Leftovers, 5.10a 4K (My hardest Trad lead so far!)

[@lukesteele3329]

Cn I ask why you don't climb with any nuts?

[@NCTradLines]

I do! Just not always. Did you see a good nut placement that I missed? 😬

[@NCTradLines]

I’m also new to climbing in general, and placing nuts take a while on vert climbs like this one.

[@NCTradLines]

@@WillManess always welcome to share feedback. Being a new Trad Climber (new climber in general) I always welcome feedback. Interesting you mention the not having gear in your mouth while making the one move before you place it. Clearly I don’t do that often as you can see in my videos. But curious. What’s the reason you’re thinking of why that’s not a great idea? As far as me ‘surviving’ that pitch. Are you saying that my gear placements weren’t good in the event of a fall? And that i was lucky that I didn’t fall and got the onsite? Or that me being old and out of shape for a full climb like this and breathing heavy was fearful for you? I will admit to my poor footwork, but when evaluating my gear placements and the fact that I placed loads of gear anyway, I will say that it’s not a lucky survival pitch I made here. But a guy who is definitely pushing his grade. Genuinely, I would love to hear your feedback.

[@nickhardin-nieri6336]

That’s my friend I know him!!

[@NCTradLines]

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[@ryanptitmas]

careful you dont meet a snake as you poke your head above those ledges

[@NCTradLines]

I know! I get scared of that sometimes. But, my fear of falling takes over.😜

[@ryanptitmas]

@@NCTradLines 😂