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    Get a Grip

    I was in Cheddar yesterday and saw this brave chap rock climbing. I was hoping he had a good grip.




    He didn't.



    Chapeau to him for trying though (more than I'd have ever tried).
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  • #2
    Re: Get a Grip

    Well spotted, it took me a few seconds to work out the second shot (looks like he was free climbing, if so I hope he landed on his crash mat! )

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    • #3
      Re: Get a Grip

      Not free climbing (he was on a tethered line). He had a couple of other tries then gave up.
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      • #4
        Re: Get a Grip

        thanks, I thought I could see a harness but I couldn't see the rope attached to it (still can't )

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        • #5
          Re: Get a Grip

          Originally posted by brian1208 View Post
          thanks, I thought I could see a harness but I couldn't see the rope attached to it (still can't )
          The rope was the there - I was some way away with only a kit 12-50 lens attached. That (plus my shortcomings) are probably the reason the rope isn't visible. Adds to the drama though.
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          • #6
            Re: Get a Grip

            Hi there Skids!

            I can see the rope ok on the first image, it helps to know what you are looking for. The climber is lead climbing, so the rope is all below him. Hopefully he is on a bolted route or he will have some fun getting his climbing gear out after a big fall like that. I don't know if I could make the climb, but I'm guessing that my 8 year old probably could, along with most of his climbing club! I haven't taken him climbing outdoors yet, just to indoor walls, but hopefully in the next few days we will.

            Great pictures and they are making me want to get my climbing gear out. Thanks for posting,

            Cheers,

            Ralph.

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            • #7
              Re: Get a Grip

              Is it only me that sees a face in that rock.
              Regards Paul.
              One day I hope to be the person my dogs think I am.

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              • #8
                Re: Get a Grip

                Thanks for the insight Ralph.

                Paul - I see a face in that rock as well.
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                • #9
                  Re: Get a Grip

                  Originally posted by OlyPaul View Post
                  Is it only me that sees a face in that rock.
                  Now you know that all rocks are only sleeping Trolls, Paul
                  The picture tells the story, great when you have a bad memory.DW.

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                  • #10
                    Re: Get a Grip

                    Originally posted by skids View Post
                    The rope was the there - I was some way away with only a kit 12-50 lens attached. That (plus my shortcomings) are probably the reason the rope isn't visible. Adds to the drama though.
                    I can see the rope on my notebook screen also, so very well done to get the shots.
                    The picture tells the story, great when you have a bad memory.DW.

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                    • #11
                      Re: Get a Grip

                      nice one - made me think of the scene in Mission Impossible - but with someone taller

                      Jim
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                      • #12
                        Re: Get a Grip

                        Yes I see a face on the rock face.
                        Ed

                        Live life in the slow lane.

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                        • #13
                          Re: Get a Grip

                          ...could be an imprint left by a previous climber....
                          Olympus E-M10/12-50/Panny 100-300 + Sony A77,Sigma 17-70,Sigma 10-20,Tamron 90,Minolta 70-210,Tamron Sigma 100-300 F4,Tamron 17-50 F2.8,Sigma 15mm F2.8 EX DG Fisheye,Sony HVL-F42 + Panny TZ25
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