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Ethics and Arrogance 8-Aug-2008 At 3:53:12 PM JamieF

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On 8/08/2008 namesake wrote:
>So I am just wondering; is glueing on holds that have come off a problem,
>back on to rock, acceptable where you come from?
>The way I see it, in development of routes, if it comes off, it wasn't
>meant to be there.

I pulled a big hold off near the top of a V0 at the Balkans recently (The Downside, Frontline), stupidly bouldering when the rock was not fully dry. I still have it and was considering whether gluing it back on was a good idea, especially since it's a long-established and fun beginner line. I'm quite interested in what people think of this, particularly anyone familiar with the problem. I would never have thought this was remotely in the same league as chipping, but maybe for some it is?

Jamie