I think all have their place as competitors fought it out on 15 problems in the two hours available to try the problems. Each participant scored their own cards much like the winter league. Points were awarded for each attempt: 10 for sending it on the 1st go, 7 for the 2nd, 5 for the 3rd and 3 points for getting it on any other attempt.
With only the bouldeirng wall available to use for the problems things may have been a little more condensed than usual but i think it was a great way to slow folks down and let them rest between attempts.
There were a good mix of problems from power, to endurance and technique with everything from mantling on features above the roof, to big slopers on the barrel and crimping like a demon on the 45 board.
Some of the more straight forward problems put up a fight with the technical feature route up the vertical wall requiring a great deal of flexibility and concentration.
Make sure you get along to the winter bouldering league (1st Round on the 2nd October) for more great problems and loads of goodies. We'll have nibbles and refreshments after each comp.
Results:
Junior:
Rhys Maslen 85
Christopher Matthew 65
Matthew Johnsone 30
And a couple of others who weren't feeling the love...
Female:
Anna Wells 100
Eva Sparreboom 82
Caroline Sham 53
Abbey Niven 40
Male:
Stuart Munn 117
Ashley Dean 101
Mark Chambers 84
Ben Adams 77
Gary Wood 35
Michael Payne 20
David Lumsden 20
