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Proper Soul 5.14a on gear |
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Sorry but I really think this Czech idea that using "no metal" is silly. They use carabiners, they use metal belay devices, where is the line drawn? It is like the Omish, who will use buttons, but zippers are out of the question. Silly. |
Ray Lovestead wrote:Sorry but I really think this Czech idea that using "no metal" is silly. They use carabiners, they use metal belay devices, where is the line drawn? It is like the Omish, who will use buttons, but zippers are out of the question. Silly. I too can solo a 5.8 while putting fake gear in.The line is pretty obvious, metal protection is different than belay devices and carabiners because it is in direct contact with the soft sandstone. As a result, in a fall it can damage the rock. The idea is that the soft knots will spread the load evenly, preventing damage to the rock. |
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Oh that is pretty cool. And have you done said climbing in the Czech republic? |
Ray Lovestead wrote:Oh that is pretty cool. And have you done said climbing in the Czech republic?I have (k)not. There was a nice segment in the film "The Sharp End" a few years back. Here's part of it on youtube, if you search around a bit you can find some more footage from the area. Pretty fascinating. I think there are some whippers on hard route falling on knots. Note that they also don't use chalk, also in an effort to preserve the rock. youtube.com/watch?v=mg5LOLs… |
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Here's some Irish climbing for St. Patty's day |
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Damn, those irish climbers know how to climb trad. |
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Bachar Yerian |
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Long, but one of the best alpinism videos I've watched. |
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Fall around 7:15 is... large |
Nathanael wrote:Fall around 7:15 is... large youtube.com/watch?v=NxIhHb8…Fantastic video. It's also not often the case that the belayer is in danger of getting washed away. |
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Century Crack |
