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A gnarly man on a gnarly problem
© andybirtwistle, Sep 2011
Problem: Scoop Traverse (f7A )
Climbers: Bob Smith
Camera used: Panasonic DMC-TZ7
Date taken: 11th September 2011
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Bob cruised this 7a right to left then back.It may not look it but this is a very tricky move.Right hand on a poor crimp and feet on bugger all.Massive amout of body torque needed to stay on :)Not bad for 60+
andybirtwistle - 15/Sep/11
Inspiring.Hats of to Mr.Smith.This is a hard and techy problem just going L-r, never mind back again!
Sean Bell - 30/Oct/12
I think I was their that day, watching from black & tan. Bob's an inspiration.
y2keable - 29/Sep/14
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