Ascents in Black Slabs

First 7a+ 🥳

2 tries

Really good first try. In retrospect kinda mad I didn't onsight it. Got myself tangled up and also hestitated too much in the upper part.

Last day (on Gozo), best day! Guess I really do like slabs By far the hardest I've ever sent (or attempted) so hard to judge. Maybe the grade is a bit soft. But too little experience to judge so I'll take it as my first 7a Certainly easier initially, then gets more technical with bad feet near the top. Crimp strength not really required (which is nice with a finger injury)

Sharp crimps

Forgot to pinch the last crimp with the right. Also found a different (lower) foot for the next attempt.

Finally! Man those crimps are sharp. My fingertips still ache hours later.

This route feels very different compared to the other slab routes on this wall. Big moves in good holds, often without footholds in the lower half. Bolt placement seems a bit spicy. Felt awesome to climb in toprope but could be scary when climbing lead.

Very nice route but felt easier. Maybe more like 6a. Increasingly difficult the higher you get. Quite technical on the slab (probably why I felt it was easier )

did the route while it was dark, not recommended realy nice, short, technical!

sharp and tiny holds