Satan i Helvete (assis, pre-December 2013) | 8C Boulder problem at Coquibus Longs Vaux

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I brushed each hold, cleaned my shoes and pulled on. I did not feel particularly solid on the lower moves but when I reached up to the right hand crimp, I got it right first time, no readjusting. I looked out to the edge I was about to leap for. When I had stuck the move the other day, it all happened very quickly and my hand was suddenly on the hold. This time was different. I watched my left hand travel out and onto the edge, feeling my fingers engage with the rock as soon as they landed perfectly on the grip. My feet swung off, this did not happen last time. I kept tension, swinging them right back on. I had a flash-vision of Tim Clifford falling off after the crux and assured myself this would not happen to me. I did the next two moves, climbing with utmost precision and precaution, making sure not to fall off. These moves aren't particularly hard, but after the crux are possible to drop. I moved through them with no problems, letting out a Malcolm Smith style roar upon reaching the top. I had done it. I was not expecting to and was quite surprised. It was at this moment that I realized what was happening. Everything I wanted to climb so far, I had climbed, quickly and smoothly. I had elevated my game to the next level and with no particular effort to do so, it had just happened. I thought about what I'd just done and how far I'd come. It felt good to be on the next level, and I looked back at what it took to get here. Thirteen years of dedication, discipline and determination. Practice really does pay off, and in this moment I was satisfied, aware of my ability to rock climb. [1]

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[1] https://web.archive.org/web/20090306182847/http://usa.moonclimbing.com/The-Next-Level-n-887.html