Backbone ridge offwidth

[keenwesh]

can I do it without a #5? how bad would the run-out be? a total solo? or like a 40 foot fall onto a slab? anyone have a #5 they'd loan me? I just can't justify buying a $100 cam that I'd never use. oh, and I don't really climb offwidths at all.

[Dirtyleaf]

You'll want an old 5 or a new 6. You'd be walking it up. But the OW isn't bad or harsh. It's in a corner. You can fit your butt cheek/torso in if you're not fat. You can stem with your left foot in and right foot on the wall with your back against the corner. Many have done it without a big piece. You just run it out 25 feet. Ideally you should be trim and fit. Then you can shove your ass cheek in there and chillax. Or, save money, but not weight and bring a tire jack. That works too.

[Dirtyleaf]

If you choose not to bring a big piece your last piece would be a #4. The OW isn't vertical. And their are holds for your right foot. That's pretty much all the beta. If you brought a new #5, it wouldn't get you far, (about a 3ft. usable space.) So again, bring the biggest one if you do.

[cbcbd]

Stop by and I'll lend you my #6 - seriously.

We used a #5 for most of it and I walked it for a few moves. It would be a good runout without, so it's up to you. The OW is not hard though or very strenuous... but it is still nice to protect. So yeah, the 5 was fine, but the 6 would take you farther and the weight difference wouldn't be that much. But whatever, if you want to borrow a #5 you can borrow mine.

 

Doug

Edited May 16, 2010 by cbcbd

[Sol]

i've loaned my 5 and/or 6 out for backbone climbers before and would be happy to again. you drop you buy. im in ltown. pm.

[Rad]

for Sol and Doug!

Trust people and it makes the world a better place.

[keenwesh]

thanks guys!!! that would be great. If I can get a trip together I'll definitely take you up on your offer. the 6 can double as a club for defense against over eager goats!

[Pilchuck71]

for Sol and Doug!

Trust people and it makes the world a better place.

 

:tup:x2

Now that is the spirit!

That type of act is nice to see in the world of the infernet flame downs.....etc.

[Off_White]

Well, and its a small world 'n all. I can vouch for Keenwash, he's a young Olympia local. In fact, I think he's about to show up in my yard momentarily...

[mountainmandoug]

Some climbers report that a number 6 is worth owning purely as a weapon to discipline the unruly, something to consider when you contemplate buying one.

[NoahT]

The more I climb, the more I realize its not the weight of 1-2 bigger pieces holding me back...

 

 

 

 

[Pilchuck71]

The more I climb, the more I realize its not the weight of 1-2 bigger pieces holding me back...

 

Indeed sir....indeed!

[keenwesh]

while I spent all afternoon in your backyard Off I did not see you. I guess non of us actually talked too you. I got that 11a that you pointed out to me, the slab clip at the top is a little too exciting!

[Off_White]

The Manly Wham is a fine route, well done. As for that upper part, it's a clean fall, though you might shriek just a little bit. The trick is to just go ahead and make the move rather than getting hung up on clipping as soon as you can, makes a much more stable stance than teetering on the slab with your heel in space.