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Victory Whippers Are Not Good Practice

Zeke6 · · Akron, Ohio · Joined Feb 2011 · Points: 80
Guy Keesee wrote:is it unethical to TAKE.... ???? is it unethical to be lowered...???? both cause the bolt and the rope to get "used"
The internet really upsets you doesn't it.

alexanderblum wrote:Stich, Your example sounds like a clear-cut case of the person bolting the route choosing the wrong bolt/bolt material, and possibly installing it incorrectly as well. Ten minutes on Google showed several bolts (SS) with shear and pull-out strengths orders of magnitude higher than even a rough lead whipper.
Alex,

This is part of what I'm trying to express. You don't know the impact you are putting on the bolt because you don't know if it's the right material, length or rock strength around the bolt. Many unknowns.
don'tchuffonme · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jan 2014 · Points: 26
alexanderblum wrote:Stich, Your example sounds like a clear-cut case of the person bolting the route choosing the wrong bolt/bolt material, and possibly installing it incorrectly as well. Ten minutes on Google showed several bolts (SS) with shear and pull-out strengths orders of magnitude higher than even a rough lead whipper.
Cool, so just don't take victory whips on improperly installed bolts. Problem solved! That was easy. You're welcome everyone.
Guy Keesee · · Moorpark, CA · Joined Mar 2008 · Points: 349
Ezekiel Thornton wrote: The internet really upsets you doesn't it.
Dude I am not upset in the least, I just like kicking dirt.
chuffnugget · · Bolder, CO · Joined Sep 2011 · Points: 0
Ezekiel Thornton wrote: Many unknowns.
True enough. Maybe best to climb outside well below your gym limit and not fall at all.
Darren S · · Minneapolis, MN · Joined Feb 2006 · Points: 3,388

Should I stop using the brakes on my car because repeated use will wear them out?

I like to step on the brakes for fun, but now I am thinking I should just remove them all together. I think it would be less dangerous without them, than have a ticking time bomb waiting to catch me unaware.

Any brake-choppers out there?

chuffnugget · · Bolder, CO · Joined Sep 2011 · Points: 0

I have sex once a year and only to procreate.

Jack Ubaek · · tucson · Joined Apr 2011 · Points: 20

lol my post gets deleted but i still get the update notifications? alrighty then

Zeke6 · · Akron, Ohio · Joined Feb 2011 · Points: 80
Guy Keesee wrote: Dude I am not upset in the least, I just like kicking dirt.
Just thought the all caps, lots of ? and ridiculous comment meant your are angry. Everyone knows "taking" results in a penalty slack.

David Sahalie wrote: True enough. Maybe best to climb outside well below your gym limit and not fall at all.
Very smart. Never thought this would come out as a rebuttal.

Darren in Vegas wrote:Should I stop using the brakes on my car because repeated use will wear them out? I like to step on the brakes for fun, but now I am thinking I should just remove them all together. I think it would be less dangerous without them, than have a ticking time bomb waiting to catch me unaware. Any brake-choppers out there?
If you like to push on your brakes for fun. Yes please remove your brakes.
bearbreeder · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Mar 2009 · Points: 3,065

Next time you see someine whip on a bolt over and over again ..

Make sure to run up an berate them about their unethical behavior

Just mention that yr from MP

;)

Cor · · Sandbagging since 1989 · Joined Mar 2006 · Points: 1,445

About the subject at hand...

how much i care.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

General Climbing
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