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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_Z1-...mbedded#at=387
I know it's not fell running, but thought this would probably be the best place to post it. Mods feel free to move it if you think it's better suited somewhere else.
Interesting to see Anton's NB sponsorship contract must be pretty loose.
Don't think there's anything on a Bob Graham that would slow those two down :wink:
Exactly what i was thinking. Surely they've got to do it at some point in the near future.
It would be really interesting to know how much someone likes Killian is free to choose which races ( or challenges ) he does each year, and how much is driven by sponsor ( ie for him Salomon ) demands.
If for example UTMB was sponsored by Salomon, not North Face, would he be more or less told he had to be there this year, or could he still have gone off to USA for Pikes Peak, etc
These guys must get invited to so many races, or notified about so many records, the choice must be really difficult if they do have complete free reign - what a position to be in..............
They're at the top of there game so I imagine they get to choose exactly what they want to do.
clearly not carrying full body cover :D
Does make you realise how ridiculous the comments on the Killian Journet BG thread about him being a "trail runner" and unable to cope with the "technical ground" of the Lake District were.
I asked Kilian this question in a brief interview with him out in the Pyrennes last year. I had presented him with a copy of 'The Bob Graham Round', asked him whether he'd heard of it and if so, would he contemplate an attempt. He had, and he seemed genuinely interested in the idea of the Round. As I understood it Kilian has someone at Salomon who is heavily involved in looking into potential 'quests', trips and events and decides which would be worth getting him involved in. He does have a say in what he does/doesn't do, but I imagine if Salomon really want him to do it...Quote:
Originally Posted by Yaks
As an aside, I know very little about Salomon, their market share in the UK, their potential and interest in expanding in the UK market. But, if Kilian was to do something like the BG it would massively raise the profile of Salomon. At the time I tried to interest Salomon Team Manager, Greg Vollet, in the idea of a BG, but he was luke-warm...
Can't watch it now it says video is private :(
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Originally Posted by Rob Furness
the hand of Salomon?
Or New Balance? I noticed Anton was sporting a pair of La Sportiva's, in that when I watched it the other day, To be fair they're probably a better choice than the MT110's for the climbing moves needed at the top, the rubber being much more stickier. I liked the bit when the climber asks them where their gear is... "I've got hands, I've got feet" being the reply. Nice.Quote:
Originally Posted by superflyguy
It was removed by Killian at the request of Salomon in order to distance themselves from the obvious danger in what he and TK were doing.
not wanting every weekend warrior in just a pair of speedcross trying to freeclimb the Grand Teton falling and blaming them, it is usually a roped up route hence the comments from the other guys on the wall.
More TK with Joe Grant this time on Longs Peak 14er
Real BIG balls stuff on the broadway traverse not sure i would fancy it, and the lamb's snow crossing with tent pegs!!!!
http://vimeo.com/44180862
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Originally Posted by curtyoung
I've got to say that the whole concept of merging running with scrambling, or even lower grade climbing is very tempting. I love the way that mountain running is evolving in this direction.
yeah, but presumably only if salmonman lets you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Twister
Has anyone on here ever kissed Killian's arse?
I'd love to do that, me.
Its hardly evolving that way.. Cuillin Ridge, Welsh 3000ers, Snowdon Horseshoe all have established records and have been so for a long time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Twister
Some footage already seen but some new stuff here too:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O28Xf...ature=youtu.be
As Eric Cartman would say: "F@cking hippies!"Quote:
Originally Posted by MorganW
I hope he wasn't doing anything dangerous in his salmonman shoes.
That wasn't heavy breathing I heard was it? - surely Killian et al don't get out of breath like us mere mortals do they?
'technical ground in the lake district' ....does the bob graham cover scottish grade III winter ground and Hard Severe rock climbing?
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I hope not, or else I'm walking round the town centre in a pair of soiled underpants....