Seen from afar as a striking thin crack, closer inspection reveals this to be a mere seam at the start with somewhat marginal protection. Once past the bouldery start the angle relents and the seam widens into a nice finger crack that eats gear and, unfortunately, is over far too quickly.
Seldom led due to the committing nature of the crux moves - a fall will likely plant you on the sloping ledge at the base, but easily toproped from the anchors of nearby Swing Low.
Location
Located just to the right of Swing Low (5.7) and two routes to the right of R.A.F. (5.9).
Protection
thin to 2", bolted anchor/rap (shared with Swing Low)
By Adam Stackhouse Administrator From: Escondido, Ca Mar 4, 2006 rating: 5.11a
Realistically 5.11a...
By Ryan Kelly From: the gym Oct 15, 2007 rating: 5.11-
Glad someone said it (^^^^^^). Felt a lot harder than 10d to me.
Worth TR-ing if you're coming off of R.A.F. or Swing low.
By andy patterson Administrator From: Santa Barbara, CA Oct 18, 2008
Indeed, this route is over far too quickly. Not a trivial lead, but not particularly bad as well. I found the crux quite protectable, actually. I was able to equalize a nut and a finger-sized cam in the second pod, providing decent protection through the initial tough moves.
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