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 Have you ever seen the documentary "free solo"? 
 Nope but you but you can send link 
 If I had grip strength I'd say inspirational.
Unfortunately that ain't the aspiration for me.  
 the sporting performance and self-confidence is just incredible 
 yes, and he wasn't even using ropes, correct?
 
 yes you are correct. Btw: That means "free solo" 
 But there’s a rope in that photo? 
 there is? I don't see one 
 You can see the anchor point by his foot. There’s a yellow rope running down if you look below his chalk bag. 

I don’t know what the issue is. Maybe it’s that guy on his training climbs but whoever this is is using safety gear in this photo. 
 you are right 🧗‍♂️ maybe it is from his training climbs.