The Careless Talk Climbing Podcast
E71: Aidan and Sam - The Sisu project, the burden of Burden and objective boulder quality scale revisited
Nov 8, 2023
Topics discussed in this podcast include the Sisu project, the burden of dreams, creating a scale for judging boulder quality, the importance of cameras and photography in climbing, the CSU project and stash table, a scoring system for boulders, the significance of skin condition in hard crimping, rating holds and lines on a 17-point scale, the balance between enjoyment and burdens in climbing projects, dealing with weather and skin troubles in Finland, unedited content and fear of public criticism, and the difference between being alone and having friends around while engaging in daily activities and exploration.
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Quick takeaways
- The CSU project in Finland is a highly challenging and significant climb with a unique rock formation and interesting moves.
- Subjective scoring systems for evaluating boulder quality should consider factors like holds, moves, line, history, and personal satisfaction.
Deep dives
CSU Project and Nale's Undone Project
The podcast hosts discuss the CSU project and Nale's infamous undone project. The CSU project is described as a beautiful boulder featuring an amazing scoop that engulfs a tree, with a tapestry-like rock. Nale has put in extensive efforts into the CSU project, trying it multiple times, even building a platform to work on the middle section. The hosts discuss the difficulty of the moves and the potential significance of the project in the climbing world.
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