M9: understood, just wasn't too clear to me in your original. I don't mind boulderers or aid climbers... it's those pesky trad climbers on the same things I want to do that annoy me :D
Remember technical grade is the important bit for translating from British: E5 could be anywhere from about 21 to 26, though probably at the lower end on grit (they tend to be bolder). Life Assurance is E6 6b (so, bloody bold), so the guy's onsighting a 24/25 with negligible gear. That's awesome. |