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| - There are some really good things to say about the climbing wall, but overall I was quite disappointed. I wanted to like this place, so I'll start with the positive aspects.
First of all, the gym in pretty cheap. And the bouldering area is really quite good. To be honest, this should only be a bouldering gym. There were a lot of different volumes, nice routes, some top outs, and a good cave area. Even a small crack with a few problems set on it.
It seems like whoever is in charge of setting the boulder problems really has some talent. I might be back to bolder once in a blue moon. The other climbers here were pretty cool, so the place might have a good vibe/community aspect.
Now the downsides. The staff wasn't very helpful. The rules regarding the top rope area are nonsensical, and the only reasoning offered up was insurance. I wanted to belay for a friend, but he wasn't allowed in the top rope area unless belay tested. Belay testing also cost $5, and I hate when gyms charge for a test. It's poor form.
The ropes aren't doubled up, and with the short wall it gives way too much pull. They require you to clip into daisy chains on the ground. I wanted to lead climb, but there was no one at the gym that could give a lead test. The TR routes were really hit or miss, a lot of them just confusing and not fun. They aren't rated properly, just easy, medium, or hard.
The walls are painted plywood, so smearing is basically impossible. Further, I question if the holds have ever been cleaned. Some of them are so polished to the point that it's dangerous.
There's only once changing room, and overall the place isn't very clean. I believe there is some potential here, but it seems to be mismanaged and on the whole, a missed opportunity.
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