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sbaclimber
Mar 10, 2005, 8:48 PM
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In reply to: Come to Africa and climb a multi-pitch route without wearing sun block and see what happens.
ditto here in New Zealand! We dont actually have all that many multi-pitch, but an afternoon of bouldering under a giant hole in the ozone layer will DEFINITELY lead to some pretty serious burnage. That having been said, the rest of my climbing career has been spent in the NE of the states and northern Germany, and I didn't generally bother with sun block in either of those places (unless it was early summer and my skin was still crazy white from the winter). Not saying it was smart though.....
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cfmwh
Mar 10, 2005, 9:36 PM
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Nice post montaniero. It went a little off topic, but I enjoyed it...true. Don't be a dumbass...use sunscreen! Melanoma, skin cancer, shingles, etc. I am originally from Alabama and a few of the older folks in my family can hardly be in the sun anymore...AT ALL, because they did not properly protect themselves in younger years. I'm in AK now and in the summer, even on cool sunny days, I go SPF 40...
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eyecannon
Mar 10, 2005, 10:01 PM
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Not wearing sunblock is like sending an invitation to Melanoma. I wear it EVERYDAY on my face and on my arms/neck/whatever if I'm going to be outside for more than an hour. Wearing sunblock on your face everyday will also prevent wrinkles! I recommend Cetaphil 15spf face lotion.
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simplesoul
Mar 11, 2005, 12:33 AM
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Like I said dont be stupid! we all know how to put on sunscreen so when you feel it is needed put it on....do we really need to ask the masses what they think?? I think we will all agree skin cancer is a bitch and a very real threat. So use some commen sence...come on people....
enjoy....
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greenketch
Mar 11, 2005, 7:46 PM
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I agree with the sunblock, where if you need it depends on the crag and the weather. One funny bit about that. Last year I was out with a bunch of kids for their first time. Spent most of my day in flip-flips supervising the ground antics. I needed sunscreen on my feet. Then on one route the kids wanted a demo from me. When I got done the sunscreen had attacked the dye in my shoes. Both feet died bright red for a couple days 8^) 8^)
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climbalon
Mar 12, 2005, 4:25 AM
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Wear it if you burn, and i'd say wear it if you dont, but thats just my advice. I also really liked Montaniero's post, pretty insightfull.
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esallen
Mar 12, 2005, 4:33 AM
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If you are pasty like me, you always wear your lotion!
Eric
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james_climber
Mar 12, 2005, 5:02 AM
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If your skin is too white or very sensitive YOU SHOULD use , if you are going to expose long time.
I always carry a sun block , but i hate t put it when im climbing cos i get slippy my hands , i like the sun like lizard that is why im very burned but i think it may bring consequence later
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giza
Mar 12, 2005, 5:24 AM
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Resident hardmen don't wear no lotion, punk. hehehe
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12volt_man
Mar 12, 2005, 5:39 AM
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Being of Scandanavian descent I have a glowing complexion, usually bright red unless I use sunscreen. :oops:
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rendog
Mar 13, 2005, 3:15 AM
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only on my ink
but at the rate I"m going right now, I'm going to be putting sunscreen on the majority of my body in a few years
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fryinbacon
Mar 13, 2005, 4:04 AM
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i've never rocked the sunscreen - but recently (like 2 friggin days ago) got BAD SUNBURN on my face and arms while climbing on Mt. Whitney... so depending on the situation, I'd say rock the sunscreen and refrain from looking like Freddie Kruger or Freakshow (from Harold and Kumar, anyone? anyone?)
Dude, did Doogie Howser just steal my fuckin car?
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stirnie
Mar 13, 2005, 5:13 AM
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Sunblock is always a good thing. This past summer I was climbing Downs Mountain in the Winds...loaded up with sunscreen in the morning...hiked across snow and glaciers all day covering my face about midday. I woke up the next morning with second degree burns over 95% of my face. My mouth was so swollen I could not open it large enough to eat. Probably the most miserable I have ever felt. I thought I had enough Sunscreen on but apparently I was mistaken. If you are debating as to whether or not to go with sunblock. Don't bother risking getting burned like I did. I realize that mine was a pretty extreme condition but avoid it at all costs!!
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areuinclimber
Mar 13, 2005, 5:41 AM
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i didnt today and paid the price. at the crag by 7, shirt off by 9. HEINOUS 10a offwith squeeze chimney by 3. you do the math.
sunscreen from now on. killer route none the less.
if you worried about greasy hands use kinesis (providing your rich and 12 clams a bottle) its a spray on deal with no rubbing or touching needed. good stuff but i got a screamin deal on one bottle and will probably never buy it at retail.
later
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tattooed_climber
Mar 13, 2005, 7:27 AM
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only when i go shirtless or when i'm wearing shorts (cus thats when my tattoos are exposed)
sun causes tats to fade......other than that, i could always use a tan for my white ass
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maculated
Mar 13, 2005, 8:08 AM
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In this day and age, it is ridiculous not to. Even if you aren't concerned with aging well, it's a proven fact that you're asking for cancer if you don't protect yourself.
The pro will save you today, sunblock may save you tomorrow.
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the_dude
Mar 13, 2005, 8:24 AM
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Greasy hands are easier to fix than skin cancer. Cancer is a scary disease, stack the odds in you favor. 1 out of 3 people get cancer these days. Do what you can to prevent it.
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