In reply to Taurig:
> The majority of the [GCC] lead wall area is overhanging, which is difficult to build confidence on when, for example, your clipping isn't the quickest. There are a few vertical panels which help, but about half are a good deal shorter than the rest of the place.
Start trying the lower graded steep routes, and take the safe falls. This will build your confidence faster. I remember when first starting at GCC hunting for 4s to climb, if I'd had my wish the centre would've been boring within a year. Keep trying! You will grow into being able to use the steep wall and be glad of it. The angle apportionment and ostensible grade distribution is pretty much optimal for a centre that size.
In reply to Lamb:
> the [TCA] routes can be set in a very one dimensional 'indoor' style, with only one way to get up them a lot of the time, not 'outdoor' like whereas there are always many ways of climbing problems.
Too true. Sometimes I think the 'C' in TCA might stand for 'campusing'.
> Think there is a bit of an issue with the number of quality setters at TCA.
There's not many quality setters that will work for free entry.
> Another gripe of mine is the lack of a quality 'strength and conditioning' area at the back. This could hopefully easily be remedied by TCA though.
There's been talk about revamping the finger board area for years. They might do it after the childrens wall is built.