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bizarrodrinker
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You consider yourself a Trad climber because someone showed you how to equalize anchors (yet you still do not own a rack).
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ullr
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In reply to: 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.
Taking the time to start this thread.
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ullr
Sep 27, 2006, 6:24 PM
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In reply to: 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.
Taking the time to start this thread.
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foeslts16
Sep 27, 2006, 6:46 PM
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part of desertdude420's Bio
In reply to: 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.
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 shit. If you were any kind of "Real" climber you wouldn't give a fuck about any of that shit. Who cares if you are wearing Prana, or Carhartt, or a fucking 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.
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krusher4
Sep 27, 2006, 6:50 PM
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It's not a fashion show? Does my parana beenie protect me from harm? :lol:
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csproul
Sep 27, 2006, 6:58 PM
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In reply to: part of desertdude420's Bio In reply to: 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. 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.
Now THAT's funny! Somewhere out there is a Hummer driving Texan wearing a pink tu-tu, and she can climb (and ski) harder than all of you!
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the_climber
Sep 27, 2006, 7:52 PM
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In reply to: part of desertdude420's Bio In reply to: 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. 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.
ummm :wtf: Here's another you might be if:
-You can't see the value of a humourous thread on RC.com as a great way the laugh the work day away
:lol:
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brotherbbock
Sep 27, 2006, 7:59 PM
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-if you stick clip your way up sport routes to get that hard send.
-wear a helmet and knee pads in the gym
-give techincal beta on the breaking strength of gear at the crag
-if you make graphs and post them on R.C.com
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jfox
Sep 27, 2006, 9:41 PM
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In reply to: ...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:
You are right...it is more legit covered in mud :lol:
I owe at least part of my interest in climbing to off-roading my Hummer, I was in Moab on an off-roading trip and saw rappelling off Gemini Bridges.
PS I ditched to tire cover after the first month. The truck was less than a month old in the previous picture and I was breaking it in.
http://www.hummerxclub.com/...mmar1_resize_899.jpg
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jeff_m
Sep 27, 2006, 10:06 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: 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. Taking the time to start this thread.
Taking the time to respond to this thread (Oh crap--too late!... :x )
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zeroforhire
Sep 27, 2006, 11:46 PM
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Who really cares? I mean, it seems like those who really care about the poseurs, and the ones that feel threatened by them. Remember, you too were probably a poseur at one point. Besides, I happen to own a few pairs of Prana pants, and wear them all the time... love them. If that makes me a poseur, then so be it. Of course, I don't want people to lie about their exploits and "core" climbs, but honestly... it doesn't really matter.
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desertdude420
Sep 27, 2006, 11:47 PM
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In reply to: part of desertdude420's Bio In reply to: 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. 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.
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!
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tradmanclimbs
Sep 28, 2006, 12:24 AM
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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 $$$$$$$$$$$ crap :lol:
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desertdude420
Sep 28, 2006, 12:24 AM
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In reply to: In reply to: It seems that the more popular outdoor sports become, the more prevelanet the element of "poseurism" becomes. Here is some humor. YOU might be a poseur if: -You own just one carabiner that is clipped to the outside of your backpack. -You wear your approach shoes around but only to hang out in coffee shops. -You introduce yourself as rippin' skier. -You own more than one pair of climbing specific pants. -You duct tape the crap out of your water bottles but have never done a big wall. -Your mom buys you your gear. -You hang out dressed to ski... at the base of the mountain all day. -You try to get a goggle tan. -You love to talk about the gear that you own but never actually use it. -You talk loudly about yourself at the crag so everyone can hear you. -You slap stickers all over your new car (that mom bought you) to look "core." -You bought an expensive, lightweight, 4 season, expedition tent...for car camping. -You are known at the office as the "outdoorsy guy" because you talk about rock climbing and drive a Hummer. -You drive a Hummer... period. Feel free to add to this list. Taking the time to start this thread. |
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desertdude420
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In reply to: Prana pants cost like $50.00 :shock: and the ass and knees wear out of them super fast. kackies from wall mart go for between $9.98 and$14.98, they climb well and last as long or longer than the Pranas. Total poser if you wear that $$$$$$$$$$$ crap :lol:
Damn good point. Fashion is for skinny girls!
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In reply to: In reply to: 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. Taking the time to start this thread.
In reply to: In reply to: 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. Taking the time to start this thread.
taking the time to double post in this thread?
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zeke_sf
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-You wear a helmet while toproping, you know, just in case
-You bring a nut tool on your sport climbs
-You actively contribute to a thread started by a guy with "420" in his username
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In reply to: -You wear a helmet while toproping, you know, just in case |
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tradmanclimbs
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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.
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In reply to: 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.
Lets give it up for the helmet!!!! I just got my new one from BD, and am retiring my old one which has served me well.
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-you wear a helmet when top roping or sport climbing or bouldering
-when someone asks you about a route you say it sucks and follow it by "But I never made it to the top."
-You take your shirt off at HP40 when it is 40F out
-You name your dog after a climber or a term for marijuana, like mary Jane or Doja and bring said dog to the crag
-you use boreal shoes
-you brag about free-soloing 5.4 and below
-if you weigh more than 200lbs.
-if your girlfriend or wife has never been climbing but knows how to belay you
-you climb outside to train for the red route in the gym
-you rate boulder problems in the gym or make a route with holds few people can hold(you can't) so you can call it 5.13
-you wear a beanie at the gym without a shirt
-you tell someone while climbing outside "That hold is off."
-you think eating ramen is cool
-you have a flannel sleeping bag
-you drink old milwaukee
-you tried to burn a boulder
-you tried to climb a Joshua Tree
-you have a Texas flag on your bouldering pad when it is clear they stole North Carolina's flag
-you bring gasoline to start your camp fire
-you have been climbing for 5 years and still only climb 5.8(and have 2 full functional arms and legs)
-everything is "bomber"
ok I think I could go on forever so I will quit now
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zeke_sf
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In reply to: In reply to: -You wear a helmet while toproping, you know, just in case 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 give a damn what I have to say about helmets :wink:
--You do anything but laugh at what people are saying on this thread (especially what Organic wrote)
--You frequently use emoticons while responding to threads
--You use that gray-colored eco chalk just cuz "it's cool" (like I do)
--You blackmail your wife so you can buy gear
--You wear your bright red helmet on climbs to distract others from the bright yellow stain rapidly growing in the crotch of your climbing specific pants
well, at least nobody's backing up the nut tool on sport routes...yet :lol:
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In reply to: -you wear a helmet when top roping or sport climbing or bouldering.
In reply to: -if you weigh more than 200lbs.
-you might be a poser if your a Molecular Microbiology graduate student who thinks helmets are for posers and that you have to be in a special weight bracket to be a 'real climber'
Ppffffttttt! :boring:
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