I'm not sure this is x-rated, R maybe, I had decent gear the whole way, with a number 3 C4 as the largest. A ledge fall is likely but I doubt it would seriously injure you.
By Ladd Raine Administrator From: Plymouth, NH Jul 17, 2007
I gave this a X because if you fall pulling the upper crux (5.5-5.6ish) you will hit the ledge down and to your left pretty hard, especially with a belayer not expecting you to fall, this fall could easily result is a sprained ankle or broken wrist.
However, I respect your opinion and I doubt many people who climb this would be worried about the falling their unless 5.6 is their limit(yes there are people like that out there).
I agree. I understand your motivation, but giving this an X implies a level of seriousness that is not present on this climb.
I suspect a fall on the upper crux would put you in position to take perhaps a 7 foot slide/fall on the the big ledge. (there is gear before the upper crux IIRC)
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