amstalder 0 #26 May 27, 2011 QuoteThis kind of rock climbing??? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osQNO6Tt9hs No. Not that kind of rock climbing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amstalder 0 #27 May 27, 2011 Quote Quote Quote where is that ? Goldmine Skydiving ? Korea... Sucks. I was in Korea from 2001-2002. I did the same thing but I took mid tour and went to Australia and jumped. when I came back i continued skydiving. Skydiving doesn't have to be an every day thing. you can come back to it when you have the location...however I think you should spend $75 for one jump and put Korea in your logbook. Enjoy Korea while you're there. Go snow boarding. IIRC you're there with your husband who is in the military. the further you get from base the nicer the people are. go take some trips. All of our gear is in Florida, so no jumping most likely, but that's okay We have been travelling the country a good bit, and, minus a few asshat cabbies, everyone has been extremely nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #28 May 27, 2011 Quote We have been travelling the country a good bit, and, minus a few asshat cabbies, everyone has been extremely nice. When you comming to Perth?You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amstalder 0 #29 May 27, 2011 Quote Quote We have been travelling the country a good bit, and, minus a few asshat cabbies, everyone has been extremely nice. When you comming to Perth? That is a good question. How cold does it get in the next few months? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #30 May 27, 2011 Quote Quote Quote We have been travelling the country a good bit, and, minus a few asshat cabbies, everyone has been extremely nice. When you comming to Perth? That is a good question. How cold does it get in the next few months? The coldest it will get in the day time is about 15degrees C overnight lows can get to Zero degrees C, No snow EVERYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrokenR1 0 #31 May 27, 2011 I like rock climbing, did it alot with my dad growing up. I think I'm going to get into Kite Boarding. No to low wind = Skydive. Mid to high wind = Kite Boarding. I'll add in some more hobbies if I ever get back to Colorado. Edited to remove the automatic link it tries to insert in my post. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Rap is to music what etch-a-sketch is to art. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #32 May 27, 2011 Quote No snow EVER YET !! Don't forget the end of the world is approaching scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutumbo 0 #33 May 29, 2011 Quote If you like climbing you can still get your freefall on, sort of. Go rapping aussie style. Tie in to the back of your harness (harness with d-ring in the back). Harness, figure 8, static line/rope, gloves, and a good equalized anchor, your good to go. You stop by putting your line between your legs. Just get some good instruction, proper anchoring techniques before you throw youself off a cliff. There's no prusik knot like rappelling ass first. You let go of the rope, you fall. Really fucks with the life span of your $600 rope too. Have fun climbing, the sky will wait for you. http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_uri=%2F&gl=US#/watch?v=QvG-QZ1SOO4 or you could do the same thing with no wall in front of you, off a firetruck ladder (for example) i heard it called a falling angel, its the one thing we couldnt do in rope class maybe when i take rope tech they will let us i dont see why you couldnt use a second line and person up at the top as a belay for your aussie style descent. . .Thanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #34 May 29, 2011 QuoteQuote i dont see why you couldnt use a second line and person up at the top as a belay for your aussie style descent. . . you can, you can also set it as a top rope, but where's the fun in relying on other people to save your life.You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mutumbo 0 #35 May 29, 2011 LOL well if youre learning then it may be useful to have a backup, haha.Thanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites virgin-burner 1 #36 May 29, 2011 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grigri_(climbing)“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites amstalder 0 #37 May 29, 2011 Quote Quote Quote Quote We have been travelling the country a good bit, and, minus a few asshat cabbies, everyone has been extremely nice. When you comming to Perth? That is a good question. How cold does it get in the next few months? The coldest it will get in the day time is about 15degrees C overnight lows can get to Zero degrees C, No snow EVER Hmmm, well, this is awfully tempting. We had our first hot day today. Maybe some time this summer, I'll visit Perth. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mutumbo 0 #38 May 30, 2011 Quotehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grigri_(climbing) if youre doing top rope climbing, or a rappel, theres no use for that. personally id MUCH rather use tandem prusik cords over a gri gri ANY day. for one, its much easier on the rope. . .Thanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites virgin-burner 1 #39 May 30, 2011 Quote Quote http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grigri_(climbing) if youre doing top rope climbing, or a rappel, theres no use for that. personally id MUCH rather use tandem prusik cords over a gri gri ANY day. for one, its much easier on the rope. . . the grigri is PERFECT for top-rope, same goes for rappelling. you dont think that a rope sliding over smoothly machined alloy treats it better than the friction caused by another rope, then fine, your argument is valid.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites amstalder 0 #40 May 30, 2011 Quote Quote Quote http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grigri_(climbing) if youre doing top rope climbing, or a rappel, theres no use for that. personally id MUCH rather use tandem prusik cords over a gri gri ANY day. for one, its much easier on the rope. . . the grigri is PERFECT for top-rope, same goes for rappelling. you dont think that a rope sliding over smoothly machined alloy treats it better than the friction caused by another rope, then fine, your argument is valid.. They seriously need an FJC for climbing. I have so much to learn. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites virgin-burner 1 #41 May 30, 2011 Quote Quote Quote Quote http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grigri_(climbing) if youre doing top rope climbing, or a rappel, theres no use for that. personally id MUCH rather use tandem prusik cords over a gri gri ANY day. for one, its much easier on the rope. . . the grigri is PERFECT for top-rope, same goes for rappelling. you dont think that a rope sliding over smoothly machined alloy treats it better than the friction caused by another rope, then fine, your argument is valid.. They seriously need an FJC for climbing. I have so much to learn. from the top of my head, i could point you to two schools doing exactly that. climbing without taking a course, pretty much as in skydiving, is a pretty stupid idea..“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mutumbo 0 #42 May 30, 2011 Quote Quote Quote http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grigri_(climbing) if youre doing top rope climbing, or a rappel, theres no use for that. personally id MUCH rather use tandem prusik cords over a gri gri ANY day. for one, its much easier on the rope. . . the grigri is PERFECT for top-rope, same goes for rappelling. you dont think that a rope sliding over smoothly machined alloy treats it better than the friction caused by another rope, then fine, your argument is valid.. not sliding over it, but what about when your rappeler falls, and that "smoothly machined piece of alloy" locks down on it? the ones ive seen ahd little metal teeth on the side where it grips the rope. so yeah, id rather a soft grip system over a grigri.Thanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites amstalder 0 #43 May 30, 2011 Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grigri_(climbing) if youre doing top rope climbing, or a rappel, theres no use for that. personally id MUCH rather use tandem prusik cords over a gri gri ANY day. for one, its much easier on the rope. . . the grigri is PERFECT for top-rope, same goes for rappelling. you dont think that a rope sliding over smoothly machined alloy treats it better than the friction caused by another rope, then fine, your argument is valid.. They seriously need an FJC for climbing. I have so much to learn. from the top of my head, i could point you to two schools doing exactly that. climbing without taking a course, pretty much as in skydiving, is a pretty stupid idea.. By all means, please list them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mutumbo 0 #44 May 30, 2011 Are you near any indoor rock walls? They are a great place to begin. A good way to meet people, and will probably know of a few local courses.Thanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites virgin-burner 1 #45 May 31, 2011 Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grigri_(climbing) if youre doing top rope climbing, or a rappel, theres no use for that. personally id MUCH rather use tandem prusik cords over a gri gri ANY day. for one, its much easier on the rope. . . the grigri is PERFECT for top-rope, same goes for rappelling. you dont think that a rope sliding over smoothly machined alloy treats it better than the friction caused by another rope, then fine, your argument is valid.. They seriously need an FJC for climbing. I have so much to learn. from the top of my head, i could point you to two schools doing exactly that. climbing without taking a course, pretty much as in skydiving, is a pretty stupid idea.. By all means, please list them. they are in switzerland baby.. would not be of much use to you! but i'm pretty sure they exist elsewhere too!“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites virgin-burner 1 #46 May 31, 2011 Quote Quote Quote Quote http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grigri_(climbing) if youre doing top rope climbing, or a rappel, theres no use for that. personally id MUCH rather use tandem prusik cords over a gri gri ANY day. for one, its much easier on the rope. . . the grigri is PERFECT for top-rope, same goes for rappelling. you dont think that a rope sliding over smoothly machined alloy treats it better than the friction caused by another rope, then fine, your argument is valid.. not sliding over it, but what about when your rappeler falls, and that "smoothly machined piece of alloy" locks down on it? the ones ive seen ahd little metal teeth on the side where it grips the rope. so yeah, id rather a soft grip system over a grigri. it seems pretty obvious to me you have no clue what you are talking about, how a grigri works, nor how to operate one.. yes, i wouldnt let you near a grigri to belay or secure me. see picture; no teeth! edited for typo“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shropshire 0 #47 May 31, 2011 No teeth on the Gri-Gri mate - I think I know which device you are talking about (can't remember the name at the moment added: Petzl Tribloc - but fully agree, I would NOT want one anywhere near MY rope or one that I'm suspended from!!) Gri-Gri (2) ....http://www.escape2.co.uk/LSWS2/index.php?product=D14+2 (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mutumbo 0 #48 May 31, 2011 QuoteNo teeth on the Gri-Gri mate - I think I know which device you are talking about (can't remember the name at the moment added: Petzl Tribloc - but fully agree, I would NOT want one anywhere near MY rope or one that I'm suspended from!!) Gri-Gri (2) ....http://www.escape2.co.uk/LSWS2/index.php?product=D14+2 yeah thats it. got the 2 confused, my bad.. we mostly use the tandem prusik cords when we do get to play with rope (not often anymore)Thanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites virgin-burner 1 #49 May 31, 2011 grigri's are awesome - if you know how to handle one. pretty much like a small xbraced; pretty cool toy, but shouldnt be used if you dont know how.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mutumbo 0 #50 May 31, 2011 ill stick to my way, you stick to yours.Thanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. 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mutumbo 0 #35 May 29, 2011 LOL well if youre learning then it may be useful to have a backup, haha.Thanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #36 May 29, 2011 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grigri_(climbing)“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amstalder 0 #37 May 29, 2011 Quote Quote Quote Quote We have been travelling the country a good bit, and, minus a few asshat cabbies, everyone has been extremely nice. When you comming to Perth? That is a good question. How cold does it get in the next few months? The coldest it will get in the day time is about 15degrees C overnight lows can get to Zero degrees C, No snow EVER Hmmm, well, this is awfully tempting. We had our first hot day today. Maybe some time this summer, I'll visit Perth. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutumbo 0 #38 May 30, 2011 Quotehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grigri_(climbing) if youre doing top rope climbing, or a rappel, theres no use for that. personally id MUCH rather use tandem prusik cords over a gri gri ANY day. for one, its much easier on the rope. . .Thanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #39 May 30, 2011 Quote Quote http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grigri_(climbing) if youre doing top rope climbing, or a rappel, theres no use for that. personally id MUCH rather use tandem prusik cords over a gri gri ANY day. for one, its much easier on the rope. . . the grigri is PERFECT for top-rope, same goes for rappelling. you dont think that a rope sliding over smoothly machined alloy treats it better than the friction caused by another rope, then fine, your argument is valid.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amstalder 0 #40 May 30, 2011 Quote Quote Quote http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grigri_(climbing) if youre doing top rope climbing, or a rappel, theres no use for that. personally id MUCH rather use tandem prusik cords over a gri gri ANY day. for one, its much easier on the rope. . . the grigri is PERFECT for top-rope, same goes for rappelling. you dont think that a rope sliding over smoothly machined alloy treats it better than the friction caused by another rope, then fine, your argument is valid.. They seriously need an FJC for climbing. I have so much to learn. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #41 May 30, 2011 Quote Quote Quote Quote http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grigri_(climbing) if youre doing top rope climbing, or a rappel, theres no use for that. personally id MUCH rather use tandem prusik cords over a gri gri ANY day. for one, its much easier on the rope. . . the grigri is PERFECT for top-rope, same goes for rappelling. you dont think that a rope sliding over smoothly machined alloy treats it better than the friction caused by another rope, then fine, your argument is valid.. They seriously need an FJC for climbing. I have so much to learn. from the top of my head, i could point you to two schools doing exactly that. climbing without taking a course, pretty much as in skydiving, is a pretty stupid idea..“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutumbo 0 #42 May 30, 2011 Quote Quote Quote http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grigri_(climbing) if youre doing top rope climbing, or a rappel, theres no use for that. personally id MUCH rather use tandem prusik cords over a gri gri ANY day. for one, its much easier on the rope. . . the grigri is PERFECT for top-rope, same goes for rappelling. you dont think that a rope sliding over smoothly machined alloy treats it better than the friction caused by another rope, then fine, your argument is valid.. not sliding over it, but what about when your rappeler falls, and that "smoothly machined piece of alloy" locks down on it? the ones ive seen ahd little metal teeth on the side where it grips the rope. so yeah, id rather a soft grip system over a grigri.Thanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amstalder 0 #43 May 30, 2011 Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grigri_(climbing) if youre doing top rope climbing, or a rappel, theres no use for that. personally id MUCH rather use tandem prusik cords over a gri gri ANY day. for one, its much easier on the rope. . . the grigri is PERFECT for top-rope, same goes for rappelling. you dont think that a rope sliding over smoothly machined alloy treats it better than the friction caused by another rope, then fine, your argument is valid.. They seriously need an FJC for climbing. I have so much to learn. from the top of my head, i could point you to two schools doing exactly that. climbing without taking a course, pretty much as in skydiving, is a pretty stupid idea.. By all means, please list them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutumbo 0 #44 May 30, 2011 Are you near any indoor rock walls? They are a great place to begin. A good way to meet people, and will probably know of a few local courses.Thanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #45 May 31, 2011 Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grigri_(climbing) if youre doing top rope climbing, or a rappel, theres no use for that. personally id MUCH rather use tandem prusik cords over a gri gri ANY day. for one, its much easier on the rope. . . the grigri is PERFECT for top-rope, same goes for rappelling. you dont think that a rope sliding over smoothly machined alloy treats it better than the friction caused by another rope, then fine, your argument is valid.. They seriously need an FJC for climbing. I have so much to learn. from the top of my head, i could point you to two schools doing exactly that. climbing without taking a course, pretty much as in skydiving, is a pretty stupid idea.. By all means, please list them. they are in switzerland baby.. would not be of much use to you! but i'm pretty sure they exist elsewhere too!“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #46 May 31, 2011 Quote Quote Quote Quote http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grigri_(climbing) if youre doing top rope climbing, or a rappel, theres no use for that. personally id MUCH rather use tandem prusik cords over a gri gri ANY day. for one, its much easier on the rope. . . the grigri is PERFECT for top-rope, same goes for rappelling. you dont think that a rope sliding over smoothly machined alloy treats it better than the friction caused by another rope, then fine, your argument is valid.. not sliding over it, but what about when your rappeler falls, and that "smoothly machined piece of alloy" locks down on it? the ones ive seen ahd little metal teeth on the side where it grips the rope. so yeah, id rather a soft grip system over a grigri. it seems pretty obvious to me you have no clue what you are talking about, how a grigri works, nor how to operate one.. yes, i wouldnt let you near a grigri to belay or secure me. see picture; no teeth! edited for typo“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #47 May 31, 2011 No teeth on the Gri-Gri mate - I think I know which device you are talking about (can't remember the name at the moment added: Petzl Tribloc - but fully agree, I would NOT want one anywhere near MY rope or one that I'm suspended from!!) Gri-Gri (2) ....http://www.escape2.co.uk/LSWS2/index.php?product=D14+2 (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutumbo 0 #48 May 31, 2011 QuoteNo teeth on the Gri-Gri mate - I think I know which device you are talking about (can't remember the name at the moment added: Petzl Tribloc - but fully agree, I would NOT want one anywhere near MY rope or one that I'm suspended from!!) Gri-Gri (2) ....http://www.escape2.co.uk/LSWS2/index.php?product=D14+2 yeah thats it. got the 2 confused, my bad.. we mostly use the tandem prusik cords when we do get to play with rope (not often anymore)Thanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #49 May 31, 2011 grigri's are awesome - if you know how to handle one. pretty much like a small xbraced; pretty cool toy, but shouldnt be used if you dont know how.. “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutumbo 0 #50 May 31, 2011 ill stick to my way, you stick to yours.Thanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
