15 November 2011

May I use that hold? Eliminations!

Debate/Jens: Sometimes the route setters on real rock has created an elimination in order to create a harder and possible better route or boulder.

The rock is created by nature and that is what we challenge. Whenever you are in doubt for an elimination, especially climbing onsight, go for what you feel is natural.

"You are not allowed to use those holds", is just an irritating comment and what it means, in most of the cases, is that you have just created a new climb. So do not forget to give it a new grade and name, if appropriate.

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