Paul Robinson Back In Rocklands

Nalle appears to have extraordinary vision when it comes to his projects – they are all amazing settings and beautiful lines. I have to say though, based on the film footage (which is no substitute for seeing it in person), Livin Large just doesn’t look fun. It looks super scary and blank. But, holy ess what an accomplishment so I’d agree with B3′s assessment that its one of the best lines in the world. It looks like an ultimate test. I think it’s a line for a very rare breed.

Thank-you for not saying ‘The’ Rocklands! :p

I see my observations as objective, although they should be questioned. If Paul is interested in being the best climber in the world, as he has often stated, he should be going after the hardest climbs in the world. This is clearly one of the those climbs.
He doesn’t have to try the problem, and he should certainly question the quality of it, I would encourage that.
Let’s not forget that he commented that the “The Story of Two Worlds” was “dabby.” He unquestionably has a right to that opinion, but I was very surprised to read that. I didn’t think it looked that way, particularly after knowing the nature of many of the problems in RMNP. Dai Koyamada only confirmed my thoughts, did not find it “dabby”, and made a stunning repeat. I thought that was one of the coolest things that happened recently in bouldering.
I am not sure what Paul gains by telling the world he is not impressed. He could have just said “It was an amazing effort, but it’s really scary and I am psyched on other things. Good job Nalle, sick problem.”
I am probably the only person in this thread that has actually seen the problem (I think?) and it is unbelievable! Absolutely stunning for the line, the rock quality, the perfectly flat landing, and the effort put in by Nalle. I have traveled all over the country, to France, Switzerland and SA and it stands out as possibly the best problem I have ever seen. I find it unfortunate that Paul doesn’t give Nalle huge props for putting up a problem (one grade below his limit) that he won’t even try (for whatever reason).
Additionally, the hike is no longer than going to Jade, except that the elevation is about 8000ft lower, and that was before Nalle and Chuck made what they told me was “a good path.”
Am I not allowed to call these things into question? I tend to disagree with Paul’s opinions more often because they seem more often inconsistent.

what’s Techo Tres B’s new name? there isn’t.
what’s alergita’s new name? there isn’t.

unless black eagle was mutilated, i don’t see a need to rename it. regardless, impressive send Paul.

with regards to Living Large, he’s not impressed, who cares? sure his resume is missing some “standards” but that’s for the time being.
don’t forget, he owned the gunks during his high school career, sent nearly everything in colorado his first year of college, then killed the rest of the state over those four years (anyone remember the entire Dali boulder in a day?), has a college degree (does ANY professional climber on his level have one?), sent everything at Joe’s in those four years, ate lunch in hueco, took down a lot of SA and swizzy, both in 2 months.

maybe a talented young austrian climber will visit with a soft drink film crew and bolt it Ivan Green can sing on the soundtrack too.

For anyone interested Paul has logged this climb on his 8a calling it Black Eagle. He had this to say-

“amazing one of the best. a true stunnnaaaaaa. very MUCH different with the broken holds. new beta that completely changes the climb entirely.HARD. BLackEAGLE. i did not rename anything.”

http://www.8a.nu/?IncPage=http%3A//www.8a.nu/scorecard/AscentList.aspx%3FUserId%3D2603%26AscentType%3D1%26AscentClass%3D0%26AscentListTimeInterval%3D1%26AscentListViewType%3D0