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Outdoor Activities => Climbing => Topic started by: lou on April 11, 2012

Title: Climbing buddies wanted!!
Post by: lou on April 11, 2012
Hey Guys!

I am after some climbing buddies to join me in either the ozone/queens climbing walls.  Just recently completely the beginners/improvers climbing courses at the ozone but now need to find some people that are interested in it that I can go along with.  Hopefully go regular once/twice a week.

Also had my first outdoor rock climbing trip last friday in the Mournes which was amazing!!  Climbed 'Class Distinction' and 'White Walls'.  So am keen to get more trips out too.

If any of ye are up for it give me a shout here, PM me or my email addy is lou_anderson84@hotmail.com  I can give me mobile number out via private message if handier.

Look forward to hopefully hearing from some new climbing buddies  ;D

Lou
Title: Re: Climbing buddies wanted!!
Post by: Kayakgirl on April 11, 2012
Hi Lou, I'd be interested!
I'm free most Tuesdays and Fridays if you are? Pm me and I'll give you my number.
Title: Re: Climbing buddies wanted!!
Post by: Craigy123 on April 12, 2012
Something I really want to start getting into. I think Tuesday proved mountain biking aint for me.

Title: Re: Climbing buddies wanted!!
Post by: mregan on April 12, 2012
Something I really want to start getting into. I think Tuesday proved mountain biking aint for me.

What happened to you?

Lou are you ever over at the ozone at lunch times? There are a few of us that climb during our lunch break from time to time.
Title: Re: Climbing buddies wanted!!
Post by: lou on April 13, 2012
Thanx for the reply guys!

Craigy123 - if you fancy it give me a shout someday!!  Hope you don't give up on the mountain biking :)

mregan - thanks for the invite.  Unfortunately I only get a half hour for lunch so time i get there and back it would b up :( so wouldnt be able to catchup at lunchtimes.  Anyother time give me a shout!
Title: Re: Climbing buddies wanted!!
Post by: Samm on April 13, 2012
Lou, myself and a mate have just started climbing weekly in the PEC and you're more than welcome to come along. You need a PEC membership though. We're both beginners.

If you didn't see the thread on here, lots of us are starting outdoor climbing with Rock and Ride Outdoors who are starting Tuesday and Wednesday evening sessions in the Mournes.
Title: Re: Climbing buddies wanted!!
Post by: Craigy123 on April 14, 2012
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tConI74QxmU&context=C406b3aaADvjVQa1PpcFNbik0wmxX9UBnonFI5hjM7Fp_T2mb1fuQ= (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tConI74QxmU&context=C406b3aaADvjVQa1PpcFNbik0wmxX9UBnonFI5hjM7Fp_T2mb1fuQ=)
first day out too. Its ok I will be giving it another go before long.
Title: Re: Climbing buddies wanted!!
Post by: mregan on April 14, 2012
Aw man don't let that put you off. You done well to roll away from that.

Here is one of my biggest fails https://vimeo.com/31658430
Title: Re: Climbing buddies wanted!!
Post by: mregan on April 14, 2012
Sorry for the thread hijack Lou  ;D
Title: Re: Climbing buddies wanted!!
Post by: Craigy123 on April 14, 2012
LOL at both videos, the first thing said is did you get that. It turns out if partially dislocated me shoulder. Should be 2 weeks before its back and could need physio to bring back range of movement.
Title: Re: Climbing buddies wanted!!
Post by: mregan on April 14, 2012
If your going to come of best get it on Camera  ;)

I broke a collar bone on a similar jump. Slowed me a bit but back faster and better. Learn from the wrecks and keep er lit. I am due a big one though it's been a while. ;D Bikes set up ready for tomorrow looking forward to a blast out hopefully in the sun.
Title: Re: Climbing buddies wanted!!
Post by: LandyLiam on April 14, 2012
i broke my collar bone jumping off a roof, but got it on video too  ;D

if you're going to try something stupid/dangerous, then at least video it, the difference between stupid and dangerous is whether you succeed or fail  8)
Title: Re: Climbing buddies wanted!!
Post by: fatty-arbuckle on July 16, 2012
Bumping this post to see if there's any climbers still looking a partner - all mine have moved on to other things.

Im free most weekends, usually hitting the mournes, I can lead HVS/E1 but any climbing will do!!!

Ive got plenty of gear as well

:)
Title: Re: Climbing buddies wanted!!
Post by: Kayakgirl on July 16, 2012
I'm still interested.. I've still to get a few bits and bobs before I venture outdoors.
Title: Re: Climbing buddies wanted!!
Post by: fatty-arbuckle on July 16, 2012
Excellent stuff!

What are the bits and bobs...?
Title: Re: Climbing buddies wanted!!
Post by: LandyLiam on July 17, 2012
I have some spare bits and bobs you can borrow