On 31/05/2009 mattjr wrote:
>"The leader must not fall" ethic is also for smart trad climbers not wanting
>to load their valuable gear ie: reduce it's safe useful life. Not everyone
>has to push the boundaries to get something out of climbing.. some of us
>just enjoy the ride ;)
I agree, not everyone has to push the boundaries, but for those of us who do, and are smart enough to
place good equipment, then by loading our valuable gear, we are not reducing our useful lives.
I love sending at my utmost limit.... but I also enjoy the ride if I don't ! |