Mr C was still 8A+ when Ian’s traverse was graded 7C. I haven’t got the Cameron duff guide anymore but I’m sure that describes it starting along the back wall traverse.Ian/Gollum might know as he was probably there went it was first done.
Quote from: webbo on December 07, 2020, 02:03:54 pmMr C was still 8A+ when Ian’s traverse was graded 7C. I haven’t got the Cameron duff guide anymore but I’m sure that describes it starting along the back wall traverse.Ian/Gollum might know as he was probably there went it was first done.Common consensus these days is for The Fonz to start where Will is going from. Haven't seen anyone bothering with the back roof trav, and frankly the trav feels pretty illogical to me. By the by but I personally think Ian's Trav should be 7C. I find the the finish up through the groove absolutely nails, let alone the whole feet first bit to start. Much harder than Ripple Effect just round the corner.
Quote from: webbo on December 07, 2020, 02:03:54 pmMr C was still 8A+ when Ian’s traverse was graded 7C. I haven’t got the Cameron duff guide anymore but I’m sure that describes it starting along the back wall traverse.Ian/Gollum might know as he was probably there went it was first done.That’s how I remember it. Out from the back wall. I remember having a very odd sequence at the end, taking a pinch and then catching the top of the start hold on the arête, but I am short, and compared to Red Baron Roof, I remember doing something similar there. I also was pretty sure that the Fonze started on the back wall traverse, I have no idea whether it’s harder or easier than Ian’s Traverse but do think it’s very different in style. Anything I can’t remember I make no apology for as it’s nearly 20 years ago.
It seems like a senseless waste of a grit season to spend it repeating the same act of self destruction. It would be nice to do some moves that aren't the start of The Fonze.
Quote from: Will Hunt on December 07, 2020, 11:25:52 amIt seems like a senseless waste of a grit season to spend it repeating the same act of self destruction. It would be nice to do some moves that aren't the start of The Fonze.It looks like you're absolutely boning that LH hold Will, you dirty bastard. Have you tried dragging it? I fired off it plenty of times from an open handed position and don't remember having any tip issues.
What is drag? I know only crimp.Ben said the key was to get your fingers right into the right hand side of it where it has a little edgy lip. That's the bit that got me.
What is drag? I know only crimp.
Warm up and then have a go at Manson’s Wall which is only chalked low down. Spend an hour falling off a high poor crimp on the left, am about to give in and then find a small edge/shield about 8 inches higher that is much more positive. Next go it’s in the bag, although fear for my life trying to get down the muddy frosty slope in rock boots.
What's the UKB Magisterium's view of projecting beyond your limit?