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mitchgripgrabber
Oct 9, 2006, 3:31 PM
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As it is the Pit is kind of a pile. It was(I assume) bolted primarily in the 80's when there was not much collective experience in such matters. Most bolts,while bomber, are in bad locations, until the 4th bolt on alot of routes you cannot miss a clip. It is basically an after work urban crag and could easily be made a bit safer with some clips that were thought out. I also would not feel like I was disrespecting the history of the area. A few bolts moved around could really make for a better time, Might as well make a modern fun place.
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phugganut
Oct 9, 2006, 4:18 PM
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Lets not.
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jt512
Oct 9, 2006, 4:41 PM
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In reply to: As it is the Pit is kind of a pile.
Compared to what? Ceuse? I think the Pit is pretty rad.
In reply to: Most bolts,while bomber, are in bad locations, until the 4th bolt on alot of routes you cannot miss a clip.
So don't miss a clip. The runouts at the Pit are generally on easy climbing, anyway. For the most part, the bolts are where you need them.
In reply to: It is basically an after work urban crag...
Are we thinking of the same Pit?
Jay
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climbaddic
Oct 9, 2006, 4:47 PM
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In reply to: until the 4th bolt on alot of routes you cannot miss a clip.
Which routes do you have in mine? I have climbed there many times, and I can't think of single route that fit that description. Don't Feed the Agave maybe, but that is more like 2nd bolt.
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timm
Oct 9, 2006, 4:48 PM
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In reply to: As it is the Pit is kind of a pile. It was(I assume) bolted primarily in the 80's when there was not much collective experience in such matters. Most bolts,while bomber, are in bad locations, until the 4th bolt on alot of routes you cannot miss a clip. It is basically an after work urban crag and could easily be made a bit safer with some clips that were thought out. I also would not feel like I was disrespecting the history of the area. A few bolts moved around could really make for a better time, Might as well make a modern fun place.
I think the bolts at the Pit are fine and it's already a fun place. If you disagree maybe you need to climb at Jack's.
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mitchgripgrabber
Oct 10, 2006, 12:27 AM
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yeah yeah, maybe I overstated myself a bit!? The climbing is fun, though a few bolts moved around could make things alot more fun. And yes I am not sure where the 4th bolt statement came from, but 2nd and 3rd stand true. I had alot of coffee this morning :shock: I ll try it out again and see what I think??(Probally will still curse the bolter....)
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