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.
the guy was doing that crazy thing without a wire or protections that's simply insane man !!!
