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Incident
Attempting to onsight a route within experience level. Over 5 years of trad experience injury free. Limited experience of climbing at the crag. Placed a cam in very well worn crack before making move. Foot slipped and fell. Cam did not hold. Fell further, hitting ledge below and breaking wrist. Gear that stopped further fall was similar but larger cam in another well worn crack
Lessons
Be extra cautious of placing cams in well worn placements
Activity
Trad rock climbing
When
Ascending
Injury
Minor injury
Causes
Slip, trip or fall, Equipment failure
Anonymous?
Yes
Reported By
Participant
Wearing Helmets?
Yes
Rescue Services Involved?
None involved.
Author
23 September 2020 at 07:14:38
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