John Stainforth

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Quick Info

From: United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Gender: Male
Hardest Trad (Onsight): HVS
Contributors
6 contributions since 14th January 2022.

Quick Info

From: United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Gender: Male
Hardest Trad (Onsight): HVS
Contributors
6 contributions since 14th January 2022.

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Ascents

2 recorded ascents.

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Year Climb Grade Style Date
1970 The Sloth HVS Lead | onsight 1970

Yes, this was my first visit to the Roaches and the first climb I did there, a few minutes after getting off the coach from Leeds.

This did not seem like poor protection at the time: what could be better than a number 3 hawser-laid sling over a block?! Remember, cams had not been invented at this time. Nor had belay devices - note that John Syrett is using the classic waist belay and belay gloves. John was a very bold leader, but also a fantastically solid second; absolutely nothing casual about his belaying. Notice his attention and just the right amount of slack in the rope.

Note the socks inside the EBs, and the waist belts; no leg loops. [1]

References

[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/photos/dbpage.php?id=61347
Shrike E2 Alternate Leads Aug 1970
With John Syrett.
Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Shrike E2 Alternate Leads Aug 1970
With John Syrett.
The Sloth HVS Lead | onsight 1970

Yes, this was my first visit to the Roaches and the first climb I did there, a few minutes after getting off the coach from Leeds.

This did not seem like poor protection at the time: what could be better than a number 3 hawser-laid sling over a block?! Remember, cams had not been invented at this time. Nor had belay devices - note that John Syrett is using the classic waist belay and belay gloves. John was a very bold leader, but also a fantastically solid second; absolutely nothing casual about his belaying. Notice his attention and just the right amount of slack in the rope.

Note the socks inside the EBs, and the waist belts; no leg loops. [1]

References

[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/photos/dbpage.php?id=61347
Climb Grade Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade