Fred Rouhling's Akira Sees First Repeats Since 1995 FA, Receives Downgrade
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When Fred Rouhling completed the first ascent of Akira in 1995, there were no 9a+ [5.15a] routes. Even 9a [5.14d] was just beginning to be accepted. So when Rouhling graded his new line 9b [5.15b], controversy erupted. Alex Huber criticized the grade of Akira. Dani Andrada and JB Tribout ...