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verticaltrip


May 6, 2006, 6:08 PM
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belay of off bolts
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on multipitch routes is it alright to belay from two bolts if there there? do i need to back them up just in case?


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May 6, 2006, 6:14 PM
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its fine. ALways look to make sure they aren't manky, but you're perfectly safe on 2 bolts.

Oh and you might want to get this mover to the correct forum.

jeff


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Yes, it is fine. I did that several times the other day. :D


Partner cracklover


May 6, 2006, 11:30 PM
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on multipitch routes is it alright to belay from two bolts if there there? do i need to back them up just in case?

Yes, all bolts must be backed up. All sport climbers die eventually.

Well, some bolts are safe. You can find some safe bolts that you don't need to back up, especially in the desert. Here's an example of a nice safe anchor bolt from the Fisher Towers:

http://i26.photobucket.com/...iker/star_dryvin.jpg

You're welcome.

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May 7, 2006, 2:33 AM
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Two bolts are fine unless they look like this:

http://i79.photobucket.com/...f/climbing/bolt1.jpg


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