Major Tom 

I think folks are being a little too generous with stars, and grades for that matter, for the Satellites.

Anon - I don't know what problems you have a problem with b/c you didn't say so. As of this date, I've added 28 of the 42 problems in the satellites to the database. Of those, here is a tally of the stars given:

0 stars: 1 1 star: 15 2 stars: 8 3 stars: 4------------- 28

Whats's wrong with this breakdown? Maybe there should be a few more 0 star problems. Other than that, it seems about right to me. If you don't agree, use the new function on this site and give a problem your own number of stars - cheers.

Chip, you are doing a fine job with your work on the page, thanks. I would agree with your ratings and stars given. Too much negativity and people downgrading routes/problems on this website.

Fun problem, a bit hard to keep from bumping into the tree.
Off to the left there is a loose block, which is a good foot, but it is easy enough to avoid using it. This block is only a foot or so off the ground, so I don't see it being a safety hazard.

I have only been into the lower Satellites once (yesterday--July 1, 2007) so I could be completely off. If this problem is just to the left of "Balance in Nature" then I'm on the right page. (Edit, yes . . . I didn't read the directions thoroughly prior to posting!)

What I am about to say is not intended to bring criticism to the author, posters, or myself. I only have one V5 (Piano Traverse) under my belt and I flashed this problem, making me question the V3 rating. I could see the rating as being height-dependent; however, as the throw for the sloper for me was very easy and felt almost static (being ~ 6' tall).

Regardless of the rating, I found this problem to be really fun!

V3 seems like a stretch for this one. Avoiding the tree is the crux. I must trad climb too much because it felt contrived NOT to hand jamb the rock/tree crack.