14 April 2023
Asagamidara (8C) as WC preparation for Hannes Puman
Hannes Puman, who was #18 in the last Boulder & Lead World Cup in October in Morioka, is back in Japan for the Boulder WC start in Hachioji. During his preparation he managed to do a quick send of Asagimadara (8C) in Mizugaki. (c) Moty Tezuka
Can you tell us more about your first 8C and your comp plans for 2023?
I went to Japan a little before the World Cup in order to adapt to the time difference and get a few training sessions in the great gyms in Tokyo. Iโm also happy about getting out climbing in Mizugaki and seeing such a classic area. I was guided by my friends Kaito and Motoki and almost the first boulder they took me to was Asagamidara, I checked the top with a rope and climbed it after a couple of tries. Beautiful boulder with a tricky heel hook in the beginning and rather consistent climbing followed by an easy section but itโs quite high so falling there is not good.
My plan is to compete at most World Cups this year, but skipping the one in Salt Lake City.
Can you tell us more about your first 8C and your comp plans for 2023?
I went to Japan a little before the World Cup in order to adapt to the time difference and get a few training sessions in the great gyms in Tokyo. Iโm also happy about getting out climbing in Mizugaki and seeing such a classic area. I was guided by my friends Kaito and Motoki and almost the first boulder they took me to was Asagamidara, I checked the top with a rope and climbed it after a couple of tries. Beautiful boulder with a tricky heel hook in the beginning and rather consistent climbing followed by an easy section but itโs quite high so falling there is not good.
My plan is to compete at most World Cups this year, but skipping the one in Salt Lake City.
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