Zoter 0 #26 November 23, 2004 Check the web link I posted.... Its in Finsbury Park , Central London.......and its pretty big! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #27 November 23, 2004 sorry, didn't see the link... WAW, that place is INCREDIBLE !!! Worth a visit on a next trip to London scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zoter 0 #28 November 23, 2004 Shit...never been there....but I always look at it like a UK jumper looks at Californians for Perris...you live next door to a fantastic place ....DO IT you are stoopid not to Might do more than poke my nose in the door this weeekend Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #29 November 23, 2004 from what I saw on the website, looks like a Perris or an Eloy... Can't be a Rantoul, there's no jello shots man, do you have a couch to crash on if I come to London ???scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #30 November 24, 2004 Gary be sure to practice doing some lead belaying inside with some one watching you before heading outside. Quote PS I don't know all what all the 5.8, stuff means yet.. You'll learn, trust me, you'll learn. Kelly, I love how you rotated the pictures to make those routes look harderMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #31 November 24, 2004 BWAHAHAHA..... Yeah, you like how I edited the hair and the chalk bags so they sticks strait out. Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #32 November 24, 2004 Quote I sure know its not about arm strength... But on my time on the wall, that's all I managed to do... Will certainly get better with time... Thanks for the advice. Sexist (pro woman climber) comment here - try to climb with women at first, since many can't rely on doing pullups, so you get to see better form right off. New male climbers can get away with muscling it early on so can take longer to learn good technique. Alternatively, pay a lot of attention to good climbers of similar physical builds as yourself. There is some strength aspect to it - that'll come in time. But most is technique and balance and planning ahead. not so sexist comments; If you turn out good at it, still take it easy. Just because you can do the 5.10s right away doesn't mean you should. Tendons and ligament need to strengthen and they take much longer (months) than muscles (days to weeks). It's easy to overdo it at first. Keep your arms straight as much as you can - load the tendons so the muscles don't get tired - else you'll wear out earlier than your friends and end up the 'belay monkey' for the rest of the workout. other stuff.... cool pics on jg's website - I forget to take my harness off when bouldering too. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gus 1 #33 November 24, 2004 I just started climbing at The Warehouse, conveniently located about a 10 minute walk from my house. Just doing top roping stuff at the moment but I'm really loving it. It's a great sport for gear heads . There seem to be about a million grading systems out there so I don't really know what this means but I can do a handful of the 6a's. GusOutpatientsOnline.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #34 November 24, 2004 I never really liked climbing walls, but there is a list of Scottish indoor ones here, if anyone is ever stuck, due to weather.... http://www.indoorclimbing.com/scotland.html We also have indoor ice climbing...way cool! http://www.ice-factor.co.uk/ice-climbing.html -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zoter 0 #35 November 24, 2004 Quote man, do you have a couch to crash on if I come to London ??? Of course....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davedlg 0 #36 November 24, 2004 Indoor ice climbing...awesome! I have always wondered when someone would put one of those together. Next time I happen to be in Scotland I'll have to stop by! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #37 November 25, 2004 Quote Quote man, do you have a couch to crash on if I come to London ??? Of course....... Nice.. Thanks... the place I go is the biggest in the french speaking part of Switz... 13m high, 500sq meters, more than 100 ways...scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
