2016 World Cup Roundup | Meiringen, Switzerland




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Summary: On the happenings of the IFSC Bouldering World Cup held in Meiringen, Switzerland on April 15-16, 2016<br> **This episode is sponsored by <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/Jtree" target="_blank">Joshua Tree Skin Care</a>, <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/Powercompany" target="_blank">Power Company Climbing</a>, and <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/Gnarly" target="_blank">Gnarly Nutrition</a>. Support this podcast by entering “chalktalk” at checkout for up to 20% off you next order!**<br> Listen on the player at the top of the page or find us on <a title="itunes!" href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chalk-talk-climbing-industry/id896012347?mt=2" target="_blank">iTunes!</a><br> <br> Show Notes for episode on 2016 World Cup:<br> <br> * Jackie’s assessments of the setting overall with a large focus on body tension<br> * A breakdown of some of the interesting moments of the individual climbs and how they affected the outcome<br> * How much weight the Men’s #4 problem carried for each competitor<br> * The reason for Ty Landman’s frustration at not being able to finish Men’s #4<br> * How Melissa LeNeve came out with a vengeance this comp and got her first podium since 2013<br> * Thoughts on Men’s #3, the climb that was topped easily by all competitors<br> * Thinking like a competition routesetter<br> * How Sean McColl could end up in 20th place and realize that’s the new standard for semi-finals (aka, a really strong field of climbers)<br> * Competitor attendance at competitions in Asia, and concerns for the coming weeks<br> <br> Related Links for 2016 World Cup:<br> <br> * International Federation of Sport Climbing | <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/IFSCwebsite" target="_blank">www.IFSC-climbing.org</a><br> * The Circuit Climbing and Performance Magazine | <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/TheCircuitMagazine" target="_blank">www.TheCircuitClimbing.com</a><br> * World Cup Coverage | <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/OnBouldering" target="_blank">www.OnBouldering.com</a><br> * Kilter Grips |<a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/Kilter" target="_blank"> www.KilterGrips.com</a><br> * Joshua Tree Skin Care | <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/Jtree" target="_blank">www.JTreeLife.com</a> *[sponsored] (enter ‘chalktalk’ for 2o% discount)*<br> * Gnarly Nutrition | <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/Gnarly" target="_blank">www.GoGnarly.com</a> *[sponsored] (enter ‘chalktalk’ for 20% discount)*<br> * Power Company | <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/Powercompany">www.PowerCompanyClimbing.com</a> *[sponsored] (enter ‘chalktalk’ for 20% discount)*<br> <br> Related Chalk Talk Podcast Episodes for 2016 World Cup:<br> <br> * World Cup Roundup episodes for <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/ifsc-bouldering-world-cup-roundup-toronto-jackie-hueftle/" target="_blank">Toronto</a>, <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/2015-world-cup-roundup-vail-w-jackie-hueftle/" target="_blank">Vail</a>, <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/2015-world-cup-roundup-haiyang-china-ifsc/" target="_blank">Haiyang</a>, <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/2015-world-cup-roundup-chongqing-w-jackie-hueftle/" target="_blank">Chongqing</a>, <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/2015-world-cup-roundup-ifsc-munich/" target="_blank">Munich</a><br> * <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/angel-palacio-onbouldering-com-ifsc-climbing/" target="_blank">Ep.55 w/ Angel Palacio of OnBouldering.com</a><br> * <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/sean-mccoll-american-ninja-warrior-ifsc-world-cup-climbing/" target="_blank">Ep.53 w/ Sean McColl, The Canadian Powerhouse</a><br> * <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/alex-puccio-climbing-injury-world-cup-ifsc/" target="_blank">Ep.43 w/ Alex Puccio “Road to Recovery”</a><br> * <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast."></a>