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Lindfield Rocks 20-Aug-2010 At 10:57:21 AM hargs

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FWIW I'm with Adam and Neil: I think well placed, suitably camouflaged rings are the way to go at Lindfield -- and generally I'm lumped in with the crusty traditionalists Wingello Panther railed against earlier. Consider how the area will be used -- for the next several decades as Adam pointed out -- and the ease of use and safety benefits of rings outweigh any perceived difference in visual impact. It's not like rings have a massive visual impact and bolts have none -- they both have some visual impact, the question is whether the difference is worth the cost in terms of safety and ease of use. Personally, I don't think so.

The way this gear is installed will have a bigger effect on casual observers and whether or not they find it offensive. Untidy, poorly placed glue bombs are more likely to be offensive -- whether it's a bolt or a ring -- and neat, well camouflaged, out-of-the-way gear probably won't even be noticed. If we do a good job of removing old, bent and rusting carrots, I think most casual observers -- i.e., local non-climbers -- would appreciate the "conservation" effort.