Watch Johnny Dawes attempt to make a hands-free ascent of the classic The Devil's Slide climb on Lundy. Filmed by David Linnett at the BMC Lundy Climbing Festival in 2017.
The Devil's Slide is a classic HS on Lundy island in the Bristol Channel. David said:
"It was great fun to team up with and film the legendary climber, showman and all-round nice guy Johnny Dawes on Lundy Island at the BMC Lundy Climbing Festival. On his first-ever visit to the Puffin Isle, Johnny wanted to attempt a hands free "walk" on the lead with pre-placed gear up the island's classic climb called "The Devil's Slide".
Johnny came up with this fantastically outrageous idea whilst we were "bivvying" in Bideford long-stay car park the night before we sailed. Fortunately, I had my filming gear with me so a plan was soon formulated. All we needed was a couple of mates to help out the with the logistics and the weather to play ball. So on a bluebird but blustery day with the wind getting ever stronger just to add to the excitement, Johnny started his walk up the Devil's Slide...
A humongous thanks goes out to Johnny for being an absolute star and huge fun to work with. Whilst a massive thanks for all their invaluable help goes out to James Mann for his assistance with the rigging plus additional camera work and James Rennardson for his super speedy belaying.
Anyway, here's a wee video of the day with some aerial drone footage of one of the UK's greatest ever climbers to lace up a pair of rock shoes on his attempt to "walk" up one of Lundy's iconic landmarks on the classic climb of the island. I have seen one or two things in 25 years of climbing but this was something else!"
Thanks David!
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