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Photographer: Clayton Herrmann
Athlete: Adrian Ballinger
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Gear Myths: Bolts are Always Bomber, Right?
Go ahead, take the whip. You’ve got a trucker bolt just below. But wait … you sure about that? In this Gear Myths, Kolin “KP” Powick shares a recent close call, which resulted in an exploration of safety protocol when it comes to sport climbing.
Photographer: Christian Adam
Athlete: Carlo Traversi
Location: Flex Luther (15.b), Fortress of Solitude
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