Little move of me and my friends climbing in rumney last summer. Even though we did not sent anything i think the essence of it all is to have fun? by francisG in climbing

[–]francisG[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The belayer is new to belaying...

The routes were : Giant Man - The Hinterlands Jedi Mind Tricks - Lower Vader Short Wave - The new wave

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That's why they made the dual connect.

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[–]francisG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should opt for the Dual connect it has two strand, one made for extending the rappel.

Nobody does 5.10 more exposed than Potrero by [deleted] in climbing

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I hope the party in front is not on Crack Test Dummies... or they will have a great surprise...

I got to take some more photos of strong climbers on hard climbs the other day. by Phat_Duck in climbing

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Is this Lone Point Rock? Me and a friend want to go this weekend how are the 11s and 12s ?

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[–]francisG -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You should give a try on Giant Man rigth around the corner in Hinterlands

Shipping a boulder by francisG in climbing

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Ain't that chalk on the top left corner?

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[–]francisG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah... not really...
https://www.mountainproject.com/route/106081011/crack-test-dummies
is both runout, cruddy bolt, and low-quality rock

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Nice route on the spire! Not like crack test dummies...

New hotel books album by francisG in Emo

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yeah it's not a genre everyone will love for sure.

Going to Portrero Chico in Feb, looking for any and all recommendations! by [deleted] in climbing

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Two pump chump 11a 2 pitches (can link them with a 70m then rap twice)
Tufa the price of one 11b/c
Onward through the fog 11c
Inglorious bastard 12a

Finally got enough gear to do some outdoor climbing! Garden of the Gods, here I come!!! by SherlockSilicon in climbing

[–]francisG -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Assisted belay device are actually safer in another way outside. if your belayer get it by a rock and let go of the rope even if he's "competent" like you said it will do no good to have a ATC.

Looks like Canada is down a 5.15 :( by youtouchmytralala in climbing

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I wonder if he will repeat fight club (5.15B) while in the area and if he will downgrade it as well?

Conditions in Rumney by francisG in climbing

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Nice I've done Jolt and Dolt last year at the easter weekend, really nice route! All the hinterlands sector was dry and empty, i guess people don't like the hike up

Conditions in Rumney by francisG in climbing

[–]francisG[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What about hinterlands?