Incident
Route required a dyno at height, went for dyno, missed and landed on the edge of a thick pad which was on top of a layer of other pads to cover the gaps. Dislocated my ankle on the fall.
Lessons
Make a level padding area, and if you do want to cover gaps in pads, use a thin pad on top.
Activity
Bouldering
When
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Injury
Minor injury
Causes
Slip, trip or fall
Anonymous?
No
Reported By
Participant
Wearing Helmets?
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Rescue Services Involved?
None
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