Hard XS
195 minutes of great climbing
An amazing 8.5 gig disk full to the gunnels with what makes UK climbing UK climbing from the men who brought us Hard Grit.
10 short films >> that provide a rip roaring ride in to the heart and soul of the British climbing experience. Travelling far and wide across our magical isle we’ve searched out the best climbers on all types of rock in all sorts of peril. Whilst full of first ascents and hard core fear the films also offer a rich blend humour and touching observation. It’s vintage Slackjaw.
Hombres caught in the act include Steve McClure, John Arran, Pete Robins, Nic Sellers, Tim Emmett, Chris Cubitt, James Pearson, Ian Parnell, Gaz Parry, Dave Thomas, Neil Gresham, Sam Whittaker plus many more.
Includes OverShadow 9a+, Great White Fright HXS, Breakaway HXS, Extinction E8 6c, Equilibrium E10 7a, The Zone E97a, Make it Funky 8c, Clyde Font8a+, Bobby’s Groove 8a+, Pic ‘n Mix M9, Appointment with Death.
Comes with Suffering Andy our profile of the uber loon and alpinist Andy Kirkpatrick. Winner Vancouver Mountain Film Festival.
An eclectic mix of short films from two great film makers (Ben Pritchard and Rich Heap), this DVD contains Suffering Andy, a film that follows me around Scotland doing talks and climbing. When I introduced this film at the Sheffield film festival a few years back I said that I hated this film, which I know really hurt Rich’s feelings. I’m not surprised as it is in fact a lovely little film, with some great climbing shot on the Ben. What I hated about it was me, as I didn’t like the way I came across, looking overly obsessed with death. This was due to the fact I was heading off to try and solo the Troll wall in a week or so
Anyway if you find this bit Rich I always thought it was a great film… I just find it hard to watch.
