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Title: Grit Bouldering in hot weather
Post by: garylloyd on June 12, 2006, 04:55:05 pm

Guys,
 I am pretty new to this bouldering game.I took a trip to Burbage South yesterday and struggled like hell with lack of friction.Problems I had bagged with not to much trouble became a struggle.
 At what temperature should I just stay at home and save my skin?
I was at Cratcliff last weekend,no problems(other than lack of skill) I guess the temperature was low twenties.
Cheers
Gary

Title: Re: Grit Bouldering in hot weather
Post by: account_inactive on June 12, 2006, 07:30:14 pm

Give the Grit a chance to breath during the summer.  Everything will feel very hard and you're going to waste skin and chalk trying to get up warm ups.

Try the limestone, its the new grit

Title: Re: Grit Bouldering in hot weather
Post by: Moo on June 13, 2006, 09:04:03 pm

grit bouldering in hot weather ........................ dont ;)

Title: Re: Grit Bouldering in hot weather
Post by: fatneck on June 13, 2006, 10:50:39 pm

If you get up at the crack of dawn first thing in the morning it can be worth it, evenings suck cos of midgies unless there's a decent breeze.

Or.

Go on the lime.

Went to the Fairy Steps the other day, was roasting hot, but a light breeze and the plentifull tree cover ensured top conditions and loads of climbing.

Woodbind V0 (interesting corner involving a dead tree trunk ((obscured in picture by my fat arse)))
(http://tk.files.storage.msn.com/x1pmAkndzHuOfc294TCd7o4A7wtAtziNV6uKHWfMkPChbYGzt4lbMKz_a_4wBtrqKUX7WVo5hEJxfIq5Rjoe9dqasrdAqlZjDzK8sZk5YfnZ8qz4xhre6KcBoc11eayKAbv1iMuk9Ocy-k)

Title: Re: Grit Bouldering in hot weather
Post by: garylloyd on June 14, 2006, 12:57:35 pm

Thanks for the replies.
 Where is the best place to go for my first limestone experience?
Is there any bouldering in the Wye valley area?This would be ideal as I live in the south east.
many thanks
Gary

Title: Re: Grit Bouldering in hot weather
Post by: Fatboy on June 14, 2006, 02:19:39 pm

That route looks cool!

Title: Re: Grit Bouldering in hot weather
Post by: fatneck on June 14, 2006, 10:21:23 pm

Think this link may be of use...?

http://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,5429.0.html

(Although I'm not 100% sure that the FoD is actually in the Wye Valley?)

Title: Re: Grit Bouldering in hot weather
Post by: Bubba on June 14, 2006, 10:24:24 pm

FOD / Wye Valley merge together really...

Title: Re: Grit Bouldering in hot weather
Post by: ian h on June 14, 2006, 10:27:50 pm

save the grit for the cooler temps.

you live in the south east so get down the sandstone when its hot, there is loads of quality to be had/

there is a new southern sandstone bouldering forum here if you need any info from the locals

http://www.uk-climbing.co.uk/phpBB22/viewforum.php?f=5

Title: Re: Grit Bouldering in hot weather
Post by: Fatboy on June 15, 2006, 08:32:34 am

Granite seems to be pretty sweaty in the heat too, is that right??
I was trying this problem for a while in Gelndalough, Irleand and went when it was real sunny only to find I could hardly stay on the thing!

Title: Re: Grit Bouldering in hot weather
Post by: garylloyd on June 16, 2006, 01:01:56 pm

Guys,
Thanks for the information and links.I shall pick up a guide book and give it a try.
Once again many thanks.
Gary