So attempt no. 1 on the monster offwidth project (code name "Liquid Armbar") occured yesterday.
I hate it when a trad project doesn't go to plan....
I'd borrowed a new Camalot 6 and old style Camalot 5 to suppliment my flexifix 6, and arranged a belayer, all was positive and life affirming.
More importantly, these were big enough (just) to keep this a family man affair. It was all going so well until I started to get tired, and thirsty, and scared.
Like a sheep nibbling the verge of the A5 a bit of fear and I bolted- Straight into a layback. Quite reasonable, only there was no way to return inside and no means of topping out in this style, a rapid retreat below my last gear was followed by a plop and an awkward moment.
All was alright. Much faffing ensued, and I failed upwards to the top.
So the facts:
Its safe enough.
I can do all the moves apart from 3 feet.
The crux crack is actually only 10m.
Skin heals
Pain is forgotten
I guess its training time..
Moment Hud 7A+, Luke's Problem 7A+
1 week ago
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