Another garage hobby.. - LotusTalk

Rowdstar · 12-16-2006, 10:00 PM

At 1000 i had a normal garage. at 1900 i was climbing. wow!!
wall is 9' tall, 10' wide one wall, 4' along another and 2' of roof past the top of the walls.

i can still park a car in there even.

2-Y-CHROMOSOMES · 12-16-2006, 11:14 PM

You would like my garage!

3 tons of dewired shredded tires for a nice soft landing and LOTS of climbing.

Sorry the avi I had can't be posted as it is too large but I copy and pasted a few clips.

I used to climb allot with people like Yabo,Skinner,Sharma,Kauk,Hill,shapoopy Schnieder and other valley locals.

I miss the good ol' days of a climbing bum.

Shiftlock · 12-17-2006, 12:57 AM

Is 9 feet really high enough to climb? Admittedly, I know nothing about climbing, but it just seems like you would exhaust all of your climbing possibilities within a few minutes. Maybe I'm totally wrong, but it looks like the construction of the thing was more exercise than you'll ever get using it. Maybe it's for kids? It does look well made though. Too bad you don't have a 20' tall garage.

RegGuy · 12-17-2006, 04:39 AM

I don't get it either???

Frank Amoroso · 12-17-2006, 04:50 AM

You should store all your tools on that rock wall. This way when you're working on something and you need a particular tool, you'll have to climb for it. Climbing and working on cars at the same time (not to mention a very efficient use of tool storage space) two great things that go great together.

I myself have aimed for a little bit of Garage-mahal, with a three-part commercial epoxy floor and a 27" Sony XBR TV, Ferrari Rodeo Drive banners from '95 & '97 and Audi Le Mans & BMW F1 trackside flag / banners. I had designs on having one entire wall be a picture of an Audi R8 with a Le Mans tribune in the background (similar to this... http://amoroso.smugmug.com/photos/114236132-L.jpg) but I haven't gotten around to getting a picture that big (billboard?) printed out yet.

Anyway, I live in Boulder, CO so there is a certain minimum amount of climbing, cycling, running, etc. that I need to do to maintian resident status

in fact, I may be due to hit the rock gym today, that is if I don't opt for skiing I guess. Too bad people around here weren't into cars half as much as they are into other diversions.

Moto44 · 12-17-2006, 05:21 AM

I get it. Fun. Challenging. Great exercise.

Good job!

RegGuy · 12-17-2006, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Moto44

I get it. Fun. Challenging. Great exercise.

Good job!

It's the 9' part I don't get. How does one use a tiny wall like this? I could see it if it were 15' and you could climb, but two "steps" and you are at the top. Can this hold anyone's attention for long? That's what I don't get. I understand the fun in climbing.

RacyTracy · 12-17-2006, 06:24 AM

I'm thinking that looks like a perfectly good ladder there, should you need to get up to the ceiling.

RichS · 12-17-2006, 07:17 AM

He probably does more sideways than up.

clymber · 12-17-2006, 08:23 AM

Great Job Rowdstar!!! I've got a 12' X 12' shed that I keep saying I'm going to turn into a climbing cave. I just gotta get off my lazy butt. Definitely inspired!!!

Climbing (an probably more appropriately "bouldering") is more than a straight up and down activity. It's like a puzzle, trying to find the best (easiest or hardest, depending on where you are) path to take. It's a great challenge for mind and body. (Geez, I feel like a hippy now.)

Would you enjoy a straight drive on the freeway, or do you prefer the little out of the way twisty road?

Crudson · 12-17-2006, 08:33 AM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bouldering

Read and learn something new today.

Rowdstar · 12-17-2006, 08:50 AM

yes, bouldering is the more correct term. as far as the height concern, yes, you do run out in about 6 moves. but you try to make the 6 moves very hard. i start all my problems sitting. you also have the advantage of arranging things however you want to train a specific weakness. and less gear is needed since you just jump down when you are done. and the real advantage is i can train whenever i want and i can attempt the same problem over and over instantly. i like it.

2-Y-CHROMOSOMES · 12-17-2006, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Rowdstar

yes, bouldering is the more correct term. as far as the height concern, yes, you do run out in about 6 moves. but you try to make the 6 moves very hard. i start all my problems sitting. you also have the advantage of arranging things however you want to train a specific weakness. and less gear is needed since you just jump down when you are done. and the real advantage is i can train whenever i want and i can attempt the same problem over and over instantly. i like it.

Yep, sit down starts extend the boulder problem.

hell at Castle Rock there are many many variations on a single problem. just depends on how twisted your mind is

nice job btw

Rowdstar · 12-17-2006, 09:45 AM

thank you 2YC. yeah, i would love your garage. too bad i didnt know you when i lived in the eastbay. SJ wouldnt have been that far.

i have too many hobbies. hahaha. ugh. at least i have an indulgent wife.

i wish i had bought more holds right from the get go and i wish my roof was 4' rather than 2'.

butttttt..... this was only $250 of lumber. so that rocks. pun. i also went tnut crazy on the first panel i drilled. learned a lesson. oh well.

CLYMBER-you should do it!!! just get some good help and youll be cranking soon. 12', that would be nice!

2-Y-CHROMOSOMES · 12-17-2006, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rowdstar

thank you 2YC. yeah, i would love your garage. too bad i didnt know you when i lived in the eastbay. SJ wouldnt have been that far.

i have too many hobbies. hahaha. ugh. at least i have an indulgent wife.

i wish i had bought more holds right from the get go and i wish my roof was 4' rather than 2'.

butttttt..... this was only $250 of lumber. so that rocks. pun. i also went tnut crazy on the first panel i drilled. learned a lesson. oh well.

CLYMBER-you should do it!!! just get some good help and youll be cranking soon. 12', that would be nice!

I weny WAY overboard. Mine cost me 5k and built it myself. Vaulted the entire roof and followed it to the apex.

on your t-nuts did you set 2 small anchor srews on the back. this way if the t-nut does come off after sometime you are not left with a useless whole. we did the same thiing when we built Pacific Edge.

2-Y-CHROMOSOMES · 12-17-2006, 09:59 AM

If I were to do it again I would just buy a Tuff Shed and then convert it.
I would probably do an inverted staircase.

2-Y-CHROMOSOMES · 12-17-2006, 10:00 AM

When you were in the east bay did you ever go over to cityrock?
just curious we may know allot of the same people.

Beanie · 12-17-2006, 10:12 AM

Our "Y" has a huge room for climbing with all the right padding, harnesses, and instructors. All different levels of difficulty. I've gone a few times... fun.

Rowdstar · 12-17-2006, 04:16 PM

i started when i lived in oregon. was into it very much before and the beginning of college. helped start the southern oregon climbing club based out of sou in ashland. i have been to smithrock tooo many times and have friends who work for metolius.

set screws on the back of the tnuts??? uhhhh, im screwed then dude. hahaha, after placing 300 of those.... nope, no screw. just pounded into my 3/4" plywood really well.

i only lived in the eastbay for a year. only indoor gyms i went to were in fremont and livermore. bouldered outdoors a few places. i was moore into chasing tail and motorcycles when i lived there.

2-Y-CHROMOSOMES · 12-17-2006, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rowdstar

i started when i lived in oregon. was into it very much before and the beginning of college. helped start the southern oregon climbing club based out of sou in ashland. i have been to smithrock tooo many times and have friends who work for metolius.

set screws on the back of the tnuts??? uhhhh, im screwed then dude. hahaha, after placing 300 of those.... nope, no screw. just pounded into my 3/4" plywood really well.

i only lived in the eastbay for a year. only indoor gyms i went to were in fremont and livermore. bouldered outdoors a few places. i was moore into chasing tail and motorcycles when i lived there.

Did metalhead paulson still work there at metolious? I use to party with franklin,paulson,darius,and metalhead. man I am having major flashbacks.

chasing tail and motorcycles great combo!

just be careful putting on the holds and don't force the bolt.

this is getting me psyched.
I gotta get my ass going and start climbing again. its been back burnered for way too long.

if you ever want a tour of Castle Rock let me know.

-mark

12-16-2006, 10:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rowdstar sandy lame-o Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 386	Another garage hobby.. At 1000 i had a normal garage. at 1900 i was climbing. wow!! wall is 9' tall, 10' wide one wall, 4' along another and 2' of roof past the top of the walls. i can still park a car in there even. Attached Images __________________ www.rowdystyle.blogspot.com <--a fun read WWJBD? What would James Bond do?

12-16-2006, 11:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
2-Y-CHROMOSOMES Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 1,043	You would like my garage! 3 tons of dewired shredded tires for a nice soft landing and LOTS of climbing. Sorry the avi I had can't be posted as it is too large but I copy and pasted a few clips. I used to climb allot with people like Yabo,Skinner,Sharma,Kauk,Hill,shapoopy Schnieder and other valley locals. I miss the good ol' days of a climbing bum. Attached Images __________________ 2005 Elise 250 whp \| Forcedfed Custom Intercooled Supercharger \| EFI \| Forcedfed Street Header \| Fujita CAI \| TB Bypass \| Toda flywheel \| ACT HD Clutch \| Forcedfed Prototype Exhaust \| Micromirror \| Forcedfed Half Carbon Splitter \| Greddy Catch Can \| ForcedFed Engine Damper Last edited by 2-Y-CHROMOSOMES : 12-16-2006 at 11:28 PM.

12-17-2006, 04:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
RegGuy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,959	I don't get it either??? __________________ My car can be scary quiet...Ford Fusion Hybrid...A technological wonder. Power to spare, high mpg for the environment.

12-17-2006, 04:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
Frank Amoroso Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Boulder. CO Posts: 357	You should store all your tools on that rock wall. This way when you're working on something and you need a particular tool, you'll have to climb for it. Climbing and working on cars at the same time (not to mention a very efficient use of tool storage space) two great things that go great together. I myself have aimed for a little bit of Garage-mahal, with a three-part commercial epoxy floor and a 27" Sony XBR TV, Ferrari Rodeo Drive banners from '95 & '97 and Audi Le Mans & BMW F1 trackside flag / banners. I had designs on having one entire wall be a picture of an Audi R8 with a Le Mans tribune in the background (similar to this... http://amoroso.smugmug.com/photos/114236132-L.jpg) but I haven't gotten around to getting a picture that big (billboard?) printed out yet. Anyway, I live in Boulder, CO so there is a certain minimum amount of climbing, cycling, running, etc. that I need to do to maintian resident status in fact, I may be due to hit the rock gym today, that is if I don't opt for skiing I guess. Too bad people around here weren't into cars half as much as they are into other diversions. __________________ Frank Amoroso Whatever Press Vehicle(s) I'm driving this week www.twitter.com/famoroso Ever take a risk? A real risk? The kind of risk that makes you feel alive? It's... spectacular, isn't it?

12-17-2006, 05:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
Moto44 Back in the Saddle Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,802	I get it. Fun. Challenging. Great exercise. Good job! __________________ If nobody ever died doing it, how much fun could it be?

12-17-2006, 12:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
Shiftlock Fed Elise #242, Now Turbo Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 1,712	Is 9 feet really high enough to climb? Admittedly, I know nothing about climbing, but it just seems like you would exhaust all of your climbing possibilities within a few minutes. Maybe I'm totally wrong, but it looks like the construction of the thing was more exercise than you'll ever get using it. Maybe it's for kids? It does look well made though. Too bad you don't have a 20' tall garage.

12-17-2006, 06:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
RacyTracy V Not my picture V Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Palatine, IL Posts: 9,200 Images: 1	I'm thinking that looks like a perfectly good ladder there, should you need to get up to the ceiling.

12-17-2006, 07:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
RichS No, it's only an N/A Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,285	He probably does more sideways than up. __________________ Useful links to vendors removed at Nadeem's request. "Nice avatar by the way, I doubt Colin Chapman would have followed the herd as I have seen many here do. --Nadeem"

12-17-2006, 08:23 AM	#10 (permalink)
clymber Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 81	Great Job Rowdstar!!! I've got a 12' X 12' shed that I keep saying I'm going to turn into a climbing cave. I just gotta get off my lazy butt. Definitely inspired!!! Climbing (an probably more appropriately "bouldering") is more than a straight up and down activity. It's like a puzzle, trying to find the best (easiest or hardest, depending on where you are) path to take. It's a great challenge for mind and body. (Geez, I feel like a hippy now.) Would you enjoy a straight drive on the freeway, or do you prefer the little out of the way twisty road?

12-17-2006, 08:33 AM	#11 (permalink)
Crudson / Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 2,485	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bouldering Read and learn something new today.

12-17-2006, 08:50 AM	#12 (permalink)
Rowdstar sandy lame-o Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 386	yes, bouldering is the more correct term. as far as the height concern, yes, you do run out in about 6 moves. but you try to make the 6 moves very hard. i start all my problems sitting. you also have the advantage of arranging things however you want to train a specific weakness. and less gear is needed since you just jump down when you are done. and the real advantage is i can train whenever i want and i can attempt the same problem over and over instantly. i like it. __________________ www.rowdystyle.blogspot.com <--a fun read WWJBD? What would James Bond do?

12-17-2006, 09:45 AM	#14 (permalink)
Rowdstar sandy lame-o Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 386	thank you 2YC. yeah, i would love your garage. too bad i didnt know you when i lived in the eastbay. SJ wouldnt have been that far. i have too many hobbies. hahaha. ugh. at least i have an indulgent wife. i wish i had bought more holds right from the get go and i wish my roof was 4' rather than 2'. butttttt..... this was only $250 of lumber. so that rocks. pun. i also went tnut crazy on the first panel i drilled. learned a lesson. oh well. CLYMBER-you should do it!!! just get some good help and youll be cranking soon. 12', that would be nice! __________________ www.rowdystyle.blogspot.com <--a fun read WWJBD? What would James Bond do?

12-17-2006, 09:59 AM	#16 (permalink)
2-Y-CHROMOSOMES Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 1,043	If I were to do it again I would just buy a Tuff Shed and then convert it. I would probably do an inverted staircase. __________________ 2005 Elise 250 whp \| Forcedfed Custom Intercooled Supercharger \| EFI \| Forcedfed Street Header \| Fujita CAI \| TB Bypass \| Toda flywheel \| ACT HD Clutch \| Forcedfed Prototype Exhaust \| Micromirror \| Forcedfed Half Carbon Splitter \| Greddy Catch Can \| ForcedFed Engine Damper

12-17-2006, 10:00 AM	#17 (permalink)
2-Y-CHROMOSOMES Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 1,043	When you were in the east bay did you ever go over to cityrock? just curious we may know allot of the same people. __________________ 2005 Elise 250 whp \| Forcedfed Custom Intercooled Supercharger \| EFI \| Forcedfed Street Header \| Fujita CAI \| TB Bypass \| Toda flywheel \| ACT HD Clutch \| Forcedfed Prototype Exhaust \| Micromirror \| Forcedfed Half Carbon Splitter \| Greddy Catch Can \| ForcedFed Engine Damper

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12-17-2006, 04:16 PM	#19 (permalink)
Rowdstar sandy lame-o Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 386	i started when i lived in oregon. was into it very much before and the beginning of college. helped start the southern oregon climbing club based out of sou in ashland. i have been to smithrock tooo many times and have friends who work for metolius. set screws on the back of the tnuts??? uhhhh, im screwed then dude. hahaha, after placing 300 of those.... nope, no screw. just pounded into my 3/4" plywood really well. i only lived in the eastbay for a year. only indoor gyms i went to were in fremont and livermore. bouldered outdoors a few places. i was moore into chasing tail and motorcycles when i lived there. __________________ www.rowdystyle.blogspot.com <--a fun read WWJBD? What would James Bond do?