Let's just hope he doesn't discover Subclub and swedges too early
Strong lad Euan Mcfadyn has done his first 8B+ at 17. King of limbs in Rocklands. Grade is a bit 50/50 but fine effort either way.
A star is born!
A prime example of a very very talented youth who would never have got so good, or had the opportunity to get to such amazing places, without such a supportive dad. Driving him to TCA many nights a week, which includes a ferry!
Quote from: Adam Lincoln on August 03, 2014, 04:59:47 pmStrong lad Euan Mcfadyn has done his first 8B+ at 17. King of limbs in Rocklands. Grade is a bit 50/50 but fine effort either way.Think he might need his own thread soon. He did his second 8B+ today. Golden shadow. No doubt in grade on this one!
That sometimes your thoughts should be best left in your head slackers
Quote from: Adam Lincoln on August 07, 2014, 10:23:58 pmA prime example of a very very talented youth who would never have got so good, or had the opportunity to get to such amazing places, without such a supportive dad. Driving him to TCA many nights a week, which includes a ferry!Take away the natural talent and the same is true of virtually every child. Your point is?
Quote from: slackline on August 08, 2014, 06:55:44 amQuote from: Adam Lincoln on August 07, 2014, 10:23:58 pmA prime example of a very very talented youth who would never have got so good, or had the opportunity to get to such amazing places, without such a supportive dad. Driving him to TCA many nights a week, which includes a ferry!Take away the natural talent and the same is true of virtually every child. Your point is?This is bollocks. Parents are people too; they come with widely varying levels of commitment. If its true this kids father does deserve a tip of that hat which is all Adam was doing.
Emma Twyford has done Unjustified. 2nd girl to do 8b+ on British soil (or is it still regarded as 8c?). Fine effort regardless.
Quote from: Doylo on August 10, 2014, 05:34:38 pmEmma Twyford has done Unjustified. 2nd girl to do 8b+ on British soil (or is it still regarded as 8c?). Fine effort regardless.Going in new guide at 8b+. Fine effort Emma!
Quote from: Adam Lincoln on August 10, 2014, 05:47:25 pmQuote from: Doylo on August 10, 2014, 05:34:38 pmEmma Twyford has done Unjustified. 2nd girl to do 8b+ on British soil (or is it still regarded as 8c?). Fine effort regardless.Going in new guide at 8b+. Fine effort Emma!Hard 8b+ in the UK is meaty though isn't it. Prob be 8c in Spain
Nice one Emma!I though true north was standard 8c whether in UK or europe , never been on unjustified but if it's a notch easier then I presume it'd be 8b+ in most crags in Spain too.. No doubt there are easier 8cs out there on the continent, but there are Spanish 8cs that are easier than 8b+s at the same crags, and ones that are nails, just like most places... In the nicest way possible I'd be more inclined to listen to Alan and Robbie's grade opinions than Adam's.
