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Reed101

Trad climber
CA
Topic Author's Original Post - Jan 3, 2013 - 05:47pm PT
Does anyone know of any good books or videos to watch for an aspiring sport climber.
WyoRockMan

Trad climber
Flank of the Bighorns
Jan 3, 2013 - 05:49pm PT
http://www.splitterchoss.com/2012/07/18/the-sport-climbers-guide-to-trad-climbing/
ruppell

climber
Jan 3, 2013 - 05:50pm PT
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jan 3, 2013 - 05:51pm PT
SUTPID.
GDavis

Social climber
SOL CAL
Jan 3, 2013 - 06:00pm PT
There's a DVD that most here will hate on by Chris Lindner called Sport Climbing 101 - really informative from techniques of those 'in-the-know' - however you should already be an expert in what techniques are safe and which are not, because some things he does are a bit... well... not BSA-approved.

Sport climbing, bouldering, trad, alpine, ice, it's all climbing it is all good! If someone wants to talk about any kind of climbing it doesn't matter what my opinion is, it is weak to hate on it :) let others enjoy it!
kennyt

climber
Woodfords,California
Jan 3, 2013 - 06:02pm PT
what's wrong with sport climbing?
mechrist

Gym climber
South of Heaven
Jan 3, 2013 - 06:03pm PT
Isn't "sport climbing is neither" a circa 1984 Vermism?

Cragman, don't you have a dinky little sport climbing... sorry, TRing... set up in your living room? Is sport climbing is neither, what is TR's in your living room?
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jan 3, 2013 - 06:03pm PT
what's wrong with sport climbing

I learned to climb via sport climbing.

Nothing wrong with it.
mechrist

Gym climber
South of Heaven
Jan 3, 2013 - 06:06pm PT
I see... definitely don't want to start differentiating between different aspects of the "same" activity. It would be as silly as differentiating between jogging around the block and running a marathon... it's all just running. I'll be back, I'm going to RUN get another cup of coffee.
kennyt

climber
Woodfords,California
Jan 3, 2013 - 06:18pm PT
Moose, you and I went sport climbing. am I missing something?
Reeotch

Trad climber
4 Corners Area
Jan 3, 2013 - 06:18pm PT
Sport climbing is fun!
Reed101

Trad climber
CA
Topic Author's Reply - Jan 3, 2013 - 06:21pm PT
People I don't have enough money to buy 300$ worth of cams 80$ worth of nuts etc. I do have enough to buy 10ish quick draws, and yes I do want to learn how to trad climb too, but for now i'm asking about sport climbing so please just answer the question without starting a fight.
kennyt

climber
Woodfords,California
Jan 3, 2013 - 06:22pm PT
Sorry Reed it always ends with tears.

EDIT: If you want to pick up climbing chicks you will at least need some nuts.
Brandon-

climber
The Granite State.
Jan 3, 2013 - 06:28pm PT
Pick up John Long's How to Rock Climb and Freedom of the Hills, by Mountaineers Press.

Read them both at least two times and take it from there.

Be safe, and have fun.

Also, practice knots at home. Over and over.
kennyt

climber
Woodfords,California
Jan 3, 2013 - 06:36pm PT
Cragman that is just wrong. And Moose I know you were kidding those are stout sport climbs out there in m-ville huh?
kennyt

climber
Woodfords,California
Jan 3, 2013 - 06:40pm PT
I was laughing!I didn't say it wasn't funny
donini

Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
Jan 3, 2013 - 06:45pm PT
I love sport climbing....wouldn't road trip for it, but, if it's in the neighborhood, i jump all over it.
mechrist

Gym climber
South of Heaven
Jan 3, 2013 - 06:45pm PT
Climbing is way better than sex. You can climb all day, but sex only lasts 3-4 hours.
kennyt

climber
Woodfords,California
Jan 3, 2013 - 06:51pm PT
I hope his buddies from AZ. don't start postin those photos!
Reed101

Social climber
CA
Topic Author's Reply - Jan 3, 2013 - 06:53pm PT
Kenny, don't worry i have a pair, I only have two problems I'd need a very large crack (don't know of any near me) to anchor them and I'd prefer not hang off of them, might hurt a little bit.
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