THE BOULDER FIELD MASTERS
Comp #1: The Greatest Flasher
July 26/27, 2019 Highlights
Working a climb into submission by rehearsing the subtleties of each body position, planning the minutiae of every foot movement, and dialing in energy efficiency for an entire sequence is certainly one of the most tried and true ways of attaining maximum climbing performance. This style of climbing, while impressive, completely neglects the magic and inherent prowess associated with being able to execute a difficult problem of the most intricate level on one’s first try.
In bouldering, a flash, or completing a problem on the first try, is the epitome of good style. The Greatest Flasher is the first competition bouldering event to fully embrace and reward this “one shot, one kill” mentality to the fullest. Citizen competitors will compete in a Modified Red-point Round, favoring ‘first try’ ascents, while Pro competitors will be forced to perform their best under the most strict circumstances: one try per boulder.