Guess this is the problem.... I haven't really been on it since the autumn, and its loads better since then. I can't talk for youse, but my skin ain't tough enough to wear away rock.
I think this kind of subtle hold enhancement is a big problem - a couple of taps with a rock, some over enthusiastic wire brushing, and you knock a grade and a half off a problem. No ones too sure, you get away with it and no chisel required.
Anyone done Andy Brown's wall, Earl crag? Exactly the same. Crucial crimp has gradually got more and more positive - probably didn't take more than a wire brush.
Anyway, its good to see that two of cared enough to go and check it out! My faith is ( :? partly) restored