Mejdi Schalck ticks Es Pontas (9a+)

Mejdi Schalck, who did not make it to the Olympics because he was the third male to qualify from France, has sent Es Pontas (9a+) in Mallorca. Last year, he got the silver in both the Boulder World Cup and in the World Championship. (c) Timothée Nitschke

Can you tell us more about the ascent and the process behind?
I arrived in Mallorca 2 weeks ago and the main goal of the trip was to send Es pontas. The first sessions were not easy as it was my first-time deep water soloing. I wasn’t able to climb completely relaxed, but after a few days on the island, I was feeling way better! I did the jump on my 4th sesh and then I sent the route on my 6th sesh, I fell many times on the very last crux of the route which gave me some trouble but after a big fight and a really good go I was able to send the route! I chose to jump with 2 hands at the end because it felt way easier for me, this was I think one of the biggest keys for my send.

How high up did you fall and how was it?
I fell many times on the last crux which is around 13 m and yeah it was ok!