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agdavis
Jan 21, 2012, 1:34 AM
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shotwell wrote: naitch wrote: Except for the fact that the last person has to clean and rap. Where we climb we don't lower through the anchors... Incredibly uncommon for sport climbing. I personally assume that any sport pitch is bolted with the expectation that the. last climber will lower. I also contribute sacrificial gear to anchors for this reason. If you don't mind me asking, where do you climb?
While there isn't much black and white in climbing, I must say that when looking at United States climbing as a whole that you are categorically incorrect.
Chains are for rapping, not lowering (and also not for building your anchor). Lowering off of chains not only causes premature wear but also creates the incentive for others to do the same. While it might be tempting to lower because you don't have to thread half the rope as you do when rapping, show some respect to the route.
(This post was edited by agdavis on Jan 21, 2012, 1:38 AM)
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Post edited by agdavis
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