Small Amazing Things Taking Place In Bishop…

Small Amazing Things Taking Place In Bishop…

Jimmy Webb and Brion Voges are having a nice trip to Bishop thus far with each ticking off The Buttermilker (V13), A Form Destroyer (V12, flashed by Webb) and A Scanner Darkly (V10).  In addition, Voges flashed Haroun and the Sea of Stories and The Mandala registering both as V11 on his scorecard.  In reference to The Mandala, Voges shared his thoughts on both the grade and the start holds in this interesting post on his blog.  For reference, here are 2 of the different ways people have started The Mandala:

Dave Graham using the original method and some overall different beta while doing the 2nd ascent:

Chris Webb Parsons using a newer method earlier this year:

While impressive, my reporting on the feats of Webb and Voges is really just an excuse to re-post the timeless classic “Small Amazing Things” video that features Dave Graham on the FA of A Form Destroyer and the likely unrepeated 8a circular hangboard routine:

Have a great weekend everyone!

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6 Responses to Small Amazing Things Taking Place In Bishop…

  1. Mark March 12, 2010 at 9:27 am #

    The circular hangboard routine is probably one of my favorite things to keep re-watching out of any climbing video.

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  2. matt March 12, 2010 at 10:52 am #

    what’s more important is that we must pay hommage to smackmag. rip.

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  3. Doug Lipinski March 12, 2010 at 11:30 am #

    I was just talking with a friend about that hangboard grading discussion about a week ago. One of my favorite Dave Graham moments and I’m glad you found an excuse to re-post it.

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  4. Daniel March 12, 2010 at 3:40 pm #

    That video is a true classic. And Dave Graham is right, of course: Dreamtime didn’t roll down the hill yet but it got broken twice already while that hangboard might still hang there, waiting for a repeat.

    Also, watching Dave Graham climb is always a treat. When he sends, everything looks so effortless and smooth. A true master of flow!

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  5. Joe March 15, 2010 at 4:59 pm #

    Ah yes, the good old days of SmackMag, ClimbXMedia and dial-up internet.

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