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Activity
Trad rock climbing
When
Ascending
Injury
Minor injury
Incident
Climbing the top pitch of a new route, a handhold broke off half way through a move causing me to fall. Gear is sparse so I decked out from about 7 metres landing on my arms and knees. A low cam prevented skidding of a terrace. The route had been extensively cleaned beforehand but rock is very loose.
Lessons
Clearly needs further cleaning and perhaps more levering out of loose blocks. When I go back to the route, will reach up with right not left hand.
Causes
Hold breaking
Anonymous?
Yes
Reported By
Participant
Wearing Helmets?
Yes
Rescue Services Involved?
Nono
Author
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14 June 2021 at 08:54:00
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