This is a good, hard route. The moves are sustained and non-positive. Once you start moving, keep climbing and it will eventually get better (at the anchors!!!). Overall a good challenge.
I agree this feels about 11d if you are insecure and downrating climbs makes you feel better about yourself.
By Zed From: Gotham City Jul 26, 2005 rating: 5.12b
This route is a good warm-up for Anarchitect. If this route is 11D, then The Contest is 10+. RC's chili ratings are starting to sound more appealing all the time.