In reply to Michael Gordon:
He did climbed it the way he wanted, for his own satisfaction, he got asked some questions and told us his honest opinion.
I simply read it that for him knee bars avoid the full physical challenge that the rock presents to him....and this is what he enjoys most...the important words being 'him' and 'he'.
Last time I checked we could all climb for our own reasons, and have our own individual querky ethics and that thats absolutely fine, and a massive part of what makes climbing brilliant.
Give the lad a break, he's just climbed f****in' Pilgrimage!
Absolutely awesome effort Mike, you must be well happy!
Post edited at 11:05