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Good London wall for speed climbing

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 SuePearson 26 Jul 2018

We have a Canadian friend stopping over on his way to a speed climbing competition in Russia. Where would be a good wall  to take him to. He’s based in central London whilst he’ s here, any suggestions?

Thanks

 Jon Stewart 26 Jul 2018
In reply to SuePearson:

I don't think London Wall (E5 6a) is much good for speed climbing.

 

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 Pedro50 26 Jul 2018
In reply to SuePearson:

Try and make him see the light. 

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OP SuePearson 27 Jul 2018
In reply to Jon Stewart:

Much as we'd prefer a trip to Millstone,  a trip to The Mall (VS 4c) is more in my reach!  I think he's looking for training not fun!

 ClimberEd 27 Jul 2018
In reply to SuePearson:

boring (sensible answer) you need a wall with a speed autobelay.

 Slarti B 27 Jul 2018
In reply to SuePearson:

Sue,  I am not sure of requirements for speed climbing training but The Reach in Woolwich has lots of high routes in differerent styles, (vertical, slabby, thuggy overhangs etc) is not crowded and has several auto belays (10-12?).

 

 

 wbo 27 Jul 2018
In reply to Slarti B: slightly over hanging, buggy, dynamic.

Having belayed a speed competition most autobelays won't hack it. 2 belayers on  a Grigri, one to pull down , one to pull through

 

OP SuePearson 30 Jul 2018
In reply to wbo:

Thanks I know it needs a special autobelay I've seen it briefly at our local wall but they normally don't have them. We'll just go for normal wall climbing -thanks

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