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Heart ov Zteel 2, part 2:

Men's finals, first route

Continuing the series of Heart of Steel photos. This album shows the first men's route of the final round. Just like last year, there was a way to climb it that just might be possible, and Vasya Volotnikov proved that it was. See also Part One, Part Three, and (coming soon) Part Four.
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you should see an image here Michael Bautista starting the route.
you should see an image here Vasya Volotnikov trying out a hold the route-setters were convinced nobody could use as a handhold.
you should see an image here Vasya Volotnikov setting his feet for a huge reach.
you should see an image here Vasya Volotnikove attempting the crux move of his "direct start"
you should see an image here This is the third try, but this time Volotnikov sticks it.
you should see an image here Rob D'Anatasio demonstrates the "normal" start.
you should see an image here No feet? No problem!
you should see an image here No feet? Time to rest!
you should see an image here Vasya Volotnikov doing the "normal" route.
you should see an image here Vasya Volotnikov taking a rest.
you should see an image here Michael Bautista getting ready to climb around the Bulge.
you should see an image here Rob D'Anatasio will try it with the other hand up.
you should see an image here Michael Bautista gets one hand high.
you should see an image here Rob D'Anatasio follows with hands the other way.
you should see an image here It all works out the same soon enough.
you should see an image here Michael Bautista moving off the Big Bulge.
you should see an image here Michael Bautista thinks about his next move.
you should see an image here This spot should look familiar...
you should see an image here This is where Volotnikov's "direct start" got him.
you should see an image here Michael Bautista going for prize money.
you should see an image here As usual, Vasya Volotnikov makes it look easy.