FabSwingers.com forum: Rock climbing

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

Out of interest, are there any fabbers who are into rock climbing? Might be cool to get to know a few of you and could meet up for a climbing social sometime?

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

Nobody? I would of thought there would be a few people on here that like a sport involving harnesses and ropes?

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

I used to do a bit of bouldering and indoor stuff. Haven't been in about 5 years though, and have never climbed outdoors.

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

I usually climb indoor, it involves less time traveling to places! Still enjoyable though!

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

nobody else?

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

Never really bothered indoors, I really don't quite get it. Climbing is done on crags. Snow & Ice is my (strong) favourite.

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

I've done indoor a couple of times, still a newby as you can't really climb alone and my shifts are shite! It was a couple of years ago though.

I go walking and enjoy scrambling up mountains, least i can do that alone lol

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

Yup, for around 20 plus years and still at it

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By *istresssixt9Woman
over a year ago

rotherham

I climb been doing it for about 5 years indoor and out

outdoor is always better

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By *omez42Man
over a year ago

gloucester

HVS to soft E1 outdoors, 6a sport.

Hip & arm troubles stopped most of it 5 years ago.

First day out of a sling today, so even the stairs are defeating me

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By *ccasionalfunCouple
over a year ago

hereandthere

I've done a fair bit. Taken Nikki out a few times and she has led vs and bouldered v2 which is ok for a non climber

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By *rallvalCouple
over a year ago

Dunfermline

My climbing days are behind me due to age and bits of me wearing out. When I was active it was big multi pitch classic climbs in Scotland, mostly Glencoe, Skye, Rum and the Cairngorms.

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

Nice to see there are a few others about!

Outdoor climbing is always better but I often don’t have anyone to climb with, so indoor is nice as training and muscle conditioning.

I have only started climbing again recently but boulder v2/3 and lead 5+ or top rope 6b

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

Keen climber and canyoneerer plus any walking. Need to find some new climbing friends down in the south east due to moving for a job. Far less climbers than in south Wales and Shropshire and a much longer drive to proportional hills

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

Keen outdoor enthusiast here......

Climbing in all its forms is by far my most preferred and enjoy bouldering most of all.

Was once a member of the British competition squad. My most memorable comp was in Japan where the wall started from bellow the level of the crowed. I slipped off the 2nd hold and was never even seen by the crowd. I do wonder what the crowed thought.

Still love bouldering and competing but now a day it’s in the Vets category.

Climbed and worked with many of Britain’s and world known climbers. It’s just a massive part of my life. Spent yesterday with a friend and kids up at Almscliff, had a brill time just weaselling about.

A fab camp and climb social might be a good idea and will offer to help you organise if you do so.

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

A few years since I climbed, but willing to start again

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

I would be up for a climbing social sometime if a few others are keen

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

"I would be up for a climbing social sometime if a few others are keen"

I’m keen.

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By *ccasionalfunCouple
over a year ago

hereandthere

"I would be up for a climbing social sometime if a few others are keen"

As long as there is no top roping

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By *MonsterMan
over a year ago

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Red black is spot on - Snow & Ice is the best type, and Alpinism!

This thread sounds like the start of the best climbing trip of all time!! Not sure how much climbing would get done though!

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

"I would be up for a climbing social sometime if a few others are keen

As long as there is no top roping

I thought top roping might be of interest to some...

Seriously though, who would be interested if a trip was organised? Somewhere with easy options for less experienced people too (climbing that is! Haha)

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

Maybe Apokoliptic can be responsible for the photography for the weekend? haha

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

Def interested.

What are you wanting photographed ?

The climbing or something else ??

Very experienced adventure sports photographer here... published in various climbing / outdoor magazines sine the 90’s

Although love apok photos very artistic, the lovely model helps too

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

"Def interested.

What are you wanting photographed ?

The climbing or something else ??

Very experienced adventure sports photographer here... published in various climbing / outdoor magazines sine the 90’s

Although love apok photos very artistic, the lovely model helps too

Well the climbing is what I was thinking could be photographed, but I’m sure there could be opportunities for other types of photograph if people wanted there to be!

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

We love Rock Climbing, so we're interested in the action!

In fact Jack's business is teaching climbing, so maybe if there were some less experienced members who wanted to get involved in the swinging climbing club, he could lend them kit

Belay ledge gangbang anyone?

Abbie

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

"We love Rock Climbing, so we're interested in the action!

In fact Jack's business is teaching climbing, so maybe if there were some less experienced members who wanted to get involved in the swinging climbing club, he could lend them kit

Belay ledge gangbang anyone?

Abbie

Now there’s a great idea for some entertainment during the night on a big wall Hahaha...

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

Well this climbing weekend is certainly starting to hot up a little :p

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

"Well this climbing weekend is certainly starting to hot up a little :p"

So where were you thinking of holding the social ?

Middle of the country..... Peak District

So it’s central for all.

Or a coastal venue so there is other things to do if people tire of climbing.

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

"Well this climbing weekend is certainly starting to hot up a little :p

So where were you thinking of holding the social ?

Middle of the country..... Peak District

So it’s central for all.

Or a coastal venue so there is other things to do if people tire of climbing. "

Peak District could be good, like you say, nice and central! Although I do love the coast! Haha

But plenty of walking to be done in the peaks too!

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

"Well this climbing weekend is certainly starting to hot up a little :p

So where were you thinking of holding the social ?

Middle of the country..... Peak District

So it’s central for all.

Or a coastal venue so there is other things to do if people tire of climbing.

Peak District could be good, like you say, nice and central! Although I do love the coast! Haha

But plenty of walking to be done in the peaks too!"

Ok that sounds good.

Do you have any ideas as to where you would organise ?

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By *ccasionalfunCouple
over a year ago

hereandthere

"Well this climbing weekend is certainly starting to hot up a little :p

So where were you thinking of holding the social ?

Middle of the country..... Peak District

So it’s central for all.

Or a coastal venue so there is other things to do if people tire of climbing.

Peak District could be good, like you say, nice and central! Although I do love the coast! Haha

But plenty of walking to be done in the peaks too!"

Don't call it the peaks in front of people who are fond of the area.

Just the peak

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

"Well this climbing weekend is certainly starting to hot up a little :p

So where were you thinking of holding the social ?

Middle of the country..... Peak District

So it’s central for all.

Or a coastal venue so there is other things to do if people tire of climbing.

Peak District could be good, like you say, nice and central! Although I do love the coast! Haha

But plenty of walking to be done in the peaks too!

Ok that sounds good.

Do you have any ideas as to where you would organise ?

Not sure to be honest, my knowledge of outdoor climbing areas is limited! Most of the climbing I do is indoor!

If you have any suggestions feel free to put them out there!

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

Don't call it the peaks in front of people who are fond of the area.

Just the peak

I’m assuming shortening it to the P D would be out of the question too? Haha

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By *ccasionalfunCouple
over a year ago

hereandthere

Or pdnp

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

"Well this climbing weekend is certainly starting to hot up a little :p

So where were you thinking of holding the social ?

Middle of the country..... Peak District

So it’s central for all.

Or a coastal venue so there is other things to do if people tire of climbing.

Peak District could be good, like you say, nice and central! Although I do love the coast! Haha

But plenty of walking to be done in the peaks too!

Ok that sounds good.

Do you have any ideas as to where you would organise ?

Not sure to be honest, my knowledge of outdoor climbing areas is limited! Most of the climbing I do is indoor!

If you have any suggestions feel free to put them out there!"

Most campsites in the peaks are family based but this should be ok as you can be discrete. So there is a campsite in a small village called Birchover, not far from Matlock.

http://www.barnfarmcamping.com

It has all amienities and a pub a short walk down the road.

Climbing wise there is the sports play ground of the limestone quarries around Matlock max 15 mins away.... you could walk to two very good bouldering spots of Stanton Moor and Rowtor Rocks. Nearest Trad climbing is at Cratcliff tor but frogat and curbar are within easy travelling.

Hope that helps.

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

Don't call it the peaks in front of people who are fond of the area.

Just the peak

Your just too fussy.....

But I know what you mean. There can be no plural as there is only Peak District.... hahaha

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By *ccasionalfunCouple
over a year ago

hereandthere

"Well this climbing weekend is certainly starting to hot up a little :p

So where were you thinking of holding the social ?

Middle of the country..... Peak District

So it’s central for all.

Or a coastal venue so there is other things to do if people tire of climbing.

Peak District could be good, like you say, nice and central! Although I do love the coast! Haha

But plenty of walking to be done in the peaks too!

Ok that sounds good.

Do you have any ideas as to where you would organise ?

Not sure to be honest, my knowledge of outdoor climbing areas is limited! Most of the climbing I do is indoor!

If you have any suggestions feel free to put them out there!

Most campsites in the peaks are family based but this should be ok as you can be discrete. So there is a campsite in a small village called Birchover, not far from Matlock.

http://www.barnfarmcamping.com

It has all amienities and a pub a short walk down the road.

Hope that helps.

bonus blow job for anyone doing an e5 or a font 7b

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

bonus blow job for anyone doing an e5 or a font 7b"

Is there any bonus for attempting but failing? Haha

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

Most campsites in the peaks are family based but this should be ok as you can be discrete. So there is a campsite in a small village called Birchover, not far from Matlock.

http://www.barnfarmcamping.com

It has all amienities and a pub a short walk down the road.

Hope that helps.

Sounds good! I would say for a social group with mixed ability the sports climbing in the quarries would be good. If some people want to try more then can decide on the day?

Any particular dates that would suit or not suit people?

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By *ccasionalfunCouple
over a year ago

hereandthere

Most campsites in the peaks are family based but this should be ok as you can be discrete. So there is a campsite in a small village called Birchover, not far from Matlock.

http://www.barnfarmcamping.com

It has all amienities and a pub a short walk down the road.

Hope that helps.

Sounds good! I would say for a social group with mixed ability the sports climbing in the quarries would be good. If some people want to try more then can decide on the day?

Any particular dates that would suit or not suit people?"

the limestone quarries to be fair are shit at best.

gritstone outcrops are the best option. all have a bouldering choice also.

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By *ccasionalfunCouple
over a year ago

hereandthere

bonus blow job for anyone doing an e5 or a font 7b

Is there any bonus for attempting but failing? Haha"

depends how impressive the fail is.

a fall off the top of kaluza klien on sight (never e7 in a million years) might be an honourable mention

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

bonus blow job for anyone doing an e5 or a font 7b

Is there any bonus for attempting but failing? Haha

depends how impressive the fail is.

a fall off the top of kaluza klien on sight (never e7 in a million years) might be an honourable mention"

There’s a video on FB doing the rounds at the moment. Johnny Dawes shared it recently of a chap taking a winger from just below the top. Without bouldering pads it deserves its E7 any day.

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

the limestone quarries to be fair are shit at best.

That’s a bit unfair....

Compared to French limestone your right but for easy sports in this country they aren’t that bad.

Granted the grit is much better.

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By *ccasionalfunCouple
over a year ago

hereandthere

bonus blow job for anyone doing an e5 or a font 7b

Is there any bonus for attempting but failing? Haha

depends how impressive the fail is.

a fall off the top of kaluza klien on sight (never e7 in a million years) might be an honourable mention

There’s a video on FB doing the rounds at the moment. Johnny Dawes shared it recently of a chap taking a winger from just below the top. Without bouldering pads it deserves its E7 any day. "

For short arses but normal height it's not

I've seen people wing off it

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

bonus blow job for anyone doing an e5 or a font 7b

Is there any bonus for attempting but failing? Haha

depends how impressive the fail is.

a fall off the top of kaluza klien on sight (never e7 in a million years) might be an honourable mention

There’s a video on FB doing the rounds at the moment. Johnny Dawes shared it recently of a chap taking a winger from just below the top. Without bouldering pads it deserves its E7 any day.

For short arses but normal height it's not

I've seen people wing off it "

Have you done it ?

Was one of the first routes I did with now world class TNF athlete when he was just starting out as a 16 year old. It was as hard as other E7s such as Masters Edge, technically not as difficult as Snap decision but more Necky.

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

I am getting the impression that I may be somewhat out of my league climbing with you guys!? Haha

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

"I am getting the impression that I may be somewhat out of my league climbing with you guys!? Haha"

Don’t be silly..... climbing is about friendships, having a good time and enjoying the moment.

Does not matter how hard you climb or what others do, it’s all about (or should be) the enjoyment.

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By *ccasionalfunCouple
over a year ago

hereandthere

bonus blow job for anyone doing an e5 or a font 7b

Is there any bonus for attempting but failing? Haha

depends how impressive the fail is.

a fall off the top of kaluza klien on sight (never e7 in a million years) might be an honourable mention

There’s a video on FB doing the rounds at the moment. Johnny Dawes shared it recently of a chap taking a winger from just below the top. Without bouldering pads it deserves its E7 any day.

For short arses but normal height it's not

I've seen people wing off it

Have you done it ?

On a tr think I flashed it but never bothered again.i was there bouldering and someone was on it I knew so gave it a go.

That was his second route

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over a year ago

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

Sounds good! I would say for a social group with mixed ability the sports climbing in the quarries would be good. If some people want to try more then can decide on the day?

Any particular dates that would suit or not suit people?"

You are never going to get a group of people to arrive a mutal date by asking what would suit.

You just need to pick a date stick it up on the organise meets forum maybe mention it in other forums too but always link back and hope you get lots of interest.

If you want more people don’t just make it about climbing there is plenty of good walking and lots of tourist things to do in the area.

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

Sorry been particularly busy at work, will have a look at the diary in the next couple of days

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