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N'Jadaka (aka Killmonger)
Description
Prince N'Jadaka; cousin, nemesis, and perhaps greater adversary of the Black Panther. The portrayal of this character in the movie was one of the best villains since Heath Ledger's Joker. I also think that the Black Panther story as a whole is an amazing and timely narrative.
Another amazing crack, an homage to the Black Panther theme, and a play on the character this route is named after, N'Jadaka is more of a sleeper than Wakanda Forever. Just like it's namesake, it's not nearly as obvious and stunning, but it's certainly equal in character and class, and likely superior in power. It took more grit to get done, as the moves pound-for-pound are harder than those of its proud neighbor.
In line with the character of N'Jadaka, this route is difficult to read and nails hard. It's a meaner, burlier version of the International Affair, and for this reason my first thought was to call it Domestic Terrorist. However, the legend of N'Jadaka resonated better, included that theme, and was more fitting for the times.
A strange hand-jam flare gets you off the ground into the initial tips. The stepping-stone was already perfectly placed by the rock gods. Getting established higher has some tricks to it, then very thin crack climbing gets you to the finger locks in the shield. From there, good luck. Hopefully your warrior skills have been honed for battle!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5xERXE7pxI
Location
To the right of Wakanda Forever, out on the ledge. Anchors easily visible and once on the ledge the route is unmistakable.
Protection
A hand-sized piece off the ground, triples of green Alien, a few blue TCUs or red c3s, a .3 and .4 BD, and a few more fingers and thin hands pieces for the easier top section.
Routes in Forming Arch
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