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Re:Ascending with just rope? (1 viewing) (1) Guests
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TOPIC: Re:Ascending with just rope?
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Re:Ascending with just rope? 1 Month, 3 Weeks ago
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I couldn't get footlocking down for the longest time. Then one day it worked, and I've never been able to figure out why it wasn't working to start with.
Then our 12 year old daughter figured it out on her first climb attempt.
So yes, people get good at it (check out some competition videos, they get VERY good at it. )
In my opinion, the less gear you need, the better off you are. Extra gear can be wonderful, but NEEDING the extra gear can cause problems when it fails, drops, or whatever else may happen.
Carl
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Re:Ascending with just rope? 1 Month, 2 Weeks ago
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Culinarytracker wrote:
I couldn't get footlocking down for the longest time. Then one day it worked, and I've never been able to figure out why it wasn't working to start with. Then our 12 year old daughter figured it out on her first climb attempt.
Well, I've only had limited success with everything I've tried so far. Obviously the more I practice the more I'll figure things out. At least I'm now going high enough to have some rope weight. My boots seem to leave black marks on my white rope though.
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Newbie climber -- Saint Louis, Missouri
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Then here's to the oak, the brave old oak,
Who stands in his pride alone!
And still flourish he, a hale green tree,
When a hundred years are gone!
--Henry Fothergill Chorley, "The Brave Old Oak"
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