3 April 2017

Thilo Jeldrik Schröter #1 in Boulder Flash ranking

Thilo Jeldrik Schröter has had tremendous development the last years, especially when it comes to flashes. During just the last 40 days, the Norwegian has flashed four 8As and two 8A+s, making him the new #1 in the flash ranking. Next week, Thilo will compete in the Boulder World Cup. (c) Tina Hafsaas - Tea with Elmarie 8A+ in Rocklands. "I think my progress in flashing comes mainly from getting better and stronger overall. I have always enjoyed the challenge of flashing, so I guess I have practiced it quite a lot. The only thing that makes you a better flasher apart from becoming a better climber is the mental game. Obviously you need to be hungry on the flash and you need to know the beta. However, putting too much effort into the preparation is counter productive for me. Since 99% of all flash attempts on boulders at your very limit fail, putting more time into preparation than watching a video or two, and giving the holds a solid brush, would ruin my joy with climbing. And joy is key to success after all."
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