Uprising Newsletter January 2009
Uprising is a climbing company, based in Christchurch, NZ.
We make choice holds for choice climbers so we can go climbing in choice places.
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NBS Is Here Again For 2009
The NZAC National Bouldering Series is back with slopers, sunshine and happiness for all.
We got the good oil from event co-ordinator, Chris North.
Click here for the interview and event details
Chris Webb-Parson Tears Up Hueco
Aussie mutant Chris Webb-Parsons has been tearing it up at Hueco Tanks, Texas with 3 8B and harder ascents in a week, including famous Fred Nicole testpieces Slashface (V13, 4th go) and Esperanza (V14). Mean as. He's got a website too, now - www.chriswebbparsons.com
Matterhorn North Face in Under 2 Hours
Stuck in Switzerland with 2 hours to kill? How about soloing the Matterhorn? Swiss mountain rocket Ueli Steck has recently climbed the north face by the Schmid Route in 1 hour 56 minutes, with a vertical gain of one kilometre. Witness the fitness.
Sharma - Golpe De Estado 9b
Chris Sharma has been at it again, this time back in Siurana sending his project Golpe De Estado “Overthrow the Government” possible 9b.
Watch the clip at www.bigupproductions.com/#/blog/479/
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New Climbing Holds Released - Hello Roof Jugs!
4 brand-new sets of climbing holds are now available from Uprising Online.
3 XL Jug Sets for when the grips have to be huge, plus the world's first stackable holds!
Click here to see the full range of Uprising products.
Handlebar Set
XL Jugs for the steepest terrain
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Rufus Set
Striata Set
Stackers
3 Holds, 9 Possibilities - Stack 'em up!
Uprising Product Guide Available in .pdf
I have just finished of a flash new Product Guide with all the latest Uprising goodies. You can request one through our contacts page.
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