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Route Setting 27-Jun-2006 At 9:50:28 PM Plod

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I have just finished reconstructing my bouldering cave and have filled it up with both wooden and commercial "plastic" holds. I have some more comercial holds on the way but the routes that I have set so far have been disappointing.

I was hoping to pick the brains of those who have route setting experience (and anyone else who has suggestions) as to how to set a good quality bouldering route.

All though I am after general suggestions, my 'woodie' consists of a 40 degree overhanging wall which is 4.5 metres wide and 3.2 metres high facing a 15 degree overhanging wall of the same dimensions. Both walls are seperated at the top by a 500mm wide roof section running the length of the walls and are joined at the ends by a vertical wall.

What makes a good problem? How do I go about planning one? Is it better to just pepper the walls with holds or to set specific routes? Where do I start to make the most of what I have?