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The technique critique thread. 28-Oct-2017 At 3:26:10 PM IdratherbeclimbingM9

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On 28-Oct-2017 Goshen wrote:
>Colours are enhanced by changing contrast / sharpness / brightness settings
>in my photo software only.
>The colours really are like that. No other fiddling.
>
>Got a few other straight on shots which look equally amazing... Not sure
>if it's worth uploading those anywhere.
>
>Oh - and the first 2 pieces were small cams... I was aware of the longer
>fall potential with a loop of rope like that; but figured I wouldn't fall
>off.

Thanks for the feedback Goshen.
Cams are generally multi-directional for loading, as they often have a degree of ability to rotate without compromising their integrity of placement, and I note from the photo that yours were placed pretty close to each other so effectively they back up one another, making your protection situation relatively ok.

I was initially concerned somewhat re the distance belayer is from rock-face and no Jesus-piece for upward loading between him and your first pro, along with an ugly ledge to land on(!), as I've seen gear strip from below under rope tension on a number of occasions leaving only a ground-fall outcome in the event of a fall...

~> The game we play is often one of calculated risks!
;-)