Powerband

Ω Do you remember the second generation Powerband tee shirt? Do you want one? I’m thinking of running a new series, same design but by area (so listing classic problems at some well-used areas). But not much point if people aren’t keen on them. I guess (but haven’t checked) that they’d cost around $30-35 Ω

Go you good thing.

Ω Been busy lately, but a quick scan of the interweb tonight reveals all sorts of news:

• Stuart Kurth, Auckland-based Castle Hill local and aging Young One, has fired off his first V13 in the Rocklands, South Africa. See www.stuartkurth.com for more.
• The Froggatt Edge revival continues: Liam Dickson has climbed a new V9 there called Duck Fat 2.0.
• GEJ (that Auckland-based strong-fingered acronym) has climbed a new V9 on Waiheke Island, Man O’ War. He describes it thus: “Possible FA. Traverse from right to left on the Tiger boulder. Was shown this a few years back as a project eyed up by Scott Mooney. Uncertainty as to whether he did it as there is no name, no record of it and not in the guide. A 3 star traverse with powerful cross throughs and the shit feet; it took me 6 sessions/ 40+ goes to get so I think it’s around 9, but at the lower end. Start with hands matching on jug on the right hand side of Tiger Boulder, then traverse left staying low (no higher than the crux two finger pocket). 12-13 moves will see you coming to the far left runnel - top out and mantel above this. Really nice just like a Waiheke wine.”
• And last but not least, on a recent visit to the Rak, Liam Dickson claimed the second ascent of Tyrant V9. He says its soft.

Summer is nigh, pebble-wrestlers, so get those last minute sends sorted PRONTO! Ω