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.
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...
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 ;) |