Hard Grit by director Richard Heap and Slack Jaw Productions is quite possibly one of the best climbing films ever made. Capturing the true essence of the British grit stone scene, you will find yourself at the edge of your seat while you watch world class climbers take huge whippers on terrible gear with even worse circumstances. For example the first scene shows a climber inching his way up the friction slabs and grooves, moving further away from his last piece, only to get to harder climbing and when you didn't think you could stand it anymore, he finally whips-ending in a shin crushing landing that just takes your breathe away.And it just keeps going. With such names as Ben Moon, Seb Grieve, Jerry Moffat and Johnny Dawes, you will literally find yourself covering your eyes and your heart beating faster as each climber attempts to climb the unforgiving and committing gritstone. This movie provides the insight into the mental focus and physical grace necessary to succeed on this amazing, mystical rock.
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