Dave,
Please don't change what I said! You replaced 'can't free climb' with
'won't free climb'. There is a big difference in statements. I did not
say you should free climb. I said I free climb because I am comfortable
and physically able doing such.
There are forces beyond our control. Your examples:
Strong wind gust - climb with the wind at your back.
Metal failure - applies to all
Mistake by someone else - applies to all. Be constantly aware of what
others are doing.
Surprised by flying objects - be mentally prepared for such events.
You probably can free climb but you choose not to.
Doug
The train doesn't stop here anymore.
-----Original Message-----
While I agree that being in good physical shape helps reduce (but
doesn't prevent) mistakes from being tired, it doesn't do anything to
minimize mistakes from being distracted or being affected by forces
beyond your control ... strong wind gust, metal failure, mistake by
someone else, being surprised by bees or a bird .... the list is
endless. I've driven a car for 45 years, have never been in an
accident, and have reflexes better than most 20 year olds ... but I
still wear a seat belt. Whether or not you are an idiot may be
indeterminate, but the statement that anyone who won't free climb
shouldn't climb anymore at all is categorically idiotic.
Dave AB7E
On 9/17/2010 4:26 PM, Doug Renwick wrote:
> Hell, I have free climbed all my life and I am near 70. The
difference
> between me and the rest is that I am in excellent physical shape. I
> have posted this in the past ... if you can't free climb then maybe,
> just maybe you should not climb any more. Call me an idiot if you
like,
> life is full of risks.
>
> Doug
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