
The Careless Talk Climbing Podcast E64: Solly Kemball-Dory - 8C FAs, tidal bouldering and FA ethics
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Sep 20, 2023 Solly Kemball-Dory, a talented climber, discusses his experiences climbing abroad and his mishaps and successes. They talk about the limited climbing options nearby and transitioning from competitions to outdoor bouldering. The podcast explores climbing experiences and locations, the controversy surrounding grading in climbing, ethics of using natural features as holds, wave encounters, closed projects in climbing, challenges of climbing specific boulders, climbing style and weaknesses, challenging times in Rocklands, the importance of climbing outside, the impact of removing lichens and seaweed in climbing development, and tips for developing climbing areas.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Lack of Climbing Opportunities in the Area
03:11 • 6min
Transitioning from Competitions to Outdoor Bouldering
09:36 • 17min
Climbing Experiences and Locations
27:04 • 14min
The Debate on Climbing Grades
41:18 • 5min
Ethics of Using Natural Features as Holds and Climbing in Wet Conditions
46:37 • 2min
Wave Encounters
48:58 • 13min
The Nuances of Closed Projects and Climbing Ethics
01:01:43 • 22min
Challenges of Climbing a Specific Boulder
01:23:52 • 7min
Discussing climbing style, strengths, and weaknesses
01:31:17 • 3min
Challenging Times in Rocklands
01:34:26 • 9min
The Importance of Climbing Outside
01:43:40 • 13min
Discussion on the Impact of Removing Lichens and Seaweed in Climbing Development
01:57:09 • 2min
Tips for Developing Climbing Areas and Dealing with Frustration
01:59:05 • 9min
