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Ben Nevis - Shame on you. What a waste of a crag. 19-Aug-2009 At 8:03:46 PM Paz

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On 19/08/2009 IdratherbeclimbingM9 wrote:
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>I do NOT always choose to feel safe on a climb when I am leading
>one. The risks I am prepared to take are integral to the experience I seek.
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Great points M9.

Just because someone can climb 18 for example, doesn't mean they should climb 18. Sure the physical moves may be 18, but climbing outdoors is about the mental - if you want repetition and boring routes, climb in gyms.

Don't be an egotistical wanker about numbers so every time you need to climb to your grade limit. You go to the You Yangs and straight away have to drop 3 or 4 grades because even if you're comfortable doing the moves, you don't want to fall. This is only dangerous if you approach the place with a gung-ho attitude, and don't give the FA and the style of climbing the respect it deserves.

Victoria has great climbing because of the range of styles available, why would you think to make them all the same/sane?