In the sequel we've all been waiting for, Robbie returns to the perfect splitter hand crack under the bridge in Edinburgh. In scenes reminiscent of Stevie Haston calling out the Wideboyz for pre-placing gear on Century Crack, Robbie challenges his harshest critics and channels his inner Alex Honnold to prove his climbing skills. But does he have the strength and technique to do it, or will he take the plunge ninja warrior style!?
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Return to Latest NewsRobbie is an Edinburgh based climber and coach. He began his career competing, but is better known for his cutting edge ascents on alpine rock, which include becoming the first Briton to climb the infamous...
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Looks like the sort of venue where a leptospirosis jab would be pretty much essential, especially if the jamming was a bit on the rough side.
Not to worry. He's wearing Hand Jammies. Oh wait, those are considered aid and invalidated his ascent. Time to go back and climb it naked and barefoot. Maybe we'll see the pure climb in next week's vid.
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just brilliant