Setter Showdown ‘V1 and done...’ - 25th November
Here’s the concept: 5 top setters, 15 blocs, 1 winner.
This isn’t your conventional comp, this is a setter showdown, where it’s all about celebrating V1’s!
Each setter will have 2 hours to set and test a V0, V1 & V2. Then the judging can commence! There will be a professional panel, and most importantly a people’s panel - that means you!
We will be getting a load of new holds to make sure the setters have everything they need to set the best easy blocs you have ever seen! Top draw setting should be for all levels of climbing and not just the hard blocs.
Once all the scores have been counted we will be crowning the winning bloc and the champion setter!
Don’t worry, we will also have a load of raffle prizes up for grabs for anyone who buys a ticket!
There will be a climbing makers market from 11am for you to peruse (think of it as an early Christmas Market) , a food stall and hopefully a shoe demo (TBC).
The idea is to make a day of it, come down early to see the setting process in action, grab some lunch, then try out some new climbing shoes while you climb and judge those comp standard V1’s!
Okay now you know the jist, time for the key details:
When is it?
Saturday 25th November, 11am - 4pm
Running order?
11am until 1pm - setting the blocs
1pm until 3pm - climbing and judging
3pm until 4pm - counting the scores & raffle!
4pm - Winner announced
How much does it cost?
£10 - early bird ( (this includes entry and shoe hire if you need them!)
£15 - standard (this includes entry and shoe hire if you need them!)
£5 - member
Can I come down and watch the setters in action?
Yes - if you would like to! Come and learn more about the setting process. See what holds the setters choose, how they use the wall angles, and the little tweaks they make to perfect the blocs.
How does the scoring work?
Exact scoring details TBC
Who are the setters?
James ‘the Hips’ Skinner - Rise Head Setter
Abbi Storm - Chimera Head Setter
Tommy Two Drivers - Blocfit’s most successful apprentice
Imi ‘the Magpie’ Bagnall Smith - Established London freelancer
Carol ‘the Conjurer’ - Established Sheffield setter, based at the Works
Who is on the professional judging panel?
Kate Mills - ex comp climber & one half of Gripz.
Hannah Morris
Who is on the peoples panel?
Everyone who comes down to try the blocs!
How do I win a prize?
The big prize will be for the winning setter. Don’t worry though, we will have a bunch of raffle prizes for everyone else.
What stalls will there be?
Cake Climbing Co. - handmade crimp/pinch blocs & tee-shirts
Jakes Holds - handmade climbing brushes & crimp blocs
Versus Wall - tee-shirts & general comp goodies
New Territories - beautiful handmade chalk bags
