1 April 2023
New high powered fan for climbing being tested in Japan
April Fools :)
8A.nu has it on authority that a new ultra high powered, lithium battery fan designed specifically for climbing, is currently being tested in Japan. In addition to providing portable sick condies anywhere, anytime, testing is showing that this fan doubles down by providing weight assist when placed correctly. Of course this creates an ethical dilemma, and with that in mind, 8a will add โfannedโ as a new ascent style. Keep an eye out as well for future fanned specific progress charts and analysis.
It could be ascent styles, โultra-fanned flashedโ and ultra-fanned redpoint.โ
8A.nu has it on authority that a new ultra high powered, lithium battery fan designed specifically for climbing, is currently being tested in Japan. In addition to providing portable sick condies anywhere, anytime, testing is showing that this fan doubles down by providing weight assist when placed correctly. Of course this creates an ethical dilemma, and with that in mind, 8a will add โfannedโ as a new ascent style. Keep an eye out as well for future fanned specific progress charts and analysis.
It could be ascent styles, โultra-fanned flashedโ and ultra-fanned redpoint.โ
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