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Interestingly enough, I have a pair of their Coyote climbing shoes and they've outlasted my riding shoes!

 

Almost climbing season again!

 

Yeah, I'm totally a novice at rock walls... did some light bouldering in the Scouts and more assault rappelling than I'd care to admit in the Navy but picking the most efficient route straight up a wall is a challenge.

This was my view on a 5.9 the other night... you can barely see a blue chip on the right wall under her leg, but that little shit was a PITA to get my right foot on!

 

All about that bouldering, yo. You can't drink beer and climb ropes lol

 

I’ve ridden Freeriders once or twice a week for several years, wore one pair paper thin and finally retired due to pedal pins poking through plus some tears from rocks on the uppers, with no sole separation or stitching coming loose. I still use them as casual shoes and they’re very comfortable for walking 2-5 miles. In fact one of the things I like about them is that I can take one pair of a shoes on an extended trip and use them for riding and walking. 5.10’s and flip-flops are all I need for weeks on the road and trail.

 

Disagree. Put a PBR in spare chalk bag and try to finish it before your belayer gets you to the ground.

Alternatively, 12 in sling, duct tape, beer can of choice make a great way to add a beer to your trad rack

 

Agreed!

I know its time to retire them when I walk across a wet parking lot and my socks get wet through all the pedal holes

 

There is a pretty cool climbing gym in Pittsburgh called Ascend. I was thinking of taking my wife and daughters so I can start them outdoor top roping in the Spring.

 

Nice. Outdoors is so awesome

 

I routinely wear my 5.10s to work on Fridays before MTB trips. One less thing to pack and depending on the color, can totally be worn as a casual Friday shoe.

 

Been out of the climbing game for few years. But in my hay day, la sportivas where my go to. And another nod to bouldering vs routes here too. Nothing against ropes, just prefer bouldering. Less gear, less setup. Easier to have newbies envolved.

 

Good beer beta. But careful of the nut tool! Mine forced me to drink early last weekend after it prematurely pinholed my cheap-ass malt.

 

Lunch loop

 

https://youtu.be/gy7ta8MBkVM

 

Don't know if anybody is interested, but us and a couple friends just did a road trip down to Baja and back. We shot a feature edit for Pinkbike which should be up in a few weeks, but we are also doing 3 "vlog" episodes, and the first one just came out. Not a tonne of riding in it, but a few little hits! Mostly just Tacoma stuff in this one.

 

Well it was good while it lasted... I broke my elbow boys haha, oh well...
I'll be down for a few weeks but I am not loosing interest in riding. I was having a blast until this happened. I was night riding and hit a covered rock, went over the bars and that was that. Scraped, bruised and broken but I'll be back soon.

 

That sucks man, Sorry to hear it.

If you're not already, go see a physical therapist, preferably a sports rehab one, and sooner rather than later. You'll be much better off in the long run.

 

thanks man, and yeah had my first appointment yesterday (broke it last wednesday) so I will be doing that. I broke my shoulder and tore the rotator cuff last year racing around down in Baja so I'm familiar to them. I'm just bummed I was really getting into the MTB and now I'll have to put it on hold for a bit.

 

yea putting a hobby on hold is always tough. but you'll be better off for taking the time to rest and recover properly! You're in it for the long haul.

(disclaimer/source: I'm a physical therapist assistant)

 

there we go... lol no wonder. Yeah you're 100% right. Because of the rotator cuff I'll prob never be 100% again so If i can heal as best I can with this new injury, it will be best.