Stretch Armstrong
5.12a YDS 7a+ French 25 Ewbanks VIII+ UIAA 25 ZA E5 6a British
Avg: 2.8 from 23 votes
Type: | Sport, 70 ft (21 m) |
FA: | Houck, Ruana, MaGuire '90 |
Page Views: | 3,335 total · 16/month |
Shared By: | Ladd Raine on Apr 10, 2007 |
Admins: | Pat Goodman, Chris Whisenhunt, Amanda Smith, Pnelson |
Description
Begins with technical and delicate movement to the first bolt (stick clip recommended) and continues through some easier terrain to a show-stopper out-of-the-box crux. Given the amount of run-off and cliff-top erosion present at Bridge Buttress, expect some dirty holds and possibly standing water behind some of the larger holds. After figuring out the deceptive crux, prepare yourself for a decidedly run-out slabby finish. Thompson's original guidebook graded this line 11c...thinking outside the box will reveal easier beta than using nasty crimps.
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