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No sir, that is not a weapon it is for protection.

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Shelton Hatfield · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Apr 2011 · Points: 650
MyFeetHurt wrote: What the heck are uppers and downers w/ respect to climbing?
That one confused me too. But I'm digging the newfound slang
Anonymous · · Unknown Hometown · Joined unknown · Points: 0
Shelton Hatfield wrote: That one confused me too. But I'm digging the newfound slang
Uppers would be cocaine instead of chalk in your bag, so when you are at the crux and need a little pickup. I guess a downer would maybe be the pot?
Buff Johnson · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Dec 2005 · Points: 1,145
Luc wrote:Ascenders and rappel/belay devices
Thank goodness. I thought they were selling ex-girlfriends.
Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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