One Slap 9b, Arco

In One Slap 9b, Arco, Adam Ondra drops into the limestone playground of Arco for a rapid-fire look at a cutting-edge sport climbing first ascent. In just over three minutes, the film captures the intensity of November 2017 as Ondra tests, commits, and ultimately unlocks a brand-new 9b line—where every move is sharp, every attempt counts, and success hinges on absolute precision. What makes this worth watching is how much story is packed into so little time: the micro-decisions, the explosive “one slap” moments, and the unmistakable focus of a climber operating at the outer edge of difficulty. If you love seeing elite tactics distilled to their essentials—body tension, timing, and pure conviction on steep Arco stone—this is a quick hit of inspiration that’s impossible not to replay.

Adam Ondra · 3:06

First ascent, November 2017 by Adam Ondra