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Adam Ondra: New Mega Projects, Comp Retirement, Kneepad Hot Takes, and is Terranova V17?


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In this episode, elite climber Adam Ondra explores:
  • His process with Jakob and friends on DNA (5.15d / 9c)
  • Being motivated by friendly competition
  • The recent sends of Change and Move by Alex Megos and others
  • Kneepads and their impact on modern climbing and grades of old classics
  • Silence vs B.I.G. and which is the king line
  • Is he retiring from comp climbing?
  • The new Ondra Comp shoe, and what is "smedging"
  • Is Terranova harder than V16... and can Will Bosi send it?

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