Love how rock climbing has some of the safest, most thoroughly tested gear in sports, but it always looks dangerous and that attacts all the "these guys are all idiots", "darwin award" and "i would probably die" people.

[–] [email protected] 57 points 11 months ago

https://www.tetongravity.com/story/news/your-chances-of-dying-ranked-by-sport-and-activity

Gear isn't the whole story. My running shoes are safe but a slip or getting hit by a car are always a risk. In the photo, the risk isn't necessarily the equipment: it's human error or the unpredictability of nature.

[–] [email protected] 47 points 11 months ago (5 children)

There's no good reason to do what these guys are doing, it's thrill seeking pursued by the kind of people that associate risky behavior with meaningful life experiences.

[–] [email protected] 19 points 11 months ago (2 children)

I feel like that logic could be applied to a lot of the things we do for fun.

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[–] qqq 16 points 11 months ago (2 children)

They're just having fun

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[–] ook_the_librarian 9 points 11 months ago (6 children)

There's a good reason to find out what you are capable of.

[–] [email protected] 24 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I am capable of... risk assessment.

Being an adrenaline junkie won't teach you anything about yourself that you couldn't learn otherwise. It can be a great distraction from actual self-discovery.

[–] SkippingRelax 16 points 11 months ago (6 children)

You think ypu are but you are probably not familiar with the sport and the gear. In terms of risk assessment IMO the riskiest part in lthis pic is they are not wearing a helmet!

Rock climbing really has little to do with adrenaline chasing and rock climbers are among the chilliest folks out there. Really all the people in this thread comparing it to base jumping or other crazy things should visit their local climbing gym and have an introductory session, give it a try its awesome.

These folks resting (presumably preparing to overnight?) On a ledge is not something you'd do as a beginner.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 11 months ago

Yeah the last thing you want when climbing is an adrenaline rush. It’s slow, methodical concentration, plus flexibility, conditioning and endurance that make a good climber.

I’m tall and lanky, and had a decent amount of natural talent, but was never flexible enough to get past intermediate climbs. Now I have too much arthritis to get back into it.

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[–] [email protected] 14 points 11 months ago (3 children)

"OMG you're gonna get killed!"

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[–] [email protected] 54 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Yeah, I think I'll just . . . not do that.

I mean I could, definitely, but I just don't really feel like doing it.

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[–] [email protected] 47 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Don't freak out, they would still be wearing their harness.

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[–] [email protected] 45 points 11 months ago

Absolutely the fuck no.

[–] [email protected] 41 points 11 months ago

Unnecessary bravery is identical to stupidity

[–] [email protected] 36 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Uhh what if you wake up in the middle of the night and have to poop?

[–] [email protected] 35 points 11 months ago (5 children)

Probably shit over the edge if you can't hold it

[–] [email protected] 34 points 11 months ago (1 children)

"Those damm birds."

Guy looking at his car.

[–] Custoslibera 28 points 11 months ago (1 children)

More like:

‘What the hell have those birds been eating‽’

[–] 1847953620 9 points 11 months ago

taco bell

[–] Tylerdurdon 20 points 11 months ago

Lookout belooooooooow

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[–] Chev 12 points 11 months ago

They are supposed to shit in small bags and take them with them and dispose them only when they are back to the ground. Of course nobody can control you, if you pop just down from the edge.

[–] FabledAepitaph 26 points 11 months ago (1 children)

All the people in this thread acting like this is safe and reasonable. "It's okay because they still are wearing their harnesses". Okay... lol

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[–] [email protected] 22 points 11 months ago (3 children)

I really want to do this one day.

[–] irreticent 30 points 11 months ago (2 children)

I don't think I'd be able to sleep. I toss and turn so much I doubt I'd be able to stay on the ledge.

[–] [email protected] 27 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

I think you'd subconsciously stop doing that. You do get larger platforms that double as tents. But whatever you take up, you have to climb up with, so the simpler, the better. My concern would be getting cold.

Ah, I see it's actually a ledge and not one of those wall bed things (<-- the technical term for them)

[–] [email protected] 9 points 11 months ago

one of those wall bed things

portaledge

[–] SzethFriendOfNimi 13 points 11 months ago

They’re strapped and tied in if I recall

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[–] tacosplease 22 points 11 months ago (2 children)

I bet there are still a bunch of spiders up there.

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[–] [email protected] 21 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I always just want to know seeing this how many have died hotelling cliffside.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Probably not many it's pretty safe if you're tied in.

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[–] [email protected] 17 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Workplace safety harnesses are very different from climbing harnesses

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 11 months ago (6 children)

Totally different type of harness. Not applicable at all.

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[–] [email protected] 17 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Yeah, but would you do it IF YOU COULDN'T TELL ANYBODY?

In the words of dead Descartes: "I think not."

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[–] RBWells 10 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I wanna know who took the picture, though. Someone is on that same vertical wall wielding a camera?

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