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The 14 year old French climber Enzo Oddo has climbed his 3rd F9a route in less than 2 weeks with an ascent of Chocholocco (F9a).

The route was first bolted by Axel Franco in the 90's and had its first ascent by Cedric Lo Piccolo in the...

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In reply to UKC News:
pretty amazing effort.....the route seems to go on for ages....also has a very appealing line with the traverse at half height.

In reply to UKC News: Great video, he climbs everything so smoothly, is beautiful to watch

In reply to Jon Redshaw:

Yes, rather impressive climbing - and a decent length of route too.

In reply to Jon Redshaw:

my sentiments exactly , certainly one to watch !

In reply to boogie man:

Yeah but it wasn't loose, second go and he's not over 50. That's not news!

In reply to UKC News: Wow he looks strong! The way he kept on pulling I half expected him to down climb it!! Smooth!!!

In reply to UKC News: what were the other two routes?

In reply to UKC News:
Yarrrrr! That be a strong young lad - welcome aboard me vessel any day, I be searchin for a new cabin boy (Jack, the last, now be residin inside a sea monster, somewhere in Davy Jones locker...)

In reply to James Moyle:

Punt X in Gorge du Lopup and SanKuKai in the Ecrins.

In reply to James Moyle:
http://www.nice-climb.com/news2/show_news.php?id_news=571

First one was SanKukaï in Entraygues. FA by Tony Lamiche, 2nd by Gabi Moroni. Enzo send it in 4 days (the 28th of august).
Second one was PuntX (the 4th of september - Deverland in gorges du Loup).

cheers !

In reply to PhilMaur:
Carros? I don't know this crag and it isn't in the Alticoop guide, is it one of your secret crags?
Next time I'm out I'll have to persuade Axel or Mike to take me.

Cheers

Arran

In reply to UKC News:

ace video, made it look quite easy. gulp.