A diminutive put beguiling mantel problem from Johnny Dawes. Dawes mantled the sloping shelf, pressing it out directly; others have used heels, pebbles or other holds to try and avoid the eye-popping move.
Some commentary from Dawes on this video: What's the world's hardest mantle?
4 recorded ascents.
| Climber | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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| Johnny Dawes | Boulder | worked | 1990s | |
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First ascent.
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| Toru Nakajima | Boulder | worked | 2009 | |
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Third go.
References[1] https://www.ukclimbing.com/news/2009/08/japanese_junior_hits_the_grit-48849 |
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| Pete Whittaker | Boulder | worked | 2022 | |
References |
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| Ben Bransby | Boulder | worked | 24th Feb 2023 | |