Think the old boys of the past had an advantage by using steel krabs to weigh down slings!!!

Not a bad idea. You could clip the wires to the sling incase they were lifted out by any tension. Saves them going dowm the cliff.

good point crofty

Not the most gear-rich of belays is it - I seem to recall climbing a bit further up to find something else (with the remaining 3 foot of rope I had!). Not quite as creative as you however :-).

no, not what you might call bomber. even more unnerving when you consider the lack of gear on the pitches as well!