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Will Atkinson Makes FA of Will's Dyno, 8AVideo

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Will mid-flight on Will's Dyno, 8A, Moorside Rocks  © Will Atkinson
Will mid-flight on Will's Dyno, 8A, Moorside Rocks
© Will Atkinson

Will Atkinson has just made the first ascent of the 'Moorside Rocks Project', which despite being tried before, has remained un-climbed until Will unleashed his talent for jumping. It has been named Will's Dyno, and given the grade of 8A.

The problem is found at Moorside Rocks and is a direct start to Charlotte Dumpling, which is graded E3/4 5c but is most often highballed at around V2/3. Will commented on his ascent:

"It's the direct start to Charlotte Dumpling. It involves a big dyno to poor holds then a highball finish up CD. I think it might well be one of the most difficult dynos I've done, I managed to get it on my third session. I've given it 8A, it might well turn out not to be, I suppose time will tell. It's a great new problem, I'm pretty chuffed to get the FA."

Will filmed his attempts and the first ascent:

 

Will Atkinson is sponsored by: Five Ten


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18 Nov, 2013
Very nice. Just noticing the Jackaloupe in that panning shot at the start makes the back of my hands start to sting..... jcm
18 Nov, 2013
All the wads layback it these days.
18 Nov, 2013
Yeah, so I've heard. Didn't seem to work for me. jcm
18 Nov, 2013
I said wads ;-)
18 Nov, 2013
Amazing! This guys left a legacy of mega dynos at Dumbarton. Check out Mr Tickle, font 8A. Wild.
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