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Simon Lee
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slack---line said:
If he has I'm certain he will be world-class
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Not satisfied with conquering the wonderful world of sports climbing he has moved in to take on the mighty David Copperfield and eventually maybe even Paul Daniels and The Magic Circle.
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nik at work
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I'm a bit dim and rather off the scene so can you just clarify what you mean here.Percy B said:
Why isn't it news?
About time what?
(I've read the other channel re: his athletics claims and some people apparently in the know about such things have made some interesting observations.)
Not news in my opinion. Why should somebody getting dropped by their sponsors get any news coverage?
About time as there has been much discussion regarding the validity of many of Rich Simpsons claims - his ascent of Action Direct, Liquid Ambar, the list is long and impressive. There's no proof of any of these ascents (eg: no belayers, photos, videos, eye-witnesses) and so his sponsors have got a little concerned and dropped him, and quite rightly. Claims for sub 4 minute miles, 2h hour 30 minute marathons have only added fuel to the fire.
I couldn't care less if he is genuine or a bullshitter. What pisses me off is that many of the ascents he claims were many other climbers goals, and this can be very demotivating. An example - the climbers who were trying A Muerte prior to Rich's 'first ascent' probably never tried the route again once the prize of the first ascent had be claimed. What a shame if Rich's claim was false to have stolen that motivation from other climbers. If he has done the routes, good for him, but claiming to be a world class climber without any proof is eventually going to come back and bite you in the arse.
Not news, because I think Rich may have already had far more than his fair share of media coverage.
About time as there has been much discussion regarding the validity of many of Rich Simpsons claims - his ascent of Action Direct, Liquid Ambar, the list is long and impressive. There's no proof of any of these ascents (eg: no belayers, photos, videos, eye-witnesses) and so his sponsors have got a little concerned and dropped him, and quite rightly. Claims for sub 4 minute miles, 2h hour 30 minute marathons have only added fuel to the fire.
I couldn't care less if he is genuine or a bullshitter. What pisses me off is that many of the ascents he claims were many other climbers goals, and this can be very demotivating. An example - the climbers who were trying A Muerte prior to Rich's 'first ascent' probably never tried the route again once the prize of the first ascent had be claimed. What a shame if Rich's claim was false to have stolen that motivation from other climbers. If he has done the routes, good for him, but claiming to be a world class climber without any proof is eventually going to come back and bite you in the arse.
Not news, because I think Rich may have already had far more than his fair share of media coverage.
nik at work
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Cheers for clarifying your point Percy.
The mainstream press features regular stories about which footballer/media whore has been dropped by which shaving products/expensive underwear company. It's not BIG news, but still news. I'd say this is the equivalent within our rather small and sad climbing world.Percy B said:
Agree with all of this completely. In fact forget I ever asked, I'm off to eat a croissant.
I agree about presenting the evidence to back up your claims. Not an issue if you just climb for the fun of it and happen to be a beast, but if you have sponsors and actively seek media coverage then it's a little different. FWIW, I think Simpson probably is genuine (about the climbing at least).
Obsession vid
The vid of him training for AD and the clips of him doing sections of it demonstrate that if nothing else then he was about capable of that level. I'm not saying for a second that it proves he did it, just that he probably was probably strong enough and not a total si o'connor.
Obsession vid
The vid of him training for AD and the clips of him doing sections of it demonstrate that if nothing else then he was about capable of that level. I'm not saying for a second that it proves he did it, just that he probably was probably strong enough and not a total si o'connor.
GCW
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Si O was pretty strong too.
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And I note that UKC ratified his 4 minute mile, obviously researched thoroughly as it was a NEWS item.
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