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I just noticed something disturbing.

In the following photo:



There are no less than 3 crimps covered in magnesium carbonate (chalk).

This is a crack climb, and using face holds, especially with "chalk", is a severe infraction of the trad rules.

I trust that Michelle, knowing the rules, did not taint her ascent by using said crimps.

Please refrain from use of face holds on all gear protected routes.



If a route is mixed, face holds are only "in" while climbing within 12 feet of a bolted anchor, and not within 8 feet of traditional protection.

Thanks for your compliance.

Are there any special exceptions for offwidth?

soooo, what about syncronicity???

HHHHEEEEEELLLLLLLLLL naw dawg.

Ask Yasmeen. She'll tell you.

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is laybacking cool??

Synchro who?

Its only 5.7+ anyway, so it hardly counts.

Laybacking is only cool if you're usin hexes.

Laybacking is the ultimate cool. Not always so smart, but it's the cool of the old school.

nice find Rockman, I knew this guy was just on a soapbox about falling on his proj.

Here is even The Man himself, breaking the rules.

512 is not using that hold..he is crushing it off the wall for all the noobs to come afterwards...we thank you for your public service announcement OW, and shall aim to please.