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General Climbing Discussion

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Sport grades 'higher' than trad? 19-Jul-2012 At 12:13:35 PM muki
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On 19/07/2012 uwhp510 wrote:
>Old school trad routes that people say are stiff, are in fact spot on,
>because they came first meaning that they set the benchmarks. The modern,
>moderate sport routes that most people seem to spend most of their time
>climbing these days, that are easier at the grade are therefore soft.

spot on

>If for whatever reason, you aspire to being able to climb grade X, then
>go seek out the proudest test pieces, not the grotty, sh1tty little boulder
>problems off the ground with easy climbing above type routes...

agree also with this, benchmark is as it says it is.

>Also, don't get on Orrestes and then say you can climb 24 on gear (I'd
>give it 19... maybe 21 if I was feeling generous ;)

same with Karma Sutra way easier than 24 if you can jamb.

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