I thought most people feel the other way around. If you are finding an 18 difficult when you onsight grade 20 99% of the time, then it is reasonable to conclude it isn't an 18 and you'd be happy to admit it- the fact that you are struggling up something is usually obvious, at least to your belayer who is close enough to hear the whimpering,
I don't mind acknowledging a sandbag when I see one. Especially if the excuses about ape factor, height or broken holds aren't pertinent! |