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esljunkie34
Nov 24, 2004, 7:51 PM
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been in the gym for almost a year now. feeling confident enough about technique and strength to take it outside. do v3/v4s. porbably can top rpe an 11 (although i don't really toprope).
what to bring?
all i know is chalk, tape, food, crash pad, and a spotter.
any good places in the bay area, CA?
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gamehendge
Nov 24, 2004, 7:56 PM
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Seems you've got it covered. Stinson Beach has some boulder problems right by the water.
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headchop
Nov 24, 2004, 9:00 PM
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Shoes help.
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sarcat
Nov 24, 2004, 9:39 PM
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You forgot beanie, Power Bars and uber long bouldering brush.
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keinangst
Nov 24, 2004, 9:47 PM
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Whoa...hang on a sec. How do you live in northern CA and have never been bouldering outside? (too young to drive?)
Maybe I'm the only one who read the topic three times in disbelief.
Anyway, have a great time. Stay hydrated! That always helps a lot.
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jammer
Nov 24, 2004, 10:25 PM
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First time? Band-aids for those virgin digits :wink: Maybe some tape.
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ctardi
Nov 25, 2004, 10:49 PM
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beer! or if you arn't old enoug...no alcohaluc beverages. Most importantly, bring confidence, and have fun!
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ikellen
Nov 26, 2004, 6:18 AM
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In reply to: uber long bouldering brush.
I didn't think people actually used these things until I spent two weeks in bishop and saw like 10 of them. Is this nuts or what? :lol:
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mendou
Nov 26, 2004, 7:00 AM
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dont forget your rock shoes!
all seems to indicate that you are ready... Good Luck!!! :)
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mr_muffey
Nov 26, 2004, 11:05 AM
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I like to sport a little towel or big rag so i can hit the climb if its dirty or wipe down my shoes. In fact ive stepped it up and put a chalk ball in the middle so ive got a longer chalking range. Its the norm here in France, I dont know about america...
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shock
Nov 26, 2004, 11:08 AM
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i saw an article recently about a guy who invented a new motivational crash pad. Instead of the usual padding it had six inch spikes.
you might not want to bring one of those though.
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slip
Nov 26, 2004, 4:43 PM
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Go to Castle Rock! Great Bay Area Bouldering! But don't go if it rained withing the last 3 days. The rock needs to dry out.
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gearsighted
Nov 28, 2004, 3:57 AM
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Well.....The long bouldering brush is key!! Will come in handy. Also, don't forget plenty of water, and a small first aid kit just in case :D
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old_school
Nov 28, 2004, 4:20 AM
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try it in the dark, drunk
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monkeyarm
Nov 28, 2004, 9:14 AM
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fruit leather and beef jerky, and a patch of carpet sample to clean your shoes off
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denmarkbob
Nov 28, 2004, 11:54 AM
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bring some sandwitches... :P
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mahlon
Nov 28, 2004, 12:01 PM
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If your in the Bay Area and want to go primarily bouldering outside, check out Castle Rock State Park and neighboring Sanborn-Skyline State Park for some really nice sandstone bouldering.
There is a route database for CRSP here:
http://www.rockclimbing.com/routes/listArea.php?AreaID=745
And this Supertopo link is nice also:
http://www.drtopo.com/califo/castlerock.pdf
Enjoy yourself and there's also some good sport climbing in the area as well.
- Dan
P.S. Definitely bring a swatch of carpet to wipe your feet off, and make sure you don't climb on the rock when it is wet.
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bucephalus
Nov 29, 2004, 11:19 AM
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In reply to: In reply to: uber long bouldering brush. I didn't think people actually used these things until I spent two weeks in bishop and saw like 10 of them. Is this nuts or what? :lol:
Why? What's nuts about them? They evolved out of necessity and happen to work pretty well.
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mshore
Nov 29, 2004, 1:56 PM
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don't forget the beanie, baggy pants, your S7 crashpad, uber cool see through lens sunglasses, patagonia belay jacket, your favorite good luck doll, a crew of your friends, the ghetto blaster, 2 lbs of chalk, tons of weed, and a bullhorn to spray beta from.
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dingus
Nov 29, 2004, 2:06 PM
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Courage.
DMT
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headchop
Nov 29, 2004, 3:39 PM
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In reply to: uber cool see through lens sunglasses
Cool or not, most glasses work best when you can actually see through the lens.
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katanaman
Nov 29, 2004, 7:37 PM
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bring lots of pepperoni, tnt stuff, mmmm, wicked when climbin, water too i spose
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caughtinside
Nov 29, 2004, 7:54 PM
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Dude, I can't believe that no one has mentioned instruction. You climb in the gym? Have you taken their intro to outdoor bouldering class? If not, you will be in constant mortal danger out there.
There are tree roots that you can trip over. That outdoor rock feels funny. There are no tape on the holds, so it's easy to get off-problem if you don't have an instructor to show you the way.
At the very least, go to the bookstore and buy freedom of the hills. Read all 4 bouldering chapters twice, and then maybe you won't die bouldering outside.
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keinangst
Nov 29, 2004, 7:58 PM
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$100k in cash. Unmarked, non-consecutive bills. Meet me at the third streetlight from the end of the south parking lot at the Presidio. Alone, unarmed. No funny stuff.
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victoriaclimber
Nov 29, 2004, 7:59 PM
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scissor lift :wink:
instead of the uber long brush stick! :D
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