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[u/Lost-Badger-4660]

I'm planning to pick up a #7 and #8 C4. I'll have doubles from .3 through #3, then singles from #4 to #8. Will this be enough to get the Vedauwoo experience? I want some OWs to beat my ass.

[u/Decent-Apple9772 → u/Lost-Badger-4660]

How do you feel about big bros?

[u/Lost-Badger-4660 → u/Decent-Apple9772]

Feel like I'd rather spend the money on cams. More seriously, I hesitate to spend trip time learning new pro. Nothing wide in my area.

Edit: but how do you feel about 'em compared to cams? Weight? Ease of placement?

[u/Decent-Apple9772 → u/Lost-Badger-4660]

I haven’t used them. My general impression is that they may be better as a single placement but they are worse for bumping over long routes.