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bhilden
Trad climber
Mountain View, CA/Boulder, CO
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Jan 17, 2014 - 02:54am PT
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Dude gets all the free gear he wants and doesn't bother to use it. What a waste!
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KP Ariza
climber
SCC
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Jan 17, 2014 - 04:03am PT
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I bet It would be fun to be that dude sometimes.
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Watermann2
Big Wall climber
Saluzzo Italia
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Jan 17, 2014 - 04:55am PT
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Congratulations to the great Honnold, one of the greatest climbers of all time!!!! CHAPEAU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Greetings to all climbers in the World and in U.S.A.
Gigi from Italy.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jan 17, 2014 - 06:32am PT
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It's obvious that Honnold's feats are a big step above what Bachar and Croft have accomplished. That in no way dimishes their achievments. Look at climbing across the board and you will see tremendous advances in everything from speed ascents on El Cap and the Eiger to free climbing standards. Every generation builds on the one before it. Croft, Bachar and others showed the way and Honnold took it to the next level. Who knows what the future will bring?
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AP
Trad climber
Calgary
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Jan 17, 2014 - 11:09am PT
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He must have amazing stamina
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go-B
climber
Hebrews 1:3
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Jan 17, 2014 - 11:14am PT
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holy moly!
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Jan 17, 2014 - 11:24am PT
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Wow, Just WOW, amazing..................
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John Mac
Trad climber
Littleton, CO
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Jan 17, 2014 - 12:07pm PT
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The question is what's next?
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steveA
Trad climber
Wolfeboro, NH
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Jan 17, 2014 - 12:08pm PT
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Moosedrool,
How old were you, when you left Poland?
I have an old friend who lives in the UK, who has gone on multiple trips with Kurtyka.
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Chief
climber
The NW edge of The Hudson Bay
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Jan 17, 2014 - 12:12pm PT
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Watching BOTH his feet slip at the same time on Equinox was a bit unsettling.
Bomber locks I guess.
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Brandon-
climber
The Granite State.
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Jan 17, 2014 - 01:51pm PT
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His control of his mind is stronger than his physical strength, IMO.
That's saying a lot too, as the dude is mutant strong.
Compartmentalizing (sp) fear is a very real thing, and he excels at it.
Or, is he just so good that he's not afraid?
Not sure, but I'm impressed.
Keep living!
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Reeotch
climber
4 Corners Area
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Jan 17, 2014 - 01:53pm PT
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You know he's eyeing El Capitan.
Be careful, Alex!
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k-man
Gym climber
SCruz
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Jan 17, 2014 - 03:26pm PT
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I walked to the base of that rig--all the kid's bolts are rusted out, Alex probably felt safer soloing.
OK man, joking. That is a Sick, sick thing.
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McHale's Navy
Trad climber
From Panorama City, CA
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Jan 17, 2014 - 05:05pm PT
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Or, is he just so good that he's not afraid?
That doesn't wash. We have all seen him climb. He's pretty normal in most regards. Or, I should say, he's a normal abnormal-superhuman.
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jgill
Boulder climber
Colorado
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Jan 17, 2014 - 05:07pm PT
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He sees small features on the rock and places his appendages on them and moves up. Quite simple, really. (Moose)
Thank you, Moose. I was truly baffled.
;>)
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McHale's Navy
Trad climber
From Panorama City, CA
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Jan 17, 2014 - 05:08pm PT
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Hey John, second time we're next to each other in this thread. I certainly paid attention to you back in the day. Now we're both watching Honnold. I always want to say something about this soloing stuff, but what can you say? Climbing and the human ego mix like oil and water......so don't mix them.....just climb! Haha!
That's a beautiful piece of rock.
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rockermike
Trad climber
Berkeley
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Jan 17, 2014 - 06:48pm PT
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Im with Ed Drummond on this one. Every time I read another 'Honnold done it' thread I feel more saddness than admiration. :(
Quiet a feat no doubt (I climbed an 11b top ropped in the gym once - just to put things in perspective) ... but the trend line is disturbing.
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The Larry
climber
Moab, UT
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Jan 17, 2014 - 07:03pm PT
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What saddens me is people putting their fears and limitations on other people.
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The Larry
climber
Moab, UT
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Jan 17, 2014 - 07:46pm PT
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Ever blow a tire out going 75mph?
Ever have a rope cut when you're jugging up it?
Ever break your neck trying to do a back flip on a moto?
Sh#t happens. Live your life how ever you want.
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jstan
climber
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Jan 17, 2014 - 07:51pm PT
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I will repeat myself, unbidden.
Discussions like this could potentially mess with someone's brain.
If someone then pays a price, how are you going to feel?
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