Remster 30 #51 November 4, 2003 Quotenormal running shoes will NOT be okay blahhhhhh... maybe for a purist or if you wanna get all serious about it, but I used running shoes all the time when I was younger. They are not ideal, but unless I'm now told by the gods and goddesses of climbing different, I'd say dont waste $100 on climbing shoes unless you want to use them on a regular basis.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prepheckt 0 #52 November 4, 2003 Gold's Gym is about 15 minutes from the dz, and they have a nice rock wall in there(It's great for bouldering, top roping, has nice chimneys, overhangs and a small cave. Maybe we can talk them into renting us shoes/equipment for the day."Dancing Argentine Tango is like doing calculus with your feet." -9 toes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skypup 0 #53 November 4, 2003 I'm definatly down for doing some climbing! I can bring my rack down to set up some TR's. We could allways find a 5.8 /5.9 that's next to a 5.10 / 5.11 and set them both up =o) I'll have a second rope again by then. (I just retired my lead rope) Woo hoo Climbing and Jumping, only thing better would be skiing , climbing, and jumping! See ya there! T.S.S # 5 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To dream great dreams is itself an act of daring. -Eric Shipton & Bill Tilman ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #54 November 4, 2003 OK, I've never climbed so can I just come hang out and watch? -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #55 November 4, 2003 It's been a few years since I've rented, but you should be able to rent shoes for $20 (maybe less) for an entire day. So I'm not telling anyone to run out and buy a pair. Normal running shoes can be used on the lower difficulty feature and/or crack climbs, but not on friction climbing. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skypup 0 #56 November 4, 2003 Running shoes don't work well for face climbing, you can get away with them in cracks. Personally I find that some good stiff soled boots work better than tennis shoes for face climbing and large cracks. They edge much better that your typical shoe. (Though they don't work as well in 1-2 inch cracks as tennis shoes do) Of course there is nothing like a good tight climbing shoe.T.S.S # 5 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To dream great dreams is itself an act of daring. -Eric Shipton & Bill Tilman ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skypup 0 #57 November 4, 2003 QuoteOK, I've never climbed so can I just come hang out and watch? I'm sure you could watch.... But at thet point you are out there with all the gear and people nessasary, why not give it a shot? I could see you getting into it Lisa. T.S.S # 5 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To dream great dreams is itself an act of daring. -Eric Shipton & Bill Tilman ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prepheckt 0 #58 November 4, 2003 Yeah Lisa, come on and try it! It'll be fun! "Dancing Argentine Tango is like doing calculus with your feet." -9 toes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #59 November 4, 2003 QuoteOK, I've never climbed so can I just come hang out and watch? As long as your belayer doesn't fall alseep, top roping is a pretty safe form of rock climbing. Actually it would be really fun to try some rapping (rappeling) if the planets align. But you do need to know how to safely rap, so it's not recommeded for 1st timers (unless we've got two ropes and set up a firemen's belay which once again I seemed to forget the details of how to set it up). Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #60 November 4, 2003 Skymama, Dressing is simple, wear a pair of pants that are comfortable enough to bring your knee to your chest, Sports bra, and layer shirts, something like a t-shirt and a sweatshirt. Newbies, PM me if you need a harness and/or shoes. Experienced, PM me if you are bringing anything extra, such as extra harnesses, shoes, ropes, whatever. I'm hoping at most we will have to rent a few pairs of shoes.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooknswoop 19 #61 November 4, 2003 QuoteActually it would be really fun to try some rapping (rappeling) if the planets align. I have a 150-foot Blue Water Static rtope I'll bring for rappeling. I'll set it up and teach rappeling if anyone is interested. Derek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #62 November 4, 2003 QuoteQuoteActually it would be really fun to try some rapping (rappeling) if the planets align. I have a 150-foot Blue Water Static rtope I'll bring for rappeling. I'll set it up and teach rappeling if anyone is interested. Derek Now that interests the shit outta me! I've never thought that I had the strength or stamina for climbing, and possibly not the needed dexterity either, but rappeling.....that's something I'd love to try!It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alanab 0 #63 November 5, 2003 QuoteQuoteQuoteActually it would be really fun to try some rapping (rappeling) if the planets align. I have a 150-foot Blue Water Static rtope I'll bring for rappeling. I'll set it up and teach rappeling if anyone is interested. Derek Now that interests the shit outta me! I've never thought that I had the strength or stamina for climbing, and possibly not the needed dexterity either, but rappeling.....that's I'd love to try! i like rappeling more. i will do that with you guys!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #64 November 5, 2003 Quotebut rappeling.....that's something I'd love to try! Oh Jim, you need to do the reppel thing with WFFC and myself out of a hot air balloon. Kelli, if I make the boogie, I have extra everything that I'll bring.May 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
billvon 2,998 #65 November 5, 2003 Kelli - 1) where are you planning on going? 2) crash pads would probably be good to bring. I don't have any of those. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #66 November 5, 2003 Quotecrash pads would probably be good to bring. Now Bill, can you think of anyone who will have enough room to bring those? Most times when I'm outside doing some bouldering, I just get a group of my friends to stand under me with their arms raised. Yes, I have friends. If I'm not comfortable with the climb then I make sure I have a harness on with a safety rope. Mr. Safety, always thinking.May 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 #67 November 5, 2003 QuoteKelli - 1) where are you planning on going? 2) crash pads would probably be good to bring. I don't have any of those. 1) Queen Creek Canyon But I'm waiting to hear from a local who might know if there is something closer (it's about 30min-1hr away). I do know there are several walls there, and a good mix of route grades. 2) I don't have one either, so all I can offer is top roping, if someone wants to boulder they will have to do it at thier own risk, someone else may have one though and be able to bring it.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skypup 0 #68 November 5, 2003 Sounds like there might be some good routes at the magma gardens area. As your getting beta do you think you could find out if there are any good V4- V6 problems near where we may be doing TR? I have 3 extra harnesses I can bring as well as some mens size 9 shoes I could lend out.T.S.S # 5 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ To dream great dreams is itself an act of daring. -Eric Shipton & Bill Tilman ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,998 #69 November 5, 2003 >But I'm waiting to hear from a local who might know if there is >something closer (it's about 30min-1hr away). Closer to 2 hrs. It's either 75 miles on back roads or 160 miles on highway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #70 November 5, 2003 Well the annual phoenix bouldering competition is in the area, so I'm sure we can find something. I'll be sure to grab bouldering info for the area when we get the sport climbing info. V4-V6....my hero....I'm lucky if I can do a V0Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #71 November 5, 2003 Stupid mapquest didn't make it look that far (objects in mirror are closer than they appear). Well it's almost 2 months away, plenty of time to figure things out exactly. I just picked that one cause it didn't seem that far, and it held lots of options. Nothing is written in stone, and I'm flexible.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyPsycho 0 #72 November 5, 2003 Quote As your getting beta do you think you could find out if there are any good V4- V6 problems near where we may be doing TR? reply] 12a to 13d..........im impressed......... nice to see someone else climbing hard too..... btw people, 13d is one letter grade below 5.14........ world class......basically an overhanging plate glass window........hmmmmmm, someday........ (edit) stoopit me.......i was thinkin VI 4 - VI 6 v4 to v6 is 12a to 12d, not 13d...... been out of the loop way too long.......still plenty hard crankin tho.... _______________________________ HK MP5SD.........silence is golden Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mouth 0 #73 November 5, 2003 QuoteQuoteOK, I've never climbed so can I just come hang out and watch? I'm sure you could watch.... But at thet point you are out there with all the gear and people nessasary, why not give it a shot? I could see you getting into it Lisa. So can I ...need I say more. Me and my addictions here. So how expensive is this fun gonna be? -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skycat 0 #74 November 5, 2003 $12 for your 1st shoe rental, the other half of you paycheck for the rest of your life Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RevJim 0 #75 November 5, 2003 QuoteQuotebut rappeling.....that's something I'd love to try! Oh Jim, you need to do the reppel thing with WFFC and myself out of a hot air balloon. I'd be all over that too! Of course, I should probably learn what to do sometime before actually dropping out of the balloon...It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next Page 3 of 6 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
mouth 0 #73 November 5, 2003 QuoteQuoteOK, I've never climbed so can I just come hang out and watch? I'm sure you could watch.... But at thet point you are out there with all the gear and people nessasary, why not give it a shot? I could see you getting into it Lisa. So can I ...need I say more. Me and my addictions here. So how expensive is this fun gonna be? -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #74 November 5, 2003 $12 for your 1st shoe rental, the other half of you paycheck for the rest of your life Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #75 November 5, 2003 QuoteQuotebut rappeling.....that's something I'd love to try! Oh Jim, you need to do the reppel thing with WFFC and myself out of a hot air balloon. I'd be all over that too! Of course, I should probably learn what to do sometime before actually dropping out of the balloon...It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
