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In 2017, Steve McClure climbed his seven-year project at Malham Cove, naming it Rainman, the UK's first 9b. Steve is no stranger to Malham and he had already put up some of the country's hardest routes at the crag over the previous twenty years

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In reply to UKC News:

Sweet, great stuff.

In reply to UKC News:

Isn't this 2018?

In reply to aln:

It's the vid FFS.  He led it in 2017

In reply to UKC News:

Really enjoyed that, always a pleasure watching Steve climb, so smooth, no wasted energy. 

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Not bad for a self-proclaimed "weak man" [shakes head and wanders back to the naughty corner].

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imagine the things he could do if he tied his shoes!

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Is the film of the actual redpoint? Excellent video and interview, but I'd love to see an uninterrupted take of the "send".

In reply to Robert Durran:

Glad you like the film! No, the film isn't of the actual redpoint. As Steve was so close to his limit, he didn't want the added complication of filming before he climbed it. 

In reply to UKC News:

Can anyone tell me what jacket Steve is wearing at the end? From 5:25 onwards. I think I can see a Marmot label but that's it.

In reply to simes303:

I've seen Steve wearing the Greenland Baffled Jacket before, and originally that's what I thought it was in the vid, only it looks a little different. Aware that's not loads of help, but that's where my money lies currently...