cha1n

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I started climbing at 24 just after TCA opened in Bristol and was instantly hooked. I'd already read the self-coached climber and watched Neil Gresham's master class DVD's before I'd ever gone climbing, so my technique improved quite quickly.

I like trying hard and hate failing so I went through the grades quite quickly until I started getting finger injuries (don't use the crimp grip unless you're desperate!), so nowadays I favour slower improvement and just enjoy being outside around like-minded people having fun. I'd say I like bouldering and routes (sport) fairly equally but I'd really like to do more trad and DWS in the summer.

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Tom trying out a 'chin hook' on Graviton.

Tom trying out a 'chin hook' on Graviton.
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Moments before latching the top.

Moments before latching the top.
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Slapping up the arete

Slapping up the arete
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Preparing to slap

Preparing to slap
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At the redpoint crux - one move away from glory!

At the redpoint crux - one move away from glory!
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Searching for bigger holds at the top!

Searching for bigger holds at the top!
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Squeeze!

Squeeze!
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