FabSwingers.com forum: rock climbers or cock climbers?!

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

hey all - just curious to see if we have any climbers on here...

if so, come say hi

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm the opposite sorry! you climb, I go down LOL.... Caving is my hobby!

Billy

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

dont get me wrong, i love to go down..... i get claustrophobic underground

i work up from the bottom

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It is sooooo much easier going down though

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It is sooooo much easier going down though

Abseiling I mean!!!!!!! Filthy gits

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I can go down easily,, its getting back up that's the problem

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"hey all - just curious to see if we have any climbers on here...

if so, come say hi

I climb, both indoors and outdoors. Also like hill walking, mountain biking, kayaking etc. Anything arduous amongst wilderness really.

Good subject for a thread

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By *illwill69uMan
over a year ago

moston

Yep.

I climb, I even make my living through climbing...

I'm an industrial abseiler, nothing is quite as good as turning your hobby into your job!;-)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Another climber and dope on a rope here, though don't do quite so much of it for work as I used to.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

great! so there are a few. not as many as id have thought.

i climb mostly in the devon area, but do enjoy trips further afield.

Any must climb places youve encountered? for me, the west cornwall sea cliffs, brilliant!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm the opposite sorry! you climb, I go down LOL.... Caving is my hobby!

Billy"

SRT's the way to go

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By *r Mahogany70Man
over a year ago

Leicester

Used to indoor climb when dating a woman who was into climbing

Just one outdoor climbing experience with her put me off that side of it for life!

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By *illwill69uMan
over a year ago

moston

"great! so there are a few. not as many as id have thought.

i climb mostly in the devon area, but do enjoy trips further afield.

Any must climb places youve encountered? for me, the west cornwall sea cliffs, brilliant!"
Idwal, Tennis Shoe (direct). Vivien Quarry Llanberis, comes the dervish. Gogarth, Near North Stack Holyhead Island, A Dream of White Horses. The Roaches, Sloth, The Valkyrie and Late Night Final. All classics and not too hard.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm qualified as a single pitch instructor. And quite like a bit of caving too. Happy going up as well as down.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

serious lack of female climbers here though!!

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By *riendly foeWoman
over a year ago

In a crisp poke on the A814

"I can go down easily,, its getting back up that's the problem

lol....

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By *riendly foeWoman
over a year ago

In a crisp poke on the A814

"serious lack of female climbers here though!!"

I climb stairs every day....Thats enough

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"serious lack of female climbers here though!!

I climb stairs every day....Thats enough

no Imogen, that simply is not enough!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There are some female climbers!

I do mostly indoor climbing these days but Derbyshire was my playground at one point - some great climbs there.

Not much time for it these days - too busy on fab

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By *riendly foeWoman
over a year ago

In a crisp poke on the A814

no Imogen, that simply is not enough!"

I refuse to use my hands when climbing!!

I have to think of my nails you know!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Spent my summer hanging around the nose on El Capitan

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By *riendly foeWoman
over a year ago

In a crisp poke on the A814

"Spent my summer hanging around the nose on El Capitan

Waiting for them to fall at your feet??

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

no Imogen, that simply is not enough!

I refuse to use my hands when climbing!!

I have to think of my nails you know!!!

i appreciate it is important to keep the nails in excellent condition...... i like that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Spent my summer hanging around the nose on El Capitan

Waiting for them to fall at your feet??

More likely onto my porta ledge! Lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Spent my summer hanging around the nose on El Capitan

wow, that is epic... how did you find it?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Spent my summer hanging around the nose on El Capitan

which summer? why wasnt i invited?!

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By *illwill69uMan
over a year ago

moston

"Spent my summer hanging around the nose on El Capitan

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Been there! Now that is one BIG ROCK!

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By *riendly foeWoman
over a year ago

In a crisp poke on the A814

"Spent my summer hanging around the nose on El Capitan

wow, that is epic... how did you find it?"

I found it easily enough thanx to google maps

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Spent my summer hanging around the nose on El Capitan

wow, that is epic... how did you find it?

I found it easily enough thanx to google maps

very witty miss foe!

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By *riendly foeWoman
over a year ago

In a crisp poke on the A814

very witty miss foe!"

I did google though as I hadnt a clue....

Looks great and can certainly see the attraction for climbers!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Spent my summer hanging around the nose on El Capitan

wow, that is epic... how did you find it?"

Good fun, no major hiccups. experience of a lifetime, although now I'm planning to go back next year!

My training got me very lean beforehand, next year I probably won't get too lean as by the time we finished I slightly resembled an anorexic?! Lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Spent my summer hanging around the nose on El Capitan

wow, that is epic... how did you find it?

I found it easily enough thanx to google maps

Hehehe google maps is the way forward. Check out black diamond portaledge- that's what we slept on

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used to many years ago, always remember Harrison's rocks as fun. Also Snowdon in January is fun...lol. Horseshoe route.

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By *riendly foeWoman
over a year ago

In a crisp poke on the A814

Hehehe google maps is the way forward. Check out black diamond portaledge- that's what we slept on

omg no!

I would have had a heart attack on that!!!

Not good with heights lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Spent my summer hanging around the nose on El Capitan

wow, that is epic... how did you find it?

Good fun, no major hiccups. experience of a lifetime, although now I'm planning to go back next year!

My training got me very lean beforehand, next year I probably won't get too lean as by the time we finished I slightly resembled an anorexic?! Lol

great! you do sound like someone i should become friendly with!

a friend of mine popped over to Kalymnos during the summer for the sport. he did much the same, just lost lots of weight, a skeleton of a man!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hehehe google maps is the way forward. Check out black diamond portaledge- that's what we slept on

omg no!

I would have had a heart attack on that!!!

Not good with heights lol "

Haha must admit it takes a bit of getting used to

being knackered and slightly tipsy each night helps! Lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Hehehe google maps is the way forward. Check out black diamond portaledge- that's what we slept on

omg no!

I would have had a heart attack on that!!!

Not good with heights lol

Haha must admit it takes a bit of getting used to

being knackered and slightly tipsy each night helps! Lol "

So miss maverick, I can't message you! I'm 4 months too young! Get in touch will you ?!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hehehe google maps is the way forward. Check out black diamond portaledge- that's what we slept on

omg no!

I would have had a heart attack on that!!!

Not good with heights lol

Haha must admit it takes a bit of getting used to

being knackered and slightly tipsy each night helps! Lol

So miss maverick, I can't message you! I'm 4 months too young! Get in touch will you ?!"

Shit happens

hehehe

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Started climbing down at Harrison's and bowles. Lived in Llandudno for a year or so, spent lots of time bouldering in parisellas cave, eager beaver and clever beaver were favourites. Proudest achievement in the peak is probably strapadictome at Burbage, but that was years ago now.

Coolest place I've climbed was probably under the cable car up Table Mountain, easy but dead Posey

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By *illwill69uMan
over a year ago

moston

"Started climbing down at Harrison's and bowles. Lived in Llandudno for a year or so, spent lots of time bouldering in parisellas cave, eager beaver and clever beaver were favourites. Proudest achievement in the peak is probably strapadictome at Burbage, but that was years ago now.

Coolest place I've climbed was probably under the cable car up Table Mountain, easy but dead Posey

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Ever climbed in Matlock Bath? Some really thin stuff there! And Dove Holes in Dovedale is one of the best wet weather playgrounds ever!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Done a few of the aid routes in Thor's cave, in the manifold valley.

Did my first ever E1 on high for, was aptly named, debauchery, lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

And why I put Burbage when I meant Froggat I really don't know. Brain's fried.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used to climb as a teen, but I must confess I haven't been in a while, probably 6 years.

Most of my indoor climbing I used to do in Brum at The Rock Face. Is that place still open?

Actually, does anyone know anywhere I/a small group (say 5) could go climbing in the Midlands? A variety if faces would be ideal, Indoor or outdoors, though I'd need an instructor/belayer as it's been years and I don't think I'm qualified, though I did used to do it.

Anyone help me out here?

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By *illwill69uMan
over a year ago

moston

"Indoor or outdoors, though I'd need an instructor/belayer as it's been years and I don't think I'm qualified, though I did used to do it.

Anyone help me out here?"
God there's the difference! When I started climbing (late 60s early 70s) there was no indoor climbing (bar the wall in Liverpool Uni [over 1 end of the swimming pool]) and very few instructors. What you did was find a climber who would take you out or join a club where experienced climbers would teach you what they knew, as you became more proficient you would be trusted to "climb through" and lead your first pitch (will never forget my first pitch [2nd pitch on the Ordinary Route, Tryfan]). Then in your turn you would pass your skills on to other new climbers. Now it seems that you cant do anything without a piece of paper!

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By *illwill69uMan
over a year ago

moston

"Done a few of the aid routes in Thor's cave, in the manifold valley.

Did my first ever E1 on high for, was aptly named, debauchery, lol"
We have always been good at naming routes!

Ever climbed Kipling Groove on Gimmer?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nope

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm a climber! Hello!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm a climber and a caver :D! Would love to try underwater caving tho!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Caving gives me the fear!

For me, it's all about being above ground

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm a climber! Hello!"

Oh hello climber

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm a climber! Hello!

Oh hello climber

Haha, oh hello teaser!

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By *stwoforfun2Couple
over a year ago

South Suffolk Area

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By *stwoforfun2Couple
over a year ago

South Suffolk Area

Climber here too, HVS/E1

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Climber here too, HVS/E1

That's where the best climbing is.

Devon, Cornwall plenty of it

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By *stwoforfun2Couple
over a year ago

South Suffolk Area

"Climber here too, HVS/E1

That's where the best climbing is.

Devon, Cornwall plenty of it "

Awesome at lands end, ab down to platforms and beat the tidal flow out

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Climber here too, HVS/E1

That's where the best climbing is.

Devon, Cornwall plenty of it

Awesome at lands end, ab down to platforms and beat the tidal flow out

Sennen is great, some lovely rock down there

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"hey all - just curious to see if we have any climbers on here...

if so, come say hi

Hi. As a kid I climbed anything I could. As a teenager I got into rock climbing.

I used to climb regularly in Derbyshire until my mid 20s. Best was an E2 that I was dead proud of. Would probably struggle with a V Diff these days. ..

Mrs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"hey all - just curious to see if we have any climbers on here...

if so, come say hi

Hi. As a kid I climbed anything I could. As a teenager I got into rock climbing.

I used to climb regularly in Derbyshire until my mid 20s. Best was an E2 that I was dead proud of. Would probably struggle with a V Diff these days. ..

Mrs"

Nothing wrong with a v.diff, some nice climbing without your arse twitching!

Nice pics by the way

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

So, where are these climbing women?!

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By *rtemisiaWoman
over a year ago

Norwich

I'm built for comfort, not speed, and certainly not heights. You might need your climbing gear to ascend my tits though!

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By *thwalescplCouple
over a year ago

brecon

SPSA, Kayak and Canoe instructor, and local cave leader too!

Spent 5 years as a freelancer, gorge walking, coasteering, climbing etc.

My favouite climbs will always be the South Wales sea cliffs, but North Wales and Stanage Edge run them close. Best ever was an E3 lead on bolts.

Always wanted to go overseas and move onto mixed climbs and mountaineering, but that never panned out, although I did do a bit of winter stuff in North Wales, which led to some rather scary moments!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not very skilled but I enjoy indoor climbing. I'm a member at awesome walls in Liverpool. Also enjoy mountain biking but I prefer downhill to uphill.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hahahaha

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

I climb but sometimes get a little nervous if I look down. Love the outdoors generally.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hiding in the peak district

Though most of my time is in a pole studio or on a bike these days.

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By *ancscpl4funCouple
over a year ago

East Lancs

Not done for a few years since we all changed jobs but used to climb the lancs quarries. Do miss it.

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By *stwoforfun2Couple
over a year ago

South Suffolk Area

"SPSA, Kayak and Canoe instructor, and local cave leader too!

Spent 5 years as a freelancer, gorge walking, coasteering, climbing etc.

My favouite climbs will always be the South Wales sea cliffs, but North Wales and Stanage Edge run them close. Best ever was an E3 lead on bolts.

Always wanted to go overseas and move onto mixed climbs and mountaineering, but that never panned out, although I did do a bit of winter stuff in North Wales, which led to some rather scary moments!

Absolutely love Stanage and North Wales. The Slabs are wicked

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Serious lack of single women climbers!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Are there any climbing ladies here then?

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