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yanqui

climber
Balcarce, Argentina
Topic Author's Original Post - Jan 28, 2015 - 12:43pm PT
An interesting muse on current trends in athlete sponsorship:

http://eveningsends.com/climbing/athlete-models-sierra-blair-coyle/
climbski2

Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
Jan 28, 2015 - 01:05pm PT
Certainly are a lot worse ways to make a living. I have no problem with the climber/model concept. SBC is a decent climber but not worldclass by any means. Stunningly beautiful however. If she can provide a platform for effective advertising via her site then she has worked smartly to provide a valuable service that can pay well.

I really don't see the problem as long as she is honest about her climbing.

Smart girl seems to me. Hope she does well.
coolrockclimberguy69

climber
Jan 28, 2015 - 01:16pm PT
omg u guise :) that chimney looks super fun :)

:P
LearningTrad

Trad climber
Jan 28, 2015 - 01:23pm PT
We should start a thread:

" who has the most worthless posts? Coolrockclimberguy69 or scrubbing bubbles?"

Photo finish, I'd submit.
LearningTrad

Trad climber
Jan 28, 2015 - 01:43pm PT
Not a bad submission for the contest, bubbles. I've seen better from you, but not bad.
GDavis

Social climber
SOL CAL
Jan 28, 2015 - 02:45pm PT
If people want to look at a pretty girl climb, who gives a sh#t? She's being promoted by Roxxy, Mad Rock and a slew of other companies targeting the young female demographic. Maybe she's playing it up for the camera, maybe she is just that way naturally. If it inspires someone else to go out and climb, great!

One cool thing about life is we get to choose our heroes and idols. Not into her shtick? Great, scroll past and move along. Any hate directed her way is either sexism(trying to control women and their bodies) or jealousy (that she is 'breaking the rules'). I really can't fathom any other negative response than these two.

Maybe I'm some kind of feminist (lol) but I don't see the big deal over scantily clad girls seemingly having a great time outdoors.
GDavis

Social climber
SOL CAL
Jan 28, 2015 - 02:46pm PT
lol the Arab singles advertisement popped up right after I posted. Life is awesome!
Reilly

Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
Jan 28, 2015 - 02:47pm PT
So I take it she's not following in the athlete/model steps of Marshawn Lynch?
He's gonna throw a Tumbler Sunday for the wankers trying to tackle him.
GDavis

Social climber
SOL CAL
Jan 28, 2015 - 02:50pm PT
Tami, I am naturally charismatic (in person, not online OBVIOUSLY). I've used that trait to get things in life; dates, free meals, jobs, shwag. I didn't really work on this skill and I see people who are not inclined to the gift of gab struggle heavily in situations I stroll through. Devils advocate - is it much different to use other 'natural' skills to make situations turn in your favor? Does Natalie Duran receive this judgment?

It's a great discussion, hopefully it doesn't devolve into ST meta BS
GDavis

Social climber
SOL CAL
Jan 28, 2015 - 02:51pm PT
Lynch is a black man refusing to dance for rich whitey. Another issue all together haha


Per Tamil - interesting, and I agree that as a kid we will sway one way or the other, but what is the worry? If a girl is going to be drawn to pretty things and princesses instead of books and gymnastics, such is her lot in life. I'm sure you did yer damnedest to impart good values, and I think you can be a sexy lady in scant clothing typing in all emotes and still be a wonderful person leading a wonderful life. Like me! Lol
GDavis

Social climber
SOL CAL
Jan 28, 2015 - 02:55pm PT
I think she's deft at shucking off HATERZZZZ. Me on the other hand cry at night into a life sized anime pillow.
zBrown

Ice climber
Brujò de la Playa
Jan 28, 2015 - 03:04pm PT
Just like oxalis - it keeps popping up



eh?

GDavis

Social climber
SOL CAL
Jan 28, 2015 - 03:25pm PT
Hey it ain't over til the fat traddie whips!!

I appreciate your perspective as my only experience is as a straight man who grew up with women - four sisters, to be exact, a fairly weak sample size. I just want to understand the line of thinking, which you hit on well.

As per Natalie, she's an acquaintance and a super cool gal, I just used her as an example of someone a bit closer to the center - not as over-the-top 'model,' but damn good looking and I'm sure that adds more to market appeal then others.

Jebus, my response is that I really don't have an opinion on her, just like I don't have much of an opinion on Timmy O'Neil or Andrew bisharat. Again, 'not for me,' but I want then to be able to do their thing without judgement.

All women and men have different aesthetics, I'm still waiting for a sponsored PAWG because the hotties I follow on Instagram don't exactly subscribe to the strength-to-weight ratio climbing requires.

Lol.
mucci

Trad climber
The pitch of Bagalaar above you
Jan 28, 2015 - 03:45pm PT
I follow this athlete/Model on FB.

Damn near the best thing I see all day on the feeds.

At least she is always climbing, errr doing something to post photos of.

Haters gonna hate.

:)
GDavis

Social climber
SOL CAL
Jan 28, 2015 - 04:17pm PT
ehhhh semantics. I walked past a calender kiosk at the mall. "not for me." Maybe for me later? I am not interested in baseball or basketball or football but I find them perfectly acceptable things, despite them being 'not for me.' No judgement at all.
LearningTrad

Trad climber
Jan 28, 2015 - 04:27pm PT
I don't much care for blondes


Edit: LOL!!


Edit: this thread needs more pseudo-chivalry and empty threats!!!111!!
GDavis

Social climber
SOL CAL
Jan 28, 2015 - 04:33pm PT
Nonsense, it needs a half dozen posts begging for attention.
Lloyd Campbell

Social climber
St. Cloud, MN
Jan 28, 2015 - 04:36pm PT
Total Scottsdale future-mom-in-training. All about the whitened teeth, bleached-blond hair. If she's not sporting fake boobs inside the next five years, I'll eat my hat. I once sat in the parking lot at a Scottsdale health club, waiting for a buddy to show up, watching a woman putting makeup on for 15 minutes before she went in for her "workout."

I'd chuck her in the bin with the whole Tori Allen show. All about the self-promo. Especially when I saw some claim on her website when she was younger that she was the "youngest to climb xxxxxx route". They had basically NO basis for that statement, but it didn't matter because it's like saying she's "one of the best climbers in the world." All smoke, no fire, just get your "likes" and run for it. Gag me, like, with a spoon!

If anyone's been watching the American Ninja competitions, you get a big dose of just how many no-names are out there calling themselves "professional climbers" too.
LearningTrad

Trad climber
Jan 28, 2015 - 04:45pm PT
You're up to 7 or 8 posts, Greg - but you're not posting for attention. I know the real motivation, but don't worry - no judgments


Winky face
GDavis

Social climber
SOL CAL
Jan 28, 2015 - 04:52pm PT
Don't get it twisted, I'm judging the sh#t out of all of you. But not women or ethnicities, MANNNNNNN.
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