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I've never heard of a gear failure clipping biner to biner, but I've never really seen anybody clipping biner to biner. I agree with Wes. J - you should really find a mentor before you get yourself seriously hurt.

Oh yeah... I almost forgot... If you want a good 5.10 trad route, go and lead Synchronicity. Do it fast though, it will be 5.9 by next year!!!!!

If 5.7 makes you feel like you're going to vomit after topping out, then the Beenling is definitely 5.7. I thought for sure I was going to hurl. I OS'd Where Lizard's Dare and thought Beenling was a little harder. Met Souders at a party once. The dude is a badass, but really down to earth. Do yourse...

Josie and BJ, First of all, I miss you guys and the crew back East. Hope everyone is happy and healthy. Now for the gear. Josie, taking practice falls on other folks gear is not the absolute coolest thing that a climber could do. I think that taking practice falls on your own gear is a good idea as ...