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yorkie_chris
11-11-09, 05:50 PM
Well we've got a running thread, and a swimming one. Here's one for any of you who like a little bit of vertical now and then.
Did my first 6a tonight :)
wattyfred89
11-11-09, 05:51 PM
cool nice one chris. did my regular 4-tred steps a few times today at work
thedonal
11-11-09, 05:53 PM
OOh- that reminds me. I ought to get to an indoor wall again at some point soon (not too many crags near Suburbiton!)- only been a few times before (including a weekend intro to climbing course at Plas-Y-Brenin), but rather enjoyed it and would like to do more...
climbing is something i've never done that regularly, but always wanted to do more. one of my friends is really quite into climbing and dragged me round a via ferratta climb when we were in france canoeing. it was such a laugh, most of it was fine, but the wire bridge had me crapping myself. also everyone we passed were properly kitted up, we had a harness each with a couple of cowstails and that was it. no spare ropes or anything for back/emergency, but suppose that was part of the fun! here's me half way across the wire bridge!
http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/6942/pict0012ak.jpg
sv-robo
11-11-09, 06:12 PM
My uncle used to do a lot of rock climbing (& potholing)....had a few scary stories to tell.
madness
11-11-09, 06:51 PM
Did my first 6a tonight :)
Well done
Was that French 6a or English 6a?
Was it at an indoor wall or on a proper crag, if so which one?
Now the nights are dark I've stopped climbing. Probably start going to the local wall after Christnas to get some fitness back.
yorkie_chris
11-11-09, 06:57 PM
French I think, not sure though.
Climbs at wall start at 4ish and go up to 7b+ or maybe higher if that helps.
Oooo good call
Congrats on your 6a. I am doing the unthinkable and turning to indoor walls for the winter....im a trad climber at heart, bt sport serves a purpose
Owenski
11-11-09, 07:02 PM
French I think, not sure though.
Climbs at wall start at 4ish and go up to 7b+ or maybe higher if that helps.
Im busy from about half 3, so that start rules me out ;)
madness
11-11-09, 07:04 PM
French I think, not sure though.
Climbs at wall start at 4ish and go up to 7b+ or maybe higher if that helps.
That's French grading which is normal these days for climbing walls, and bolted rock climbs (sports routes).
French 6a equates roughly to the English grade of E1 5b, but it's hard to compare as a 6a is bolt protected and an E1 5b is naturally protected.
yorkie_chris
11-11-09, 07:06 PM
Never climbed trad before. Want to have a go though!
madness
11-11-09, 07:07 PM
Oooo good call
Congrats on your 6a. I am doing the unthinkable and turning to indoor walls for the winter....im a trad climber at heart, bt sport serves a purpose
You're in Dorset with all that great Sport Climbing on Portland.
You're in Dorset with all that great Sport Climbing on Portland.
gets boring after a year. We do have swanage cliffs tho. But im a dartmoor granite girl at heart
madness
11-11-09, 07:09 PM
Never climbed trad before. Want to have a go though!
You need to find someone to show you the ropes. Placing good protection that doesn't fall out or cause rope drag requires practice.
madness
11-11-09, 07:11 PM
gets boring after a year. We do have swanage cliffs tho. But im a dartmoor granite girl at heart
Only ever climbed on Dartmoor granite once.
I'm lucky enough to have grit and limestone within half an hours drive.
You need to find someone to show you the ropes. Placing good protection that doesn't fall out or cause rope drag requires practice.
Practice placing gear by treversing
yorkie_chris
11-11-09, 07:14 PM
How good do you think I need to get indoor before trying outdoor stuff? I'm aiming to climb once or twice week and a bit of weights some other night.
Long term goal is to do some multi-pitch, that looks fun :-D
Only ever climbed on Dartmoor granite once.
I'm lucky enough to have grit and limestone within half an hours drive.
Roaches? was at uni in manchester and stayed at the bunk house up there for a week...right laugh
Granite is awesomely sticky...but just dont try and fist jam it...will rip your knuckles to shreads
How good do you think I need to get indoor before trying outdoor stuff? I'm aiming to climb once or twice week and a bit of weights some other night.
Long term goal is to do some multi-pitch, that looks fun :-D
mate i think you should jus go do it. I never started climbing inside. Go top rope some outdoor climbs (just make sure you have good anchors) then lead it.
If you spend your life inside, you will never be gutty enough to get outside. Come down here if you like, I am SPA ..happy to take you out
yorkie_chris
11-11-09, 07:22 PM
Cool. There is climbing society at uni, I will tag along with some of experienced guys there. Dorset is a bit far to go for climbing heh.
madness
11-11-09, 07:23 PM
How good do you think I need to get indoor before trying outdoor stuff? I'm aiming to climb once or twice week and a bit of weights some other night.
Long term goal is to do some multi-pitch, that looks fun :-D
To be honest, you don't have to be a particularly good climber to climb easier trad. routes. I started on grit in the Peak District long before I ever saw a climbing wall. Get someone to lead you up a few short climbs first and then have a go at leading a climb that they have placed the protection in. Practice placing gear at ground level whilst standing on the ground and then practice placing it while you're hanging on just off the ground. You'll find that climbs that you have to place your own protection need more strength and stamina as you're on them for much longer.
rick0361
11-11-09, 07:54 PM
gets boring after a year. We do have swanage cliffs tho. But im a dartmoor granite girl at heart
Doesn't if you go down there a couple of times a year and can find no one to climb with.
DOne a lot indoors this year due to commitments mostly at the Sports Centre in Hudds which is quite qood and convenient. Best place I have been in doors this year had to be Awesome Walls in Liverpool www.awesomewalls.co.uk. The main competition wall is just that awesome with about a 5 metre overhang at the top
fastdruid
11-11-09, 08:07 PM
I haven't been since I broke my collarbone. :-(
Still here is some footage of me doing a 6a+ lead last year.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOxtSrYQd9s
Druid
Jayneflakes
11-11-09, 09:15 PM
Qualified climbing Instructor here, trained with UCR in Bristol in 1999, qualified in 2000 for SPA. I was assessed by a Royal Naval Rock Instructor as competent to teach lead climbing, but that was a site specific thing. Am also MLA trained and have PGCE in outdoor Education. Was going to follow MLA with MIA, but ill health put a stop to that. These days I teach my step son to climb and any one who is local and feels like a laugh. I have cllimbed almost every route in Avon up to E1 and was working through the E1 and E2 leads before I got ill. My personal best was probably E2 5C on UK Limestone and 6C+ French Sport in France and later Sardinia. :D
I did my first winter season in 2003-04 while I was still fit and desperately want to hit the Alps again one day when/if I am fit again. Climbing Ice is amazing and terrifying and amazing and terrifying... You get the idea. These days my Axe and Crampons are used as coat hangers. My ice boots sit forlorn in my wardrobe, unused and unloved. :smt088
Anyway, if any of you stone Monkeys feel up to a bash at Avon Limestone give me a call. Since meeting the other half, I have toned down my urges to climb terrifying stuff and due to my rubbish health I am trying to get back up to at least VS standard again. :smt077
Places I have climbed include a few places mentioned here already. Dartmoor Granite is not to my taste, I prefer The Channel Islands for the smaller crystalline red Granite. North Devon has Baggy Point which is just stunning. Heart of the Sun, E2 three pitch, is a classic Wilmott route and deserves every star it has. :D:cool::D
I love the Peak and spent many happy hours ripping my flesh to ribbons, hand jamming on Grit stone. Also spent an hour at the Edge Climbing Wall in Sheffield, but hate indoor walls. I ran the Swindon Wall (Link Centre) for a while, but left when the call of French Sun got too much.
Loads in North Wales, but have a real love of Tremadog and Eric's Cafe. Eric Jones was a real Hero of mine and he served me breakfast on more than one occasion. Also can't go to North Wales with out popping into Pete's Eats. :-dd
I have climbed in a few places in Europe, but the best stuff was in Sardinia where I went Sport Climbing for just over a week, on immaculate, warm rough Limestone and have never climbed rock of such quality before or since. :p
I used to make a lot of cash from climbing, either teaching or guiding and can still teach to this day. I retired my last ropes (Beal Cobra Twins) about three months ago and plan on a new single next year. However if you ever see a mad girl on Weston Sea Front wall, clambering along, it is probably me in training. :pirat:
Did I mention that I LOVE climbing?:rolleyes:
stop climbing on plastic and get outdoors, trad is the only way. although i did spend three weeks this summer sport climbing in Portland.
madness
11-11-09, 10:53 PM
More craggers on here than I realised, anyone into caving too?
How does one get into climbing?
I've always enjoyed climbing trees and rocks near the coast. I did look at the local club which does indoor climbing during the week and then outdoor climbing at the weekend, but I'm sure they required me to pass a basic instruction course which they didn't actually do themselves! I failed to find anywhere local! :(
madness
11-11-09, 11:15 PM
How does one get into climbing?
I just turned up at the pub where my local climbing club met and someone kindly offer to take me climbing. But that was over 20 years ago!
These days most indoor climbing walls offer introductory sessions. There's also lots of freelance outdoor education people who will run short courses.
Then there's always places like Plas y Brenin in North Wales, they run introductory courses.
Jayneflakes
11-11-09, 11:40 PM
How does one get into climbing?
I've always enjoyed climbing trees and rocks near the coast. I did look at the local club which does indoor climbing during the week and then outdoor climbing at the weekend, but I'm sure they required me to pass a basic instruction course which they didn't actually do themselves! I failed to find anywhere local! :(
If you are local to me, you can hire me to teach you. :cool: Just drop me a PM if you are interested. I may be a bit broken, but I can still teach.
I warn you though, the last person I trained qualified as an instructor two years later. I have high expectations. See my previous statement as to how well qualified I am. Any instructor who takes you outside should have the minimum of the SPA certificate. Indoors, a site specific qualification can be enough.
Ex forces folk who have Rock leader Quals can transfer them to MLT quals too, so you can find a lot of ex forces manaics out there who are damn good instructors. :smt077
I was free lance for a while and did other stuff too, such as Caving, Mountain Biking, archery, Orienteering and shooting. However, I avoided water sports because I got sea sick in a kayak! :smt088
If you spend your life inside, you will never be gutty enough to get outside. Come down here if you like, I am SPA ..happy to take you out
I spent too long indoors and was terrified by trad climbing at first. I got over it, but I haven't been out in months and dont know if I've still got the balls now.
Best place I have been in doors this year had to be Awesome Walls in Liverpool www.awesomewalls.co.uk (http://www.awesomewalls.co.uk/). The main competition wall is just that awesome with about a 5 metre overhang at the top
I was at liverpool university so this was my local, its also my favourite too. The bouldering in the crypt is particually good.
How good do you think I need to get indoor before trying outdoor stuff? I'm aiming to climb once or twice week and a bit of weights some other night.
Long term goal is to do some multi-pitch, that looks fun :-D
You don't really need to practice before climbing outdoors, as long as you have the safety gear and a friend who knows how to use it, just go and climb.
Plenty of good outdoor climbing to learn on round here. Cow and Calf, Pule Hill, Stanage Edge, Hardcastle Crags, Otley Chevin, etc.
More craggers on here than I realised, anyone into caving too?
Yep :) Your in Derbyshire arent you? We have the mendips which has some fun active systems, and we have a cave called Pridhamsleigh which is a awesome cave. Love it. Use to spend most my weekends down there exploring. But i have heard rumour that teh farmer is closing access across his land which sucks :sad:
madness
12-11-09, 02:10 PM
Your in Derbyshire arent you?
That's right, loads of caving, though I've not done any for a few years and it's even longer since I did any serious caving.
I'm just in the process of sorting a homemade lamp set-up that won't die on me if I don't maintain the battery. Then I might just get a few trips in over this winter.
If you are local to me, you can hire me to teach you. :cool: Just drop me a PM if you are interested. I may be a bit broken, but I can still teach.
I warn you though, the last person I trained qualified as an instructor two years later. I have high expectations. See my previous statement as to how well qualified I am. Any instructor who takes you outside should have the minimum of the SPA certificate. Indoors, a site specific qualification can be enough.
Ex forces folk who have Rock leader Quals can transfer them to MLT quals too, so you can find a lot of ex forces manaics out there who are damn good instructors. :smt077
I was free lance for a while and did other stuff too, such as Caving, Mountain Biking, archery, Orienteering and shooting. However, I avoided water sports because I got sea sick in a kayak! :smt088
Well I'm putting it on the backburner till after xmas but I'll definitely consider your offer. You're not exactly local, but Bristol is only 90mins or so away on the bike!
Sounds like there are a few MIA's on the forum.
Sounds like there are a few MIA's on the forum.
Ian, what company do you work for or freelance for?
Tim in Belgium
12-11-09, 08:18 PM
Off for an indoor session tomorrow, first time in about 7 months, so will be rusty, sounds like you're doing a lot better than me Chris!
yorkie_chris
12-11-09, 08:58 PM
Only as well as I can with brute force and stubbornness. I've heard about these tech-ni-que things... maybe I should learn some? :-P
madness
12-11-09, 09:30 PM
Only as well as I can with brute force and stubbornness. I've heard about these tech-ni-que things... maybe I should learn some? :-P
Strength can only get you so far, work on technique as well, in particular good footwork and body positioning. That way you can get you weight off of your arms and onto your feet.
Tim in Belgium
13-11-09, 10:28 PM
Well first time back, did a few 5as, but struggled with a 5B, only 2/3rds of the way up, no finger strength at the moment, the only way is up!
Org Climbing trip i think :D
Well first time back, did a few 5as, but struggled with a 5B, only 2/3rds of the way up, no finger strength at the moment, the only way is up!
thats good going I went back a few months ago after a 3 year break and froze halfway up the wall. But i'm a completely newbie - i can't even lead!
but practice and money make perfect:smt022
madness
16-11-09, 12:13 PM
Org Climbing trip i think :D
or Caving Trip?
Sorry dont do caving. pity realy as there are lots of caving systens within a few miles of my house. cant stand small spaces, unlike my climbing partner who spends days on end down them.
vardypeeps
16-11-09, 01:33 PM
I'd love to get into climbing but to use Huddersfield centre I need a certificate of some kind?
Anyone know where I can do a learner course to get in the swing etc?
Can someone explain what the various numbers and letters mean for the grading of a wall etc?
or Caving Trip?
Or both?:D
madness
16-11-09, 02:14 PM
I'd love to get into climbing but to use Huddersfield centre I need a certificate of some kind?
Anyone know where I can do a learner course to get in the swing etc?
Can someone explain what the various numbers and letters mean for the grading of a wall etc?
Usually climbing walls use the French grading system, which is designed for bolted climbs (also refered to as 'Sport Climbs')
It's a numerical system up to a point and then as the grades get harder they use a suffix of +, a, b, or c to give a better indication of the difficulties.
In real life you probably wont come across a grade less than 3, which is really easy. Most climbing walls start routes at about grade 4 and then they go up in dificulty as follows:- 4, 4+, 5, 5+, 6a, 6a+, 6b, 6b+, 6c, 6c+ and so on.
For example, a 6a+ is slightly harder than a 6a, the hardest individual move should be at about the same level of difficulty, but there should be more of them.
It is quite hard to get your head around at first and you'll only get used to any grading system by going and climbing the routes.
Hope this helps rather than confusing you even more!
http://www.mountaindays.net/articles/item/rock_climbing_grades_explained/
madness
16-11-09, 02:16 PM
http://www.mountaindays.net/articles/item/rock_climbing_grades_explained/
Good link!
I haven't climbed for ages. Used to go a couple of times a week indoor and have climbed at Harrisons (sandstone, all top rope. Great fun in the summer) and Portland a few times.
missyburd
16-11-09, 02:50 PM
I'd love to get into climbing but to use Huddersfield centre I need a certificate of some kind?
Anyone know where I can do a learner course to get in the swing etc?
We had the same problem as I've only even been climbing once a couple of years ago (didn't have much speare time while doing degree to carry it on thpough I right enjoyed it) and Chris was a bit rusty. We wanted to go to Huddersfield for ease but found the same, we needed to show we were competent on the wall before we could use it unsupervised. We considered doing one of their courses - £36 for 6weeks and decided against it as we couldn't see how they managed to stretch the basic knowledge needed over that time when you can be taught/refreshed about belaying and such in half an hour lol.
Chris fortunately is able to join his uni's climbing society thing so he has access but it's a tad more difficult for me. I do however have a mate who works at the Hudders wall so I think I'll be getting her to show me the ropes (b-dum tschhh). Maybe you could come along Vardy?
yorkie_chris
16-11-09, 03:48 PM
I don't think you need certificate, just to be competent at belaying etc. At leeds wall you can get signed in as a guest by someone who is a full member to supervise. Not sure about hudds. Will ring and find out tomorrow.
rick0361
16-11-09, 08:23 PM
We had the same problem as I've only even been climbing once a couple of years ago (didn't have much speare time while doing degree to carry it on thpough I right enjoyed it) and Chris was a bit rusty. We wanted to go to Huddersfield for ease but found the same, we needed to show we were competent on the wall before we could use it unsupervised. We considered doing one of their courses - £36 for 6weeks and decided against it as we couldn't see how they managed to stretch the basic knowledge needed over that time when you can be taught/refreshed about belaying and such in half an hour lol.
Chris fortunately is able to join his uni's climbing society thing so he has access but it's a tad more difficult for me. I do however have a mate who works at the Hudders wall so I think I'll be getting her to show me the ropes (b-dum tschhh). Maybe you could come along Vardy?
They can be a bit picky at Huddersfield in the name of Elf and Safety but the questionaire they have you do is fairly basic and if you have done some climbing you will probably know the answers. The wall is worth the visit and some of the routes are tricky. Is it Jane that you know at the wall - If it is she puts up some tricky little numbers that give you areal work out. We try and go once a week - but then I work about 5 minutes walk away.
Awesome walls in Liverpool is worth a go and they are not half as "careful" about you getting on the wall. Careful is probably the wrong word but they probably are not as worried about being sued as Kirklees.
rick0361
16-11-09, 08:24 PM
Org Climbing trip i think :D
Be down at Portland Feb half term!
rick0361
16-11-09, 08:26 PM
I'd love to get into climbing but to use Huddersfield centre I need a certificate of some kind?
Anyone know where I can do a learner course to get in the swing etc?
Can someone explain what the various numbers and letters mean for the grading of a wall etc?
Guy you need to ask for at Hudds is Richard York richard.york@kirklees.gov.uk - he is the wall manager
He rides as well - Yamaha MT03 I think
missyburd
16-11-09, 11:21 PM
Is it Jane that you know at the wall
Nope Sam, she's good pals with Richard though. Think she works there occasionally and leads a few climbs.
yorkie_chris
17-11-09, 12:54 PM
At the wall again tomorrow :-D
Target: lead a route.
rick0361
17-11-09, 06:54 PM
Going down thursday @4:30 all being well
ManxMatt34
17-11-09, 08:49 PM
Sod that!... i'll stick to 2 wheels no need for me to hang off any big drops doing that.
yorkie_chris
18-11-09, 06:57 PM
The big drops are great :-D
I know some spots on the bike where you can lean over a big drop too lol.
Just got back from wall, buzzing but I'm knackered. Think I did over a dozen routes today which is a vast improvement on the previous weeks. Mostly 6a's.
Managed a 6b :-D
And led a 5a+ :-D
(don't think I have the stamina to lead 6 yet, soon...)
yorkie_chris
18-11-09, 09:20 PM
In fact, next weeks target is to lead 6a.
madness
18-11-09, 10:31 PM
Just got back from wall, buzzing but I'm knackered. Think I did over a dozen routes today which is a vast improvement on the previous weeks. Mostly 6a's.
Managed a 6b :-D
And led a 5a+ :-D
(don't think I have the stamina to lead 6 yet, soon...)
Well done, enjoy the success. Stamina and finger strength will come in time.
Jayneflakes
18-11-09, 10:38 PM
to build up strength and improve stamina why not get your self a finger board for at home?
http://www.urbanrock.com/images/289/rockringl.jpg
Try here (http://www.urbanrock.com/products_show.php?ParentId=120&CatId=157&SearchType=2) for the place to buy
madness
19-11-09, 09:44 AM
to build up strength and improve stamina why not get your self a finger board for at home?
http://www.urbanrock.com/images/289/rockringl.jpg
Try here (http://www.urbanrock.com/products_show.php?ParentId=120&CatId=157&SearchType=2) for the place to buy
Or even better, build yourself a climbing wall at home.
Jayneflakes
19-11-09, 10:02 AM
Or even better, build yourself a climbing wall at home.
That is a dangerous idea, what happens then is the garage gets taken over with the leaning PLywood board and the old mattress on the floor to absorb bad landings. I speak with knowledge in these matters! :smt033
Try these guys (http://www.holdz.co.uk/) for the essential bits.
These guys (http://www.epusa.com/) are also good.
These guys (http://www.bendcrete.com/climbingholds.htm) built the climbing wall I worked at and it was pretty good.
I used to love this (http://www.beaconclimbing.com/) place when I was working in North Wales.
Hope that these help those who have a bigger garage than I had. ;)
madness
19-11-09, 12:24 PM
That is a dangerous idea, what happens then is the garage gets taken over with the leaning PLywood board and the old mattress on the floor to absorb bad landings. I speak with knowledge in these matters! :smt033
Try these guys (http://www.holdz.co.uk/) for the essential bits.
These guys (http://www.epusa.com/) are also good.
These guys (http://www.bendcrete.com/climbingholds.htm) built the climbing wall I worked at and it was pretty good.
I used to love this (http://www.beaconclimbing.com/) place when I was working in North Wales.
Hope that these help those who have a bigger garage than I had. ;)
I didn't have a garage, but I had a reasonable size loft. The first winter it had an 8' x 8' panel, the second winter it had another 8' x 8' panel added and the third winter you could traverse around the loft indefinately. Definately a good way to get strong and the way ahead if you want to climb hard routes. Training partners are a must as it gets boring otherwise.
yorkie_chris
19-11-09, 04:25 PM
Pft I get enough climbing practice in the garage climbing over an RD400 and a load of domestic shoite that gets piled in there.
I've got a pullup bar. Been doing a little bit on that but I'm not sure how well that relates to climbing. Can't hurt...
Tim in Belgium
19-11-09, 09:45 PM
If in doubt, power it out, pull up bars do no harm!
madness
19-11-09, 10:03 PM
But muscle bulk is heavy. Look at all the top climbers. They have we'll defined muscles but they aren't massive.
But muscle bulk is heavy. Look at all the top climbers. They have we'll defined muscles but they aren't massive.
I beg to differ. Case and point - John Dunne
madness
20-11-09, 11:10 AM
I beg to differ. Case and point - John Dunne
There are exceptions to every rule
I can imagine that all the tendon problems that John Dunne has had have had something to do with the weight he was carrying. Fawcett, Moffat, Moon, Dawes, etc, etc, are more the norm.
There are exceptions to every rule
I can imagine that all the tendon problems that John Dunne has had have had something to do with the weight he was carrying. Fawcett, Moffat, Moon, Dawes, etc, etc, are more the norm.
Yeh agreed...but it totally gives hope to us chunky folk! :D
yorkie_chris
20-11-09, 02:37 PM
Lol well I'm never going to have the build of a ferret, but likewise I've no ambition to be a world class climber either.
vardypeeps
27-11-09, 01:53 PM
Yo YC
Me being a complete novice at this and not knowing how and when to use chalk let alone belaying do you think the beginner course at the wall in leeds is a good price at £75 nicker??? :confused:
ThEGr33k
27-11-09, 04:32 PM
I tended when I could afford to do it all the time do bouldering when going indoor as I find indoor climbing a bit slow and dull. :(
Love outdoor. Not much better :D
vardypeeps
27-11-09, 04:34 PM
Yeah that's what interests me the most as it's not as high up and it's a bit more technical I think? correct me if I'm wrong.
I'd like to get some matts and do it outdoors too.
ThEGr33k
27-11-09, 04:41 PM
Yeah that's what interests me the most as it's not as high up and it's a bit more technical I think? correct me if I'm wrong.
I'd like to get some matts and do it outdoors too.
Well, yea we do have some, dont get out as much as id like though :(
I agree I think its more technical, I think thats why its more fun. That and you can quicly change routed without much messing at all. Always a bonus.
Yo YC
Me being a complete novice at this and not knowing how and when to use chalk let alone belaying do you think the beginner course at the wall in leeds is a good price at £75 nicker??? :confused:
save your money, join a climbing club. learn for free
us climbers are usuall a friendly bunch, always willing to help people new to the sport learn to belay & climb safe
yorkie_chris
27-11-09, 07:45 PM
Went on Wednesday, aaaarghh! Completely beaten by a 6a on the big overhang wall. Then the annoyingly talented dude who I know from the uni climbing club did it with all the effort it takes me to get onto a bar stool.
Still couldn't do it. Gah!
Yo YC
Me being a complete novice at this and not knowing how and when to use chalk let alone belaying do you think the beginner course at the wall in leeds is a good price at £75 nicker??? :confused:
Nah don't bother, go along to wall and see if you like it first.
I can take you in as a guest at leeds wall if you want.
yorkie_chris
28-10-12, 03:46 PM
Sad post :(
I got into it for a few months and started doing some trad stuff and was loving it, but my wrist was getting worse and worse where I'd broken a load of bits of carpal bone in an off, to the point of being hardly able to pull the clutch in on the bike when it got cold. Meh.
So all this gear has been sat here doing nowt. All for sale, I'll put details up before it goes on ebay.
maviczap
28-10-12, 04:17 PM
That's pants YC, it would be easy to say you've still got your scuba diving to fall back on as a hobby.
But being forced to stop doing something you love, is different to giving something up because you don't want to do it any more.
I had a similar problem,luckily I had other hobbies to do, but I still hankered to do the hobby I really loved.
No chance of an op on your carpel problem?
yorkie_chris
28-10-12, 06:02 PM
Well when I went to see the consultant they were saying they'd have to go in from several different angles and generally f*** about and the chances of making things worse were high so leave it alone until it causes serious problems. We chatted about it and basically I've compromised the cartilige and damaged the bits the tendons run in and attach to, so the more impact stuff I do the shorter this time... not worth the trade off considering how painful it is now when it's "good" but at least I've got mostly full use and something approaching full power with it.
Taken some pics of it all now so will get rid. Suppose it will get me some more shagged looking dive kit, don't like shiny, stops the 3 day qualified instructors talking sh*t :)
maviczap
28-10-12, 06:12 PM
Suppose it will get me some more shagged looking dive kit, don't like shiny, stops the 3 day qualified instructors talking sh*t :)
That what I did when I gave up cycling because of poor health, sold a lot of stuff to fund other hobbies. Its a bit ironic to give up sport for health reasons :confused:
I got my problem improved to the point I could return to ride and enjoy it without having post ride agony, although I don't have the time or inclination to go back racing again.
I'm just grateful I can enjoy my cycling almost like I used to
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