“I love pinkies” Adam Ondra attempts world’s hardest flash #climbing #whipper

Adam Ondra shares his process for attempting the first 9a+ (5.15a) flash, enlisting help from fellow climbers and getting super-specific pinky beta from Matty Hong. In this all-or-nothing discipline, climbers get only one shot to send a route - and to flash this elite grade would be a superhuman feat. Watch Adam lay it all on the line in ‘Age of Ondra’ from RR13 - now available as a rental or streaming free for subscribers on Reel Rock Unlimited.

[paulgaras]

Giving beta to Ondra has to be one of the most stressful experiences in life.

[ShannonSmithu]

Love the planning and careful thought that these guys do.

[boozybaby]

I always ask if i can fit my pinky in there too before i try

[wavehellhole]

What’s the route called?
Joe.
Joe what?
Joe MAMA.

[Road_Rash]

When the pinkie finds a hole, you got a shocker happening...

[Arthur-rumm]

Idk if it is rly a route or just a joke

[Random_one_here]

Adam ondre is without a doubt best climber in the world so far. Isn’t it defeating the point of flashing a route if you get the beta and watch people climb it. As a climber I understand climbers will always have slight variations of the exact same climb as different strengths and weaknesses and height etc. personally I could never flash that route. If I tried to though I would literally just walk up review the rock and that would be my flash attempt. Anything other than that just doesn’t feel like a flash bare minimum it’s an assisted flash.

[michael]

Imagine the face of the first girl who lets Adam put 2 in the pink and one in the stink would open up a whole new world for her

[nettewilson]

I hate all the nitpicky rules. I mean if you practice on it first or get an inordinate amount of beta…there’s not that much of a difference IMO.

[alexanderl]

Fun Fact: Our pinky fingers are responsible for around 50% of our grip strength.