Edges and Ledges 

The holds on this route are super-polished. I don't even want to think about trying to pull down if it's wet at all. There is a greased-up, glassy-smooth ledge just as you get into the bolted section that is of particular concern. One slip on those tiny polished edges and you're taking a tumble. Holds are there, but this route scares the beejees outta me!

Climbed this route last weekend as a warmup. It was a lot more fun than I expected, being a ledgy 5.8. The footholds are a bit polished, but it's not really a big deal IMO.

Great diverse route. I wasn't bothered by any polishing, it just feels like another Broughton Bluff basalt route... I would argue that the bolted section felt very tricky!

I just lead up this one a few weeks back and I expected it to be a cake-walk, but that was not the story. I am glad I'm not the only one that thought the rock was super polished. Did you guys do a short traverse after clipping the first bolt and climb on the left of the column where the obvious foot holds are? Initially I tried a heal hook, but it was a bit awkward and required immense flexibility; then I found the ledge on the other side.

Hello Burk,
I do a short traverse towards the left in the area of the first bolt. Heel hook sounds fun though!

I did this as my first ever basalt climb yesterday (just moved from Colorado). I was impressed in the quality of movement and variety of holds and positions. If you are tall, add a grade and skip the obvious rest on top of the huge ledge. fire straight up the head wall for a fun runout above a bomber #2. I didnt feel greasy and the rock was of fine quality. Lots of high feet!!