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Re: [justing_z71] Linville gorge am I skilled enough?:
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johnwesely
Aug 12, 2011, 10:50 AM
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justing_z71 wrote: No Im not saying I should solo. And I know how to use the gear just have never done it before.
No you don't.
My thinking is that yes I know I have no experience with trad climbing, but it is a 5.5. am I being to ambitous maybe?
Chances are that a 5.5 at Linville might feel as hard or harder than the sub 5.9 sport routes you are used to. Do you really want to be at or anywhere near your limit while essentially freesoloing, which is what you will be doing given your lack of experience? Not to mention that these routes are multiple pitches and very much in a wilderness setting. If something does go wrong, it is not going to be anything like an accident that occurs while cragging. For your own sake, find someone that knows what they are doing and learn to climb the right way.
(This post was edited by johnwesely on Aug 12, 2011, 10:51 AM)
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