In normal climbing, let them be, it's not a competition.
In competition climbing it should be banned. Reason ? Same as any other competitive sport and also why Ron Clarke is SOOO wrong: No general punter should be forced to compromise their health in order to compete on a level playing field.
I race triathlons, and I listen to all the fat bastards in our office say, "Let 'em go, dope 'em all up and let 'em go," I get furious, because I'm trying to compete with these people, but refuse to risk my own health to do so. I shouldn't have to. |