NZAC condemns the practice of one-armed pull ups

NZAC condemns the practice of one-armed pull ups……and climbing on power lines.

The New Zealand Alpine Club (NZAC) has condemned the practice of one-armed pull ups and the plainly absurd idea of climbing on power lines.

“Doing one-armed pull ups is extremely painful and is likely to cause injury. Climbing on power lines is even worse. NZAC is against both,” said NZAC General Manager, Sam Newton.

“The poster for the National Indoor Bouldering Series 2015 pictures a cartoon industrial scene where, in the background, a silhouetted character is seen training by performing one-armed pull-ups on a power line. It is a heavily stylised cartoon image that is clearly not based in reality”, he said.

“However, we have been informed by the EEA that the poster could be reasonably likely to cause someone to break the law by climbing and swinging from the power lines.”

“So we would like to make it perfectly clear – we strongly discourage anyone from doing one-armed pull-ups and/or climbing on power lines. Common sense really. Use both arms to do pull-ups and stay away from power lines altogether,” he said

“We are somewhat surprised at the perceived power and influence of such a small part of an image on such a niche website. But we will direct that influence to good effect.”

“We have replaced it with a sign that I am sure the EEA will appreciate. It feels good to help,” he said.

Background

The Natonal indoor Bouldering Series (NiBS) is a fun, all-abilities series of bouldering events held at climbing walls around New Zealand between May-August every year. Entry is just $15, and there are heaps of awesome category and spot prizes.

The New Zealand Alpine Club was formed in 1891 and aims to promote and support climbing at all levels within New Zealand. The club has over 3,300 members, ten regional sections and five full-time staff based at its headquarters in Christchurch. The scope of its activities are broad including publishing, the provision of 17 alpine huts and base lodges, instruction, advocacy, travel insurance and support for overseas climbing expeditions.

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