Bounce test while lead rock climbing big walls Length 4:23
Curated 11/21/08
Updated 11/21/08
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This is part of the How To Big Wall Book. In this segment Chris McNamara demonstrates bounce testing when leading. Bounce testing is important because it gives you a margin of safety with placements. You can confidently climb and move faster for the better climb. You can bounce test with your feet.

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