[fatneck]

is this the arete left of john dunne slab and then the slab to the left of that?

Yes. I was afforded the perfect excuse for not doing the arete when I had an Onyx failure...

[lagerstarfish]

I know a great way to rate the best uk problem...
Its a system that is sim..................

I think we should adopt the Stella system for denoting the quality of boulder problems. A problem that is one of the best of the venue should get 1 Stella, a problem that is one of the best in the county should get 2 Stellas and a problem of national or international relevance should be given 3 Stellas. Any problem which someone can do, whilst their mates who normally climb better than them cannot do should be given 4 Stellas in that person's guidebook.

[Idol eyes]

Like... personal guide books, and regular meetings in the oddlife bar! where the stella system really would be put into effect...

[lagerstarfish]

Like... personal guide books, and regular meetings in the oddlife bar! where the stella system really would be put into effect...

oddlife bar is now a function room only 

twas much better as a room for dysfunctional people

[BenF]

get shut down on a 6b+

That's not surprising for Earl 6b+.  Better sticking to the 7a and above.

[Idol eyes]

oddlife bar is now a function room only 

twas much better as a room for dysfunctional people
[/quote]

Ahh, this explains the resurecttion of certain 80's climbers that are now back....
Nice barbel...

[Monolith]

V1 - Leaving the car
V2 - Walk in
V3 - Split traverse
V4 - Beaver RH
V5 - Right wall Traverse
V6 - Pillar Start
V7 - Beaver Cleaver
V8 - Clever Beaver
V9 - Rockatrocity
V10 - wobbly block start/Lou Ferrino

Classic circuit 

Finally, some perspective!

[meatball]

V1 - Leaving the car
V2 - Walk in
V3 - Split traverse
V4 - Beaver RH
V5 - Right wall Traverse
V6 - Pillar Start
V7 - Beaver Cleaver
V8 - Clever Beaver
V9 - Rockatrocity
V10 - wobbly block start/Lou Ferrino

Classic circuit 

Finally, some perspective!

[GCW]

That's not surprising for Earl 6b+.  Better sticking to the 7a and above.

A wise man once told me it's better to fail on harder problems, so never try anything below 7a
I find Earl an odd place, everything feels 4 grades harder than it's supposed to be 

[c.j.d.]

Weird thread.  Bouldering is to specific to the individual.  I can think of tons and would disagree with most here, Lager Lager for starters, Sloping Beauty and a cast of thousands....

[Jim]

you saying lager lager is a soft touch?
I know a lot of not shit climbers who would disagree

[c.j.d.]

Youve got me wrong there Jim - I was pointing out some cracking problems not mentioned in the thread so far, and a cast of thousands.  I thought it pointless to go on!

[SA Chris]

Here's a few John Watson compiled.
 
http://stonecountry.blogspot.com/2006/08/classic-scottish-problems-no1.html
http://stonecountry.blogspot.com/2006/08/classic-scottish-problems-no2.html
http://stonecountry.blogspot.com/2006/08/classic-scottish-problems-no3.html
http://stonecountry.blogspot.com/2006/09/classic-scottish-boulder-problems-no-4.html
http://stonecountry.blogspot.com/2006/09/classic-scottish-boulder-problems-no5.html
http://stonecountry.blogspot.com/2006/10/classic-scottish-boulder-problems-no6.html
http://stonecountry.blogspot.com/2006/10/classic-scottish-boulder-problems-no7.html (reminds me of the classic gif!).

And a summary from last year.

http://stonecountry.blogspot.com/2007/12/bouldering-in-scotland-2007.html

(I know I posted this before, but can't find where).

[uptown]

Here's a few John Watson compiled.

Agree that we shouldn't forget the Scottish stones - Maisie Gunn and Bright size life are superb.

[meatball]

is this the arete left of john dunne slab and then the slab to the left of that?

Yes. I was afforded the perfect excuse for not doing the arete when I had an Onyx failure...

you mean you got scared...