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Young guns who are climbing harder than you are

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Crux Crush · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Mar 2013 · Points: 10

Here's a post designed to inspire us that focuses on climbers under 16 who are so amazingly talented. Check it out!

cruxcrush.com/2013/04/24/yo…

CornCob · · Sandy, UT · Joined Nov 2012 · Points: 20

It seems like it won't be long before grades like 5.14c and 5.15b are considered beginner to intermediate. It will be fun to watch their progression throughout the years.

Woodchuck ATC · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2007 · Points: 3,280

I see this stuff, and tell myself, 'face it, you suck.'...and open another beer.

William Sonoma · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Dec 2012 · Points: 3,550

"Its evolution baby!"

The youngest badasses now who will lead the way (in any direction, not just difficulty) will be surpassed by the next generation, who will be "outdone" by the following generation, ad infinitum...

Life is cool.

Mike Lane · · AnCapistan · Joined Jan 2006 · Points: 880

Well, once again:
"They still ain't worth shit in a bar fight"

Shawn Heath · · Forchheim, DE · Joined May 2008 · Points: 28,380
The Stoned Master wrote:"Its evolution baby!" The youngest badasses now who will lead the way (in any direction, not just difficulty) will be surpassed by the next generation, who will be "outdone" by the following generation, ad infinitum... Life is cool.
These guys will never be as bad ass as the guys who started it all. Imagine tying a hemp rope around your chest and heading up a wall with a pair of boots on and your only protection are some pins and a hammer, and you don't have any idea of whether or not this thing will even go. And if you fall you'll most definitely end up at least with some broken ribs.
Matt Wilson · · Vermont, USA · Joined May 2010 · Points: 316

Eventually we will near the human limits of climbing. Just as the world record for the 100m dash has been approaching an absolute limit, so will climbing. The only question is, where is that limit?

jackhmullen · · Oceanside CA · Joined Mar 2013 · Points: 0

There are only so many rocks to climb too, maybe it wont be a human limit...

Nolan Robertson · · Durango, CO · Joined Jul 2011 · Points: 1,595

what if we run out of rock on earth, do you think theres good climbing on mars? or is it all just chossy sandstone?

CornCob · · Sandy, UT · Joined Nov 2012 · Points: 20
Nolan Robertson wrote:what if we run out of rock on earth, do you think theres good climbing on mars? or is it all just chossy sandstone?
There is Olympus Mons, 22km tall mountain. Might be a few FA's to grab there.
Bang Nhan · · Charlottesville, VA · Joined Dec 2010 · Points: 35

Haha I am sure everyone can climb 5.14s and 5.15s if they train like the Shaolin monks :)

Clockwork Orange · · California · Joined Jul 2012 · Points: 335

im not positive when saying this but little hands and fingers help with little holds, im not disregarding the sends in anyway because shit, i stuggle with .12s. what the kids are doing is rad, but as they grow older/bigger/heavier does anyone else think that these might be a little harder for them?

Aaron Bugh · · Bozeman, MT · Joined May 2011 · Points: 500

Just don't forget they are also growing taller and stronger, and racking up more experience.

Kyro · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Apr 2013 · Points: 5

Ya I have been thinking the same thing. Watching some vids of these little kids on these routes with tiny crimpers and stuff for adults are pretty good holds for them. I mean they have great strength and technique but I can't help thinking that if those tiny pinches and crimps were hand size for Everyone else it may not be so hard. Again not trying to take anything away from the send or their skills. Just throwing that out there for thought

Bang Nhan · · Charlottesville, VA · Joined Dec 2010 · Points: 35
Aaron Bugh wrote:Just don't forget they are also growing taller and stronger, and racking up more experience.
Or fatter, with all the beers :)
Ryan Williams · · London (sort of) · Joined May 2009 · Points: 1,245
Hamilton Kibbe · · Somerville, MA · Joined Apr 2010 · Points: 71
Nolan Robertson wrote:what if we run out of rock on earth, do you think theres good climbing on mars? or is it all just chossy sandstone?
I could send .14c in mars gravity
J Q · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Mar 2012 · Points: 50

I pretend they are aliens and feel better about myself.

Forthright · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Oct 2011 · Points: 110

I wonder how much long term damage some of these kids are doing to their bodies by training so hard so young. There was a guy who worked at my local trader joes that is in constant pain from body building young. Also there are plenty of gymnist who reck their bodies and hormones.

Not trying to put them down, just wondering...

Locker · · Yucca Valley, CA · Joined Oct 2002 · Points: 2,349

Everybody gets sore with age. Best have the fun while you're younger.

john strand · · southern colo · Joined May 2008 · Points: 1,640

BITD I was a "kid" 20, 21 years and din't know shit, except how to hurt myself.
my buds were 5-10 years older and very good climbers.

Did a 5.12 f/a in '83 and that kinda changed things.. esp my fingers

i do get psyched when the new gen hits the hard, R -ish routes and rediscover the clasics

do i sound old enough ?

BTW- new area photo

new ?

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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