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kalcario
May 6, 2004, 2:08 AM
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The Italian web site go-mountain.com is reporting that the enormously experienced, 110% committed to the lifestyle, and consensus best all-around rock climber in the world, Alex Huber, has free soloed "Kommunist" (5.14a) at Schleier Wasserfall in Austria. Congratulations to this incredibly dedicated climber who, over 15+ years of single-minded devotion to his craft, had the patience and maturity to wait until he achieved zen master status in rock climbing, proving his mettle in the sport, trad, big wall and alpine genres of the sport, before venturing into that most exacting and perilous aspect of the sport, free soloing at the limits of his ability. A worthy example for us all.
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moabbeth
May 6, 2004, 2:11 AM
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Alex is such a stud. Good for him. Yep, he's pretty much got all the bases covered on being the best all around rockmeister on the planet.
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climbsomething
May 6, 2004, 2:22 AM
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He's 'bout to run out of super-human feats!
But I am curious, what does Tomas do when he's not freeing El Cap?
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jipstyle
May 6, 2004, 2:23 AM
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Wow.
What else can I say?
Wow.
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catbiter
May 6, 2004, 2:27 AM
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Many many many many props to this man. I have never met him, but would love to, even though I would only be ably to nod in his direction. (I am not worthy)
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bandidopeco
May 6, 2004, 2:47 AM
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wow, the title for this thread says all that is needed, all you can really do is say wow, and hope that one day you have a fraction of the confidence that he has in himself
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harrisha
May 6, 2004, 2:51 AM
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Wow seems to be an understatement. Sharma may be a mutant but Alex Huber is straight up machine.
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jughead
May 6, 2004, 3:08 AM
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whos Sharma??? :shock: :lol:
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rjtrials
May 6, 2004, 3:27 AM
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I wonder if Alex was wearing those killer leather pants during the solo. I know he favors them while wandering about the valley. Probably has something to do with supporting the HUGE cajones he has.
In fact, he could well be the most "rockstar" of the climbing gods. He has the self confidence, raw talent and ego to back the comparison. Adding the long flowing locks and the black leather might equal screaming teenagers and thrown bras. Either way you have one sexy beast of a climber. :roll:
RJ
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moabbeth
May 6, 2004, 4:05 AM
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In reply to: Either way you have one sexy beast of a climber. :roll: RJ
mmm.mmm....ain't that the truth. His accomplishments are remarkable, and damn if he doesn't look smoking hot while doing it! :lol: :lol:
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wyattearp
May 6, 2004, 4:06 AM
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Yeah all I got to say is H O L Y F _ _ _ I N G S _ _ T !!!!
Alex is the man, and I think having the balls to Solo a 14a is mind boggling!
When most of us here only dream about climbing a 14a!
PROPS ALEX PROPS :shock: :shock: :shock:
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scubasnyder
May 6, 2004, 4:06 AM
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all i can say is damn
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rudolphe
May 6, 2004, 4:07 AM
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It's bold, and difficult
He da man, and very popular with ze women also
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nthusiastj
May 6, 2004, 4:12 AM
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I am changing my last name to Huber! Maybe then I will be a sick climber...
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climbsomething
May 6, 2004, 4:20 AM
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In reply to: In reply to: Either way you have one sexy beast of a climber. :roll: RJ mmm.mmm....ain't that the truth. His accomplishments are remarkable, and damn if he doesn't look smoking hot while doing it! :lol: :lol: |
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sd
May 6, 2004, 4:26 AM
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do you expect a bite?
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donie
May 6, 2004, 4:29 AM
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In reply to: In reply to: In reply to: Either way you have one sexy beast of a climber. :roll: RJ mmm.mmm....ain't that the truth. His accomplishments are remarkable, and damn if he doesn't look smoking hot while doing it! :lol: :lol: Pfft. He's not a dog by any means, but I think Tomas is better looking. Even if his hair is prettier and silkier than mine.
yeah you're a close 3rd to those guys ladies.......................... :o
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moabbeth
May 6, 2004, 4:52 AM
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In reply to: In reply to: In reply to: In reply to: Either way you have one sexy beast of a climber. :roll: RJ mmm.mmm....ain't that the truth. His accomplishments are remarkable, and damn if he doesn't look smoking hot while doing it! :lol: :lol: Pfft. He's not a dog by any means, but I think Tomas is better looking. Even if his hair is prettier and silkier than mine. yeah you're a close 3rd to those guys ladies.......................... :o
Well, Hil and I have pretty rockin' locks but those boys' hair is smooth, shiny and silky!! Even after days on a rock.
Wonder what kind of conditioner they use :lol: :lol: :roll: :roll: ??
Oops, thread hijack in progress. Back to topic. 5.14 free solo, Alex is a stud, yep.
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climbsomething
May 6, 2004, 4:57 AM
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If they use Herbal Essences, think they make "those" noises?!
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donie
May 6, 2004, 4:58 AM
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i bet yu they're sponsored by pantene.................jk guys.........i'm scared they may see this................. :o :twisted:
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donie
May 6, 2004, 5:03 AM
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u two heavenly honies just need a little huber conditioning and you'll be rid of all those nasty split ends........... these guys never get their hair stuck in their atc, now do they?
all joking aside i have much respect for them both, i can remember reading about them 10 yrs ago putting up some "hairy stuff" in their hometown in europe..................like 10-15 pitch 13's and shit all onsite on lead.....sure they had whipper stories but .......they've been payin dues to strum those beautiful bleus
quiztime............what country are they from?
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moabbeth
May 6, 2004, 5:03 AM
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In reply to: i bet yu they're sponsored by pantene.................jk guys.........i'm scared they may see this................. :o :twisted:
BWHAHAHAH. Don't think you've gotta worry about that. Guarantee those guys have bigger and better things to do than ever come anywhere near this site.
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donie
May 6, 2004, 5:06 AM
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i hope i don't have to put a god demn winky dink smily after my sarcassticicisms..............especially for the likes of u............
come on beth answer the question, i thought u were a gropie no?
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caughtinside
May 6, 2004, 5:22 AM
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That's awesome. But didn't 'boulderer' Jason Kehl solo a 14d not to long ago? 8^)
Hahahaha.
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