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Classic 'no-star' routes at Point Perp 28-Oct-2014 At 12:12:30 AM One Day Hero

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Yeah Simey, I'm with Neil on this one. Those two routes of Duncans are absolute corkers, I'd give them 2 and 3 stars.

Regarding star allocation, it's a bit tricky. If you over-star it's exactly the same as under-staring. I've already subconsciously recalibrated the Blueys 5 star system to basically expect 1star routes to be shithouse.

Describing out of condition routes in a guidebook is a really fine line to tread. Obviously the route could get cleaned up in an afternoon and then be in good condition for the next couple of years, but on the flip side if you send people out to dirty choss time and time again they quickly lose faith in anything you have to say. As always, I think people should rely less on the guide, use their own fuching eyes more, and be prepared to check routes out and brush them if needed. Drama averted!

And Neilo, it's becoming apparent that you have an axe to grind with Rob over the guidebook. Fair enough if you don't like it, but why not condense all your bitching into one thread? I reckon it's slightly better than your Gramps guide, but they are both very good books.