18 February 2015

Defining Flash and the Francesca 8A+ questioned flash

Jamie Emerson has written an interesting article in regards of the claimed flash of Chattanoggan by Francesca Metcalf which could be the first ever female 8A+ flash. However, she had previously done the 7A+ finish of the boulder so many, including Jamie, think she should not get the full credit. Here is the 8a Ethics and Practice from 2002 suggesting that we give a "yellow card" for Francesca's flash. It is the climbing community who sets the "rules" and there is no way we could agree on exactly where to draw the line in situations like this 8a congratulations Francesca but in regards of climbing history achievements, we will not consider it as the first female 8A+ flash, as we think such ascents demand the highest ethical standard. What do you think? 8a is actually the only website which has credited and reported her flash.
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