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Submitted By: Jfoley on Jan 24, 2009
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Description 

The hang is a small steep wall with powerful moves on in-cut pockets in perfect stone. Located on the North West side of LO KU DU (a small island off the North end of Ko Yao Noi). There are nine routes here, 6c+ through 8a, with titanium bolts.This wall stays in the shade until about two PM.


Getting There 

Hire a boat from The Mountain Shop or Sea Gypsy Restaurant in Ko Yao Noi


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for The Hang:
Hang On   5.12a/b     Sport, 1 pitch, 30 feet   
Hang Time   5.13a     Sport, 1 pitch, 60 feet   
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Featured Route For The Hang
J.foley entering the crux of Hang Time Photo: Dan Mcquade

Hang Time 5.13a  International : Thailand : ... : The Hang
Fun steep climbing. The first half is about 5.12b if your wing span is 5'.9" or less ,5.12a if you have a longer reach. to a big jug and shake out at the thread. Continue up increasingly difficult moves for the second half.Soft for the grade....[more]   Browse More Classics in International