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Punks - glue hold. 27-Jun-2014 At 10:39:25 AM johny

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I totally agree with Dave J. Look, pollitt is a nut. But he almost certainly did not glue over the good (chipped) crimp. There will be nothing left if the glue is removed. This will not restore Punks to it's original (chipped) state. Its going to be a total mess basically ruining it completely.

I have been trying it lately and yeah its weird. interesting history.As far as setting a precedent it is THE exception to the rule at araps so no need to get up in arms as far as that goes.

But I totally see gerhard's side. Its the same problem with many many routes that have had holds glued back on or that wear away over time.

Everyone knows that the way wolfie climbed punks is harder. And everyone knows that the glue hold is shit. But its part of the route, the history and it makes it that much more interesting. Its the only one like it in Araps out of 1000's of climbs. nuff said. leave the glue alone! (unless you accidentally break off a bit, then glue it back on please) :)