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@@s.ramanan6275 thanks! I’m tryin 😂 😊

Hi! Thanks for the question. Not really 100% sure what you’re asking though. What do you mean by quick release?

How long ago did you climb it? 😃

@@brieoflyng4755 🤫 I do the same thing! That’s why lately I’ve been leaving the music out of the videos. The pure sound of trad gear clinking around and climbing is super relaxing. Until I start the crux moves and breathe like a dying hippo. Thanks for the comment. Maybe I should make a ASMR playlist on my channel. 😂

Posting mistakes. This is important for learning from. 😂

Hey bro. Yeah, I got on that. Spicy lead for sure. I sent it on top rope after 9,10 falls. Can’t image leading that! 😂 Not with my skill level at this moment. But, one of these days.

@@cricket1772 I thought so! A quick placement and a safe one. Had I missed the clip at the next bolt it would be a near ground fall. Glad I was able to get that there!

Hey thanks for the Sub. It’s been exciting to make these videos. Putting your new trad climbing mistakes online for everyone to see is anxious sometimes. Lol. But I’m glad people are liking it!

@@andrew8445 lol!! Right?! What gave it away?? 😉 Lead it a second time. Wayyyyy way smoother. And controlled breathing

South side = mostly slab and lots of moderates. North side = lots of overhanging routes. So, my options are limited there. Hahaha

@@topdogpenguin right?? A life saver 🛟 Peace of mind for sure!

@@topdogpenguin I have. I’ve got a video of it here. I won’t say it’s better. But different. Very fun for sure!

Yeah why bother slinging on a sport route anyway

@@andrewpatton7009 yeah. Not a bit risk. Putting a cam back there is a big risk. Thanks for asking. But, I’d be happy to hear other people’s thoughts

@@Viperz61 it’s not a sport route. It’s 2 bolts on 70’ route (mixed route). You climb much in NC? We’re famous for only adding bolts when “needed” and usually you get one or two. Also, if I fall clipping the second bolt then it’s very close to a ground fall 😉

No more risky than standing on the flake! Remember that a cam applies an outward force that will pry the flake away. A sling on the flake pulls downward, similar to how we climb. More of a concern would be cutting the sling on a sharp edge if it slid during a fall.

@@mls01981hello. Great point!

@@Alex-ne8xz it’s a glaring crack. I was told some gear beta. I thought they said your first piece is a .2 then a .4. I was mixed up. The .4 is bomber. You couldn’t do a .75 or a 1 there. I went back for a second go for a much cleaner send. The .4 was perfect the next time. Where I get it it’s slightly constricting in the flaring crack. So, I felt good on it.

Thanks man! Fun stinking climb. My new fav. Climbed this one again. Second time = much smoother!

Edge of a dream. @Ship Rock

Hey. Thanks for the review. I’ve been climbing for a little over a year. It’s clear from my videos as you can see. This video isn’t meant to be a lesson for the general. This isn’t why I didn’t title it as a How To video. It’s more for my local friends who ask how I get my gear back. Good communication is key for sure. My belayer knew I didn’t need to be off belay but rather to give slack. I will agree with you in part. But this would not lead to a death. As before I came off my personal he had taken in the slack and confirmed it.

@@NCTradLines I think he was concerned with you saying take me off belay in a situation where you don't really need to be taken off. What if your belayer didn't know that you meant slack when you said take me off belay (ie a new belayer or partner you haven't climbed with before)? I know you're connected with your pas but it's still a situation where you don't need to be taken off. Not arguing or anything. Everyone has their way of doing things and I'm cool with that

@@climbingbrosNC ​​⁠no. I agree with both of you. But, the only issue with saying take me off belay is that it’s inefficient, yeah? Of course, before coming off my personal I would confirm that I was back on belay and ready to lower. He never took me off belay by the way but even if he did. There would have been nothing wrong with him doing so. Except for the 15 sec it takes for him to load me back up. Honestly, me saying this is a word whisker. I climb a lot of multi pitch and am used to building anchors and not needing to be on belay. Maybe next time I’ll just edit out my mistake before I post. 😝 everyone would be much happier. You get it climbing bros. I’m sure there are plenty of things people comment on with your videos? We can all improve with our comms and climbing beta. Whether we been climbing for a year or a decade or more.

Surprised no one makes a big deal with me saying at 3:15 “all I’ve got to do is, come climb down” when obviously I am not climbing. 😂

@@NCTradLines oh yeah for sure. Always that one guy who climbed in the 80s with just nuts saying how much cooler he is than the rest of us 😎

You don’t get it. Just keep scrolling.

I was in this moment. For those photos. 😬

Thanks for asking. No, it’s not. It’s just about perfect. The question is, is walking possible and if so, will that make it overcammed? In this placement that will not happen. But, thanks for asking! In still a noob myself. And thankfully haven’t gotten a cam stuck… yet!

​@@NCTradLinesneat-o, thanks!

Cereal Buttress. At Rumbling Bald @ Lake Lure, NC. Can’t miss it.

What do you call it then? 😂 Bush push climbing?

@@NCTradLines tell me, is pulling on roots and branches "in" where you're from?

@@tomquinn7974you tell me. Watch the full video and find one point where I pulled on roots or branches. You’ll even get a wide view with the camera unlike this portrait angel. Then get back to me to let me know that this isn’t trad climbing. 😉

@@NCTradLines I think you misread the first comment and therefore misunderstood the second one

Maybe I can make a more simple reply. No, pulling on roots and branches isn’t typically “in”. But, if you get scared enough, then they are.

A guide book helps. Or MTN projects (where routes are shared). Typically, I will bring a “standard rack” plus whatever extra the guide books or MTN projects says. If I don’t know anything about the route, then I’ll bring everything. 😂 When you’re new to trad like I still am, then I want to have as much as I can carry. 😝

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It’s true! TBH, I mostly placed it because it’s a fun placement. Also, because I knew in that section, it’s the easiest climbing of the route.

I’m not sure. Maybe 15 lbs for my gear? And 10lbs for the rope?

Me too! One of these days there will be one. I’m sure of it.

Comatose 5.8 at The Bald

lol. Ok. Thanks for your info. First piece was over-camed. And deeply placed.

what? both were bomber. Over camming does NOT decrease the strength of the cam.

Zerolin, Some people just comment on things they have no idea what what they are talking about. 🤷‍♂️

@@NCTradLines He's right about it being hollow though. That was a solid placement but the rock quality there was not. Fun/Easy or not, I wouldn't want that risk, although to each their own. If you had taken a fall there, would you have been comfortable that the flake wouldn't blow?

@@Ceryniful yes. I would have felt 7/10 comfortable to fall on it. But, that’s because I never had a flake ripped from the wall. 😝

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What makes it stupid?

Also, never understood why people make comments like this 🧐

Not glue. Double sided sticky tape. 😝

Haha. That Velcro got the nip real good! Thought I was bleeding!

He does have a unique voice. 😅 BTW, thanks for getting Brian some gear!

I’ll have to film a long rap next time then. We’re doing sundial crack (4 pitches) next week. I’ll have to share a nice video of that. So much fun.

Hey. Thanks for the info. I’ve not thought of that. But that makes total sense. I’ll throw another biner on it from hear on out.

Right?!? Climbing the nose here. 4 pitches of slab… Hurts!!! 😅

Hey! Glad you liked it. Have you climbed the route?

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Why’s that?

Because I don’t like my joints and knuckles hitting against rough or hard surfaces

@@Mentallyillcats​​⁠ ahh. I see. I’m not knocking hard. Just a little love tap. To see if the rock is good enough quality to place gear in. Sometimes i hit the rock with the cam. I’ll think of you next time I do that. 😜

It’s in the description. Here you go! Undercover Vampire Policeman by Chris Zabriskie. Thanks for the like! 😊

Is 1 the best? 😝

Thanks! Yes. A very fun climb. I will try to lead it next time I’m out there

Cool. I’ll be watching and can’t wait to see you send it

Exactly. Alex (a guy I met at the local Gym) lead this route. After placing the gear, we pulled the rope and I climbed. Just like I did. Drew (route setter at said local gym) climbed it like I did. Great session for sure!

Haha. I’m not the only one then? 😯

Awesome! Glad you liked it. 😊

I do! Just not always. Did you see a good nut placement that I missed? 😬

I’m also new to climbing in general, and placing nuts take a while on vert climbs like this one.

@@WillManess always welcome to share feedback. Being a new Trad Climber (new climber in general) I always welcome feedback. Interesting you mention the not having gear in your mouth while making the one move before you place it. Clearly I don’t do that often as you can see in my videos. But curious. What’s the reason you’re thinking of why that’s not a great idea? As far as me ‘surviving’ that pitch. Are you saying that my gear placements weren’t good in the event of a fall? And that i was lucky that I didn’t fall and got the onsite? Or that me being old and out of shape for a full climb like this and breathing heavy was fearful for you? I will admit to my poor footwork, but when evaluating my gear placements and the fact that I placed loads of gear anyway, I will say that it’s not a lucky survival pitch I made here. But a guy who is definitely pushing his grade. Genuinely, I would love to hear your feedback.