After a
long summer break from competition climbing we had our second youth lead of
this season today. My summer holiday was dominated by bouldering outside. With
only 2 lead training sessions since June my endurance was not on par. My
expectations for today were not very high.
The
qualifications went well I placed second for the finals. The final route looked
really cool with weird looking Holds. Flat holds with hugh knobs without any
texture. I suffer from wet sweaty hands so I got nervous waiting my turn in the
isolation.
The route
turned out to be even better than it looked. Great moves on cool holds, very bouldery
style of climbing with lots of toe and heel hooks. I fell half way because my
arms were completely pumped but it turned out to be enough for a first place.
I am very
happy with this result. It is however a bitter-sweet victory. Zeno couldn’t
compete because of a finger injury and one of my other competitors slipped on
the first hold.
Anyway, thumbs-up
for the route setters, but I would prefer holds with texture for next time ;).
It was nice
seeing all my climbing friends again. If it were not for them I would not
compete in the lead competition and would only be bouldering. A great day with
great people.
