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I have a non-related question. When you top-rope solo somthing hard what device do you use? I use the mini traxion but I always feel like I should back it up on the the other side of the rope with a prusik or somthing. This makes it a pain in the ass to pull it up when in a lousy position. Somtimes I will just throw a loop on a bite and clip it through a tough section but this also seems clunky. Im curious what works for others or if people go without the back up altogether and if they do, how safe is it. Thanks, -B

We climbed "Everest Without Lycra 11b" a couple months ago and thought it was an awsome pitch. Doesnt see much traffic for some reason. Most of the bolts have been updated, check it out.