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Fixed Gear: Some FIXE bolts break spontaniously without optical rust!

Charco del Negro is a nice "secret" area with a awesome view that is sadly very rarely climbed. Still, the locals in charge have done a great job in equipping some routs with 316L glue in bots as are needed so close to the ocean.

HOWEVER: THERE ARE SOME ROUTES WITH "FIXE" BOLTS AND ANKERS (CHAINS). THEY CAN LOOK SHINY ON THE OUTSIDE BUT WILL BREAK SPONANIOUSLY! FOR EXAMPLE THE TOP ANCOR CHAIN OF ROUTE ~15 (CENTER LINE WITH THE HARD DYNO TO THE LARGE FLAKE) BROKE SPONTANIOUSLY AND THE SECOND BOLT OF ROUTE ~20 (AT THE SMALL PALM TREE IN THE WATERFALL) ALSO BROKE. NO CASUALTIES BUT I RECOMMEND ONLY CLIMBING THE GLUE IN ROUTES; OR AT LEAST CHECK THAT IT IS NOT "FIXE" AND HAS 316L or V4A WRITTEN ON THE BOLTS.

To the local bolter: Feel free to contact me if you like, I am happy to help you replace some of the "FIXE" equipped and rusty routes.

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