Fair to say that bloke's pretty fit then. I love the way he gives a complete rundown of the gear he uses as if we're all gonna be rushing out to try it
Only slightly disappointed that he didn't top out.
Yeah, I really like the rundown. Looks like he could've saved a LOT of weight though if he tried though - he uses chain linked big fat sport draws and tapes, and really thick nylon extenders. I'm sure it would probably make a big difference at the grade of 5.14a.
Awesome. I was thinking it didn't look that hard for 8b+ (like I know), but then he got to the hard bit and they started zooming out to show the overall angle......
In reply to UKC Videos:
Climbing video not plastered with the orthodox heavy music, the close perspective sounds like he was wearing a radio mic. and the voice over added some relevant interest. Hope this becomes fashionable ........
Brilliant video. We made a trip to the New about 18 months ago after being told by friends who'd been to both that it is better than Kalymnos! Still not been to Kalymnos, but would love to go back to the New - awesome place, such good climbing.
In reply to jonny2vests:
Sounds like it could be. Equilibrium is 8bish and if you fall off after the crux - ouch.
Then again I really don't know.
James
> (In reply to UKC Videos) maybe someone needs to teach the americans about double ropes?
Absolutely. Most American climbers, even really good ones, seem to be genuinely unaware of the advantages on many routes (including this one as far as I could see) of double ropes. Double ropes are just not part of their cragging culture.
> (In reply to UKC Videos) maybe someone needs to teach the americans about double ropes?
You're absolutely right. My thoughts exactly. Two skinny ropes and gear on a few quickdraws... no need for all that faff. And as someone else said somewhere, some of his slings were old fat heavy things. I guess he was just trying to make it a tad more difficult for himself.
In reply to Robert Durran: a grade or two sounds harsh. You could argue that anyone on an E10 or an E11 could scream for a top rope from their camera crew. 1/2 a grade off for reduced committment? Solid E10 then.
> (In reply to Robert Durran) a grade or two sounds harsh. You could argue that anyone on an E10 or an E11 could scream for a top rope from their camera crew.
You certainly could!
> 1/2 a grade off for reduced committment?
On the other hand, he is American, and Americans don't have or indeed undrerstand a proper grading system, so the point is probably entirely academic.........
> (In reply to jonny2vests) isn't safe 14a E8/E9 so 14a R is E9/E10 and 14a R/X is E10/E11?
Someone said it equated to 8b(+)....8a trad (Cocoon, Big Issue etc.) equates to E8 6c....so 8b(+) should go at E9 6c maybe? Big grades shouldn't be reserved for dangerous routes.
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