Es Pontàs (climb)
Es Pontàs is a 20-metre (66 ft) long limestone deep-water soloing (DWS) climbing route on the Es Pontàs sea-arch in Mallorca, Spain. After it was first free soloed in September 2006 by American climber Chris Sharma, it became graded at 9a+ (5.15a) – the world's first-ever DWS route at that grade, and one of the earliest 9a+ graded rock climbs of any type in history. Es Pontàs was credited with promoting the emerging sport of DWS, and further enhancing Sharma's reputation and legacy as a pioneer in rock climbing. Sharma's first ascent was featured in the award-winning 2007 climbing film, King Lines.
| Es Pontàs | |
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The Es Pontàs sea arch in Mallorca; the climb goes along the inside right-hand side of the arch to its landward apex | |
| Location | Santanyí, Mallorca, Spain |
| Coordinates | 39°19′32″N 3°08′41″E |
| Climbing Area | Es Pontàs |
| Route Type | Deep-water soloing |
| Vertical Gain | 20 metres (66 ft) (length) |
| Pitches | 1 |
| Grade | 5.15a (9a+) |
| First free ascent | Chris Sharma, 26 September 2006 |
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