Have you guys seen these crazy climbers?

[Kiki112]

that's nothing man, I'v seen a yt video of a guy climbing the 2nd tallest building in the world
Shangai Towers motherfucker

it's bloody awesome

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLDYtH1RH-U

[roslinpl]

that's nothing man, I'v seen a yt video of a guy climbing the 2nd tallest building in the world
Shangai Towers motherfucker

it's bloody awesome

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLDYtH1RH-U

I saw that too! Makes me thrill when he just stand ad the top ... guys are fearless. Extreme mfckass :-)

[Cryptopher]

that's nothing man, I'v seen a yt video of a guy climbing the 2nd tallest building in the world
Shangai Towers motherfucker

it's bloody awesome

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLDYtH1RH-U

I saw that too! Makes me thrill when he just stand ad the top ... guys are fearless. Extreme mfckass :-)

The quality of the footage is great, the fact that it is shot from POV makes it all the more immersive. What a challenge that must have been.

There is talk that they should tackle the Burj Khalifa in Dubai - that would be something chronic.

[RodeoX]

Thanks for a good response. I see where you are coming from, and I can also agree with your conclusion. Youngsters are always seeking out more dangerous stuff to do than elders. And it might be natures way of strengthening the gene pool? And while older people and senior climbers are more aware of their mortality, younger people usually don't reflect too much about that. Now, put in the light where you put it here, I understand you better. And I also agree security should always be number one, when leading any climbing group, doing a rescue operation or whatever involved with climbing.

So, then there are no more arguments from me, and this turned into quite the peaceful bantering. Cheers.

I knew it would all be cool because you were being so cool about stuff.
Your right about risk being an inherent element of climbing. I mean if I don't want to fall off a cliff I should stay the F#@? away from them.
 
Back then I defended the importance of taking risks and pointed out how safe organized climbing was, compared to autos for example. But if your new to climbing and want to try it out then please at least start by finding some experienced people. Climbers that impress can plan a belay that greatly mitigates the risk to the climbing party. Not a climber who can do some sick free dyno-mantel thing on the side of El Cap. Although you will see a lot more of that guy because of the drama and awesomeness of it all.

Well cheers to you to sir, and may we all find that balance between gravity and position.

[JeffZwolle]

that's nothing man, I'v seen a yt video of a guy climbing the 2nd tallest building in the world
Shangai Towers motherfucker

it's bloody awesome

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLDYtH1RH-U

You didn't read the first 2 pages of this topic?

[roslinpl]

that's nothing man, I'v seen a yt video of a guy climbing the 2nd tallest building in the world
Shangai Towers motherfucker

it's bloody awesome

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLDYtH1RH-U

I saw that too! Makes me thrill when he just stand ad the top ... guys are fearless. Extreme mfckass :-)

The quality of the footage is great, the fact that it is shot from POV makes it all the more immersive. What a challenge that must have been.

There is talk that they should tackle the Burj Khalifa in Dubai - that would be something chronic.

that would be crazy ... hehe. So good enough for them to do it.

[boumalo]

This guy (Alex Honnold) scares me....


http://youtu.be/SR1jwwagtaQ

Alex Honnold is scary! He is truly living his passion

[Singlebyte]

that's nothing man, I'v seen a yt video of a guy climbing the 2nd tallest building in the world
Shangai Towers motherfucker

it's bloody awesome

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLDYtH1RH-U

No kidding....did you read the thread?  


On another note....

Alex Honnold says climbing buildings/cranes is EASY.  Buildings are just the same repetitive motion all the way up.  Rock climbing is a new challenge every foot you climb.

(Source Joe Rogan interview)


I don't think anything is as scary or challenging as what Alex has accomplished.  Hell,  no one has even tried what he does. (I know there are other solo climbers but they haven't done the routes Alex has tackled) The guy is on another playing field.  

[oomi0010]

Darwinian law on the works. 

[roslinpl]

that's nothing man, I'v seen a yt video of a guy climbing the 2nd tallest building in the world
Shangai Towers motherfucker

it's bloody awesome

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLDYtH1RH-U

No kidding....did you read the thread?  


On another note....

Alex Honnold says climbing buildings/cranes is EASY.  Buildings are just the same repetitive motion all the way up.  Rock climbing is a new challenge every foot you climb.

(Source Joe Rogan interview)


I don't think anything is as scary or challenging as what Alex has accomplished.  Hell,  no one has even tried what he does. (I know there are other solo climbers but they haven't done the routes Alex has tackled) The guy is on another playing field.  

sure it is easy

when you are spiderman.

[sickhouse]

that's nothing man, I'v seen a yt video of a guy climbing the 2nd tallest building in the world
Shangai Towers motherfucker

it's bloody awesome

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLDYtH1RH-U

No kidding....did you read the thread?  


On another note....

Alex Honnold says climbing buildings/cranes is EASY.  Buildings are just the same repetitive motion all the way up.  Rock climbing is a new challenge every foot you climb.

(Source Joe Rogan interview)


I don't think anything is as scary or challenging as what Alex has accomplished.  Hell,  no one has even tried what he does. (I know there are other solo climbers but they haven't done the routes Alex has tackled) The guy is on another playing field.  

sure it is easy

when you are spiderman.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX_QeGXNU_A
HE EXISTS!!

[roslinpl]

that's nothing man, I'v seen a yt video of a guy climbing the 2nd tallest building in the world
Shangai Towers motherfucker

it's bloody awesome

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLDYtH1RH-U

No kidding....did you read the thread?  


On another note....

Alex Honnold says climbing buildings/cranes is EASY.  Buildings are just the same repetitive motion all the way up.  Rock climbing is a new challenge every foot you climb.

(Source Joe Rogan interview)


I don't think anything is as scary or challenging as what Alex has accomplished.  Hell,  no one has even tried what he does. (I know there are other solo climbers but they haven't done the routes Alex has tackled) The guy is on another playing field.  

sure it is easy

when you are spiderman.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX_QeGXNU_A
HE EXISTS!!

I know I know. Ive seen it before many times

You don't have to shout...

regards!

[keithers]

all of these guys are absolutely bonkers.   I just came back from Vegas today, and this morning, there were window washers hanging down from the top of the Wynn and Mandalay Bay, washing the windows.   Those guys have ropes attached to them, and I still got that knot in my stomach...

[TheFootMan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX_QeGXNU_A
HE EXISTS!!

Just made me wonder... what if he runs out of chalk, or somehow loses his bag of chalk? I guess it is administrated in a way that makes that very unlikely. Imagine being halfway up, reaching for the bag of chalk and then.. oh fuck - nothing left!

[roslinpl]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX_QeGXNU_A
HE EXISTS!!

Just made me wonder... what if he runs out of chalk, or somehow loses his bag of chalk? I guess it is administrated in a way that makes that very unlikely. Imagine being halfway up, reaching for the bag of chalk and then.. oh fuck - nothing left!

hehehehe he need a big supply of chalk perhaps he measure it so he know how much he need

[E.exchanger]

Just saw the video!! that was fucking scary i wonder how can it be real    the guy was doing that crazy thing without  a wire or protections that's simply insane man !!!

[keithers]

Just saw the video!! that was fucking scary i wonder how can it be real    the guy was doing that crazy thing without  a wire or protections that's simply insane man !!!

I have showed a few people some of the videos, and I get knots in my stomach every time...I think its because heights is one of the things that scares me...

[TheFootMan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX_QeGXNU_A
HE EXISTS!!

Just made me wonder... what if he runs out of chalk, or somehow loses his bag of chalk? I guess it is administrated in a way that makes that very unlikely. Imagine being halfway up, reaching for the bag of chalk and then.. oh fuck - nothing left!

hehehehe he need a big supply of chalk perhaps he measure it so he know how much he need

He probably does measure it. But imagine.. What if he loses a bag of chalk. What if it starts raining suddenly etc. So many things that can go wrong, but I would think he's aware of most factors, and try to minimize the risk.

[cryptomad]

The Russian Climbs Give me Sweaty Palms just watching

[keithers]

The Russian Climbs Give me Sweaty Palms just watching

Me too. Have you seen the one where they climb the shanghai towers? They are like above the clouds!  I would slip off because my hands would get too sweaty