shropshire 0 #1 November 11, 2006 Andy tackles his first outdoor rock climbs on English Grit at Yarncliffe Quarry (Derbyshire). We had a great day sheltered in the quarry, from the howling gale. We started on Angula Climb (HVD) Ant's Crack (S, 4a) Started on Aphid's Wall (E1, 5a) and finished up Ant's Arete (VS, 4b) Latecomer (HS, 4b) We top roped (so the stated grades should be lowered and we were safe) but some of the moves were tricky, especially for his first outing. Good job Youth. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #2 November 11, 2006 OK so i didnt go to bed straight away Fucking brilliant day out Cant wait to do it again1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sangiro 26 #3 November 11, 2006 Congrats! Remember to go record your sends on Rockclimbing.com on Monday. Safe swoops Sangiro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #4 November 11, 2006 Thanks Sangiro. Now to spend more money 1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #5 November 11, 2006 Good Job, Andy!!!!! So... did you rappel down (swiss seat or Australian) or fast rope? Or did you just walk on down? Karen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #6 November 11, 2006 Walked Or was that skipped? no no no thats gay, i strode down 1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #7 November 11, 2006 Quoteskipped [shakes head].... why would you go through all that bother to climb up and not even take the fun of the rappel? Young'ns these days.... just don't understand them.... [shakes head] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #8 November 11, 2006 Top roping is not something to be looked upon as a lesser style or feat. Just like skydiving, living to do it again is the most important thing. Climbing is not supposed to be about danger or daring but instead to be used as a opportunity to build skills. I would like to say that seems to be exactly as you have done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #9 November 11, 2006 I don't look down on Top Roping, it's a fully legitimate form of climbing and offers a safe (provided that the anchors are Bomb) introduction to climbing. Without the need to concentrate upon Pro', gives the climbers chance to spend their energies upon other apects of the climb (climbing technique, for example). I simply stated that the Abjectival Grade of the climb (but not the Technical Grade of the moves) should be considered lower due to the reduction in exposure. . (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #10 November 11, 2006 Sorry if I sounded like I was in disagreement with you. It was not my intention whatsoever. I am really glad you took him climbing. Now Andy can get himself out of a 3rd story walkup after someones hubby comes home early! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #11 November 11, 2006 No worries mate<> (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #12 November 11, 2006 Im no amatuer, i know how to get out of situations SFW http://www.break.com/index/almost_caught_cheating.html1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #13 November 11, 2006 QuoteNow Andy can get himself out of a 3rd story walkup after someones hubby comes home early! No he can't... he can climb UP to it... but he said he didn't do any down... except if you count the skipping. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #14 November 11, 2006 Its ok, he'll think im her queer mincer mate as i skip past and say "cooooooey!"1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #15 November 11, 2006 One should ALWAYS take their time when Going Down - No need to rush. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #16 November 11, 2006 LOVE IT You sly dog you!1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #17 November 11, 2006 'Tis True (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #18 November 11, 2006 Quote One should ALWAYS take their time when Going Down - No need to rush. I'm just saying that it's fun going down.... shame that you make the poor boy work for the climax of the ascend... but no simple joy of going down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #19 November 11, 2006 Didn't want his big fat arse stretching my rope He needs the exercise too. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #20 November 11, 2006 Fuck sake, what have i told you? ATHLETE!1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #21 November 11, 2006 Sorry.... I forgot for a moment (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #22 November 11, 2006 I only play darts at work! Not in the pub, thats one less hand to drink with.1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sockpuppet 0 #23 November 11, 2006 Are we going to see this as a made for TV movie. True Grit: The Andy Copland Story ------ Two of the three voices in my head agree with you. It might actually be unanimous but voice three only speaks Welsh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #24 November 11, 2006 -I don't know what any of that means, but congrats to Andy for doing something with climbing! ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #25 November 11, 2006 (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
