I visited Troy quarry recently for the first time. At the end of a great day we had a look at other routes for a future visit, Rock Lobster being one. Looking at the rock as well as the description and the photo in the Lancashire rock guide book. The guide book description suggests the route takes the very thin crack up the centre of the wall. The climber in the photo appears to be using the crack to the right of this for both protection and progress. I wouldn't have thought this acceptable, am I wrong. Is it graded to include using this crack or is the grade different if it is included. Or have I just got it all wrong, I'm Interested in other peoples views.
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