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9a+ First Ascent by Ondra [VIDEO]

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Dani on the first ascent of Obrint Pas Extension (8c+) at Santa Ana.  © Pete O'Donovan
Dani on the first ascent of Obrint Pas Extension (8c+) at Santa Ana.
© Pete O'Donovan

After his 4 8c+ onsights , Adam Ondra decided redpointing was on the menu. At Santa Ana in Catalunya, he got to work and rather swiftly made the first ascent of an old Dani Andrada project in the huge overhang in the Paret del vent sector.

The new route is an extension to Obrint pas extension, 8c+, and adds some very technical and physical climbing to this 30m route.

Adam needed two days and a grand total of 5 tries to make the first ascent of Obrint el sistema, which he feels warrants 9a+ or so.

Source: Kairn

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Adam Ondra is sponsored by: Black Diamond, Montura, La Sportiva, Beal and Hudy Sports


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Born in the Czech Republic, Adam Ondra has built up a decorated career since his early competitions, winning his first World Championships medal in 2009 in lead climbing. He was a favourite for Tokyo 2020 gold, but an...

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14 Mar, 2011
5 tries! sh!t for 9a+ that's dam quick.
14 Mar, 2011
15 Mar, 2011
Watched that on DPM last night - damned impressive!
15 Mar, 2011
Wow, he's untouchable isn't he. Looks like he nearly peels off as he goes up the outside lip but just manages to hold it. The mind boggles at what he's going to be doing in a few years time.
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