As some one who enjoys rock climbing, I can respect and appreciate the master skill level it takes to climb free style (no equipment). However just because you can do it, does not mean that you should do it. Knowledge vs. wisdom. This one of those occasions.
In this case, the cliff face is "L" shaped and his buddy is on another ledge. However, there exist portable baskets that clip into the cliff as platforms for photography. Looks like a heavy duty lawn chair with climbing harness attached.
I've been on a ledge like this in Boulder Canyon, Colorado. The ledge was short enough that my toes extended out beyond the edge. However, I was doing a traditional climb and was roped in.
How many of these idiots die every year. Has to be a notable number. Shouldn't the government get involved and make them wear parachutes and masks or something ? :)
Surprisingly few. Not enough to be statistically significant. The climbing community polices its morons fairly well, in order to avoid such regulation.
Jump!
ReplyDeleteNope. Zero desire to do this. I've got better things to do like float in the lake sipping my cocktail.
ReplyDeleteDon't those granite rocks calf sheets off once in awhile?
ReplyDeleteAs some one who enjoys rock climbing, I can respect and appreciate the master skill level it takes to climb free style (no equipment). However just because you can do it, does not mean that you should do it. Knowledge vs. wisdom. This one of those occasions.
ReplyDeleteI always wonder "Who's taking these photos, and where is HE standing?"
ReplyDeleteIn this case, the cliff face is "L" shaped and his buddy is on another ledge. However, there exist portable baskets that clip into the cliff as platforms for photography. Looks like a heavy duty lawn chair with climbing harness attached.
DeleteI've been on a ledge like this in Boulder Canyon, Colorado. The ledge was short enough that my toes extended out beyond the edge. However, I was doing a traditional climb and was roped in.
ReplyDeleteNo balls to jump or I'll give you $5 to jump or well hurry up, everyone is watching. do you want her girl to think you are pussy.
ReplyDeleteOH HELL NO
ReplyDeleteHow many of these idiots die every year. Has to be a notable number. Shouldn't the government get involved and make them wear parachutes and masks or something ? :)
ReplyDeleteSurprisingly few. Not enough to be statistically significant. The climbing community polices its morons fairly well, in order to avoid such regulation.
DeleteI guess my question is why ? ? ?
ReplyDeleteJD
And when these people fall, zero fucks are given.
ReplyDeleteI'm very much in agreement with Sabre22.
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