In reply to andyinglis:
> I just can’t understand why 2 people have hit ‘dislike’ to your post. You may not be the youngest to climb an e7, but you obviously have a lot of talent. Stick at it.
Probably because the OP is talking about his own climbing and people may construe it as boasting. Knowing Tom and the route he did, this won't be the case.
To be honest I was a bit surprised UKC didn't pick up on the ascent and run it as a news item. It's hard climbing for an E7, albeit pretty safe, and it's not like Tom is a strong comp climber who has been pointed at the thing by scheming adults. He's just a local lad who went out and worked the thing in a few sessions on a shunt. Maybe they don't want to be seen as promoting kids doing hard Trad?
Tom: It's certainly up there with some of the hardest headpoints by young guns. I didn't actually realise you were 14 - I thought you could drive and were at least 17 for some reason(?). So keep the faith Tom! Everyone will ignore the climbing you do as you don't climb in the Peak, but beaver away and do what truly inspires you! Don't let people push you into owt, shunt loads and pick your bold stuff carefully! You've got at least 30 years of being able to try stuff at E7+ if you don't get injured or bored - I'm so jealous!
Spirit of the Moors be with you!