Interesting to see a bit of rock-climbing in the Czech Republic - but what a novel idea to create metal free nuts... I shall have to have a go at making a 'monkey's fist'! Could be the odd circumstance where it could be a potentially life-saving trick to be able to pull off - thanks for sharing it.
best wishes, Mark
Great page Liba. I never knew about these KinderKopfs you mention. Looks like a stout ball/knot. With places like this that don't allow metal/chalk, it's always cool to see how climbers overcome the restrictions. This is a good example.
I had to really scour the pictures to see the sandstone. From a first glance, it doesn't look it. In some ways, this area reminds me of Veedawoo up in Wyoming...minus the great trails.
The guy you talked to (& linked) has a decent 8.000m profile!
thanks Kiefer… we climbed with a guy (old man who showed us around, and drank 2-3 beers for breakfast) who made his own climbing shoes from soccer shoes, and sewed his own harness - pretty interesting….
Scott - Jun 25, 2014 9:43 am - Voted 10/10
Nice page!Great page!
Liba Kopeckova - Jun 26, 2014 12:26 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Nice page!Thanks… lovely area! working on adding more information about other similar places in Czech.
markhallam - Jun 29, 2014 3:52 am - Voted 10/10
Fascinating stuff Liba!Interesting to see a bit of rock-climbing in the Czech Republic - but what a novel idea to create metal free nuts... I shall have to have a go at making a 'monkey's fist'! Could be the odd circumstance where it could be a potentially life-saving trick to be able to pull off - thanks for sharing it.
best wishes, Mark
Liba Kopeckova - Jun 30, 2014 12:52 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Fascinating stuff Liba!Thanks Mark, and you monkey fist rack will be super light:)…. Let me know how it goes… Liba
Kiefer - Jul 9, 2014 1:36 pm - Voted 10/10
Great information!Great page Liba. I never knew about these KinderKopfs you mention. Looks like a stout ball/knot. With places like this that don't allow metal/chalk, it's always cool to see how climbers overcome the restrictions. This is a good example.
I had to really scour the pictures to see the sandstone. From a first glance, it doesn't look it. In some ways, this area reminds me of Veedawoo up in Wyoming...minus the great trails.
The guy you talked to (& linked) has a decent 8.000m profile!
Liba Kopeckova - Jul 9, 2014 10:52 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: Great information!thanks Kiefer… we climbed with a guy (old man who showed us around, and drank 2-3 beers for breakfast) who made his own climbing shoes from soccer shoes, and sewed his own harness - pretty interesting….