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Jorge Diaz-Rullo climbs 8b + route Darwin Dixit free solo

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The Spaniard Jorge Diaz-Rullo managed the rope-free ascent of the 8c sport climbing route Darwin Dixit in Margalef. This video shows his passage.

The Darwin Dixit route is steep. Very steep. And certain moves are quite explosive and dynamic. That kept the Spaniard Jorge Diaz Rullo do not stop following this exact route in the El Laboratori sector Margalef to be selected as a free solo project.

Note: The Darwin Dixit route was originally rated 8c, but is now considered 8b +.

Jorge Diaz-Rullo during the free solo ascent of Darwin Dixit (8b +)

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