Han Seuran does Pura Vida (8A+)

Han Seuran, who last autumn sent Puro Dreaming (8c+), has done Pura Vida (8A+) in Magic Wood. The Korean is a former competition climber who in 2011 three times made it to the final in the Lead World Cup.

Can you tell us more about the trip and Pura Vida?
I’ve been in Magic Wood for about 17 days and it’s my first time bouldering on European rock. Magic Wood was hotter than I expected. Interestingly, it was cooler by the rock side, and at first, I wanted to challenge One Summer in Paradise. I practiced a big move in the middle for over two hours, but it was hard to stick.

So, I ended up trying Pura Vida. The starting hold wasn’t good, so it was difficult to get a solid heel position. It was fun because the climb was made up of my favorite grips and moves.

However, during the last few moves, my balance collapsed, and I fell. I also slipped and fell because of the rain. Still, I really wanted to send it that day, so I focused more on the detailed moves and climbed it.💪🙂

What is next?
I have six days left on this trip, but unfortunately, there’s rain in the forecast every day. During the rest of my time here, I plan to work out the moves on a variety of difficult and interesting routes.