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Onsight 2014 - some things you should know 20-Mar-2014 At 11:05:19 PM onsight

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On 19/03/2014 martym wrote:
>Dear Mr Onsight, hi Simon - in another thread
>about using a helmet for protection, I mentioned a photo from your
>montage
>of 20 years of photography that came with the 2014 Calendar - third
>from the top left corner - of a fellow in a chimney jamming two fists either-side
>of his helmet.
>
>As the copyright holder, would you be willing to share said photo & providing
>some info on this interesting technique?

Dear Marty,
Thanks for asking. The double-fist-and-head-stack-jam? Sure thing:

It's not a very intuitive technique, but since I've learned it I've been amazed at the places it has come in handy. You can even use it on slabs! The trick is to squeeze your fists really hard - and use a solid old helmet. Just practice it gym and you'll pick it up in no time. Hope this helps.