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beta - chuffing / Re: From a Distance - loose hold

« Last post by Tony on Yesterday at 02:54:54 pm »

Objectively the route would be safer if a hold that is "on its last legs" were removed.

I presume you do not know Von T and their ability to assess the stability of a hold. To me they are a random person posting on a public internet forum - could be anyone. I do not know whether they predominantly climb sport or trad, frequent Craig Doris and Cilan Main.

I have frequently seen chalked X’s on blocks that would require a crowbar to remove. “Last legs” is an entirely subjective comment.

I would not even hint at removing a block on a public forum without wanting to see it for myself.

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competitions / Re: Olympic qualification Paris 2024

« Last post by galpinos on Yesterday at 02:27:18 pm »

Is it only live or do they show repeats? 3am is a little early for me......

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for sale / wanted / Re: UKB Freecycle

« Last post by T_B on Yesterday at 02:21:17 pm »

Looks to be in ‘good’ condition. We used to use it for charity events and my boss does tend to look after stuff.

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for sale / wanted / Re: UKB Freecycle

« Last post by nik at work on Yesterday at 02:11:54 pm »

Small Marquee

Apparently it’s about 8m long. Trying to avoid having to put it up. Taking up space in our warehouse so need to get rid this week ideally.

Collection from 45 Mowbray Street, S3 8EN.

Any indication on the condition this is in T_B? Asking for a friend

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competitions / Re: Olympic qualification Paris 2024

« Last post by sherlock on Yesterday at 01:30:18 pm »

Cheers Matt.

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beta - chuffing / Re: From a Distance - loose hold

« Last post by Bonjoy on Yesterday at 01:03:27 pm »

Objectively the route would be safer if a hold that is "on its last legs" were removed. That's all I was implying. No more, no less. Given my role I'm wary of offering opinions on the rights and wrongs of either gluing or loose hold removal. That's why I didn't.
There are multiple ways of dealing with loose holds, not just ignoring or gluing. I didn't think it was controversial to point this out.
Not massively stoked about this being called "akin to condoning chipping" in the karma log.

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competitions / Re: Olympic qualification Paris 2024

« Last post by mattbirddog on Yesterday at 12:45:09 pm »

This weekend in Shanghai.
It doesn't seem to be on Discovery upcoming events.
Downloaded 'Paris 24 app' so hopefully can cast but has anyone found a better solution?

Nope, Discovery did not secure rights for OQS and they will be broadcast on the Olympic Channel.

All info here:

https://olympics.com/en/news/sport-climbing-oqs-shanghai-preview-schedule-watch-action-live

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for sale / wanted / Re: UKB Freecycle

« Last post by T_B on Yesterday at 12:08:21 pm »

Small Marquee

Apparently it’s about 8m long. Trying to avoid having to put it up. Taking up space in our warehouse so need to get rid this week ideally.

Collection from 45 Mowbray Street, S3 8EN.

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competitions / Re: Olympic qualification Paris 2024

« Last post by sherlock on Yesterday at 11:24:50 am »

This weekend in Shanghai.
It doesn't seem to be on Discovery upcoming events.
Downloaded 'Paris 24 app' so hopefully can cast but has anyone found a better solution?

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beta - chuffing / Re: From a Distance - loose hold

« Last post by Tony on Yesterday at 11:21:26 am »

To be pedantic, removing the hold is the safe option if gluing is decided against

Based on the information we have available, I disagree.

For the pedants, the “safe” in my reply was in relation to reputation of the individual (not) doing the remediation work.

If one chooses to attempt to onsight an E7 (especially on a sea cliff) then one should accept the need to assess the risks for one’s self as one is climbing. If one chooses to pre-inspect then one will identify the hold during the pre-inspection process (as has happened here).

I would very much not condone deliberately removing the hold based on the information available to us on this thread. This would certainly not be “safe” as per my meaning.