Adam Ondra: New Mega Projects, Comp Retirement, Kneepad Hot Takes, and is Terranova V17?

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In this episode, elite climber Adam Ondra explores:

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His process with Jakob and friends on DNA (5.15d / 9c)

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Being motivated by friendly competition

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The recent sends of Change and Move by Alex Megos and others

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Kneepads and their impact on modern climbing and grades of old classics

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Silence vs B.I.G. and which is the king line

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Is he retiring from comp climbing?

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The new Ondra Comp shoe, and what is "smedging"

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Is Terranova harder than V16... and can Will Bosi send it?

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