8 March 2022
4x+1 flash by Will Bosi
William Bosi has done three 8B's in one day out of which, one was a flash, 4X+1 (8B) in Bowderstone. (c) Elle Duffield
How did you prepare for the flash and what kind of beta did you have?
I had one video which was of the first ascent, so I knew the sequence but couldnโt really tell the feet. Therefore to prepare for the flash I spent about twenty minutes looking from start to end for feet and exactly where the holds are. I also knew I would be too small for the knee bar used by the first ascent, so I spent most of the time looking for other foot options for that move. Then I warmed up and sent Filp Opera 8B before getting on it.
What are your 2022 comp and outdoor plans?
I decided to take a break from competition this year to climb outside more, so Iโve been focused just on training over the last couple months. Hopefully heading out to mainland Europe soon!
How did you prepare for the flash and what kind of beta did you have?
I had one video which was of the first ascent, so I knew the sequence but couldnโt really tell the feet. Therefore to prepare for the flash I spent about twenty minutes looking from start to end for feet and exactly where the holds are. I also knew I would be too small for the knee bar used by the first ascent, so I spent most of the time looking for other foot options for that move. Then I warmed up and sent Filp Opera 8B before getting on it.
What are your 2022 comp and outdoor plans?
I decided to take a break from competition this year to climb outside more, so Iโve been focused just on training over the last couple months. Hopefully heading out to mainland Europe soon!
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