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by 8a Founder and Editor-in-Chief Jens Larssen including also Analyses, Reviews, Training, Polls and Opinions etc.
Commercial auto-belays outdoors in 10 years
Climbing is one of the fastest-growing sports and part of the reason is all the auto-belays indoors. Within ten years, commercial auto-belays are probably also âŠ
Covid-19 future: More outdoor bouldering gyms and parks
Last summer, many local crags and bouldering areas saw a record number of climbers. This local crag boom will probably continue this summer, and should also affâŠ
Almost all of Grampians at risk of closure
Grampians in Australia is one of the best climbing and bouldering areas in the world. Vertical Life Mag reports that a new draft management plan has been releasâŠ
7B with one hand in Fontainebleau
Fanatic Climbing reports with one hand that two times Para World Champion, Solenne Piret, born with one hand, has done Onde de Choc 7B in Fontainebleau. (c) ArtâŠ
Female version best also for kids and thin climbers
Adam Ondra has written an interesting post on Insta commenting on when he uses different types of shoes. "For all kids and teenagers, female versions will most âŠ
Should ethical standards depend on grade?
If my 8-year-old dabs his first 5A, I don't tell him that his new personal best isn't valid. On the other hand, ascents of historical importance in the climbingâŠ
Old-schoolers deserve more credit
There is continuous grade progress in the climbing community. Almost every year we see new records, meaning that old performances seem less impressive. However,âŠ
7-8 meters parkour landing
We will prepare a video how climbers could land safer by using some parkour landing tricks.
Megos and Rogora voted Climber of 2020
1. Alex Megos GER 44 % --- Laura Rogora ITA 44 % 2. Adam Ondra CZE 14% Julia Chanourdie FRA 22% 3. Sebastien Bouin FRA 11 % -Angela Eiter AUT 13 % 4. Stefano Ghisolfi ITA 8% - Babsi Zangerl AUT 10% 5. Drew Ruana USA 7% - Brooke Raboutou USA 5% 6. Jakob Schubert AUT 6 % --- Alex Puccio USA 2 % âŠ