A boulderproblem in Spittle Hill

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Hi there,

I was in NZ last month and climbed a boulderproblem in Spittle Hill that isn't mentioned in my Rock Deluxe guidebook. I tried to find it in another (Castle Hill) guidebook when I was at a bookstore but also couldn't find it in there.

Bit strange for such a developed area, so I was wondering if anyone can help me out. I really liked the problem (could be something personal haha) so I would like to know if it was climbed before (I am sure it was) and the grade.

The boulderproblem I did is right from 'Karmic Retribution V7' just a few steps left from number 66 - V3 at page 90 of Rock Deluxe. I did a standing start with my left hand on a flat sloper and my right hand pushing on a slopey high pinch. Above this high pinch is another flat sloper. It felt V5-ish. The problem itself is about three moves.

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The problem has no name. The guide book describes it as contrived line up slopers. Grade V5. I know the one, not bad. has two stars in the latest guide