You mean the beach to the left. Looking out to sea, isnt the beach to the right the beach with ache ball?
Before raising the 'old skool' stuff onto a pedestal, it's worth looking at old bouldering guides, mags and films, to see just how off the mark the original grading of 'old skool' problems really was. Most 'old skool' probs are only tough because they have been regraded by the 'nu skool' .
If I were to use the system I used to get grades for the bouldering guide on Ache Ball I would say that two people say 7c, many others say soft 8a, conclusion, 7c+/hard 7c+.
QuoteIf I were to use the system I used to get grades for the bouldering guide on Ache Ball I would say that two people say 7c, many others say soft 8a, conclusion, 7c+/hard 7c+.Ha ha, very funny Ru. As we all know, you actually used a grading science flowchart which went something like this:-Q1. Can I do it?A. Yes, therefore it is easy. Compare my estimate with any other offers. Use lowest grade offered.A. No. Go to 2.Q2. Is it reachy? A. Yes. It is just a question of reach. Ignore all offered grades and downgrade by a full grade.A. No. Go to 3.Q3. Is it on slopers or slabby?A. Yes. If its not steep or crimpy it cannot be hard. Ignore all offers and downgrade by a full grade or grade and a half depending on how slabby or slopey.B. No, its crimpy, steep or both. Go to 4Q4. Can I do a one-armer on any hold?A. Yes. It isn't hard. Take lowest of all offered grades and downgrade by half a grade.A. No. It is the Ace. The grade stands.