 PM
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Toast_in_the_Machine wrote: sungam wrote: Biggest n00b mistake? Editing for the PT Newbz n0 kn0 PT
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Toast_in_the_Machine
Oct 22, 2008, 2:41 AM
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sungam wrote: Toast_in_the_Machine wrote: sungam wrote: Biggest n00b mistake? Editing for the PT Newbz n0 kn0 PT Who's n00bier, the n00b, or the n00b that get's in over his head?
Really, this took me weeks to get right. I've finally got the answer:
The n00b who doesn't think he is in over his head because he follows the advice of the n00b.
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sungam
Oct 22, 2008, 2:46 AM
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Toast_in_the_Machine wrote: sungam wrote: Toast_in_the_Machine wrote: sungam wrote: Biggest n00b mistake? Editing for the PT Newbz n0 kn0 PT Who's n00bier, the n00b, or the n00b that get's in over his head? Really, this took me weeks to get right. I've finally got the answer: The n00b who doesn't think he is in over his head because he follows the advice of the n00b.
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Toast_in_the_Machine
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sungam wrote: Toast_in_the_Machine wrote: sungam wrote: Toast_in_the_Machine wrote: sungam wrote: Biggest n00b mistake? Editing for the PT Newbz n0 kn0 PT Who's n00bier, the n00b, or the n00b that get's in over his head? Really, this took me weeks to get right. I've finally got the answer: The n00b who doesn't think he is in over his head because he follows the advice of the n00b. Korekt. Seriously, though - no more edits for teh PTs.
No I am. Seriously. PT?
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sungam
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Toast_in_the_Machine wrote: sungam wrote: Toast_in_the_Machine wrote: sungam wrote: Toast_in_the_Machine wrote: sungam wrote: Biggest n00b mistake? Editing for the PT Newbz n0 kn0 PT Who's n00bier, the n00b, or the n00b that get's in over his head? Really, this took me weeks to get right. I've finally got the answer: The n00b who doesn't think he is in over his head because he follows the advice of the n00b. Korekt. Seriously, though - no more edits for teh PTs. No I am. Seriously. PT?
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Toast_in_the_Machine
Oct 22, 2008, 3:16 AM
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sungam wrote: Toast_in_the_Machine wrote: sungam wrote: Toast_in_the_Machine wrote: sungam wrote: Toast_in_the_Machine wrote: sungam wrote: Biggest n00b mistake? Editing for the PT Newbz n0 kn0 PT Who's n00bier, the n00b, or the n00b that get's in over his head? Really, this took me weeks to get right. I've finally got the answer: The n00b who doesn't think he is in over his head because he follows the advice of the n00b. Korekt. Seriously, though - no more edits for teh PTs. No I am. Seriously. PT? Sorry, I don't mean to whore here, but wtf does that even say?
It’s OK. You can whore elsewhere. But…
It is a pastiche at turning the obvious reply to “Seriously though” of “No I’m serious” into a “Airplane!” style remark. (And quit calling me Shirley)
Untranslated it would be “No, seriously, I, as a voice of the n00bs, don’t understand the abbreviation of PT. No really. PW I get. PC I get. PTO I get. Just not PT”
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sungam
Oct 22, 2008, 3:27 AM
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Toast_in_the_Machine wrote: sungam wrote: Toast_in_the_Machine wrote: sungam wrote: Toast_in_the_Machine wrote: sungam wrote: Toast_in_the_Machine wrote: sungam wrote: Biggest n00b mistake? Editing for the PT Newbz n0 kn0 PT Who's n00bier, the n00b, or the n00b that get's in over his head? Really, this took me weeks to get right. I've finally got the answer: The n00b who doesn't think he is in over his head because he follows the advice of the n00b. Korekt. Seriously, though - no more edits for teh PTs. No I am. Seriously. PT? Sorry, I don't mean to whore here, but wtf does that even say? It’s OK. You can whore elsewhere. But… It is a pastiche at turning the obvious reply to “Seriously though” of “No I’m serious” into a “Airplane!” style remark. (And quit calling me Shirley) Untranslated it would be “No, seriously, I, as a voice of the n00bs, don’t understand the abbreviation of PT. No really. PW I get. PC I get. PTO I get. Just not PT”
You will learn in time, don't worry. This site is like trad climbing- some things are best left for the individual to discover. Have fun!
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Toast_in_the_Machine
Oct 22, 2008, 3:36 AM
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sungam wrote: Toast_in_the_Machine wrote: sungam wrote: Toast_in_the_Machine wrote: sungam wrote: Toast_in_the_Machine wrote: sungam wrote: Toast_in_the_Machine wrote: sungam wrote: Biggest n00b mistake? Editing for the PT Newbz n0 kn0 PT Who's n00bier, the n00b, or the n00b that get's in over his head? Really, this took me weeks to get right. I've finally got the answer: The n00b who doesn't think he is in over his head because he follows the advice of the n00b. Korekt. Seriously, though - no more edits for teh PTs. No I am. Seriously. PT? Sorry, I don't mean to whore here, but wtf does that even say? It’s OK. You can whore elsewhere. But… It is a pastiche at turning the obvious reply to “Seriously though” of “No I’m serious” into a “Airplane!” style remark. (And quit calling me Shirley) Untranslated it would be “No, seriously, I, as a voice of the n00bs, don’t understand the abbreviation of PT. No really. PW I get. PC I get. PTO I get. Just not PT” Ah, I see. I thought you were the one who called the PTFTW. You are not. You will learn in time, don't worry. This site is like trad climbing- some things are best left for the individual to discover. Have fun!
I’ll buy the “you will learn eventually” on another forum, but this is beginners 101. Isn’t the goal here to spill some of the secrets?
Ok maybe not the PTFTW secret. But some.
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Oct 22, 2008, 3:46 AM
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Not exactly rock climbing, but while putting up x-mas lights in a neighbors backyard, 15ft up I wrapped a sling around a sturdy branch and clipped it to my harness. As I was about to lean back but I figured I'd double check my harness. I looked down to notice that my harness was only attached with the velcro!
The worst n00b mistake I've seen is a group rappelling at night with only one headlamp anchored to a tree with a made up knot. To make matters worse, one of the girls rappelling had only worn a harness once before. As she was lowering past the lip she failed to walk her feet down far enough. This caused her feet to slip and she fell 3ft upside down and dangled there for a few seconds.
The fall made her shoe fall off. Causing the second worst n00b mistake I've seen.
One of the guys rappelling with her started to pendulum in an attempt to recover the shoe. While doing this the static rope on the top started to roll dangerously close to the edge of the overhang. If it had rolled a foot farther the rope would have dropped him about 10ft onto a static rope...anchored with a made up knot. At least he found the shoe!
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sungam
Oct 22, 2008, 3:47 AM
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FINE.
One secret, but only one.
It's a deep one...
J_ung has a giant shaft, and when I say giant I mean fracking enormous. I'm hoping to take a look at it and maybe even have a peep inside to find out what all the fuss is about when I'm over there.
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Oct 22, 2008, 3:49 AM
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Ignorance of proper ham-sandwich-and-nut-tool slinging.
Conflating physically ready for mentally ready as it pertains to leading.
Discrediting their own decision making skills and deferring to "experience". If something doesn't make sense to you, and the person who told you can't explain it to you, then you probably shouldn't take it as truth.
Leaving the belay certification tag on their harness for the entirety of their week long trip out west.
Bagging on any kind of climbing they haven't done enough of to really understand anyway.
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shockabuku
Oct 22, 2008, 4:10 AM
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mecalekahi-mekahidyho wrote: PTFTW bishes
Doesn't count unless you call it in the air, bish.
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mecalekahi-mekahidyho
Oct 23, 2008, 12:17 AM
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Duly noted.
I guess I have to pay attention as to how many posts can go in a thread page, but does it vary?
This I must research.
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sungam
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mecalekahi-mekahidyho wrote: (This post was edited by mecalekahi-mekahidyho on Oct 23, 2008, 1:19 AM)
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mecalekahi-mekahidyho
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HAHAAH, I re-edited to remove the PT as I couldnt rightfully claim it.  Just goes to show I still got some noob in me.
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milesenoell
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only varies by one on the first page, and there's a trick so you don't have to count. but I'm still trying to figure out what the FTW stands for. F-ing Time Waster is my best guess but it seems to be lacking in wit.
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petsfed
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*cough* for the win *cough*
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