[Adam Lincoln]

As i said over on malham conditions thread, i will try and post reports to this website now http://yorkshireconditions.blogspot.com/. So keep an eye out if your going to longridge.

[Adam Lincoln]

Wasn't terrible this evening. And if it doesn't rain tomorrow, should be okay again. Top break on traverse might need a little longer, was seeping badly.

[nik at work]

How was Big Marine looking?

[Adam Lincoln]

How was Big Marine looking?

I think you would be struggling to stick the top. Bit if sun in the morning tomorrow might fix. (Though that would need a bit if sun)

[GCW]

Shame the morning is supposed to be gopping.  Ain't looking good for CyL conditions for tomorrow evening.  But we can live in hope.

[Adam Lincoln]

If its dry in the morning ill probably pop over in the afternoon for a look.....

[GCW]

Can you stick an update up if you do?  Although I strongly suspect you won't need to

[Adam Lincoln]

Can you stick an update up if you do?  Although I strongly suspect you won't need to

Supposed to only be heavy rain till about 9am. Then sunny.... Might dry it out by the evening. You guys heading over?

[nik at work]

Heading over Preston way but by the sounds of things we'll be indoors...

[Adam Lincoln]

Sunny and windy now, but rained a bit last night i think.... Let me know if your going over, might pop down.

[GCW]

If it stays dry to 5 we may well be there about 5:30 ish.

[Adam Lincoln]

After good weather last few days Longridge should be back in nick. I am probably popping down in a bit.

[Probes]

Yesterday afternoon... dry as a bone, bit dusty at top end. 

[saltbeef]

anyone been recently?
what are the essential ticks for a first visit?

[GCW]

What grade are you looking at Salty?  (Knock 1-2 grades off you norm).  You seen s guide?

Give us a shout when you are going, I'll try to meet up so you can burn me off.

[Kingy]

what are the essential ticks for a first visit?

Hi, Bend of the Rainbow Font 7a/V6 is an excellent traverse. You have to start balanced on an old pallett lent up against the crag as the ground has dropped a bit but it really is the crag classic. Apart from that the various sections of the traverse are great for a bit of a workout, the middle section in particular is armblasting. Other than that, bag a local for info...I am only an occasional visitor!! Enjoy.

[saltbeef]

with my current form i think i shall be feeling the burn!
was gonna try and head there tomorrow, (avoiding the experrimental night boulder session! and remaining in the bird's good books.)
yeah bend is on the list. possibly big marine, looks good.

[Adam Lincoln]

what are the essential ticks for a first visit?

Hi, Bend of the Rainbow Font 7a/V6 is an excellent traverse. You have to start balanced on an old pallett lent up against the crag as the ground has dropped a bit

You will have to nick one from the chalets as they are all gone from the crag.....

Other than that, Big Marine is the crag classic. Settled at V8/7b for the current start.

[Serpico]

You should also do:
Tarot Plane
Seven A
Push to Prolapse
Fertile Delta
The Gauntlet
and the warm down on Ascent of Man.

[saltbeef]

good knowledge.
i shall attempt to get despatched!

[GCW]

Without being confrontational, has Big Marine really gained a grade?  A bit of a reach/jump start, I admit, but 7b?

[Adam Lincoln]

Without being confrontational, has Big Marine really gained a grade?  A bit of a reach/jump start, I admit, but 7b?

New people visiting the crag seem to think so.... It has changed a bit since it was first graded. The hold you grab after the two crimps at start has got worse. And yes, i think the jump adds a little. I think it would be 7b elsewhere.

[Serpico]

I haven't repeated it since the ground altered, but there are 3 factors that have contributed to it's upgrade:
1. You used to start with hands crossed on the starting holds so that you could put the heel sideways on the lower better edge. You can't jump into this position.
2. The lower edge has crumbled slightly where the heel went.
3. The extra height definitely makes you pull a bit harder. I wouldn't like to take the feet first, face down swing-plummet  that I did previously from the final jug now.

[saltbeef]

3. The extra height definitely makes you pull a bit harder. I wouldn't like to take the feet first, face down swing-plummet  that I did previously from the final jug now.

not selling it!

[GCW]

I wouldn't like to take the feet first, face down swing-plummet  that I did previously from the final jug now.

I agree with you there.
Being of average height I can reach the holds from a mat, so getting on makes little difference.  The moves from the crimps didn't feel that different to me, although I've still not nailed the jug.
If 7b is the opinion, I'll be glad to take 7b.  Still easier than Hank's...........