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New bolt on Blimp - Bundaleer |
6-May-2018 At 8:05:04 PM |
chickenclimber
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Hello discussers... I felt the urge to bring this up and put it to all the opinions. I was up and Bundaleer the other day and noticed the piton near the low crux on Blimp is gone and in it's place is a shinny new expansion bolt. Someone else there on the day said he was there the week before and saw two older gentlemen drilling the piton out and placing the bolt.
Not sure about anyone else but I feel retro bolting a classic like this changes its nature considerably. My recollection is the piton always looked suss (surprise) but the protection is adequate if a little thin compared to the rest of the route.
I don't know Joe Friend or Ian Lewis who did the FFA or if they were consulted, but I am sure John Ewbank who did the FA at 19M1 and probably placed and pulled on that peg was not...
My instinct was to just chop no words required it but thought perhaps I should put it out there first... |
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