14 May: Iron Knuckles, ~8C, FA, Kärnten
21 May: Styrian Delirium, ~8C, FA, West Steiermark
25 May: Carinthian Dreams, ~8C, FA, Kärnten
According to Christof, Carinthian Dreams is the hardest of the three and probably upper end 8C. It links The Crackline, ~8A+, into Punching in a dream, ~8B+, and took him around 17 sessions to complete.
What's happening Christof? 3rd ~8C in 11 days!
Yeah, it's really crazy! I'm syked. Today I finished another project with the second ascent of "Lady in black" ~8B.
What was the hardest thing about Carinthian dreams?
The last 5 moves before the 7Bish topout are the hardest. And you are pretty tired when you come from the start...
Did it feel close to your limit?
Yeah sure! I tried the moves over and over for 17 days and the ascent was a big fight!
What are you going to do now when you've done your hardest project?
I have no idea, summer is coming and I will definitely take about 2 week summer break
Do you feel these relatively long problems is your ideal style?
Yeah, these power endurance problems are really my style! I am not really strong on short powerful boulders. And I need a lot of practice on the single moves of my projects to get them done.
Therefore I am also a really bad flasher...
Have you considered trying some short hard sport climbs, like First round... for example?
Hahahahahaha, First round is out of reach
I want to try a nice 8c+/9a near my hometown in Zillertal.
Don't be so sure, short 9b sport could equal about long 8C/+ boulder!
Yeah, that could be true but for example I can't put so much effort in a route that is located in Spain. I work full time. And on the rope you can't try the moves for hours, the belayer wouldn't have fun with that...
I also can't hold monos...
Alright, you'd better stick to crimpers then! Thanks and good luck in the future Christof!
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