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Robinson's Rubber Tester

V0, Boulder,  Avg: 3.5 from 321 votes
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Description

Delicate slab moves up exquisite rock make this a must for the grade.

The climbing isn't hard, but the moves keep you honest all the way up the easy angled slab.

Location

Located on the boulder down hill from 'Soul Slinger', this climb takes the obvious center line of the west face.

Protection

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Andrew Thomas on 'Robinson's Rubber Tester'
[Hide Photo] Andrew Thomas on 'Robinson's Rubber Tester'
Xander's first day in the milks
[Hide Photo] Xander's first day in the milks
Arief Nagara topping out Robinsons Rubber Tester.
[Hide Photo] Arief Nagara topping out Robinsons Rubber Tester.
Jeremy Freeman finding the good smears
[Hide Photo] Jeremy Freeman finding the good smears
Teth Cleveland on Robinson's Rubber Tester Slab, circa 2000.
[Hide Photo] Teth Cleveland on Robinson's Rubber Tester Slab, circa 2000.
Maddy using her feet more than her hands on the slabby Robinsons Rubber Tester. Photo by Stella.
[Hide Photo] Maddy using her feet more than her hands on the slabby Robinsons Rubber Tester. Photo by Stella.
testing my rubber<br>
[Hide Photo] testing my rubber
Lily on Robinson
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Michael Molony
Chattanooga
[Hide Comment] for a fun, if borderline idiotic, end of the day activity, try getting a running start in and making your way up this in tennis shoes. Jul 28, 2009
Ben Parsons
San Luis Obispo, CA
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[Hide Comment] Take the line just right of this one to add some techie boldness. It's even better than the Rubber Tester, IMO. Oct 16, 2014
Alan Zhan
Seattle, WA
 
[Hide Comment] saw a guy do it running start in flip flops May 25, 2017
Jeremy Tremblay
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[Hide Comment] youtube.com/watch?v=WruBqSd… Nov 11, 2018
Ashley Swenson
Pasadena, CA
[Hide Comment] youtu.be/OkiTmhtiN3Y Dec 25, 2018
Trent Snyder
San Diego (Whales Vagina)
[Hide Comment] I absolutely love this problem. It makes you think and puts you in your place the first time you try it!
If you are in the buttermilks you should give it a try and don't be discouraged from the other parties watching you struggle!!! Sep 15, 2020
Finn Bordal
Santa Monica, CA
[Hide Comment] Here’s my friend Eli doing the running start after sending it statically:
youtube.com/shorts/1LXMs86a… Apr 3, 2023