CONVERT THE BORING PHYSICS PITS INTO A GRAFFITI-CLAD BOULDERING SPACE
I have posed this idea to the College and want to show that we have student support. Please sign if you think this would be a rad idea.
Currently, the physics pits and other fondly called "pits" around campus have no use other than another exit for buildings and a groovy art space. Their construction however, being a sheltered concrete walled stairwells with a ceiling, provide the perfect area to create a bouldering wall. Having a rockclimbing/bouldering wall on campus would be a great resource for experienced students that are unable to afford a gym membership or transport to outdoor sites or newcomers that are put off by such start up expense. To convert the physics pits into a small gym simply requires holes being drilled into various positions in the walls up and then inserting in climbing holds. A pack of 120 holds can cover 1 pit and generally is about $250. Once made, these walls would not require further maintenance. Safety would be guaranteed by posting a sign that informs climbers about safety, using already owned (but not currently used) crash pad from the Sports Department and limiting the height of the holds so that climbers cant fall from a high height. In the past, students have gone so far as to glue rocks on the walls in attempt to convert this space and student interest in converting this space is especially keen.
This petition is a reflection of student support for the conversion of this space.
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If the holes were drilled such that holds could be repeatedly added/removed it would allow routes to be reset and make the climbing much more interesting. I would love to set some routes, and I'm sure other climbers on campus would be keen as well.
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Yes! Brilliant idea.
Yeah! As long as the holes are drilled, the holes can be moved to any location. So having excess holes drilled means that the routes can constantly change.
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CONVERT THE BORING PHYSICS PITS INTO A GRAFFITI-CLAD BOULDERING SPACE
I have posed this idea to the College and want to show that we have student support. Please sign if you think this would be a rad idea.
Currently, the physics pits and other fondly called "pits" around campus have no use other than another exit for buildings and a groovy art space. Their construction however, being a sheltered concrete walled stairwells with a ceiling, provide the perfect area to create a bouldering wall. Having a rockclimbing/bouldering wall on campus would be a great resource for experienced students that are unable to afford a gym membership or transport to outdoor sites or newcomers that are put off by such start up expense. To convert the physics pits into a small gym simply requires holes being drilled into various positions in the walls up and then inserting in climbing holds. A pack of 120 holds can cover 1 pit and generally is about $250. Once made, these walls would not require further maintenance. Safety would be guaranteed by posting a sign that informs climbers about safety, using already owned (but not currently used) crash pad from the Sports Department and limiting the height of the holds so that climbers cant fall from a high height. In the past, students have gone so far as to glue rocks on the walls in attempt to convert this space and student interest in converting this space is especially keen.
This petition is a reflection of student support for the conversion of this space.
5 Comments
There is some maintenance for climbing holds, as they become greasy with use and do require cleaning / grinding down to restore the gritty surface. But I love this idea!
If the holes were drilled such that holds could be repeatedly added/removed it would allow routes to be reset and make the climbing much more interesting. I would love to set some routes, and I'm sure other climbers on campus would be keen as well.
#ThankYouBasedGod
Yes! Brilliant idea.
Yeah! As long as the holes are drilled, the holes can be moved to any location. So having excess holes drilled means that the routes can constantly change.
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There is some maintenance for climbing holds, as they become greasy with use and do require cleaning / grinding down to restore the gritty surface. But I love this idea!