Comment: Bolting
Transcript: Well, what a sick day. We just bolted, I guess, up to four high lines, I believe. We have two freestyle lines, and we have option, I think, for two 200-meter lines as well. So, pretty fucking sick. Yeah, I'm fucking stoked. And it was, you know, learning was totally great. And I would love to go with another person, but, like, you know, it's, like, relatively straightforward, I think. And the hammer was so critical. That's, like, super, super good to know. Like, it's so obvious what is good rock when you hit it with a fucking hammer, you know? So. So, that was super cool. And, yeah, Jim is just great. And, yeah, I'm stoked. I'm super stoked. Just, like, got experience. Bolted a thing. You know, like, actually bolted a thing. And, you know, I'd like to come back. And do it again. I'm stoked. I'm stoked to get on the lines. Like, thinking about the anchors, like, I think it works. So. And I'm also stoked. The one that I picked out seems to probably be the most bomber anchor. You know? And I'm stoked on that. In the sense, like, the rock that we put it into is probably the best rock we put anything into all day. And that was, like, kind of a last minute, like, let me talk about this. Let me speak up. And, you know, like, I think this is better than the other one. And it's not perfect. Like, it's probably off-level. But for the most part, pretty all right, I'd say. So, super, super good. And I'm stoked. Super, super stoked.
I had an amazing day highlining today. Woke up early, and Jim encouraged me to go first on the line. Managed to take eight steps, which I'm pretty stoked about, though I always wish I could do more. It feels incredible to make progress and identify areas for improvement. One key takeaway is needing to stand straighter and address my tendency to fall to the left. Breakfast was a Starbucks sandwich and some oatmeal by my car, and lunch was just Clif Bars, with dinner still undecided. The highlight was getting on the freestyle line and achieving 10 steps despite the challenge. I haven't checked the videos yet but am looking forward to seeing them. It was also great to catch up with my friend Ray and appreciate Jim's support. There was a solid presence of friends, including Courtney, Kristen, Dane, Juan, Rudy, Jessa, and Daniel, whom I initially met in Joshua Tree. Overall, it was a fantastic day, filled with learning, progression, and good company.
Over the weekend, the speaker had an uplifting conversation with friends Kat and Jim about their passion for Highlining. They discussed the importance of being enthusiastic and supportive in the sport and shared their experiences with access issues in the community. The speaker expressed a strong desire to improve access for the sport and emphasized the significance of understanding its requirements. Overall, the conversation was filled with stories, encouragement, and a shared passion for improving access and understanding of Highlining.
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