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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.
Activity
Trad rock climbing
When
Ascending
Injury
Minor injury
Causes
Hold breaking
Anonymous?
Yes
Reported By
Participant
Wearing Helmets?
Yes
Rescue Services Involved?
Nono
Author
14 June 2021 at 08:54:00
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