Norsky Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 Eventhough Cunning Stunt had bolts chopped a couple of years ago, it still chaffes my arse. This was retro-bolted by the first ascensionist about 3 years ago and it became a truly awesome 10d line. Loads of people did it until someone chopped it. Was this person's opinion more important than the FA or the numerous people who climbed it? Bummer! It is now a mixed line with sketchy gear. I have seen only a couple of people do it since, one of which was probably the chopper. Bring on the sob stories about the slippery slope of bolting, but this was a GOOD retro-bolt job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 I NEVER CLIMBED C.S. WITH ALL THE BOLTS, AND HAVE ONLY FOLLOWED IT ON PURLY GEAR. THOUGH I HAVE CLIMBED IT NOW SINCE THE ONE BOLT HAS BEEN REPLACED. THAT IS THE ONLY BOLT THAT ROUTE NEEDS. THE ROUTES CRUX IN MY OPINION IS ONLY THOSE 4 OR 5 MOVES. I THINK IT TAKES GEAR WELL. THAT ROUTE IS NEAR MY LIMIT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialed Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 Its a boring clip-up with all those bolts. Now its a good challenging climb. Too many bolts in the Country IMHO. And what's with that 11dX route we did Erik. More like 10b solid pro. Whateva, I can't wait to go back and lead it so I can say I climb 11dX. Hell yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COL._Von_Spanker Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 I like the name of that route...©unning (s)tunt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 Its a boring clip-up with all those bolts. Now its a good challenging climb. Too many bolts in the Country IMHO. And what's with that 11dX route we did Erik. More like 10b solid pro. Whateva, I can't wait to go back and lead it so I can say I climb 11dX. Hell yeah. CAREFUL PETE, LAMEBONE MIGHT STARTING CALLING YOU SOME SELF RIGHTOUS KNOW IT ALL WANNA BE HARDMAN WHO IS OBSESSED WITH INDEX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbirdseat Posted February 15, 2003 Share Posted February 15, 2003 I like the name of that route...©unning (s)tunt I like it too. Thanks, we never would have got it had you not pointed it out to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexual_chocolate Posted February 15, 2003 Share Posted February 15, 2003 Hey, Cunning Stunt was an awesome and thoughtful climb until it got bolted. I'm glad it got chopped. I think it was Collum's retrobolt; the guy's a bit bolt-happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadSpace Posted February 15, 2003 Share Posted February 15, 2003 frank'ly, i enjoyed it with the bolts. my first flash of a sport route at index. what's up with the bolted hand crack on angorro grotto?(circa three years ago) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norsky Posted February 16, 2003 Author Share Posted February 16, 2003 So it's OK for someone to chop another person's route eventhough it is not crowded? This was one of the few warmups for me and lots of others in the country area. I see some of your points, but I'm still bummed about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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