http://www.planetfear.com/article_detail.asp?a_id=217
In response to 'novice' on what to look out for in route reading, there are several points I noted during the last vertical competition (Climbatopia at SP)
1) First observe how the whole route runs
2) Find where the crux is and figure out the best sequence (or ask others)
3) Look for rest spots (esp before crux)
4) Figure out good positions to clip in. (otherwise you will invariably on the wall try to clip in too early)
but of course i am a novice climber too so u cant trust me too much on this :) Experienced climbers wanna comment?
