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Karl Baba

Trad climber
Yosemite, Ca
Topic Author's Original Post - Dec 19, 2012 - 01:06am PT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=QDX9TF8KP8I
The Larry

climber
Moab, UT
Dec 19, 2012 - 01:14am PT
Karl Baba

Trad climber
Yosemite, Ca
Topic Author's Reply - Dec 19, 2012 - 01:22am PT
Thanks Larry, Forgot we could do that now!
The Larry

climber
Moab, UT
Dec 19, 2012 - 01:34am PT
Yeah Karl. TFPU. Ouch!
deuce4

climber
Hobart, Australia
Dec 19, 2012 - 01:51am PT
Truly Darwinian....
Reeotch

Trad climber
4 Corners Area
Dec 19, 2012 - 07:52am PT
That was lame!

I thought it was going to be much more cacastrophic than that , , ,

What kind of bushes are those? Looks painful. lol
justthemaid

climber
Jim Henson's Basement
Dec 19, 2012 - 09:32am PT
*(snicker)*

Note to self: Forward to Bush-Pilot.

Dynamic rope
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A dynamic rope is a specially constructed, stretchable rope. This 'stretch' is what makes it 'dynamic', in contrast to a static rope that doesn't have any give when under load. By stretching under load, a dynamic rope will soften the impact of extreme stresses on it, such as falls, and lessens the likelihood of failure. This is particularly useful in rock climbing, where it can absorb much of the energy of a fall (referred to as a whipper amongst rock climbers).
Mark Hudon

Trad climber
Hood River, OR
Dec 19, 2012 - 09:49am PT
Wow, not much thought went into that one!

You would think people would use their brains little bit more when they are doing something dangerous wouldn't you?
Mungeclimber

Trad climber
the crowd MUST BE MOCKED...Mocked I tell you.
Dec 19, 2012 - 11:47am PT
Omg, duh
karodrinker

Trad climber
San Jose, CA
Dec 19, 2012 - 11:51am PT
Ok, that cheered me up.
Prod

Trad climber
Dec 19, 2012 - 11:54am PT
"Hold my beer and watch this"

Doh!!! Ouch!!!! F*#k!!!!

Prod.
Roxy

Trad climber
CA Central Coast
Dec 19, 2012 - 12:09pm PT
hahaha,that's awesome
Dirka

Trad climber
SF
Dec 19, 2012 - 12:13pm PT
that seemed doomed, then just got worse.

Great post
LilaBiene

Trad climber
Dec 19, 2012 - 06:56pm PT
I'm guessing bad karma... ;D
Rankin

Social climber
Greensboro, North Carolina
Dec 19, 2012 - 07:41pm PT
Stupid is as stupid does.
Rock!...oopsie.

Trad climber
the pitch above you
Dec 19, 2012 - 07:48pm PT
This is what rednecks do after they've jacked a pack full of climbing gear out of your truck.
T Hocking

Trad climber
Redding, Ca
Dec 19, 2012 - 08:27pm PT
Uh, OK.
Don't know what he was thinkin,
maybe tryin to make the 100ft. club?
Andy Fielding

Trad climber
UK
Dec 19, 2012 - 09:49pm PT
My version in Spain using dynamic ropes. (don't have the volume too high!!)
mustclimbit!

climber
Dec 19, 2012 - 09:55pm PT
That bridge swing was ridiculous! I want to do that!
Tami

Social climber
Canada
Dec 19, 2012 - 10:12pm PT
Andy? How did buddy get up or down ? I don't see any ascenders. Were they lowered down so he could jug out ? Or did you have provision on one of the ropes to lower him down to terra firma ?


But that first clip?


Oy vey.
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