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Hardest Oz Solos? 13-May-2004 At 11:42:12 AM Damietta

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For me, I can't solo any more. I fell off while soloing in my late teens and that was the end of it. Once you've expereinced that sinking feeling of a foot slipping off about 7-8m above the deck something changes. Since then I can't shake the 'what if' feeling that Tasch refers to, particularly about a foot slipping or a hold breaking.

In principle though I have never sought to pass judgement on the endeavour or those who continue to do it. I watch in awe the likes of John Bachar, Peter Croft, Dan Osman (watched him), Dave Jones. Alex Huber, Dean Potter, Hans Florine and Steve Schneider. I compare them with the likes of Dave Rastovich, Steve Cabhrina (Big wave free sufers) and Scott Schmitt (extreme free skier). All are highly skilled master practitioners of their respective trades.