Suggestions for early Gunks 5.10s

I'm just starting to break into leading in the 5.10s, having led Beatle Brow Bulge, Never never land, and Retribution. When I was breaking into easier grades I found a ton of threads here and elsewhere suggesting good intro routes, but I'm having less luck on 10s, beyond this thread, which mentions some sadly-defunct gunks.com threads as great resources. I'm hoping to build out a list of 5-10 routes to try to get up before the season ends, so I'd be really curious to hear folks' suggestions for relatively G-rated routes that will introduce me to a variety of 5.10 movement. Thanks in advance!

I remember "amber waves of pain " being pretty straight forward and G rated

Wegetables, Teeny Face, Le Teton (direct version up arete), Try Again, Star Action, Feast of Fools, Simple Suff. I think amber waves of pain is border-line R and wouldn't recommend for braking into 10s.  there are also bunch of 9+ routes to get you ready. if you haven't done keep on struttin :) and all in the Trapps!

I agree with the previous suggestions.  My first Gunks 10 was City Streets ( we're talking late 70s),  and Balrog nearby is a sew up. They are given 10b.

At the Nears, the first pitch of Cross Cross is great, 10a and a sew up.  The second pitch is also great but not a sew up!  Either rap or have your partner lead it like I did

Doubleissima!

For variety: Sonja (wear gloves)

Dat Mantle, Dis Mantle, City Streets, Beetle Brow Bulge, Coprophagia.

Hi! I'm looking for someone to teach me how to lead climb. Willing to pay. Currently top rope 5.10. Based in NYC. // Looking for a top rope buddy who can build anchors. Thanks!!!

Julia, I sent you a PM

The Spring (the way the app draws the line, not the classic way).

Thanks, all! Led Criss Cross Direct today and followed Wegetables over the weekend; looking forward to getting on many of these over the next couple of weeks.

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Thanks, all! Led Criss Cross Direct today and followed Wegetables over the weekend; looking forward to getting on many of these over the next couple of weeks.

Did you get my PM?

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Did you get my PM?

Oh, thanks so much for checking...it went to my filtered email in gmail and I never saw it. Just searched and found it though, responding now!

Also it depends on your style. My first choice would be something like Feast of Fools. My partner recommends never never land to everyone as a first 10 and TBH it will be the last one on my list because I suck on slabs. 

I did 'simple suff' pretty early on in my gunks 10's adventures fwiw

not your typical gunks climbing I'll admit but worth a look

doubleissima is the easy 10 i remember most.  super fun route.  P-38, low exposure, nosedive, the dangler are all short ones that would be good.  i remember the gear at the start of simple suff  being kind of funky, but maybe i didn't have my normal rack that day.  the gunks has a lot of cool 10's.

Doubleissima is not bad following but pumpy to protect on the lead for an early 10 IMO.

Totally agree Ward! It is very easy to deck on the ledge if you get pumped out and cant place the gear. And protect your second! I saw a group taking wild swings into the chimney/choss, while following!