Interview – Nalle Hukkataival
August 28th, 2008 Posted in people
Nalle Hukkataival
8.9.1986
All over the world / Helsinki, Finland
Climber/bouldering
Moto: Why not?
Let’s start with some climbing questions. I’m shure you have a route or a problem in mind that you’ll never forget. Why is it so special for you?
I just got back from South Africa where I climbed this boulder called Sky, 8B+. What makes it so special is the pure dynamic movement on it. The problem climbs this beautiful 45 degree overhang. It has only three moves but each one of them is long dynamic jump to an iron cross and the best thing about it is that there is no way get around it, you just have to do these crazy dynos. I have always been interested in dynos and this problem is just perfect in that style.
What are your weaknesses and where do you feel the storngest? Which climbing style is your favourite?
My biggest weakness as a boulderer must be my endurance. I’m also much weaker on slopers than crimps. Dynamic climbing on steep rock is definately what I’m good at and like to do.
Can you discribe how you feel when you are in the best shape ever, when you win something or you realize your goals and dreams. How is it when nothing goes as you want it or expect it?
Usally I feel strongest when I’ve been on a trip for a few weeks. When you get into the style of climbing and learn to read the rock better things usually start to go much smoother. It’s a great feeling being in a good shape because not only you can climb harder problems but you can also climb more. Sometimes when you get over exited and don’t rest enough or you wreck your skin it gets really frustrating because you know that you could climb so much harder if you just would take a few rest days.
Do you believe that everything happens for a reason?
Sometimes it seems like it, but not really.
Are you supertitious? Do you have some special rituals?
I have a certain way I always chalk up but that’s it.
What are the things you appreciate the most on someone?
When climbing highballs it’s always nice to know that you can trust your friend to spot you well.
What is the thing you can’t resist, like your obsession?
What comes to climbing i would say dynos and crazy beta.
Your goals, dreams for the future?
I would like to travel somewehere where no-one has been climbing before and develope a new area.
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Have fun climbing!
