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The Old Pro Skill 

5.12d

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Type: Sport
Consensus: 5.12d [details]
FA: Phil Requist
Season: ALWAYS.
Submitted By: andy patterson on Nov 2, 2010

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Description 

Long, powerful lock-offs at bottom. Juggy midsection. Cruxy last moves with a scary clip to boot.


Location 

Second route from the left.


Protection 

Fixed draws.



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By andy patterson
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From: Santa Barbara, CA
Mar 24, 2013

Okay, so I kind of take back what I said: the last clip isn't actually SCARY. It's slightly awkward, but even if you blow it with gobs of slack out, your fall will be pleasant, albeit big. '

This route evinces the concept of "redpoint-heartbreak".

So fun.