“Hot” Henry Barber did the FA onsite, ground up, zero Pre•inspection or practice. No Camming devices or modern hardware. Just simple hexes & nuts , pushing into clean climbing & away from destructive pitons. Sticky rubber shoes are still a decade away. The ethics of the time were rigid but proud. Henry was leading the way pushing standards & introducing the “new grade of 5.11”. Hot Henry traveled across the Country putting up FA & FFA. Gunks, New Hampshire, Colorado, Montana, Needles, etc … & arguably most importantly, Yosemite Valley.
Tell me if I'm missing something though the video but where exactly is the R rating coming from? Is this a holdover from when small gear sucked? I certainly don't see any groundfall potential where it matters and I would be more than willing to fall on any of those pieces as they seem to be on video
It's softer R for sure. Harder to tell in the video but it's run-out through the top. The climbing is a bit easier there. I think it would take a more skilled leader than your average 5.11 climber to make it safe.
Thanks for making this video dude! Stoked for this flash and to be a part of the quiet subculture 😏
Seen a few videos, and I love the close ups! Nice videos
Thanks dude!
Nice catch bud...
“Hot” Henry Barber did the FA onsite, ground up, zero Pre•inspection or practice. No Camming devices or modern hardware. Just simple hexes & nuts , pushing into clean climbing & away from destructive pitons. Sticky rubber shoes are still a decade away. The ethics of the time were rigid but proud. Henry was leading the way pushing standards & introducing the “new grade of 5.11”. Hot Henry traveled across the Country putting up FA & FFA. Gunks, New Hampshire, Colorado, Montana, Needles, etc … & arguably most importantly, Yosemite Valley.
wow amazing, thank you for adding this bit of history to the channel!
Tell me if I'm missing something though the video but where exactly is the R rating coming from? Is this a holdover from when small gear sucked? I certainly don't see any groundfall potential where it matters and I would be more than willing to fall on any of those pieces as they seem to be on video
It's softer R for sure. Harder to tell in the video but it's run-out through the top. The climbing is a bit easier there. I think it would take a more skilled leader than your average 5.11 climber to make it safe.