Cosmic Joskin repeats Quintesence... (Read 6378 times)

c.j.d. · January 08, 2006, 10:41:55 am

Strong Welsh scruff bag Dave Noden made fast work of Quintesence at Toms Roof on Saturday. This ascent is the latest in a rapidly growing love affair with the place, and, as I'm sure we all agree, who can blame him? Well done that man.

dave · January 08, 2006, 11:49:31 am

word good effort

isn't is Quentesence though?

dobbin · January 08, 2006, 12:37:10 pm

It certainly is. I dont think that prob gets much attention and I'd warrant hasnt been done much since Quent who succeeded on the last go of the day apparently. (fascinating)

c.j.d. · January 08, 2006, 01:21:54 pm

Yep - it is Quentesence - I'm half asleep today. I wonder how many ascents its had, I mean, its not one you hear about much is it?

dave · January 08, 2006, 06:23:13 pm

i hope nodder didn't have to strip down to his skiddies like jerry did.

had a look at this today, looks hard, and soaking wet!

andy_e · January 08, 2006, 07:14:02 pm

actually it's Quentessence... :roll:

Little Paul · January 08, 2006, 08:51:29 pm

Well done to Dave! If any one on the site will see him soon could you please tell him that Little Paul from The Great Arete says hello.

SA Chris · January 09, 2006, 08:14:56 am

Quote from: "andi_e"

actually it's Quentessence... :roll:

andi, I bet you loved being able to do that.

(woz) · January 09, 2006, 09:53:25 am

what exactly is quentessence? I have 3 different guides to tom's cave (OTE, Rockfax + Ru's), all with different holds for it. I'm guessing ru's is most likely to be right but going for the jug with your left seems silly.

irish si · January 09, 2006, 01:04:43 pm

Quote from: "dave"

i hope nodder didn't have to strip down to his skiddies like jerry did.

had a look at this today, looks hard, and soaking wet!

wet????it was sticky dry????????? the conditions were actually quite good, in the cave, i spent 2 hrs on the problems.........

irish si · January 09, 2006, 01:05:58 pm

Quote from: "(woz)"

what exactly is quentessence? I have 3 different guides to tom's cave (OTE, Rockfax + Ru's), all with different holds for it. I'm guessing ru's is most likely to be right but going for the jug with your left seems silly.

it wouldnt be close to 8a going with your right..... skool rules....the crossover is the move.....

(woz) · January 09, 2006, 01:49:39 pm

thanks - looks like i'm further away from ticking the cave than i thought!

Andy Harris · January 09, 2006, 02:31:11 pm

Sorry guys, it is "Quintesence" NOT "Quentesence". 1st ascent made by Pete Curtain, not Quent.

Ru's guide, and hence my bit is spot on the money. The cross through is indeed the move. Not quite SHAFT as the crux has no footholds.

cheers

dave · January 09, 2006, 06:49:37 pm

Quote from: "irish si"

Quote from: "dave"
i hope nodder didn't have to strip down to his skiddies like jerry did.

had a look at this today, looks hard, and soaking wet!

wet????it was sticky dry????????? the conditions were actually quite good, in the cave, i spent 2 hrs on the problems.........

conditions were shit up there when we got up. most holds had gone black with moisture, the holds on this problem were sopping. I think cos it was getting cooler and that fog was coming in we were getting moisture condensing on the holds.

andy_e · January 09, 2006, 06:51:17 pm

Quote from: "Andy Harris"

Sorry guys, it is "Quintesence" NOT "Quentesence". 1st ascent made by Pete Curtain, not Quent.

In which case, "Quintessence" would be what you are looking for, or at least that's how it should be spelt.

When will you guys learn to spell?

a dense loner · January 10, 2006, 08:56:19 am

you remind me of one of the guy's at uni who thought he was smart. alway's pulling the lecturers' up on their spelling. the last day he did it, to a professor no less, 40 min's into some proof saying "sir, you've spelt that wrong". professor stop's the lecture, admit's that spelling isn't one of his strongpoint's that fractal's, however, are. invite's said annoying twat to finish the lecture. it doesn't take a colossal mind to finish the end of that story.

SA Chris · January 10, 2006, 09:19:35 am

Quote from: "andi_e"

In which case, "Quintessence" would be what you are looking for, or at least that's how it should be spelt.

When will you guys learn to spell?

For some of us, primary school and spelling tests where a long time ago, and our brains have filled with other trivial crap since then.

For you they must feel like yesterday.

Jim · January 10, 2006, 11:47:09 am

At last, getting back to what the interweb should really be used for...
abusing young boys :D

Bonjoy · January 10, 2006, 12:58:06 pm

Quote from: "a dense loner"

blah blah blah. it doesn't take a colossal mind to finish the end of that story.

Don't tell me. A giant Crow flew in and pecked everyones eyes out, then went through everyones pockets and stole all their loose change?

a dense loner · January 10, 2006, 05:05:00 pm

you only know that cos you were there

TractorIceIsOK · January 10, 2006, 08:22:16 pm

Where is Tom's Roof? Fancy a dry place at the weekend that's not the Cave...

Cheers

TI

andy_e · January 10, 2006, 08:23:47 pm

Quote from: "TractorIceIsOK"

Where is Tom's Roof? Fancy a dry place at the weekend that's not the Cave...

Cheers

TI

Tom's Roof is half-way up Stoney Middleton. I can't give you any more details as I have never been.

Sloper · January 10, 2006, 10:03:27 pm

Tom's Roof is, at the highest, is an acquired taste.

Imagine the old Avon toilets with a few violent smack head rent boys but a worse landing and you're half way there.

Jim · January 10, 2006, 10:30:23 pm

the cave is 200 times better than toms roof. no joke

dobbin · January 11, 2006, 09:20:50 am

possibly 300 times. Whilst an acquired taste there are some gems to be had up there, spelling and giant crows aside.