In reply to scott quinn:
> I don't know why but I really hate this H grade shit...
E grades are, notionally at least, and indication of how hard the route is to on-sight. By headpointing you take various factors - gear placement, gear choice, route reading - out of the equation. On some routes they might be more important than others, but it's all hypothetical unless you actually try an on-sight.
It seems to me that Franco is being quite honest and grading on his experience, rather than how hard the route might be if climbed in a different style. Of course we will all equate H10 with E10, but it doesn't have to follow. And despite his critics, I like the fact he isn't saying "I've climbed E10".