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Climber amputates arm..... 7-May-2003 At 11:33:37 AM oweng

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To most non climbers, even somebody climbing a grade 10 crack and placing bomber gear every half metre, would still be seen as doing something mad or at least dangerous. Hey you even see people abseiling with somebody belaying them on a seperate rope from above, as well as someone else giving them a firemans belay from the bottom, being though of as "mad" by people watching that are not familiar with the sport.

You cant really read alot into peoples opinions if they do not know the context. The point made by the hospital staff that you should let people know where your going (especially if your a going solo) is a good one.

As a tasteless asside, maybee Simon Yates (who had to cut the rope on Joe Simpson of 'Touching the Void Fame') and the American guy should pool their design ideas and market the perfect climbers pocketknife ;-)