Preview to: Semi-Rigid, Extended Quickdraw? How & Why a Rock Climber Might Build & Use One

A semi-rigid, extended quickdraw is sometimes called a "cheater stick" for rock climbing, but it can be a good tool when we find ourselves on a sport route that has critical bolts placed just beyond our reach. It does introduce new risks that need to be managed, however. The full video shares what this tool is, how we can use it safely, and how we can either buy or build one of our own.

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