Straight Shooter 

This is a good line, one of my favorite short routes in Red Rock.

A couple of thoughts for those considering it:

1) As I recall, a single set of cams to 3" works out okay, although a second green alien may come in handy near/after the crux. Good stopper use will eliminate the need for thin cams down low- save those for the crux.

2) This is a really good practice aid climb. Short enough to not take forever, and straight up and protectable enough to aid easily at C1. Also, you can fix the line and rappel. Practice hauling on the other side of the line, etc, etc. Just make sure if you do this, you're not preventing other folks from freeing the line.

3) This is a great route to see if you're ready to tackle .10a's. It used to be a .10, back in the day, but it really is more like .9+. However, if you can get on this and pull through without too much trouble, I'd go hop on a .10 or two- you're likely ready!

Solid for the grade. Arguably 5.10a. More physically difficult and less tricky than other climbs at that grade range.

Finger size is key. Crux is short. Super Fun and Safe! What is the difference between 9+ and 10a?

9+ is harder than 10a. ;-)

... and 9++ is harder than 10b!

Second pitch looked somewhat dicey and manky. One of the belay bolts at its base was chopped. Very thin off of the ledge, so hard (impossible) to back up the existing bolt w/o committing. Wouldn't want to fall onto that singe bolt with my partner already on it, and nothing else in... Too bad, could have been better than it looked, but w/o an anchor wasn't worth it.

Great route! Good pro and fun moves. Works for all finger sizes. My sausages fit well with long reaches between the thin stuff.

Did this route today on a beautiful sunny day. It was a very fun route although short. Definitely a great test piece to see how you are for 5.9-.10a leading