Comments for Powerband

Comment on Broken by Gomez

Gomez — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:56:56 +0000

I have a few comments/questions. 1. Aren’t you kind of glad that you didn’t get higher up on Loaded Direct with that rod in your leg?! 2. “Yeah, it’s really ballsy… but I’ve done it… you should see my balls, they’re massive” classic American boulderer talk there. 3. Did Tony Woodcock manage to climb Landjager too?

Comment on Palmersutra 007: Dab! by dab hand

dab hand — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 04:01:52 +0000

Birds

Comment on Media Watch #12 by JP

JP — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:19:36 +0000

It’s participation that counts, Kev. Tell us all about your day.

Comment on Media Watch #12 by Kevin R

Kevin R — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:35:04 +0000

I also climbed some flaky limestone in the Hawkes Bay but I guess that’s not really newsworthy…..

Comment on Palmersutra 007: Dab! by James P

James P — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:44:02 +0000

Hi John what’s your stance on the Hueco Dread Dab ?

Comment on Christmas Turkey by Gomez

Gomez — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 20:18:13 +0000

Awesome! Can’t wait for my personalised Kinloch bouldering one to show up!

Comment on Palmersutra 007: Dab! by JP

JP — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 04:53:06 +0000

A well worn trick! Another fav with the dabbers is to jam the rope below the ‘biner between your body (knee usually) and the rock and then rest on the rope.

Comment on Palmersutra 007: Dab! by J.Gunn

J.Gunn — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 04:23:29 +0000

I like to clip high on a rope (especially if it’s near the end of a route and there is lots of drag) and then down-climb a move or two for a mint rest. Works especially well when the belayer isn’t paying attention and doesn’t feed rope. Shot!

Comment on Strawman by hairy

hairy — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:29:43 +0000

rak hop
the rock hop should run too - the enamel cup, kopp’s dream of one day sos-ing, sand in every orifice - history is cool

Comment on Strawman by JamesW

JamesW — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:56:35 +0000

I doubt that a Baring Head event would get organised if the WN volunteer pool was all doing the ‘Rak and it would be a shame to drop the Rock Hop tradition. Bouldering interest is moving to the Rak. The name ‘Rak Hop keeps the brand alive but the new event distinct.

I’m not sure tho’ that the ‘Rak would appeal as much to the consumer climber as a Baring Head comp. But I think it should be tried and I hope I’m wrong.