Who was your local then?
Did you try waynes wonderful world or mindbending
I think Andy will be pleased to know that I repeated his masterpiece, Making Shapes, on Friday. I had tried it once before (the day I did Bulbhaul) in dwindling light and falling off the last move to the big pocket. The same happened on Friday, skin was sore and light was scarce, I'd latched the crux a few times before holding the final jug.I can certainly vouch for its quality. One of the best problems at the cliff. I always liked pistol whip but I reckon this is better due to its sheer blankness.Well done Andy, another neo-classic!!!!! As for grade, I think probably harder than 7c but not quite 8a so, by default, 7c+ seems fair! Andy said it is the hardest thing he has done so I reckon that is a good indicator that it is more than 7c. Maybe a crimpy, technical Bleusard could walk up it but I'd like to think not. Nice one mate!
Making shapes probably deserves to be at a different crag or in a different county.Seeing as it's taken you specific beta and several (albeit short) sessions, I can't see the repeat floodgates opening, and I wouldn't argue with 7c+/8a.The skillset necessary to climb this kind of problem is a rarity in blodderers nowadays, and I fear it'll be overlooked as a consequence. That's one of the reasons I was touting 8a - in the hope that the numberchasers might be inspired to try it.It'd be good to see Phoenix wall get some attention now - old skool class doesn't get much better than that.
Never heard of that problem before. I'll try to make my way over. Any pics or descriptions of it/where it is?
Nik's Wall V11 (7a)After many hours spent with a powerful; microscope, you may notice that there are some crimps on this wall. When you learn that this wall has been climbed on these holds, you may wish to readjust your concept of the possible.
Probably one of the ten purest pieces of gritstone architecture - barely climbable.
Search the forums, its been mentioned "once or twice" per week
Quote from: slack---line on March 26, 2009, 01:55:07 pmSearch the forums, its been mentioned "once or twice" per week On a serious note, get yourself up there, Tom. Get it sent and put us all out of our misery.
Tom go to Rivelin Quarries and try Nik's Wall. Unrepeated 8A wall climbing.