This is a one-stop, central place, where you will find updated info about the bouldering at Rumbling Bald. Beta, name changes, grade changes, new problems, and announcements that supplement the Rumbling Bald Bouldering Guide are the focus of this blog.
Your comments on grade changes
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Just wanted to give my imput on freshwater. I feel like a more accurate grade is v10. It felt harder than clearwater but easier than pilfer. Also nate flashed it, and it would be his first flash at a grade of v10 or harder.
TRP - Are you saying that Napoleon Complex is easy or hard for the grade? If you stay to the left, on the bulge, it is V6. If you climb on any of the large holds to the right, then that is the problem 56c) Unknown V0.
I suppose what I am saying is that V6 is a surprising grade for Napoleon Complex seeing as how I have to work my ass off to climb V5 so you can imagine my surprise at climbing V6 in a handful of attempts. Grade as you wish, I'll take the V6! PS Thanks for the site.
True on Scientific Method! I did that thing on the last possible day of the season last Spring. It was so hard to hang onto that sloper topout! V5 or V6 :)
I was just thinking. Did you do Scientific Method from the sit start to the right. If you do the standing start (at the large block jug) it is about V5. However, I did the FA from the sitting start down and right, starting on Initial Hypothesis, and then traversing left into the stand start at the block jug. Just wondering. From this start it is probably V6 and not V7 since conditions are much better now than when I did it last spring :)
I did it from the sit down and right where initial hypothesis begins as well. Seemed like the place to start to me. That first move is great! Big move!
I was hoping you could clarify two of the East Side grade changes for me. Why was panhandler changed from a V8 to a V5? I understand a downgrade from an 8 to a 7, but 5 seems too low. It felt significantly harder than Pit BBQ and Grease Pit. Was I missing secret beta or something?
I was also wondering about the Sunnyside Up downgrade. Again, I agree that it's not V8, or even V7, but V4 seems unfair. The group I was with had a harder time with this then the V7's on the boulder. Maybe a grade of V6 would be more fair?
Thanks for the post. I'm glad that you posted this comment, because I was thinking the same thing. These problems are underrated right now, so in the next guide they will reflect a more difficult grade.
I guess Panhandler may be V7 and Sunnyside Up to V6 as well.
Moreover though, my crew and i have always had the hardest time figuring out how to differentiate the other lines. Slave Driver is of course the super classic line but with a 2, 3, 4, and 5 (Dredd Scott) all crammed on that small space of wall, we've always had a hard time determining what separates the lines. Any help?
Yes... Slave driver will be V4 in the next guide. To make it feel like a V3 again, get a handjam in the starting hold, pull straight out, and reach up for the edges above. If you are good at handjams, this move may feel easy. However, most pull on the slick sloping jug and it is V4 for sure this way :) This is also posted in the "Grade Changes" section of this blog as well.
Also, the problem Southern Man, V4 will not be in the next guide. Back in the day when we first put up those problems, Southern Man went straight up using a sharp flake / crimp hold with your right hand and continued straight up. Dred Scott used to go up and head more right then most people climb it now-a-days. So back then the problems were still very close but farther apart than they are today. The way people climb these two problems today, many holds are shared, which just about eliminates the moves on Southern Man.
This past weekend the a large portion of the second handhold on Torque Master at the slave driver area broke off. The move still goes though it's a bit harder I think. Might want to check it out. Thanks
I think Creeper is VERY soft for a V8. Walk up the hill and try breakout if you want to feel a 2-move V8 to compare it to. V7 is more accurate. Feels similar but easier than Chinese water torture. Good problem though
Sent Tim the Wizard today in ~4 goes at the end of my second day on. Didn't feel like V10 to me, more like V9. I admit it's beta intensive but there will soon be video online to show everyone the beta. It's SOOO much easier than Pilfer, Kamikaze and Resevoir dogs which I've done or tried recently. This suggested downgrade doesn't take away from the fact that it's a great line. I'll have to try the sit next time I'm out to see if it ads enough pump to make it a V10.
Climbed Born Slippery V9 #71a today in a session. I don't think this thing is climbed very often. Great problem but I think V7 is more accurate. I started matched on the sloping rail and was able to get a high right foot and reach the intermediate & then the obvious rail. Great rock & movement but V7.
Is "Harder than it Seams" strictly on the left seam? Seems soft for V6. Softer than red sleigh down. If the right seam is off (for feet) it would be harder than it felt yesterday. The V4 to the right spit me off numerous times while Harder than it Seams went on my second try.
Hey guys. I don't want this to come across in a negative way, but I can't see how Reservoir Dogs is correctly graded at v10. I tried it for an hour, changed my foot beta slightly, and sent it next go. A couple weeks later, my friend sent it second try (after almost flashing it). Neither of us have come close to sending v10 in one session, and we both thought the problem was easier than Karma Police. This is a great line on such a beautiful boulder, but I really think it needs to be downgraded to v7 or v8. Peace!
Just wanted to give my imput on freshwater. I feel like a more accurate grade is v10. It felt harder than clearwater but easier than pilfer. Also nate flashed it, and it would be his first flash at a grade of v10 or harder.
ReplyDeleteI agree.
DeleteNapoleon Complex? V6 Really? Did a hold break in the past three weeks?
ReplyDeleteTRP - Are you saying that Napoleon Complex is easy or hard for the grade? If you stay to the left, on the bulge, it is V6. If you climb on any of the large holds to the right, then that is the problem 56c) Unknown V0.
ReplyDeleteI suppose what I am saying is that V6 is a surprising grade for Napoleon Complex seeing as how I have to work my ass off to climb V5 so you can imagine my surprise at climbing V6 in a handful of attempts. Grade as you wish, I'll take the V6! PS Thanks for the site.
ReplyDeleteScientific Method at the Hanging Chain boulders is a 6...maybe a 5...killer problem for sure, just not a 7.
ReplyDeleteTrue on Scientific Method! I did that thing on the last possible day of the season last Spring. It was so hard to hang onto that sloper topout! V5 or V6 :)
ReplyDeleteHey Matt,
ReplyDeleteI was just thinking. Did you do Scientific Method from the sit start to the right. If you do the standing start (at the large block jug) it is about V5. However, I did the FA from the sitting start down and right, starting on Initial Hypothesis, and then traversing left into the stand start at the block jug. Just wondering. From this start it is probably V6 and not V7 since conditions are much better now than when I did it last spring :)
I did it from the sit down and right where initial hypothesis begins as well. Seemed like the place to start to me. That first move is great! Big move!
ReplyDeleteHey Chris,
ReplyDeleteI was hoping you could clarify two of the East Side grade changes for me. Why was panhandler changed from a V8 to a V5? I understand a downgrade from an 8 to a 7, but 5 seems too low. It felt significantly harder than Pit BBQ and Grease Pit. Was I missing secret beta or something?
I was also wondering about the Sunnyside Up downgrade. Again, I agree that it's not V8, or even V7, but V4 seems unfair. The group I was with had a harder time with this then the V7's on the boulder. Maybe a grade of V6 would be more fair?
Hey Jcoop,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the post. I'm glad that you posted this comment, because I was thinking the same thing. These problems are underrated right now, so in the next guide they will reflect a more difficult grade.
I guess Panhandler may be V7 and Sunnyside Up to V6 as well.
Thanks again! God Bless, Chris
Thanks for the quick response Chris! They're both amazing problems.
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for managing this blog, it's probably a pretty thankless job, but the Rumbling Bald community appreciates you and your hard work!
You are welcome, and thank you too!
ReplyDeleteIs Slave Driver set to stay at V3 in the new guide? Consensus has always seemed to be that it needs an upgrade.
ReplyDeleteMoreover though, my crew and i have always had the hardest time figuring out how to differentiate the other lines. Slave Driver is of course the super classic line but with a 2, 3, 4, and 5 (Dredd Scott) all crammed on that small space of wall, we've always had a hard time determining what separates the lines. Any help?
ReplyDeleteCheers
Yes... Slave driver will be V4 in the next guide. To make it feel like a V3 again, get a handjam in the starting hold, pull straight out, and reach up for the edges above. If you are good at handjams, this move may feel easy. However, most pull on the slick sloping jug and it is V4 for sure this way :) This is also posted in the "Grade Changes" section of this blog as well.
ReplyDeleteAlso, the problem Southern Man, V4 will not be in the next guide. Back in the day when we first put up those problems, Southern Man went straight up using a sharp flake / crimp hold with your right hand and continued straight up. Dred Scott used to go up and head more right then most people climb it now-a-days. So back then the problems were still very close but farther apart than they are today. The way people climb these two problems today, many holds are shared, which just about eliminates the moves on Southern Man.
I hope this helps!
This past weekend the a large portion of the second handhold on Torque Master at the slave driver area broke off. The move still goes though it's a bit harder I think. Might want to check it out. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI think Creeper is VERY soft for a V8. Walk up the hill and try breakout if you want to feel a 2-move V8 to compare it to. V7 is more accurate. Feels similar but easier than Chinese water torture. Good problem though
ReplyDeleteSent Tim the Wizard today in ~4 goes at the end of my second day on. Didn't feel like V10 to me, more like V9. I admit it's beta intensive but there will soon be video online to show everyone the beta. It's SOOO much easier than Pilfer, Kamikaze and Resevoir dogs which I've done or tried recently. This suggested downgrade doesn't take away from the fact that it's a great line. I'll have to try the sit next time I'm out to see if it ads enough pump to make it a V10.
ReplyDeleteClimbed Born Slippery V9 #71a today in a session. I don't think this thing is climbed very often. Great problem but I think V7 is more accurate. I started matched on the sloping rail and was able to get a high right foot and reach the intermediate & then the obvious rail. Great rock & movement but V7.
ReplyDeleteDorrity told me that the V9 starts on the crescent hold lower down. Unclear in the guide. Hopefully the next edition will clear this up.
DeleteMeant high left foot.
ReplyDeleteTo the Eggstream is a V6. You can just rock over on the left heal and it's not bad.
ReplyDeleteBlasphemous Kumquat is a V8. Great incut crimppers but not a V10
Is "Harder than it Seams" strictly on the left seam? Seems soft for V6. Softer than red sleigh down. If the right seam is off (for feet) it would be harder than it felt yesterday. The V4 to the right spit me off numerous times while Harder than it Seams went on my second try.
ReplyDeleteHey guys. I don't want this to come across in a negative way, but I can't see how Reservoir Dogs is correctly graded at v10. I tried it for an hour, changed my foot beta slightly, and sent it next go. A couple weeks later, my friend sent it second try (after almost flashing it). Neither of us have come close to sending v10 in one session, and we both thought the problem was easier than Karma Police. This is a great line on such a beautiful boulder, but I really think it needs to be downgraded to v7 or v8. Peace!
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