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WTF at Point Perpendicular! 10-Oct-2014 At 12:04:07 PM jprockbelly

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On 10/10/2014 One Day Hero wrote:
>So, how does this all relate to the area in question (top of Rex Hunt's)?
Not much I must admit. They were general comments National Parks in general and the priority for their management.

My comments were really in response to this

>pulling bolts out might be a good way to start a dialogue
>regarding whether it really is ok for the navy to retrobolt whatever they want.

and this

>I think we are a pretty good fuching authority on what is best.
>Have you dipshits even seen the galvo U-bolts the navy drilled in? Not exactly very smart.

I agree that the navy should have used existing bolts or natural gear (surely learning to use gear is going to be a more widely applicable skill than clipping bolts?). And obviously you are passionate and care about climbing, both commendable things.

But you seem to have mistaken your passion for authority. Chopping park approved bolts under the guise of being "a pretty fuching good authority" will not start a dialogue. It will make park management nervous, and give them yet another reason to not like climbers.

Re: chalk, all I'm trying to do is point out that from a non climbers point of view bolts are actually a minor issue. I think discussion of over bolting is a very valid thing. We just need to be mindful that the rest of the world does not have the same mania about a small piece of metal placed in rock that we do. If you think it's an issue raise it with parks (http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/about/contact). I feel that making you own assessment and acting on it without consultation will not end well for climbers

And apologies in advance for being a retarded, shit-for-brains, dip shit etc.