Chris Sharma’s climbing ability and visionary first ascents have earned him an enduring reputation as one of the world’s best rock climbers. Sharma’s contributions to the sport are numerous. They including climbing the first routes rated 5.15a and 5.15b in the world, and establishing the grade of 5.15c. Over the years Sharma has popularized various genres of climbing, from bouldering to sport climbing to “psicobloc” (aka deep-water soloing). Psicobloc involves climbing ropeless up the sea cliffs, with nothing to protect you if you fall except for the ocean. If you fall you fall in the ocean. His signature route in the Spanish island of Mallorca is Es Pontas. He climbs the underbelly of a magnificent arch in the middle of the ocean. Sharma has also been a leading force in the climbing industry. He is the lead shoe designer at Evolv, and has developed several award-winning models of climbing shoes. He is a founder of the PsicoBloc Masters—the first and only deep-water solo competition in the U.S.
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