The Edge 

I agree that this climb is better than Lead. Some big, fun moves.

Good first sport lead for someone...

Having led this route several times now I have a hard time understanding the 5.9 rating. Either it is contrived (only climb to the left on the face) or it is way overrated. If you use the holds on the right and then transition over to the left for the last bolt around the arete the route is super easy and you are never more than an arms reach from a bolt. I would suggest 5.7. Am I missing something here?

It was originally rated 5.9, but a huge bulge feature you had to pull over became loose. I went up with a crowbar and now that feature is on the ground. The route became considerably easier and in the new RC guidebook will be 5.7.

When I climb this I don't touch the wall on the right. If you are wanting closer to a 9 feel, I suggest doing this, otherwise it's definitely closer to a 7.

I am trying to figure out why there are bolts six inches from an easy to protect crack? I climbed it and placed bomber gear all the way up the crack...

The explanation involves two seriously injured climbers and threats from local law enforcement. Ask Darren if you truly want to know.

What are the ring anchors at the top for?

If you're referring to the anchors between The Edge and Only Wimps Toprope the Bulge, they're for the obvious trad line/chimney thing between those two routes. It's 5.3 or 5.5 or something. I don't remember. Something easy. The trad lines on The Appendage are all pretty fun and worth doing.

Yeah, that's what I meant. Thanks.

I really like the traverse 3/4 up to the jug. Interesting twist for a route of this grade. Nice route!

Watching people climb this route yesterday EVERYONE cheats to the side instead of following straight up the face. Thus everyone kept saying it was easy. However if you follow the route straight up the face and don't stray to the sides this route can be justified as a 5.9 . Don't cheat this route or you'll cut your fun !!!