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NEWS: VIDEO: Adam Ondra, first ascent of Move, 9b/+

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UKC News 26 Aug 2013

Adam Ondra on Move, 9b/+, Flatanger, Norway, 4 kb

In Alpinism they say speed is the key, and in Sport climbing... what do you think?

Adam Ondra is sponsored by:

Read more at http://www.ukclimbing.com/news/item.php?id=68299

martinph78 26 Aug 2013

In reply to UKC News: You'd think one of his sponsors could afford him a t-shirt.

chris_s 27 Aug 2013

In reply to Martin1978:

And a wind protector for his mic. Horrible audio on the opening clip.

cover09 27 Aug 2013

In reply to UKC News: I think he climbs fast so that there is no hesitation in his climbing, no time to think (about falling off or other distracting thoughts) and so he can get into a really good flow on the route.
A shirt would weigh you down too much on a 9b

cha1n 27 Aug 2013

In reply to UKC News:

This deserves a bump. Excellent effort!

Although Adam climbs quickly, I don't think the text explaining that it was normal climbing speed was necessary.. Looks like normal 'I know the route well' speed to me!

Puppythedog 27 Aug 2013

In reply to cha1n: I thought it looked sped up at the point that the text popped up. I was initially inclined not to believe the text but then reflected upon it.