Domen Skofic ticks Illusionist (9a)

Domen Škofic, the overall Lead World Cup winner in 2016, has done Illusionist (9a) Flatanger. In total, the Slovenian has done 26 routes 9a to 9b. (c) Doug McConnell

Can you tell us more about the ascent?
I’ll be honest that the line never inspired me but the unique and incredibly technical moves make this route great 🔥 I got a good lesson on it and I’m very grateful for that. No matter how strong you feel on the moves you’ll still fail if you don’t stay present and do one step at the time focusing on the little details 👌 The send go was orgasmic as my feet and hands were falling on perfect spots the whole way 🔥

How is your project status with Move?
I did two tries from the ground and on my second one I already felt pretty much ready for it. …but I can be also far away because is just so hard to do everything perfectly after so much climbing.

I have to go back on the 30.9. So 6 more climbing days. It could be enough if the crack stays dry. Anyway I’m not stressing about it, the thing that makes me happy is that I’m finally feeling I’m making progress in my climbing again :)