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Damper - 5.9

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Description:
A short but fun exercise in fist jamming. Easier for big hands via big cupped hands, or with heavy taping.Descent Options:
Downclimb to climber's right, down low-angled slab to a crack that circles clockwise and down passing a tree before reaching the ground. Have a good look at this beforehand. Also possible to scramble over top to rap anchors atop east face.
Submitted by: baja_java on 2002-12-13
Last Modified: 2007-02-05
Views: 1914
Route ID: 14137
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Difficulty | 5.9 |
Safety Rating | G |
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Damper
Not very tall, sustained nor overly interesting...a good solo jaunt. Pinched Rib to the right is a much better short pitch. Climb down to the right. With Stacy.
Added: 2013-01-23
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Difficulty | 5.9 |
Safety Rating | G |
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ouch
def ended up with the left arm all the way in.
Added: 2012-02-07
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Difficulty | 5.9 |
Safety Rating | G |
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Added: 2010-12-05
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Difficulty | 5.9 |
Safety Rating | PG13 |
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Ouch!
I was the second for this climb and it really tore my hands up. I should probably use tape next time...
Added: 2009-10-04
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Some nice jams
Did it with BD #8 hex and #2 C4, no big gear. Some nice jams but still a bit of workout ow.
Added: 2009-04-01