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purple hayes
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 Posted: 03/22/05 - 11:34 Post subject: Tell me about indoor rock climbing
I'm trying to organize an event for our Sunday School class. Rock climbing sounded rather inexpensive and fun.
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DCRunningDiva
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Posted: 03/22/05 - 11:38 Post subject:
You find an indoor rock climbing wall. You pay money. You climb. What more do you want to know??? 
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MechEngDropout
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Posted: 03/22/05 - 11:39 Post subject:
It's hard. Takes a lot of finger and arm strength. Usually not suitable for old people.
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BobM59
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Posted: 03/22/05 - 11:46 Post subject:
Don't go to Boston Rock Gym.
Ever.
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RangerG
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Posted: 03/22/05 - 11:48 Post subject:
It is a lot of fun, however be forwarned that some of the adults will have to pay for a training class to learn how to tie the correct safety knot.
I use a figure eight follow thru with a double half hitch. Also insist on a Petzel Grigri and not a ladder rack, an "8" or a "tuber".
Very young children are better in a full harness rather than in only a seat harness as they feel more secure.
It would be best if you have a large group to schedule with the gym and rent a staff memeber to help with the group.
Just my two cents...
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MastrBrewr
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Posted: 03/22/05 - 11:50 Post subject:
| RangerG wrote: | | I use a figure eight follow thru with a double half hitch. Also insist on a Petzel Grigri and not a ladder rack, an "8" or a "tuber". |
Okay, folks! Have fun with this quote!
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HYPERASHEL
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Posted: 03/22/05 - 11:50 Post subject:
I'd check it out for a bouldering section for those for fear of heights could still participate.
depending on the age you might want to make sure that they have enough harnesses for juveniles.
i loved it when i did it.
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RangerG
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Posted: 03/22/05 - 11:54 Post subject:
| MastrBrewr wrote: |
Okay, folks! Have fun with this quote! |
Or I just wrap it around my waist twice and tuck it in...
Inuendo..naaa 
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crazyfrog
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Posted: 03/22/05 - 11:55 Post subject:
you could go to galyans or dicks or what ever and try out the wall there for free.
sorry, thats all i got.
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