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E: 24/12 (advent daily) DMM Climbing - various prizes (starts 01/12)

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In order to reduce the impact force and maximise the potential of marginal pro what carabiner did Ben Bransby use on Baron Greenback (E9)?*
anyone know?
WIN A SET OF ALLOY OFFSETS day 10 -
http://dmmclimbing.com/knowledge/maximising-potential-marginal-protection-vids/
In March 2014 Ben Bransby made the 2nd ascent of Pete Whittaker’s Baron Greenback (E9) at Wimberry Rocks (news). The only protection on the route is unusual for grit, in that it consists of three very old and small aid-bolts. Aside from using some creative passive protection at the start, to safeguard the E7 section before the bolts, Ben took some steps to maximise the chances of the marginal protection stopping a fall.
In the first video you can see Ben in action on his ascent and in the second one below it Ben talks through the steps he took to reduce any potential loading on the bolts; namely using ripstop extenders, skinny ropes, Revolver carabiners and asking for a ‘soft catch’ from the belayer. If he was relying on wires then clustering them to make a nest would also be an option.0 -
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3RD: WIN A CIRQUE AXE
Name the DMM climber in the video:
STU MCALEESE
My guess! https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=stu+mcaleese+climber&biw=1211&bih=1273&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=IWd-VMbmFcLzPIPegKAG&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ0 -
3RD: WIN A CIRQUE AXE
Name the DMM climber in the video:
STU MCALEESE
My guess! https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=stu+mcaleese+climber&biw=1211&bih=1273&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=IWd-VMbmFcLzPIPegKAG&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ
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Todays answer: DMM Spectre 2 Wiregate carabiner (Purple)October wins: casserole dish0
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http://dmmclimbing.com/great-gear-giveaway/
Day 6 Win Kids Tom Cat Harness, chalk bag and chalk ball.
How long does it take Blue Peter presenter Radzi to climb the Luzzone Dam?**
Unfortunately link to video where answer found not working in Safari. Does it work with other browsers?0 -
http://dmmclimbing.com/great-gear-giveaway/
Day 6 Win Kids Tom Cat Harness, chalk bag and chalk ball.
How long does it take Blue Peter presenter Radzi to climb the Luzzone Dam?**
Unfortunately link to video where answer found not working in Safari. Does it work with other browsers?
The links are working now, at 18:00 the voiceover says it took almost five hours to climb the dam!0 -
Day 7:What's the name of this iconic British trad route climbed by Emma Twyford this year?
answer: Bucket Dynasty E7 6b
found hereOct: Philosophy night & day cream & and microdelivery peel rrp.£1300
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