New, easier beta

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By remus at 07:37:40 UTC on 20th February 2026.

Sounds like the toe hook makes this a bit easier, is it enough for a downgrade? Should we downgrade, or wait for some more opinions and see where it lands?

Post #1 by remus OP at 07:37:40 UTC on 20th February 2026.

I believe itโ€™s widely thought of as 8A now, Billy Ridalโ€™s post provides some colour as to the change in difficulty. There was also discussion of this somewhere, maybe UKB, when Ondra flashed the sit and whether that also should have a downgrade. However, the Bleau.info rating is based on votes and thereโ€™s a decade plus of votes at the original old beta grade still tipping the balance.

Post #2 by TdG at 09:37:40 UTC on 21st February 2026.

tbh I think I'm just fishing around, agree the stand makes sense at 8A with the current votes, but think we need to wait for some more repeats and opinions on the sit.

Post #3 by remus OP at 10:07:33 UTC on 21st February 2026.

Ah, just seen that this thread is about the Assis! I think we leave it and wait for consensus. Getting into the toe hook from the sit looks nails.

Post #4 by TdG at 10:24:30 UTC on 21st February 2026.

Ondra's ascent is marked as 8A+/8B but in the 4 linked references he calls it 8B.

Post #5 by ben at 13:25:39 UTC on 26th February 2026. Edited at 13:25:46 UTC on 26th February 2026.

On 8a.nu he put

maybe just 8A+ with the toehook beta?

Post #6 by baz9 at 14:05:56 UTC on 26th February 2026.

Yeah i put his suggestion as 8A+/B based on his 8a.nu comment.

Post #7 by remus OP at 15:48:49 UTC on 26th February 2026.

Big downgrade from Camille Coudert! Seems like the toe hook and crimp beta make quite a difference if they work for you.

Post #8 by remus OP at 20:16:50 UTC on 20th April 2026.

I've tried all the betas, and I'm not sure if I'd call it that much easier, just higher percentage. I'd also take every grade suggestion from Camille with a grain of salt. Him agreeing with the established grades is a rarity.

Post #9 by Agrajag at 07:19:02 UTC on 21st April 2026.

Good first hand knowledge, thanks.

I'd also take every grade suggestion from Camille with a grain of salt

Ha, classic bleausard sandbaggers!

Post #10 by remus OP at 07:28:52 UTC on 21st April 2026.

He has no credibility on grades in my opinion. Look at his 8a logbook โ€“ he's proposed a downgrade for 9/10 of everything he's done, many of which are established benchmarks.

Post #11 by TdG at 07:35:03 UTC on 21st April 2026.

I've also been told by someone who knows him that he sometimes likes to downgrade simply to mess with his friends. This statement should also be taken with a grain of salt, since it has passed through two people.

Post #12 by Agrajag at 08:23:17 UTC on 21st April 2026.