Hard first ascent by Toshi Takeuchi

The Japanese boulderer Toshi Takeuchi reports the first ascent of Kuzan and suggests 8c as a rating.

His comment on the successful ascent:

"Finally. Today the dynamo succeeded. I climbed the extension of Borsalino. The new line includes seven 8b + trains and one 8b train, the Dynamo. I am very proud that I was able to give the classic Borsalino an extension. " In further comments, Toshi leaves it open as to whether or not it could even be a 8c +.

Toshi Takeuchi on a successful tour in Switzerland

As sackstark the Japanese on the way, shows the following video. It was created during his stay at Magic Wood two years ago.

Credits: picture Instagram

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