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I think that this style of climbing resonates a lot better with the general public because it does such a good job of conveying difficulty. If you look at a ph

I think that this style of climbing resonates a lot better with the general public because it does such a good job of conveying difficulty. If you look at a photo of Adam on one of his 9b's [1], it looks like a guy having a really hard time in a really steep place, but there are holds there. You see things that seem like a fella could hang from them. Compare to the photo in the article, with its dead vertical, mile-high flat granite surface that's, well, kinda bumpy. There is nowhere in that image that the layman could picture himself existing for even a second before falling off. It's a shame, in a way, that we sort of climbed off the top of the feasible difficulty for this style of route back in the '90s and had to turn to steeper, longer routes. You just don't get the captivating photos like you used to these days. [1] https://www.8a.nu/images/news/large/636002137114161240_13320515_786795324755406_315282076536749870_o.jpg https://www.8a.nu/images/news/large/636002137114161240_13320...

saiya-jin 10y ago
true, only those who tried climbing for at least few times do know how much difference the shape of the hold and the angle of the wall makes the difference. layman can see me climbing some easy overhang in the gym (say 5c) in amazement, but it's basically a series of pullups with some stamina required (yeah, I am not a very good climber). on real rock with similar surface angle, or on some proper route I wouldn't last there for 2 seconds
- markatkinson 10y ago
  I started indoor climbing about 3-4 months back as there is a gym nearby and I go with one of our devs. My goodness what an amazingly functional sport. I have such immense respect and awe for those people that can climb such a flat surface. You really realise the insane grip strength and stamina they must have to be able to actually not fall off, let alone climb up. I am quite happy with my positive holds on a flat surface and indoors though. Youtube bouldering world championships for some insane athletes!

saiya-jin 10y ago

true, only those who tried climbing for at least few times do know how much difference the shape of the hold and the angle of the wall makes the difference. layman can see me climbing some easy overhang in the gym (say 5c) in amazement, but it's basically a series of pullups with some stamina required (yeah, I am not a very good climber). on real rock with similar surface angle, or on some proper route I wouldn't last there for 2 seconds

markatkinson 10y ago
I started indoor climbing about 3-4 months back as there is a gym nearby and I go with one of our devs. My goodness what an amazingly functional sport. I have such immense respect and awe for those people that can climb such a flat surface. You really realise the insane grip strength and stamina they must have to be able to actually not fall off, let alone climb up. I am quite happy with my positive holds on a flat surface and indoors though. Youtube bouldering world championships for some insane athletes!