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Suz
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Matt Hoffman
Joined: 18 Feb 2004 Posts: 701 Location: Grantham, NH
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Posted: 10/29/2008, 5:26 am Post subject: |
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Well, there is a reason I don't lead trad. I scored a 44% on the first quiz.
Hmmm. Actually, both links go to the "advanced" test. So I scored 44% on the "advanced" one. I've never even heard of some of those terms and I've been climbing and reading about climbing for 8 years. American Death Triangle? What is that? _________________ "Your day-glo ballet days are over." Ancient chinese proverb.
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Suz
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Posted: 10/29/2008, 6:37 am Post subject: |
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Oh Matt,
Go back and click on the beginning link but scroll down a little further to the button that says "get started". There is a link to the advanced test but go past that to find the get started one.
I didn't even peak at the advanced one, yet.
I got a 76% on the beginners test.
It's says I'm a Solid Basic Climber
76% BasicKnowledge!
You have climbed outside a few times and have a reasonable idea of what you are doing. You are not ready to organize any multi-pitch trips, but consider finding competent experienced climbers that will take you, and do some local bouldering with your friends. Get more training to take it to the next level.
We were told that it wasn't an open book test and there is no researching allowed. For once I followed the rules.
American Death Triangle.....I looked it up for you.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_death_triangle
If you've never come across one apparently that's a good thing. They say it's a poor anchoring technique due to both the way the forces of the load are magnified on the fixed anchors and the lack of redundancy in the cord. |
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Matt Hoffman
Joined: 18 Feb 2004 Posts: 701 Location: Grantham, NH
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Posted: 10/29/2008, 7:44 am Post subject: |
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Oooohhhh. I know what the death triangle is. Silly me. Yes, I have gone out of my way to avoid that scenario several times.
I only scored an 84% on the Basic quiz. I wish it showed you which ones you got wrong. How have I not killed myself yet? _________________ "Your day-glo ballet days are over." Ancient chinese proverb.
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Suz
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Posted: 10/29/2008, 9:01 am Post subject: |
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I have that info at home and can PM it to you. |
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GTG Was lost but now am found
Joined: 30 Dec 2002 Posts: 2387 Location: Peoria, Arizona, originally from Rocket City, USA
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Posted: 10/29/2008, 9:39 am Post subject: |
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61% on the Beginner Test and I have no climbing training or experience.
GTG _________________ Good things come to those who walk. |
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Matt Hoffman
Joined: 18 Feb 2004 Posts: 701 Location: Grantham, NH
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Posted: 10/29/2008, 10:21 am Post subject: |
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Matt Hoffman wrote: |
I wish it showed you which ones you got wrong. |
Suz wrote: |
I have that info at home and can PM it to you. |
I should have typed that differently. I didn't mean "you" as in you, Suz. I meant "you" as in me.
Yes, I am selfish like that. _________________ "Your day-glo ballet days are over." Ancient chinese proverb.
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Suz
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Posted: 10/29/2008, 10:32 am Post subject: |
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No, no, I understand and asked the author of the test for the same info after I took it. He sent me the answer key so you can go back to look and compare your selections to the correct answers. The test format didn't allow him to include that info.
I just wanted to rewrite the test so it aligned with our course........ |
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Shawn I'll sell you map to Lost Dutchman mine!
Joined: 03 Jan 2003 Posts: 2592 Location: Ahwatukee, AZ
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This looks like an endeavor where anything less than 100% is failure. _________________ The bear went over the mountain to see what he could see. |
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Suz
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Posted: 10/29/2008, 12:19 pm Post subject: |
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No---------Not the case at all. Lots to know but not all critical life or death stuff. |
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Hikngrl Canyoneering is my 'Happy Place'
Joined: 27 May 2003 Posts: 5578 Location: Peoria, AZ
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Posted: 10/29/2008, 1:14 pm Post subject: |
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I got a 66%. I don't supose that is too terribly bad, having not taken the class... _________________ ~~~Diane~~~
I want to shine! |
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Hnak
Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 1766 Location: Prescott, AZ
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Posted: 10/29/2008, 2:38 pm Post subject: |
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84% for me too. I'd be interested in the correct answers...
Also, in question 6, she didn't look 'repelling' to me, but she was 'rappelling'... (or should I have posted this on the 'spelling' thread???) _________________ The world is older and bigger than we are. This is a hard truth for some folks to swallow. —EDWARD ABBEY |
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paintninaz
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Posted: 10/29/2008, 2:43 pm Post subject: |
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Hnak wrote: |
Also, in question 6, she didn't look 'repelling' to me, but she was 'rappelling'... (or should I have posted this on the 'spelling' thread???) |
HA! I told him I should get extra points for finding that spelling error!! (but I couldn't remember what question it was to prove it ) _________________ ~Tracy
“Friends make the bad times good — and the good times unforgettable.” |
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Suz
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Posted: 10/29/2008, 4:58 pm Post subject: |
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Oh, there was another one.............I should get some bonus points, too. |
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Nighthiker
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Posted: 10/29/2008, 8:00 pm Post subject: |
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Co workers been studing for a class, been reviewing the books from my class, Basic and Advanced Rockcraft by Royal Robbins and Practice Climbing by Larry Griffin. |
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