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Carrot bolts with knotted sling? Please help 4-Jan-2012 At 12:01:29 PM stonetroll
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On 3/01/2012 c--katoo wrote:

>
>Do you think that the idea of using the slings on the carrot bolts was
>ok or was it as I perceived it, completely stupid?
>
I think the idea of setting an entire route of carrots with just slings is very stupid ( for the average climber ) to be completely stupid just add clown suit and little hat with a propelor. That will save money having to go to the circus.
But . . . . perhaps this climber was not average. It comes down to a personal judgement call like a lot of what climbing is about really.
I actually get the feeling that this "experinced" guy kind of put it out there to show the new guy how thrilling it is to throw caution to the wind and really risk it. Hay ! That's what climbing all about isn't it !
Sounds like poor personal judgement to me. (a) Showing what not to do.and (b) creating unecessary risks.

>Was I right in not agreeing to belay the leader? Should the other person
>have tried to stop the leader?
>
>Thanks
>
As a begginer i think it's a credit to you for recognising dodgy shit. You will probably come across more of it on your travels. I wouldn't belay in that position. So i think the other person should have declined to belay and suggest getting the route next time with bolt plates.

And remember this, just because someone has climbed for 3 years, don't necessarily mean they are kosher.

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