Seb Bouin Makes First Repeat of Ondra's 'Iron Curtain' at Flatanger
The French rock jock Seb Bouin cued up a knee pad to soften the crux, and gave the route a personal downgrade to 5.15a/9a+.
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The French rock jock Seb Bouin cued up a knee pad to soften the crux, and gave the route a personal downgrade to 5.15a/9a+.
5.15 climber Seb Bouin holds a handful of unrepeated first ascents 5.15b and harder. He thinks his new route is equivalent to the hardest on the planet.
On March 9, 2022, the totally jacked legend Hazel Findlay became the second British female to send 5.14d/9a.
Clashes over climbing grades are as old as the sport itself. From Fred Rouhling to Adam Ondra, climbing has both vilified and lionized its icons. But why?