5 October 2021

So What 8C FA by Yves Gravelle

Yves Gravelle, who the last week did his first ever 8C, has done the FA's of So What 8C and Turn & Burn 8B+ in Kanata Treblant.

How can you explain this extraordinary peak?
Iโ€™ve been focusing a lot on gaining power endurance. I think this was the key for me to reach that next level. I was always very strong on single moves but ran out of steam after a few seconds. Another keys factor was to improve my flexibility and mobility. I think I also gain a lot of confidence and motivation after sending Low Miallโ€™s (8C).

So What 8C FA: "A dream came true today! The link-up of Thessalhydra into Miallโ€™s ahead. Iโ€™ve been working on this line for 4 years now. Had to spend months training my shoulders, lats and mobility to be able to do the first moves and doing laps on Miallโ€™s ahead to build the power endurance to link the 2 sections. Fells like V13 into V14.

Turn & Burn 8B+ FA: "Some of the craziest moves Iโ€™ve ever done outside and another boulder I never taught I would send. Iโ€™ve been playing on this thing for years and could never link more than one move. Sit start next! Definitely V15 (8C) or maybe even V16 (8C+). I feel it might add another V13/14 section into the stand.
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