The American Shawn Raboutou is currently the strongest boulderer in the world. After the first ascent of Alphane (9A) in Chironico, he succeeds in repeating Insomniac in Lincoln Lake. The 8C + boulder by Drew Ruana has rejected numerous strong climbers since the first ascent last July.
Recently repeated Shawn Raboutou the 8C+ bouldering insomniac. The test piece of Drew Ruana in Lincoln Lake starts at Wheel of Wolvo/Delirium and runs along an 8-move sequence in the 8b+ area to a good handle. Then it's on to the We Can Build You line with its strength-endurance climbing, again in the 8b+ area. The entire line extends over around 30 trains with a "moment of terror" just before the exit.
Video: This is how Shawn Raboutou climbs Insomniac (8C +)
Strongest boulderer in the world?
It's impressive at what level Shawn Raboutou is currently bouldering. alphanes (9A, FA), Story of 3 Worlds (8C+, FA), Fuck the System (8C+, FA) or Insomniac (8C +) are just some of the high-end ascents of the 24-year-old.
In addition, as the rumor mill is bubbling, the boulder "Megatron Project' in Eldorado Canyon. The Megatron Project is a sit start (8C per se) version of the Boulders Tron (8B+). The overall rating of the boulder is 9A. So it would be the second 9A boulder for Shawn Raboutou. However, Raboutou has not yet officially communicated or confirmed the inspection of the Megatron Project.
The American is already considered a next-level athlete among his peers. bouldering pioneer Dave Graham For example, Lacrux has repeatedly expressed his admiration for Shawn Raboutou's bouldering skills, emphasizing the ease with which this 8C boulder pulls.
Video: 9A boulderer Daniel Woods in Insomniac (8C +)
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- First ascent of Fuck the System (8C +): Shawn Raboutou quietly boulders the old Dave Graham line
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Credits: Cover picture Shawn Raboutou