Comments: Tony could not help it, he was condescendent as usual.
I was by no mean suggesting to change bolt position nor add more bolts. I was simply and generously posting a creative solution to safely climb a WELL DOCUMENTED decking situation on pitch 1 of this specific climb.
If only useful betas would be posted on those forums and comments, mp.com would be pleasant to visit.
Comments: Both of us felt 5.10c/d is more appropriate than 5.10a. I agree with 5.10c if you are 6 foot tall (my partner is). If you are smaller like 5 foot 8 as I am, it is about 5.10d in my opinion.
Say, you know the moves from a prior ascent. Only then you would feel a little closer to 5.10a. But def not 5.10a for an onsight.
The first bolt is too far to the right and too high. As I said, I am 5 foot 8. I could not reach even less clip the first bolt without committing to a decking fall. I can't imag... more >>