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The Arete 

V5

   

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Type: Boulder
Consensus: V5 [details]
Length: 9 feet
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Submitted By: Tommy Wilson on Feb 14, 2008


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On the non-drilled side of the A-Frame lies this surprisingly fun arete problem. Start low, move right and use heels and hugs to setup for a dynamic ending. It is also possible to go left from the start for a much more mellow ride (v3).


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By Andrew Ryder
From: Flagstaff, AZ
Mar 11, 2008
rating: V5

Definitely felt more like V5 with the right beta and without eliminating obvious holds - might be V6 without using the heel hook around the left. Excellent moves, but I wish it were just a few feet longer! Long sleeves are nice to keep from getting cut up on all the bear hugging.

By Tommy Wilson
From: Tucson, AZ
Apr 4, 2008

yeah, if you don't use the large holds for feet out left (including the low left heel hook), the v6 grade makes sense. i think most people (myself included) do a combo of the v2 and the v6.