UKC

14m.

Rockfax Description
The bulging jamming crack is taken direct and is superb. The initial overhang is the crux and, although well protected, it will seek out any weakness in your jamming technique. © Rockfax

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Ben12345 4 Jun, 2023 Show βeta
βeta: Really good route very protectable and safe, I found it harder than a few other HVS climbs I’ve done but the jamming is really sercure and confidence inspiring when you get it.
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βeta: Really good route very protectable and safe, I found it harder than a few other HVS climbs I’ve done but the jamming is really sercure and confidence inspiring when you get it.
Absendit 28 May, 2022 Show βeta
βeta: Get the start over and done with quickly. Good gear for the crux. Weaknesses in jamming were discovered ???? Note to self, don't do 10 other VS routes before getting on this one.
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βeta: Get the start over and done with quickly. Good gear for the crux. Weaknesses in jamming were discovered ???? Note to self, don't do 10 other VS routes before getting on this one.
Matt Barker 10 Apr, 2022 Show βeta
βeta: Proper grim, well protected throughout but found crux proper desperate, felt way harder than 5b moves I've done recently...
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βeta: Proper grim, well protected throughout but found crux proper desperate, felt way harder than 5b moves I've done recently...
Mutl3y 24 Apr, 2006 Show βeta
βeta: Brutal! Very rough rock. I'm glad I don't have to do it again...
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βeta: Brutal! Very rough rock. I'm glad I don't have to do it again...
Si dH 22 Sep, 2005 Show βeta
βeta: I thought this pretty middling at VS 4c, I dont knwo where the 4b comes from, its not, and if it was that bit easier at the crux the route wouldnt warrant VS. One hardish move then easier, and all well protected. You need to know how to jam though.
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βeta: I thought this pretty middling at VS 4c, I dont knwo where the 4b comes from, its not, and if it was that bit easier at the crux the route wouldnt warrant VS. One hardish move then easier, and all well protected. You need to know how to jam though.
Big Steve 10 Jul, 2005 Show βeta
βeta: I found getting bomber gear in to protect the crux easy. Pulling over the roof was tricky, came of several times
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βeta: I found getting bomber gear in to protect the crux easy. Pulling over the roof was tricky, came of several times
shaun walby 10 Oct, 2004 Show βeta
βeta: Firstly....The man has a point, i very much hope that anyone who votes/comments on this facility has led the route there talking about(nuff said). The route... Well protected hard work initally,enjoyable climbing above.I was more laybacking than jamming on the crux.
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βeta: Firstly....The man has a point, i very much hope that anyone who votes/comments on this facility has led the route there talking about(nuff said). The route... Well protected hard work initally,enjoyable climbing above.I was more laybacking than jamming on the crux.
Simon Caldwell 27 Aug, 2004 Show βeta
βeta: Woker, Please read my comment again, concentrate hard on the word 'seen'.
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βeta: Woker, Please read my comment again, concentrate hard on the word 'seen'.
Simon Caldwell 24 Aug, 2004 Show βeta
βeta: Approach from the right? I've never seen it done any way other than straight up.
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βeta: Approach from the right? I've never seen it done any way other than straight up.
The old James turnbull 25 Mar, 2004 Show βeta
βeta: climbed alot harder grades but still found this hard work. great gear but get it in quick and get over the start. i got too pumped and so made the easy moves above hard work.
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βeta: climbed alot harder grades but still found this hard work. great gear but get it in quick and get over the start. i got too pumped and so made the easy moves above hard work.

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Grade: VS 5a ***
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