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Tiger Wall - Dribble Bolting? 13-Aug-2009 At 1:38:31 PM Sonic

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Here's a new thought from a sport climber who frequents Araps.

Robertsonja, it seems to me that your problem lies in the fact that your notion of what climbing is really about is different to others. What a revelation! I love clipping ring bolts and face climbing, so does that make me a bad person? Does it mean everytime a bolt is placed that you don't think is necessary, it is wrongly placed? Can you see your own short-sightedness? You strike me as one of those annoying idiots who would walk up, see me on a route and hurl beta at me I probably don't want or need because I'm climbing it different to how you would.

Everyone will have different views on ethics, bolting and the 'purity' of climbing, especially in an area like Arapiles. I really think if you don't like a route, including bolt or gear issues relating to it, don't go back to it. Say its crap and move on. There is hundreds of classic lines there that I'm certain you've never touched that you would love with your views on gearand climbing. Go climb and appreciate them.