There are not many competitions when it comes to free soloing. Maybe that's why it gave Chris Sharma the idea of organizing first ever deep water soloing competition in the USA. August 6-8, 2014 will once again see some of the top professional climbers in the world to converge on Park City, Utah for the 2nd Annual Clif Bar Psicobloc Masters Series Competition. Good news for those who can't be present is the LIVE coverage! Read on.
Last year’s competition drew an estimated crowd of over 5,000 spectators to the Utah Olympic Park, and over 50,000 viewers watched the live stream and the event re-broadcast. Some of the best climbers in the world competed in the 2013 inaugural competition, where Jimmy Webb won in a dramatic final over Daniel Woods win the men’s field, and Sasha Digiulian narrowly defeating Delaney Miller for the women.
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This year’s competition will again feature a men’s and women’s division, and will be in the style of a “duel”, where competitors race head-to-head on identical routes, with the highest or first to the top advancing to the next round. The competition wall, designed by Walltopia, reaches over 50 feet above the pool and overhangs roughly 25 feet. The climbers use no ropes or harnesses, creating a thrilling plunge into the water below if they fall.
“I can’t believe it is already time for the second Psicobloc competition at the Park City Olympic Park” says professional climber and event organizer Chris Sharma. "The venue is so amazing and beautiful, and last year’s event was so much fun. After working out some kinks I think this year is going to be even better.”
Schedule of Events
August 6 6:00pm Qualifying Round August 7 6:00pm Placement/Seeding Round August 8 6:00pm Final Round
August 6th will be a qualifying round where aspiring climbers can compete for an open spot for the finals. Spectating during this round will be open to the public at no charge. The wall will also be open for public till August, so anyone can have an opportunity to experience the thrill of deep-water soloing.
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Confirmed Climbers
Chris Sharma Sasha Digulian Jimmy Webb Matty Hong Meagan Martin Delaney Miller Alex Hohnson Daniel Woods Alex Puccio Jon Cardwell JC Hunter Carlo Traversi Paul Robinson Sean McColl Emily Harrington
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