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Local News - Best Limestone Problem in the UK?

© Simon Panton - North Wales Bouldering
Chris Doyle has climbed a stunning new line down on the Sea View Walls below the Marine Drive on Great Orme. Flashpoint V8/7b+ takes the impressive bulging wall located just beyond the descent point and is a contender for the best of its grade on British limestone.

Fresh from the first ascent Chris scampered back down, grinning from ear to ear, and immediately declaring;

“That's the most fun I've had with a pair of rock shoes on for a long, long time! That is easily the best problem on the Ormes, it really is amazing. I'd have to say that it's of a similar quality to stuff like Surprise de Chef at Ailfroide, or maybe even Midnight Lightning!”

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8 Jul, 2008
'Best Limestone Problem' for its grade, no?! Entertaining observation about Midnight Lightning. The words, 'I knew Jack Kennedy' came to mind. Does look nice though. jcm
8 Jul, 2008
It must be great if you have to glue the problem back together again after each time you do it!!! Andy
8 Jul, 2008
Come on guys! I know I don't boulder, or pretend to begin to understand it, but is it honestly the case that the best V8 in the country sports an ugly glued hold? Have you guys lost all appreciation of the aesthetic in your search for the perfect move? (Okay - let me have it...) Neil
8 Jul, 2008
No, I am sure you are right.
8 Jul, 2008
i can see your point Neil, although if it is glued in its original position i can see nothing wrong with it... However, why did he glue it lower? i cant understand that...
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