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Mean Loser Blues

V8, Boulder, 10 ft (3 m),  Avg: 3 from 8 votes
FA: Peter Sebio
California > San Diego County > San Diego Count… > Culp Valley > Capstone Area

Description

Start as you would for Capstone Problem and when you reach that first crimp with the left hand, begin trending out right on little crimps. The crux really is cranking up with a high hand heel match, finding the balance to move on the little crimps and then a big move out to a juggy pinch on the lip.

Location

This boulder starts on the same holds as Capstone Problem except at the mid point, it trends out right.

Protection

two pads should do

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Gearing up for the big move to the pinch.
[Hide Photo] Gearing up for the big move to the pinch.

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Jared Sartini
Encinitas, CA
  V8
[Hide Comment] Really enjoyed the line! Decided to forgo the left and go straight to the right hand crimp from the third hold/big flake, then hit a left sidepull/pinch before the lip. youtu.be/KHGNfGkBY14 Mar 6, 2021
Sierra Knott
San Diego, CA
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Super cool looking boulder!!! Almost flashed Mean Loser Blues but one of the high crimps before the lip crumbled in my hand so I had to drop. Got it second go! Crimpy, sharp, and mostly solid holds despite that one crystal crumbling in my hand. It looks like there’s definitely potential for some more lines on this boulder way out left. Flashed Capstone but missed a beta video. Quality line! Super fun! Feb 6, 2023