It's been noticed that 'Providence' has been wire brushed. I had a look today and sure enough all the holds have had a good scrubbing. There is no need for this and the rock at Godrevy is too soft to sustain such tactics. It's a fragile rock and wire brushing is not a good idea!. A tooth brush with a towel/chalk should be fine.
Peace.
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It’s worth noting that having tried ‘Providence’ with Dave, and having gone back after Mr. Pearson repeated it, I can say - with some certainty - that these brush marks were NOT there then. They are more recent; probably done in the last few weeks. As mentioned a nylon brush is all that is required on Godrevy’s relatively soft rock, so no wire brushing please!
Well I'll be buggered. Which holds have been brushed? I haven't been down to Godrevy for quite a while, I've been playing down at Clodgy point most recently.
Reply to Dave - Most noticeably the bottom part of the arête and the right-hand undercut (the starting hold). There are also some brushed holds off to the right. Although it’s a shame to see it I think as long as it doesn’t happen again it’s no big deal. It has been noticed and it’s undesirable, there really isn’t much more to say.
Dave...all the holds have been brushed!.
Just to substantiate B.C point, this is all recent damage, subsequent to Daves 1st ascent and James Pearson's second ascent.
How disappointing. Though I suppose theres not a lot that can be done about it.
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