Caress of Steel 

Pumpy and polished definitely made this feel harder than .10a. Very fun with lots of big jugs, not to be missed.

The most polished climb I've been on in AF -- and that's saying a lot -- otherwise I'd give it four stars. Fun, steep jug haul all the way to the anchors.

I didn't feel this climb was too polished. The grade seemed very fair. Fun and very juggy! Some large reaches off some bomber holds. Very fun. It's a miniture license to thrill. A must do for a 5.10 climber!

Vertical Country Details of Caress of Steel

I also felt like this was a very polished climb up until about the fourth bolt, after that it all felt pretty good to me. but the first part of the jug line is miserably polished which makes it feel alot harder then a 10a. I'd give the first part something like a 10d

Take a brush and clean holds when your on this climb and it may get better

This route obviously sees tons of traffic. I give it two stars because the holds are big and fun, but no more. As fun as the moves were, I couldn't enjoy the route that much because the footholds are polished black with rubber and the hands are completely coated in congealed chalk. Even for AF this route is super polished.

great 5.10a, quite polished, and make sure to have your footing from the last bolt to chains, i've had a couple buddies slip off that flake at the top and take a good fall. Great climb.