Comments for Evening Sends. Climbing. People. Travel. Words. A website by Andrew Bisharat.

Comment on Fair Means Free Soloing by James Lucas

James Lucas — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:19:00 +0000

A number of free soloist make their best ascents after break-ups, bouts of depression, and other emotionally traumatic phases. The uncaring nature of dying relaxes the climber and makes them perform better in such a mentally taxing game. I don’t know many chipper soloists.

Comment on Branded Controversy by Myburgh

Myburgh — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:52:00 +0000

Mr. Bisharat, please keep doing what you’re doing.

That is all.

Comment on No Respect by sick of it

sick of it — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:53:00 +0000

climbing is a sport where style and etiquette are talked about soooooo much that it just takes all the fun away from it. who cares what someone climbs in. based on all of the literature one reads on blogs, climbing mags and sites, i could easily draw a conclusion that climbers are the most egotistical, pretentious athletes ever…. i mean, you climb a rock for crying out loud. it would be cool to see climbers support each other and encourage new climbers, then climbing might get the respect it deserves.

Comment on Guide to Choosing Climbing Shoes by Climbing shoes 2011 – Climbing shoes | Climbing Guru » Blog Archive

Mon, 14 May 2012 23:18:39 +0000

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Comment on Training with Justen Sjong by Warm Up? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Warm Up! | Splitter Choss

Warm Up? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Warm Up! | Splitter Choss — Sat, 12 May 2012 23:28:24 +0000

[...] routes far too difficult to be considered “a warm up.” According to climbing coach and sensei Justen Sjong, who I’ve been fortunate to have a session with, the first route you do should be so easy [...]

Comment on I Made You by andy

andy — Fri, 04 May 2012 17:18:00 +0000

I am pretty sure it is not technically considered a Flash until you ”
MUSHROOM-STAMP” it.

Comment on The Taught Top Rope of Despair by kdawnz

kdawnz — Thu, 03 May 2012 21:35:00 +0000

This is amazing. You’re my favorite. Guest, you’re a douche. If you can honestly tell me that you would witness a situation like the one described above and think to yourself “good for him, he must be having such a fun time!”, you must poop rainbows. I sure had a good time reading this.

Comment on The Best Wobbler I Ever Saw by Bobby

Bobby — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:02:00 +0000

Great writing, AB!

Comment on Climbers Who Cheat by Fred

Fred — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 05:14:00 +0000

Yo,
your article on Justen Sjong says:
Justen also says, “Train heavy, perform light.” In other words, eat well and and eat a lot during periods of training. Try to keep the weight down during performance weeks.

If short term dieting for immediate performance suits your goals, Rad. If brings you to the point of “self-loathing” or condemning other climbers for their desire to improve… I think you’re missing out on the point of climbing.

Go have fun.

Comment on Scarpa Instinct by Mark

Mark — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:48:00 +0000

Not sure about the Lace-Ups, but the Instinct-S (slippers) are my favorite shoes ever. A slightly stiffer and slightly downturned slipper. I have loved Cobras for years and Miuras when the Cobras were too soft. These sit right in between those 2 shoes and are now my go too shoes 90% of the time.