Bill_Simpkins Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 So, I went for a hike to Fragrance Lake today. I was walking by the crack going through the double roofs, when I noticed that someone placed bolts right next to the perfectly protectable hand crack on the second roof. This is ridiculous! I'm going to yank them. This route protects fine without the bolts. Seriously, you can put in a solid cam like 3 inches away. Furthermore, if you don't trust the crack, just TR the thing. There are plenty of trees at the top. If you placed these bolts, PM me to get the hangers back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_Simpkins Posted June 14, 2004 Author Share Posted June 14, 2004 Oh yeah, they look like cheap hangers too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thadsboner Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 WHAT? That thing is a perfect splitter. chop the fucker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambone Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 yank don't give nothin back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr._Natural Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_harpell Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 *PINGGGGGGG* Music to my ears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EWolfe Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 Why do people bolt protectable cracks? I have never understood this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketch Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 The have to cause their mommy won't let um climb unless they are extra carefull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenderfour Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 sounds like a chop-battle brewing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_Anderson Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 where is fragrance lake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambone Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 sounds like a chop-battle brewing. I don't think there is a whole lot of opposition to chopping bolts placed next to perfectly good cracks. Except maybe from the dumbass who put them there. However by that argumnet somebody should chop all those bolts on Canary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelle Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 Bolts on Canary? You mean the anchor bolts? Or the two fixed pins on the 1st pitch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slothrop Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 Yeah, someone should chop those Chicken... I mean Canary bolts. I guess I can understand if they are replacements of historical relics, but damn if there isn't a perfect cam placement inches away from each one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 I noticed at Exit 32 there is a short 5.7 crack that terminates at a bolt anchor half way up the crag. The crack protects beautifully with gear. Last time I was there I found two fat, new bolts, and damn it if I didn't clip them. Shame on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken4ord Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 Bolts on Canary? You mean the anchor bolts? Or the two fixed pins on the 1st pitch? They are talking about the second pitch. It is sort of ridiculous, especially since the whoever placed the 3/8 replacements never bother remove the old 1/4 inchers and as someone mentioned there is gear placements up there. As for bolt protected cracks, I am not a fan of them, but if it is in a sporto area, I don't tend to mind. When it starts bothering me is when bolt protected crack climbs start showing up at trad areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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