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Pour Some Sugar On Me
Sport climber
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Topic Author's Original Post - Jan 26, 2008 - 05:49pm PT
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Hello Rock Climber Peeps!
I like, totally live in the city and am new to this whole climbing thing!
I don't really like it, I just go because my boyfriend likes me to.
The only thing is, I hate dirt! I was hoping I could suggest some things to him that we could bring to keep our Rock Climbing Areas clean like in the gym he goes to.
Here is my list so far:
Broom to sweep the dirt away from the base
Windex to clean off the bolts to make them prettier and shinier
Battery operated fan to blow dry the bolts after I spray them with the Windex
A Squeegee to clean off the bottoms of our climbing shoes
A second squeegee for me to keep my helmet shiny (My boyfriend does not care how dirty his helmet gets!)
Is there like, any kind of other item I can throw in his pack to bring to keep things less dirty and dusty?
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WandaFuca
Gym climber
San Fernando Lamas
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Jan 26, 2008 - 05:54pm PT
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When trolling you need a hook, not a brick, at the end of your line.
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Pour Some Sugar On Me
Sport climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 26, 2008 - 05:55pm PT
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I don't think my boyfriend would like it if I put bricks in his backpack!
God! Horrible suggestion!
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TrundleBum
Trad climber
Las Vegas
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Jan 26, 2008 - 06:02pm PT
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I would love to respond...
I would wax eloquent, accept I broke a nail and it must be attended too.
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Pour Some Sugar On Me
Sport climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 26, 2008 - 06:04pm PT
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I HATE it when I break nails!
I reinforce mine with Band-Aids before I climb. That way I don't have to always stop in at the closest Silky Nails on the way home to get them repaired! That gets costly.
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Crimpergirl
Social climber
St. Looney
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Jan 26, 2008 - 06:04pm PT
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Wow. The weather must be really bad and cabin fever really severe where you are.
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Jan 26, 2008 - 06:11pm PT
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You should paint your boyfriend's fingernails and toenails when he's sleeping. He'd enjoy that much more than a brick to the head.
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u4ick
Trad climber
temecula, ca
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Jan 26, 2008 - 06:13pm PT
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lie face first in front of the route so he can stand on your head to avoid getting dirt on his climbing shoes!
Cheers-
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Pour Some Sugar On Me
Sport climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 26, 2008 - 06:15pm PT
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I am SHOCKED that climbers could be so mean to a fellow climber! Here I am just trying to get some advice to help all climbers, and you all have to go and insult me! It's totally nicer for everyone if the crag is CLEAN. I know you know what I'm talking about.
God! Happy New Year to you, too.
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Caveman
climber
Cumberland Plateau
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Jan 26, 2008 - 06:23pm PT
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And I was just about to tell you that you have to shoot some folks to keep them from littering. My advice to you....your doomed! Forget the broom for the dirt. Better bring a backhoe. caveman
edit to add: you clean all the dirt away from crags around here and someone is liable to shoot you. (lots of trigger happy reds here, god bless 'em)
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Pour Some Sugar On Me
Sport climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 26, 2008 - 06:24pm PT
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I know what to do!
I'll bring a dustbuster! Hopefully my boyfriend won't mind carrying it.
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Pour Some Sugar On Me
Sport climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 26, 2008 - 06:28pm PT
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Thank you!
Keep the crags clean!
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WoodySt
Trad climber
Riverside
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Jan 26, 2008 - 06:32pm PT
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My dear you must study SuperTopo for a long period of time to develop your trolling skills. I'm an expert and have refined my skills to the point where, very often, it's taken seriously by one and all. That's perfection, I think.
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Pour Some Sugar On Me
Sport climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 26, 2008 - 06:32pm PT
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My goodness, this Facelift event looks amazing!
I guess you forumers are not so mean after all. Look at how many of you were there.
Great job you sexy studs!
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couchmaster
climber
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Jan 26, 2008 - 07:20pm PT
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I've considered this extensively, and believe it to be a considerable issue.
The only reasonable chance of cleaning an area of that size is via the old, old school method that our grandfathers used to create this fine country.....the effects of which can still be viewed here or there.
... 1 word, 1 word for the graduate: "Hydraulic gold mining techniques".
With a water canon:
Hydraulic mining was carried out during the gold rush but was pretty much stopped by a court decision in 1884 because of the millions of cubic yards of debris washed into the rivers. Pesky environmentalists.
I think it would be the best method for quickly cleaning the area up to your satisfaction.
PS, Op< it is a little known fact amongst old tradsters that wrapping ALL of your cams by sticking or cramming (in the larger sizes) them into Condoms both keeps them clean and lubricates them at the same time. I recommend the XXL Durex with the reservoir tip. They don't need the tip, I just like to say reservoir tip and tossed it in there.
You're welcome of course.
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divad
Trad climber
wmass
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Jan 26, 2008 - 07:21pm PT
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Woody, who takes you seriously?
:)
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Pour Some Sugar On Me
Sport climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 26, 2008 - 07:35pm PT
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I don't think cannons are good for the environment! Even my "Windex" isn't "Windex" brand, but the environmentally safe version. Don't remember the brand - some hippie name.
Crag cleaning MUST be executed in an environmentally friendly manner.
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divad
Trad climber
wmass
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Jan 26, 2008 - 07:41pm PT
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locker,
Seriously, most of the time, I do too.
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Mighty Hiker
Social climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Jan 26, 2008 - 07:42pm PT
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"Crag cleaning MUST be executed in an environmentally friendly manner."
Why would we execute crag cleaners? That seems somewhat draconian, whether or not it's done in an environmentally friendly manner.
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