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socalclimber
Feb 21, 2012, 1:34 AM
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My favorite part was the "sonic" boom at the end!
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tH1e-swiN1e
Feb 21, 2012, 2:38 AM
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I hope that someone started a slow clap after that.
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jakedatc
Feb 21, 2012, 3:27 AM
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Bats wrote: Lena_Chita... You nailed it on the head. The anchors were not for this climb. Way too much slack on the climber, even though his side was taunt the climber side had too much slack. That girl flew into that desk. Ouch! My question who is Eric?
if you check the pics i posted earlier it is a seating area designed to catch stray noobs top roping without directionals :) it even has separate cubby holes for your head, arm, leg....
also the anchors could quite possibly be for that route, the roof is way overhanging at the top and is in what looks like a lead area. noobs being noobs is all.
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notapplicable
Feb 21, 2012, 6:01 AM
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Why in gods name where they spotting that freesoloist?
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surfstar
Feb 21, 2012, 6:45 AM
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shockabuku wrote: What's dicked up is that the belayer and spectator saw that shit coming and just let it happen.
The spectator did some slow math in his head - looks at her, looks where the route goes, looks at the TR anchor, looks at her, looks at her swing potential and the landing, goes to tell the belayer something, but too late.
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ynattirb
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shockabuku
Feb 22, 2012, 2:58 AM
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ynattirb wrote: Oh hello, I'm Brittany in the video and to clear the air for all of you: The climber, belayer and ect. had no idea this was going to happen. The "spectator" was looking at it and thought everything was ok, until I actually hit then bench.. a.ka. why everyone was still smiling at the end. The person who was filming said, "Eric,Are you okay".. Eric is actually my brother and she was saying in context, "ERIC, OH SHIT... then asking me if I was okay. Yeah, it was stupid, but it was a great experience. The only reason it didn't work was because there was too much slack and I didn't climb high enough. They told me I could have stopped where I did, that's why I didn't go any higher, not because I can't do it. BTW, just because I'm heavier doesn't mean I can't kick ass.
Glad to hear you're okay. How is it being a You Tube celebrity?
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jakedatc
Feb 22, 2012, 3:51 AM
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ynattirb wrote: Oh hello, I'm Brittany in the video and to clear the air for all of you: The climber, belayer and ect. had no idea this was going to happen. The "spectator" was looking at it and thought everything was ok, until I actually hit then bench.. a.ka. why everyone was still smiling at the end. The person who was filming said, "Eric,Are you okay".. Eric is actually my brother and she was saying in context, "ERIC, OH SHIT... then asking me if I was okay. Yeah, it was stupid, but it was a great experience. The only reason it didn't work was because there was too much slack and I didn't climb high enough. They told me I could have stopped where I did, that's why I didn't go any higher, not because I can't do it. BTW, just because I'm heavier doesn't mean I can't kick ass.
hey glad you are ok.
What you said is not correct. When top roping an overhanging route you NEED to climb the side of the rope that has the protection, bolts or trad gear. This will prevent you from swinging out like you did. Outdoors there could be trees with sharp broken off branches that you could swing into and stab yourself badly (i've seen someone come damn close), big rocks whatever. it also makes it possible to get back on the route.
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ynattirb
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camhead
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ynattirb wrote: Which is what I did. I climb for me and for no one else. For all of you who said I shouldn't have even been on the route.. F*&^ you, seriously, I can at least attempt and possibly succeed. I work hard just like you do.  Though I can't climb a 5.12b to save my life, I can proudly say I can climb a 5.9 with grace and power. Don't you all worry though, I'll be climbing a 5.12 in no time. Watcchh outt! 
You are a total noob, but I like your attitude. Keep it up!
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jakedatc
Feb 22, 2012, 4:32 AM
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ynattirb wrote: Yeah, I was aware of that, I just didn't say it in my post because someone had already explained it in full detail (even with pictures). If I was to climb a lot higher, I would have not hit the bench, but who knows what could have happened. All I know is, I've learned from my mistakes and it just makes me a better climber. I am a little irritated with some of the things people have said, calling me noob, saying I can't do things. This is what makes people so afraid to join the climbing community. Ever since I moved to Washington, climbing was something I was always interested in, but I was always afraid. It wasn't until my brother told me to just let go and do the things I want to. Which is what I did. I climb for me and for no one else. For all of you who said I shouldn't have even been on the route.. F*&^ you, seriously, I can at least attempt and possibly succeed. I work hard just like you do. Though I can't climb a 5.12b to save my life, I can proudly say I can climb a 5.9 with grace and power. Don't you all worry though, I'll be climbing a 5.12 in no time. Watcchh outt!
one person said anything remotely about your climbing ability and for here that is pretty good.
the cause and effect of what happened does not represent experience.. hence the noob comments. If you are going to post a video of yourself doing something like that then your skin should probably be a bit thicker.
you said "The only reason it didn't work was because there was too much slack and I didn't climb high enough."
which is what i highlighted. That does not say "i know i should use directionals when i climb overhangs AND not have too much slack" so how would we know that you understood that?
This is how most of the folks who posted here are thinking "this girl is going to go outside and think that top roping on the wrong side is the way you do it and she's going to get hurt"
Stick around, you seem to have thicker skin under there to take harsh criticism and climbers need that. especially on RC.com
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Feb 22, 2012, 4:42 AM
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camhead wrote: ynattirb wrote: Which is what I did. I climb for me and for no one else. For all of you who said I shouldn't have even been on the route.. F*&^ you, seriously, I can at least attempt and possibly succeed. I work hard just like you do. Though I can't climb a 5.12b to save my life, I can proudly say I can climb a 5.9 with grace and power. Don't you all worry though, I'll be climbing a 5.12 in no time. Watcchh outt! You are a total noob, but I like your attitude. Keep it up!
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bowleggedgoat
Feb 22, 2012, 5:54 AM
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In climbing, as in life in general: book up so you don't make mistakes you could easily avoid. Don't allow a perception of safety lull you into false security. Everyone has done something stupid, some accidents are random and unavoidable, that said; most are not. I got bowled over by someone doing exactly what you did and it was onto a concrete floor. If you're only climbing for you, you should be free soloing.
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redlude97
Feb 22, 2012, 7:50 AM
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ynattirb wrote: Well, thanks for your comments! Also, I do climb with people who have tons of experience. I would never attempt something that I can't do, nor, know nothing about. 
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sungam
Feb 22, 2012, 10:20 AM
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ynattirb wrote: BTW, just because I'm heavier doesn't mean I can't kick ass. ynattirb wrote: Don't you all worry though, I'll be climbing a 5.12 in no time. Watcchh outt!
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sungam wrote: ynattirb wrote: BTW, just because I'm heavier doesn't mean I can't kick ass. ynattirb wrote: Don't you all worry though, I'll be climbing a 5.12 in no time. Watcchh outt! You know what? I like you. You should stay.
Too late. Posts deleted. But... damned fine quoting people!
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sungam
Feb 22, 2012, 2:57 PM
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j_ung wrote: sungam wrote: ynattirb wrote: BTW, just because I'm heavier doesn't mean I can't kick ass. ynattirb wrote: Don't you all worry though, I'll be climbing a 5.12 in no time. Watcchh outt! You know what? I like you. You should stay. Too late. Posts deleted. But... damned fine quoting people!
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jakedatc
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sungam wrote: j_ung wrote: sungam wrote: ynattirb wrote: BTW, just because I'm heavier doesn't mean I can't kick ass. ynattirb wrote: Don't you all worry though, I'll be climbing a 5.12 in no time. Watcchh outt! You know what? I like you. You should stay. Too late. Posts deleted. But... damned fine quoting people! I hope she doesn't run off forever.
she probably thought you were hitting on her you bastard ;)
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jakedatc wrote: ynattirb wrote: Yeah, I was aware of that, I just didn't say it in my post because someone had already explained it in full detail (even with pictures). If I was to climb a lot higher, I would have not hit the bench, but who knows what could have happened. All I know is, I've learned from my mistakes and it just makes me a better climber. I am a little irritated with some of the things people have said, calling me noob, saying I can't do things. This is what makes people so afraid to join the climbing community. Ever since I moved to Washington, climbing was something I was always interested in, but I was always afraid. It wasn't until my brother told me to just let go and do the things I want to. Which is what I did. I climb for me and for no one else. For all of you who said I shouldn't have even been on the route.. F*&^ you, seriously, I can at least attempt and possibly succeed. I work hard just like you do. Though I can't climb a 5.12b to save my life, I can proudly say I can climb a 5.9 with grace and power. Don't you all worry though, I'll be climbing a 5.12 in no time. Watcchh outt! one person said anything remotely about your climbing ability and for here that is pretty good. the cause and effect of what happened does not represent experience.. hence the noob comments. If you are going to post a video of yourself doing something like that then your skin should probably be a bit thicker. you said "The only reason it didn't work was because there was too much slack and I didn't climb high enough." which is what i highlighted. That does not say "i know i should use directionals when i climb overhangs AND not have too much slack" so how would we know that you understood that? This is how most of the folks who posted here are thinking "this girl is going to go outside and think that top roping on the wrong side is the way you do it and she's going to get hurt" Stick around, you seem to have thicker skin under there to take harsh criticism and climbers need that. especially on RC.com
You are missing the point. She wasn't trying to CLIMB a route. The reason why she didn't use directionals was because she wanted to swing and planned this. With the help of experienced partners who told her she should be totally fine. And it was a "great experience".
Also, rope swings make you a better climber. I KNEW my toddler was onto something important when she would climb 5 feet off the ground and swing on the rope.
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jakedatc
Feb 22, 2012, 3:58 PM
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lena_chita wrote: jakedatc wrote: ynattirb wrote: Yeah, I was aware of that, I just didn't say it in my post because someone had already explained it in full detail (even with pictures). If I was to climb a lot higher, I would have not hit the bench, but who knows what could have happened. All I know is, I've learned from my mistakes and it just makes me a better climber. I am a little irritated with some of the things people have said, calling me noob, saying I can't do things. This is what makes people so afraid to join the climbing community. Ever since I moved to Washington, climbing was something I was always interested in, but I was always afraid. It wasn't until my brother told me to just let go and do the things I want to. Which is what I did. I climb for me and for no one else. For all of you who said I shouldn't have even been on the route.. F*&^ you, seriously, I can at least attempt and possibly succeed. I work hard just like you do. Though I can't climb a 5.12b to save my life, I can proudly say I can climb a 5.9 with grace and power. Don't you all worry though, I'll be climbing a 5.12 in no time. Watcchh outt! one person said anything remotely about your climbing ability and for here that is pretty good. the cause and effect of what happened does not represent experience.. hence the noob comments. If you are going to post a video of yourself doing something like that then your skin should probably be a bit thicker. you said "The only reason it didn't work was because there was too much slack and I didn't climb high enough." which is what i highlighted. That does not say "i know i should use directionals when i climb overhangs AND not have too much slack" so how would we know that you understood that? This is how most of the folks who posted here are thinking "this girl is going to go outside and think that top roping on the wrong side is the way you do it and she's going to get hurt" Stick around, you seem to have thicker skin under there to take harsh criticism and climbers need that. especially on RC.com You are missing the point. She wasn't trying to CLIMB a route. The reason why she didn't use directionals was because she wanted to swing and planned this. With the help of experienced partners who told her she should be totally fine. And it was a "great experience". Also, rope swings make you a better climber. I KNEW my toddler was onto something important when she would climb 5 feet off the ground and swing on the rope.
ahh.. got it.
Brittany, i retract my earlier statement. you are destined to be nothing more than a sport rappeller. please see yourself out.
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jakedatc wrote: sungam wrote: j_ung wrote: sungam wrote: ynattirb wrote: BTW, just because I'm heavier doesn't mean I can't kick ass. ynattirb wrote: Don't you all worry though, I'll be climbing a 5.12 in no time. Watcchh outt! You know what? I like you. You should stay. Too late. Posts deleted. But... damned fine quoting people! I hope she doesn't run off forever. she probably thought you were hitting on her you bastard ;)  oopz. Totally looked like a kreeparr in that post.
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sungam wrote: jakedatc wrote: sungam wrote: j_ung wrote: sungam wrote: ynattirb wrote: BTW, just because I'm heavier doesn't mean I can't kick ass. ynattirb wrote: Don't you all worry though, I'll be climbing a 5.12 in no time. Watcchh outt! You know what? I like you. You should stay. Too late. Posts deleted. But... damned fine quoting people! I hope she doesn't run off forever. she probably thought you were hitting on her you bastard ;) oopz. Totally looked like a kreeparr in that post.
Fixed. You just looked your normal self.
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lena_chita wrote: sungam wrote: jakedatc wrote: sungam wrote: j_ung wrote: sungam wrote: ynattirb wrote: BTW, just because I'm heavier doesn't mean I can't kick ass. ynattirb wrote: Don't you all worry though, I'll be climbing a 5.12 in no time. Watcchh outt! You know what? I like you. You should stay. Too late. Posts deleted. But... damned fine quoting people! I hope she doesn't run off forever. she probably thought you were hitting on her you bastard ;) oopz. Totally looked like a kreeparr in that post. Fixed. You just looked your normal self.
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