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Compare gyms in Melbourne to Europe 31-Jan-2008 At 7:29:15 PM Ben

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Interesting thread.

Just a small note on the 10 people setting 2 routes a month theory in exchange for free entry. I like the idea, and know that something like it was operating for a bit at 1 of the Melbourne Gyms. I have also heard that the reason it was discontinued was because of insurance liability issues, with respect to people not officially employed by the business setting routes.

Not sure how accurate this is, but given the insurance problems generally it wouldn't surprise me.

Which is a shame, as I think that kind of variety in setters (as long as they were around for a while so they could all learn and get better) would make for a good experience.

I still miss Charlie Creese's setting. (although after reading a rock article by him, he may have fit the 'chip on his shoulder for gym climbers' mold ) :)