Just been to Harcles Hill Small Quarry, did a couple of nice semi-eliminates up the arete on the right of the crag. Technically they're eliminates, as there are good holds to the left, but the problems do follow an obvious line. Sorry, no 8cs, but I reckon they be sweeeeeet lil problems nonetheless...
Changed the names and grades, as I don't think connecting the sit-down start to the eliminate missing out the jug makes it much harder (there's a good rest in between), though it is still fun to connect them...Tennis Players Beware (V5) - sitstart from the low jug right of the arete, move onto the arete using only holds on the arete (pinches and slopers, get away from that crack!) to acheieve a standing position. Finish on the jug at the top of the arete. (basically, climb the arete and only the arete) :up:
Arete Good Laugh (V3) - Start (or continue TPB) at the point where reaching for the jug becomes possible, and instead palm the underneath of the roof, move right hand further up the arete (but stay on the arete!), adjust feet and go for the very top... :rocker:
Both nice little problems. I could be a bit out on the grade as I haven't been climbing at full strength for a while (bloody golfer's elbow :x ), but if you've got golfer's elbow in your left arm, these problems don't hurt.
If you had tennis elbow, on the other hand...
Might post a little vid of the problem, as I just got a shiny new camera for my birthday. Watch this space. Go on, watch it.
Just added pictures in Places to visit...
Got another cool project on the go at that crag, but it might have to wait till my elbow's better. (do these things ever bloody heal?)
Quarried grit is where it's at. Word. Any word. Preferably one that makes sense.
