8m.
Rockfax Description
The leaning jamming-crack gives a short-lived tussle. Good gear. © Rockfax
Ticklists
ROCKFAX Eastern Grit (2006): Top 500 , Northern Peak Grit 100 VD - VS , Burbage North VS Challenge (Rockfax Eastern Grit)
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| roberto18 | 21 Apr, 2007 |
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βeta: If you can jam well and you are fairly flexible then its VS 4C, but if you can't jam then this route is nearly impossible. the crux move is well protected so just go for it!. | βeta? | |
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βeta: If you can jam well and you are fairly flexible then its VS 4C, but if you can't jam then this route is nearly impossible. the crux move is well protected so just go for it!. |
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| Iain Thow | 17 Mar, 2007 |
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βeta: aaaaarghh*!:#? My fists are still sore & it was years ago! | βeta? | |
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βeta: aaaaarghh*!:#? My fists are still sore & it was years ago! |
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| Si dH | 12 Nov, 2006 |
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βeta: Not sure this is worth 5a? Bit awkward but perfectly fair VS 4c. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Not sure this is worth 5a? Bit awkward but perfectly fair VS 4c. |
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| Paul Tomo | 24 May, 2006 |
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βeta: Just my type of climb, really enjoyed it, one piece of gear under the overhang and go for it. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Just my type of climb, really enjoyed it, one piece of gear under the overhang and go for it. |
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| Jody | 10 Oct, 2005 |
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βeta: Did this thinking it was Lieback, laybacked it and thought it was fairly easy (probably easier for the tall). How does a very well protected route with a 4c crux at 6m get VS while a technical poorly protected (i.e. one ok peanut) route, Spider Crack, with a 5m high 5b crux gets VS also (at 8 and 6 metres respectfully neither are sustained). Been away for a while and I had forgotten about the UK’s grading idiosyncrasies. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Did this thinking it was Lieback, laybacked it and thought it was fairly easy (probably easier for the tall). How does a very well protected route with a 4c crux at 6m get VS while a technical poorly protected (i.e. one ok peanut) route, Spider Crack, with a 5m high 5b crux gets VS also (at 8 and 6 metres respectfully neither are sustained). Been away for a while and I had forgotten about the UK’s grading idiosyncrasies. |
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| JohnHutch | 3 Oct, 2005 |
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βeta: If Lieback is VS 4c, then this must be HVS 5b! | βeta? | |
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βeta: If Lieback is VS 4c, then this must be HVS 5b! |
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| The Mountain Goat | 27 Jun, 2005 |
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βeta: Not that difficult once you find the holds. Good gear, but take care not to block your hand jams. Then put your foot up and go, I wussed out three times before I went for it, only to find it's actually rather nice. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Not that difficult once you find the holds. Good gear, but take care not to block your hand jams. Then put your foot up and go, I wussed out three times before I went for it, only to find it's actually rather nice. |
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| Northern Mountain Monkey | 9 Jun, 2005 |
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βeta: The hand jam is bomber. I reckon it could be harder if you are really tall (I am 6'4'') as its awkward getting your right foot up. I did the crux eventually but then took my first leader fall. Good Gear! VS 5a in my book. NMM | βeta? | |
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βeta: The hand jam is bomber. I reckon it could be harder if you are really tall (I am 6'4'') as its awkward getting your right foot up. I did the crux eventually but then took my first leader fall. Good Gear! VS 5a in my book. NMM |
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| Crammy | 2 May, 2004 |
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βeta: Using the left arete makes the crux much easier. | βeta? | |
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βeta: Using the left arete makes the crux much easier. |
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Route of Interest
Byne's Crack
Grade: VS 4b ***
(Burbage South Edge)