That tale is saddening because they were actually in contact with each other and instead of ringing or texting John to query him, he's just gone and stuck it on the web site.
how fast the man nailed the problems makes you wonder if all his probs in the uk are FAR harder than he has said.
The reach thing on Gossip is rubbish, it really is not that far between the holds, although very good body tension is a prerequiste. The distance is certainly less, and on better holds, than between the holds on my own problem, At the Heart of it All (Woodwell) which also crosses a roof.
it's considered the benchmark 9a innit?