Marcsoltan - Nov 9, 2010 1:58 am - Voted 10/10
A true trad man...and he still used mostly hexes. I have a duffle bag full of those that haven't seen the light of day in years.
Liba Kopeckova - Nov 9, 2010 2:02 am - Hasn't voted
Re: A true trad man...Yes Marc, it is impressive to watch him. He had a bag full of new cams with tags on it, but he said that he does not like to use those. He sometimes climbs the whole pitch without any protection.
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Marcsoltan - Nov 9, 2010 1:32 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: A true trad man...I have a friend with over 1000 first ascents to his name. He fell 40 feet and nearly got killed because of not having a pro below him. I used to solo routes up to 10d. I once nearly fell 120 feet soloing a 5.6.
It's best to always use a rope and plug in pro whenever possible, no matter how easy or safe the climb seems to be. This is my humble opinion, only.
Liba Kopeckova - Nov 9, 2010 3:45 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: A true trad man...I agree Marc, but do not feel that I can express any opinion to a real climber. He says that it depends on his feelings for the day etc.
lcarreau - Nov 9, 2010 8:39 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: A true trad man...Interesting philosophy on Life..
So, you're saying it depends on what mood he's in, as far as protection for a particular climb ???
Hey, that's a tough call to make. I suppose
"Lady Luck" also has something to do with it.
"Hard luck and trouble is my only friend,
I've been on my own ever since I was ten..
Born under a bad sign;
I've been down since I begin to crawl..
If it wasn't for bad luck,
I wouldn't have no luck at all ..."
Joe White - Nov 9, 2010 8:56 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: A true trad man...I'd agree with that...
Liba Kopeckova - Nov 9, 2010 9:56 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: A true trad man...well guys, he climbed for more than 50 years, he guided many clients, and never had an accident. I don't feel that it is my right to step in and tell him what to do.
Marcsoltan - Nov 10, 2010 12:53 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: A true trad man...Not to worry, Liba. Soloing is a personal decision and no one is expecting you to tell Mike that it's dangerous. He knows that himself very well. I was just voicing my personal opinion.
:-)
Liba Kopeckova - Nov 10, 2010 1:48 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: A true trad man...Thanks Marc,
I myself would be jamming cams inside those cracks... still, it is impressive to watch.
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