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VIDEO: Chris Sharma climbing Pont d'Arc, Ardèche

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 UKC News 30 Aug 2017
Chris Sharma Pont d'Arc, 3 kbBack in June, Chris Sharma made the first ascent of the famous Pont d'Arc in the Ardèche. The route climbs through the middle of a stunning 50m arch, over a gentle river. Sharma decided to climb the route as a deep water solo and tentatively took falls from every 5m, to test the depth of the water. He described the route as 'one of the best routes of my life.'

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 francois 30 Aug 2017
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Looks like he took some pretty big falls working this project! I was stressed out just watching the footage.
 SuperLee1985 30 Aug 2017
In reply to francois:

Yup, he definitely has bigger balls than me to fall from that height.
 jon 30 Aug 2017
In reply to SuperLee1985:

> Yup, he definitely has bigger balls than me to fall from that height.

Well he won't have if he messes up a landing... just a lump (or two) in the throat, maybe.
 CurlyStevo 31 Aug 2017
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Bit of a shame the line doesn't either top out or complete the whole rising part of the arch.
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 Robert Durran 31 Aug 2017
In reply to CurlyStevo:

> Bit of a shame the line doesn't either top out or complete the whole rising part of the arch.

Not just me then who felt a bit let down by the finish!
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 jon 31 Aug 2017
In reply to Robert Durran:

Me too. Or even climb down the other side. Good climbing, though. Shame it's not bolted. And easier...
 GrahamD 31 Aug 2017
In reply to jon:

Lowering off could be fun
 jon 31 Aug 2017
In reply to GrahamD:

... into a canoe.
 Dave Garnett 31 Aug 2017
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Sharma decided to climb the route as a deep water solo and tentatively took falls from every 5m, to test the depth of the water.

I'm sorry, what?

Isn't that like putting a gun to your head and repeatedly pulling the trigger to check whether it has any bullets in it?
 Robert Durran 31 Aug 2017
In reply to Dave Garnett:

> Isn't that like putting a gun to your head and repeatedly pulling the trigger to check whether it has any bullets in it?

More like repeatedly hitting yourself on the head a bit harder each time until you decide enough is enough.

 Jimbo C 03 Sep 2017
In reply to Dave Garnett:

I guess he would have already had a look by wearing some goggles and diving down and just wanted to double check?
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