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Climbers talk Discuss the latest tree climbing gear and techniques.
04-12-11
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What's the difference between a good climber and a good climber?
I'm curious to what people's opinions are to what makes a good climber is it speed,safety,efficiency,confidence and, knowledge ?? What do you think?
04-12-11
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Re: What's the difference between a good climber and a good climber?
Yep all of them and a few more things
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04-12-11
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Re: What's the difference between a good climber and a good climber?
vertigo lol
04-12-11
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Re: What's the difference between a good climber and a good climber?
Getting the job done in the most cost effective manor.
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Re: What's the difference between a good climber and a good climber?
One that goes home in one piece.
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04-12-11
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Re: What's the difference between a good climber and a good climber?
Quote:
Originally Posted by
brothergrim
I'm curious to what people's opinions are to what makes a good climber is it speed,safety,efficiency,confidence and, knowledge ?? What do you think?
You answered your own question brother...
So did everybody else.
04-12-11
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Re: What's the difference between a good climber and a good climber?
one that goes home in 1 piece and everyone else and everything is intact
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04-12-11
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Re: What's the difference between a good climber and a good climber?
One with the right surname................
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04-12-11
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Re: What's the difference between a good climber and a good climber?
[QUOTE=butler;582764]One with the right surname................
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04-12-11
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Re: What's the difference between a good climber and a good climber?
More than a couple of years’ experience
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