Energy VampireRoute Grade Votings
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12m. A bouldery start with sustained climbing above. USER COMMENTS
Having done this route last weekend, I would give it bottom end 8a+. The start moves, although hard, are more like 6c than the 7a quoted in the rockfax. It's like doing a 10 move font 7b+ boulder problem to a flat ledge, followed by a french 7b route to the lower off. If you are not fit then beware as the top section is easily 'falloffable', as I did..many times!
Dear Ted.. How can you possibly comment on wheter the crux of the route is 6c(uk) rather than 7a(uk) when your falling off 7b?
If he was falling off the 7b then the crux moves are much more likely to be 6c(uk) than 7a(uk)...
Mick, When I did this, I was very strong at bouldering but not fit in the slightest. Therefore I was pretty pumped after climbing the crux section and to link it into the top bit caused a few problems. The 7b on its own is quite tricky anyway, maybe its 7b+?? Fair enough its easy to do on its own but that's not the point here is it? As regards the grade of the crux, maybe the complete sequence is 7a but each individual move couldn't be that hard, certainly when you've got it wired. |