out of interest, what percentage of those on the list's 8b/s are entirely situated in the helvetic republic?
Stew Watson has done another 8B problem other than the not generally considered to be 8B Schule. The Riverbed at Avers, although I know nothing about this problem.
Dave Barrans has done 8ball. Here's a video:http://davebarrans.blogspot.com/2008/02/8-ball.html
Anesthesia ... it has only had three legit ascents
Quote from: Greg C on August 05, 2008, 10:51:17 amAnesthesia ... it has only had three legit ascents Please forgive my ignorance - is a legitimate ascent one that does not use heel hooks? I have no problem with eliminates, lord knows I have climbed enough of 'em myself!
its true we have a lot of talent in Britain.
liam desroy did bloodsports and great shark hunt but downgraded them both.another one to look out for.god knows how many 8bs his mate micky has actually done.he s phenomenal!
Interesting that 3 years ago we struggled find 100 UK boulderers who had climbed 8a
Nah, we pissed it, there were loads, and that was only counting those who people on here knew.
Quick point on Anesthesia for the benefit of "The Bonse": Whilst I'm quite happy to accept a downgrade of this line from an ascensionist, it has only had three legit ascents - Gaskins, Nick Clement and myself (all locals who took numerous sessions to climb it). So perhaps it's not quite the "path" you make out.