Routes : Asia : Thailand : Southern Provinces : Railay West Beach and Tonsai Bay : Firewall : The Groove Tube
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The Groove Tube - 5.9 popular
Average Rating : 4.54 out of 5
Route sequence (left to right): 1
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (38)
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Pitch 1: 11 slings, 25m
Pitch 2: 4-6 slings (??), ~18m
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Description:
Classic climb. Fantastic views of Tonsai Bay (esp. from 2nd pitch). It's rated 6a, but it's really a 5.8+ to 5.9 with bomber holds. Great spot to chill out at the top. The second pitch is new and not in the guide books. Very worthwhile for an easy multipitch, although the start from the belay ledge is a bit tricky. 2nd pitch is about 5.10c (6b)
Submitted by: eric on 2003-08-26
Views: 2973
Route ID: 22247
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Fun times
Great climb...easy. Good view at top looking back to Thaiwand Wall.
Added: 2012-03-17
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The Groove Tube - 5c
2 way to start, into hole or just climb not go into hole
Added: 2011-05-08
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| Difficulty | 5.9 |
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Real Fun!
Yes seem overrated - but have you climbed through the hole at the start? That is the crux ;-)
Added: 2010-10-06
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| Difficulty | 5.8 |
| Safety Rating | G |
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Great climb.
Most fun climb I've done for a long time. Aesthetically pleasing, great views, fun moves, huge megajugs where you want them, well protected, steep enough to be interesting, and much softer than its grade suggested. I struggled on a lot of Tonsai 6a's and this felt a lot easier - no more than 5.8.
Added: 2010-08-11
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classic.
Easy. You basically stem the whole thing but the feature is awesome. Must do for the experience.
Added: 2010-03-15
