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Scoop Wall - E2 or E3?Fri Night Vid

© Alex Messenger

BMCtv have released a groundbreaking video featuring their fastidious efforts to resolve a burning question of the moment - What is the true grade of Scoop Wall (E2 5c)? A recent forum thread initiated by none other than UKC and Rockfax's very own Alan James brought this important topic to light and prompted a lengthy - 215 posts, to be precise - discussion.

Alan disagreed with the BMC Limestone guide's suggestion that Scoop Wall - graded E2 5c in the Rockfax Peak Limestone Guide - should merit an upgrade of E3 5c.

In order to scientifically validate the correct grade of Scoop Wall, the BMC sent their Grade Measuring Team to Stoney Middleton. Using the 9a+(or minus) calibrated Steve500 and the Crimp Cranker, grade scientist Claire-Jane Carter inputs the data into a computer to calculate the precise grade of Scoop Wall with irrefutable accuracy.

In response to the Grade Measuring Team's findings, Alan James commented: "The BMC Grade Measuring Team have pushed the boundaries again with this revolutionary new method of route assessment. In a world of absolute grading, it is nice to see some certainties being established so that we can all refine our methods to establish a more perfect system, and make some cakes at the same time."

Thanks to Alex Messenger at BMCtv!


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22 May, 2015
It's come to something when we have a national body sending out a coagulation of scientists to measure the grade of a route. Climbers used to be such a happy go lucky bunch - wild and free! That McClusky gizzer isn't half bouncy for an old man!
22 May, 2015
I suspect they're not real scientists.
22 May, 2015
Lies, damn lies and crimp crankers. Everyone knows Scoop Wall is E4.
22 May, 2015
Funny in a geeky way but bmc need to brush up on their production skills. That had the same finish as a 1980s sex education video! Maybe that was the intention though ;)
23 May, 2015
Brilliant - really made me laugh. Well done BMC.
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