Plan to climb VS’s, rock incredibly wet so altered plan to climb Severed for Andy’s Rock Skills.
Abbed down, bowline and an alpine to equalise on two boulders - one was fine but good practice. Andy started up, piece of gear fell out and slipped off resulting in a near bottom out fall, quick check and he was okay. Talked about gear, fall factors and how to avoid- I took over lead and put more gear in, took time to figure out the move and moved to large ledge to set up a hanging belay to bring Andy up for the second pitch. Used 4 pieces all equalised using 240cm sling. Had Andy on guide mode which worked really well. Andy led well abs carried on. Solid finish and great anchor at top. On twin ropes, need to work on transition and rope management. Wasn’t bad but could be better.
Second climb was just a second
Area :
Cornwall Coast And Hills
All the way from the border with Devon to Land's End.
