Alright Tim, hope you're well. I couldn't bear to see you talking to yourself (!), so in reply yes, I have tried it, once. Did I do it - I honestly can't remember, it was so long ago. Even if I didn't do it then I definitely did the moves. It is hard to recall but I seem to remember getting a very, very high right heel on a poor ripple and being able to do some moves off this, perhaps this will help? I am pretty flexible though and have relatively long legs so maybe this won't work? I do recall the whole thing feeling unlikely! Can't remember thoughts RE grade, so this either implies a) I did it and agreed with V8, or b) I didn't do it and I haven't a clue (but would like to think this means its >V8). Helpful eh?! Lets go for b) then you don't give up climbing.
Hock is tearing Yosemite a new one at the mo so doubt you'll hear from him.
