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Al Manson taking flight from the crux.
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Franco Cookson on a failed attempt at the crux section of the final pitch.Says he will return another day ! Photo Franco Cookson
John above the crux
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Paul Ross
Dec 30, 2009
“Al Manson taking flight from the crux. ”  

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