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Tribute Wall Lower 7-Oct-2013 At 5:39:41 PM rodw

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It really comes down to your own risk assessment, obviously something beginners are often unskilled to do. If its a hairy clip maybe mention it in the guide to prompt a rethink it before blindly jumping on it with the view bolts = safe.?

Bolting easy ledgey routes is often pretty hard as falls are rarely clean into space....I tend to bolt ledges as the start of a new route...i.e. first few bolts close together again to try and mitigate what will essentially be a grounder until you get enough height but in all honesty you can't get rid of all risk and those getting on any route, be it trad or sport have to be aware of potential dangers involved and make there own judgement call.

Just because its a sport route, doesn't mean it has to be bolted to the lowest common denominator....working out whats safe within your own abilities is part of learning to rock climb.

I think a note in the guide should be enough.