20-Nov-2013 3:57:30 PM
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On 20/11/2013 Edward Oslabofvic wrote:
>What you guys don't seem to appreciate is that the belaying technique on
>display is considered best practice in Kweeenzlairnd.
>
>Normal practice would involve lying down amongst a nest of packs and jackets
>that far back from the wall, with 10 to 15 meters of slack out, headphones
>on listening to the cricket, and rolling a cigarette.
>
>It would play out something like this.
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>Climber say "O.K., climbing".
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>Belayer says, "What? ...... 'kin retard"
>
>A little while later, Climber says, "Watch me. I'm going to go for it".
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>Belayer says, "What? ...... 'kin retard", whilst continuing to search
>for the lighter.
>
>After the climber has gotten to the top, and the belayer is now ready
>to second, the belayer say "O.K., climbing".
>
>Climber, now at the top, says "What? ...... 'kin retard"
>
>Belayer/seconder, with a loop of slack dangling 5m below them says, "TAKE
>IN ....... 'kin retard".
>
>Climber on top says, "What? ...... 'kin retard", and continues to look
>for their lighter.
>
>You could probably voice over the video with the above dialogue and it
>would work.
>
~> ... remind me never to let you belay me!
;-)
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