16 November 2010
8A+ or 8B+ by Carlo Traversi
Carlo Traversi has done the first repeat of Bella Luna, a boulder opened by Chris Webb-Parsons just last week. Carlo feels that the grade stands at 8A+ rather than the suggested 8B+ by Chris.
Carlo says: "Took about an hour", "Almost did it 2nd go. I don't climb 8B+ that fast, nor 8B for that matter." Chris' comments on the downgrade and more in the 8a Forum & Comments.
Update: Paul Robinson just climbed the boulder as well, in under an hour, and confirms Carlo's suggested grade. Paul says, "3rd go from start 45 mins or so. Climbs like a route. Mid to low end 8a+ seems fair for this one."
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