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sbaclimber


Nov 17, 2014, 5:40 PM

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Re: [trisgo] Should someone learn hexes before cams?
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trisgo wrote:
I have my opinions on this, but I'm curious to hear others. Do you think it's important for someone new to trad to learn how to place hexes before learning how to place cams?
Short answer, no.
Long answer, I 5-starred Jim's post. Wink
Passive protection is passive protection (unless your placing knotted slings...). If you know how to place a nut, you'll be able to figure out a hex.
....you'll probably never be in the position to actually *need* to though.


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