Ron Kauk Climbing Midnight Lightning (V8)

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   nJs December 4, 2011 at 4:57 pm #

   These older videos you’ve been posting seem to focus more on technique and the actual act of climbing rock; such a contrast from the newer videos that seem to put more emphasis on lifestyle.

   The difference is what it means to be a “rock climber” vs. how it is to climb rock.

   The older videos, though dated, seem more substantial, even more authentic. I think the difference has a lot to do with a good deal of the issues the community is facing: everything from the rapidly growing popularity, to crowding, to how to relate to/include new climbers, to the corporatization of the sport.

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     Narc December 4, 2011 at 5:07 pm #

     I’m not sure one can extrapolate that much from these two videos.  The other video is part of an instructional video focusing on climbing technique so it is going to have a different feel/substance to it.

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     TheDanDan December 4, 2011 at 6:35 pm #

     Ah, yes, classic climbing techniques like the “campus with feet swinging wildly to show off for the cameras” maneuver . . . one of my favorites!

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   Narc December 4, 2011 at 5:07 pm #

   I wish this beta still existed!

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     TheDanDan December 4, 2011 at 6:38 pm #

     Did a hold or two break at some point? There looks to be an extra crimp here that would be mighty helpful for that mantle.

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       Narc December 4, 2011 at 6:46 pm #

       It’s kind of crazy to even see this beta to be honest.  I’ve never seen it before, and I certainly wasn’t aware of it when I was up on the problem chickening out at trying the classic method at doing the mantle.  

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   Joelclimbsrock December 5, 2011 at 7:52 am #

   the crimp is still there but seldom used.  i used it after multiple failed attempts at the mantel.

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     Narc December 5, 2011 at 7:54 am #

     Interesting. So that ended up being more doable for you? How is that hold?

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