The Guardian says 9a+http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/mar/22/rock-climbing-ashima-shiraishi-breaking-record-spain"The route’s new grading, and therefore Ashima’s record, await consensus in a sport where top bragging rights are jealously guarded, closely scrutinised and often aggressively challenged, and routes’ grades of difficulty have an element of subjectivity.But there seems little doubt that Open Your Mind Direct is now regarded as a 9a+ "
Why is it OK for a thirteen year old girl to climb a sheer rock face, but not OK for a thirteen year old to take heroin? If you fall off a rock face there is not much that can be done, if you overdose on heroin there is a good chance that prompt medical attention can save the situation.
Nordic Flower 8c second try. some still think 8c+.Trying Thors Hammer 9a+which would be a very impressive tick, putting her pretty much up there with the men.
the rope drag on a 60m route must take quite a bit of effort for a skinny 13 year old kid
Quote from: lagerstarfish on June 26, 2015, 12:33:20 pmthe rope drag on a 60m route must take quite a bit of effort for a skinny 13 year old kidYou pull the rope through from a knee bar at half height to make it easier.