Beyond his skill set? That is by far one of the most insane amazing things i've ever seen. After reading more about this guy, he was one of the best climbers to ever live, hands down. They say he knew more about ropes and rigging than almost anyone. He just kept pushing the extreme. He died in a 1200ft jump and the rope failed because of the angle of the jump. The rope was analyzed and it is believed because of the angle of his jump one of the knots failed at one of the attached sections. I believe it was determined it was user error not the rope. This jump took place at Yosemite National Park in Northern California in the late 90's. It was also said he was an extremely well natured loving guy that everyone liked. Just one of those individuals that have a need to push the limits as far as they can be pushed. That part i don't think i'll ever get. But what an incredible climber.
that guy is unreal. he had more balls in his underwear than anyone else that is fo sho!
you see him leap up that shearface and two hand the crack?
wow
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I will second this post.Ok, I do not doubt that Osman was a nice guy. That's the impression I got of him. I really believe he was intelligent. I know from the videos he could climb. But the thing to ask yourself is why are you taking the risk. I do not want to sound critical of him, but his death was avoidable. I have often wondered about people with adrenaline addictions. I did things in the Military that I will never do on the outside because they are too dangerous. I did it then as part of a force serving my country. There was reason. I climb trees to make money for the family, help to protect other people's assets, sometimes their lives (large weak branches over the child's bedroom in hurricane land), etc. There are reasons. If I fell out of a tree and died there would be something to tell my son I was in the tree for. My worst fear is that my son will have to think, "My Dad died for no reason." I don't live a life of fear, but I don't take unnecessary risks either. I feel for Osman's family.
Ok, I do not doubt that Osman was a nice guy. That's the impression I got of him. I really believe he was intelligent. I know from the videos he could climb. But the thing to ask yourself is why are you taking the risk. I do not want to sound critical of him, but his death was avoidable. I have often wondered about people with adrenaline addictions.
I don't live a life of fear, but I don't take unnecessary risks either.
...He also orphaned a little girl due to his adrenaline addiction. What a hero.
This is the part that bugs me - when you make the decision to become a parent, you need to think beyond yourself - his adrenaline addiction should have been put on hold until she reached 18...
Yep, and due to stunts like his it becomes ever increasingly difficult for the rock climbing community in general to retain access to prime climbing areas.
I once did a lot of climbing in the southeastern US and we lost access to several key climbing areas close to me due to risky stunts and stupidity resulting in injuries or death.
No doubt he was good. But he was not doing the sport any favors by climbing unprotected.
He also orphaned a little girl due to his adrenaline addiction. What a hero.
Ya know Guys. It is what it is. He chose to live life on the edge and paid the ultimate price. And for that decision he will never get laid again, have some beer with his friends, or see another beautiful sunset. It's really kinda sad.
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