Crouching Tiger

Post by **Danny** » Mon Oct 28, 2002 3:14 pm

Yesterday I redpointed Ray's route "Crouching Tiger" 11b. This is "Hidden Dragons" incredible little brother. If you're looking for something unique and extremely cool you should check it out.

Post by **Gretchen** » Mon Oct 28, 2002 3:21 pm

WAY TO GO!!!!!!!

Post by **SCIN** » Mon Oct 28, 2002 3:31 pm

Hell yea Danny!
Excellent work man. I knew you'd get it.

Post by **batguano** » Mon Oct 28, 2002 3:49 pm

Good work Danny!
That's awesome.

Post by **ynot** » Mon Oct 28, 2002 11:45 pm

Whodaman

Post by **Danny** » Wed Oct 30, 2002 5:15 am

Thanks. Ray encouraged me to get on it or I would have never attempted it. I thought it would take forever after my total bungle of an onsight attempt. It's a trip climbing this thing -- like an other-worldly experience cause it's all upside down and side ways and strenuous in lots of wierd places at the same time. 'when I was in the middle of the crux and close to falling at any minute, for some ridiculous reason I calmly asked "Will I hit the ground if I fall right now?". The people on the ground replied "Probably not but you'll probably hit the wall real hard.". I moved my body position only slightly to a better position and knew I would send it.

I was wondering about that large chockstone in the upper part that wiggles back and forth and seems like it wants to come out completely. It offers a cool jam and a bit of a problem getting around but I was wondering if it would be better if it were rolled out. When you grab the top it rocks forward and almost feels like it's coming out. It has a new looking crack in the bottom too that may be allowing more motion. What are the ethics of removing such a chockstone?

One more thing. A piece of that crimp on the side facing toward the crack broke off but there is still plenty of crimp to crimp.

Post by **Jeff** » Wed Oct 30, 2002 10:54 am

Way to go Danny!

Post by **TRAD-SEEKER** » Wed Oct 30, 2002 2:54 pm

"WILL I HIT THE GROUND IF I FALL RIGHT NOW"

Holy Shit!! Your my hero Danny!