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1080 and the Letter G

5.11, Sport, 40 ft (12 m),  Avg: 3.9 from 14 votes
FA: Colin Pohl and Lionel Clay 1991
International > Oceania > New Zealand > S Island > Nelson-Tasman > Paynes Ford > Track 6

Description

Exposed steep line with great holds and only a short crux. Intimidating start. Go quick to a hands free hanging rest.

Location

Wall of Thugs

Protection

6 bolts

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Fantastic bat hang rest. Badass route!
[Hide Photo] Fantastic bat hang rest. Badass route!
One of the most fun routes at Paynes.
[Hide Photo] One of the most fun routes at Paynes.
This pic shows the massive jugs on this climb a little more clearly than the others - remember, this sucker STARTS about 150 feet up. One of the most amazing routes I've been on. Photo: Ty Milford Feb 2002
[Hide Photo] This pic shows the massive jugs on this climb a little more clearly than the others - remember, this sucker STARTS about 150 feet up. One of the most amazing routes I've been on. Photo: Ty Milfor…
Take the time to fill in the journal that is in the cave. If you are really cool fill it out while upside-down. I tried, but too much blood to the head.
[Hide Photo] Take the time to fill in the journal that is in the cave. If you are really cool fill it out while upside-down. I tried, but too much blood to the head.
Lee on 1080
[Hide Photo] Lee on 1080