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Apart from 'Bamboozled' at Lustleigh does anyone know of any other offwidth cracks up on the moor? Maybe 'Fist and Buttock Clencher' on Low Man.

I thought someone had done a list but can't find it, thanks.

Bamboozled (E4 6a)

I always question the psychology of those who seek out the suffering of off-width climbing, but hunting for it on Dartmoor granite is another level of masochism again!

This old thread has some info, but the broad conclusion seems to be that there aren't many...

https://www.ukclimbing.com/forums/rock_talk/off_widths_on_dartmoor-628037

Thanks Luke, I don't know whats wrong with me but I do enjoy it!

I first started climbing on Dartmoor over 25 years ago so the scars have long since healed up and faded, time for some more!

There’s a few in that style in West Penwith if you fancy venturing into Cornwall.

https://www.ukclimbing.com/logbook/ticklists/cornwall_for_masochists-4305

There's King Jam (HVS 5b) at Greator and Verdigris Cleft (HVS 4c) at Saddle Tor. They're both on a few tick lists that might fit the bill.

King Jam at Greator.

Short and sweet with a double kneebar in the middle Blacklist (E1 5b)

Thanks Damon, we had a fab day wriggling up some of these 😃👍

Cheers PilkingtonD for the recommendation, it was great. 😃👍

Verdigris?

Yeah, quite the experience! 🤣

Did your belayer really follow those routes in shorts? That would be mightily impressive [other less flattering descriptors are available].

At least it was dry!

Great to hear there's another masochist about! 

Sadly the crack at the beginning of Bamboozled can be easily laybacked and the crux is crystal pulling at the top (which is still amazing and you should still get on it! )

I also recommend King Jam and Verdigris Cleft as mentioned earlier, both excellent. 

There's also Monorail (HVS 4c) at Daddy hole but not pure offwidthing

Fist and Buttock Clencher was horribly vegetated but I abbed and cleaned it a few weeks ago and it looks great. It's now had some rain so should be in prime condition! Get on it and let me know how it goes  

Also, me and a mate just did two excellent FAs at Holwell Tor which could be up your street! 

Mossachism (E2 5b) - A ridiculous climb involving double fist stacks, inverts, bat hangs and some mega chicken wing shuffling. I've not climbed a sequence like it in the UK! 

Aam Buuggered (E1 5b) - This is a more awkward chimney shuffle affair without feet to enter a squeeze niche and then some knackering jamming above. My shoulder is still wretched a week later. 

Both totally worthwhile if you're into that kind of thing and currently as clean as they'll ever be! I'd be psyched to hear what others think   

Enjoy, 

Dan

A few pics from Mossachism & Aam Buuggered. 

Also there's Offwidth Aerobics (f6B+) which is a nice boulder problem

Cheers for those 👍 'Mossachism' looks mega! - that's definitely going on the list.

You, sir, are clearly a filthy pervert. I take my hat off to you

+ one for Offwidth aerobics! 

a very worthwhile recent addition and one where feet above your head doesn't feel too bad!