I’m 5’6” and did it, but a long time ago. So nothing helpful to offer beyond yes it is possible, and I don’t recall an especially reachy move.There was a video somewhere on the web but think it might be lost to the sands of time...
I find Vitruvian hard (5ft 7, 6ft span), it took me a lot longer than the pit problem, easiest method I've found is using the right heel for the big move. It's a strange one as i know a lot of people that can walk VM but can't get near the pit problem.
I worked the first move of VM A LOT whilst trying Iron Man, just looking for ways to make it that tiny bit easier on the link, as I fell off there so many times. What I ended up with was:- Hold the left hand start hold as a front 3 crimp. Holding it as a pinch was much harder to get into, eviscerated my thumb and didn't help do the move (this was maybe only relevant coming from the sit though). Don't bother trying to get your pinky on, it doesn't help.
Quote from: Bradders on December 08, 2020, 02:11:04 pmI worked the first move of VM A LOT whilst trying Iron Man, just looking for ways to make it that tiny bit easier on the link, as I fell off there so many times. What I ended up with was:- Hold the left hand start hold as a front 3 crimp. Holding it as a pinch was much harder to get into, eviscerated my thumb and didn't help do the move (this was maybe only relevant coming from the sit though). Don't bother trying to get your pinky on, it doesn't help. If you have a short wingspan this takes a few inches off. I had to hold it open to get some extra distance.
Never been (apart from climbing Jean Genie when I was a kid).What are the conditions like in winter please? Climbable now?
Thank you. Might be worth a visit then!
Thanks for the advice guys, unfortunately im not a F8 climber, it would actually be my first 7C.
Oof! 😂(It’s disappointing but true - and Pit Problem has taken a hit down to 7B..)
Is this Nez and Will's guide Adam?
Is Vitruvian Man to 7C as Frank/Big Frank/Sweet Dreams/Ill Gotten Gains are to 8A?
Quote from: Jackob on December 08, 2020, 07:10:19 pmThanks for the advice guys, unfortunately im not a F8 climber, it would actually be my first 7C. You’ll be ok then as its 7B+ in the new guide.
Vitruvian is a perfect example of how subjective grades are. I've climbed loads of 7C's but can't touch this one. Was very dismayed when I saw the downgrade! It's powerful, knacky and scary. Would still love to do it, but it's far less tempting at 7B+, not that I'm a grade chaser or anything