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General Climbing Discussion

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Screw gate or don't bother ? 18-Nov-2010 At 9:09:42 AM JDB
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G'Day All,
I was climbing Broken Song (Arapiles) on Tueday as was faced with a conundrum.
I had clipped the first bolt (well placed, Kieranl) and was worried that I hadn't used a screw gate as this was my only protection between me and the hard ground.
I've always been worried that under some circumstances the rope can hit the gate and as a consequence the rope can come out of the bina.
So I placed a cam to back it up, only to find I had now taken a key hold out of play.
So what should have I done? Not worry about it or use a screw gate?(it would be a straight fall ie. not at an angle to the bina)
b.t.w It is a great route..pity about the micro-edge on the last move..I had to aid the last move..bugger !

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