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#143 Simon Lorenzi — The Surprising Reason V18 Is So Difficult, Benchmark V16 And V17 Boulders, 9c Vs 9A, ‘Perfect’ Isn’t Perfect, and Why Climbing Is The Best Sport Ever
1 hour 45 minutes Posted Feb 24, 2025 at 1:00 pm.
Intro
What He Thinks Of LV and RR and Why He’s Here
RR Sandstone Vs Font Sandstone
Climbing Is The Best Sport In The World
Pressure And Why ‘Perfect’ Isn’t Perfect
RR V17’s Vs The Other Ones In The World
V16 Vs V17
Benchmark V16 And V17
The Difficulties Of V18
No Cheating, Only Lying (Soudain Seul, V17)
What It Takes To Send V18?
Long Term Projecting Ups And Downs
Comps Vs Projecting
Likes And Dislikes In Comp Climbing
Why He Focuses On Bouldering Instead Of Lead
Is 9c/15d Harder Than 9A/V17?
How Do You Go From Good To Great?
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Show notes

Simon Lorenzi has done more V17’s on the planet than anyone other than Will Bosi (3 vs 4). And by the time you read this, there’s a good chance Simon has another one or two under his belt!

That’s because we chatted with Simon during his trip to Red Rocks where he is working on Return Of The Sleepwalker and Shaolin, the two V17’s there.

This was an INCREDIBLE conversation with one of the best boulderers in the world. This is a must listen!

If you loved Simon as much as we do, we’ve got great news… you can get trained by him through his company Bushido Climbing!

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