Welcome to Deep Water Soloing

Deep water soloing (DWS) is a form of solo climbing which is performed over water. The water is solely used to protect the climber against injury. Partipients who enjoy deep water soloing generally only climb at high tide as this can offer the climber the most protection against falls.

DWS is still classed as a new form of climbing - but originated in the late sixites or early seventies in Dorset. DWS is a very pure form of rock climbing - your kit list usually includes a pair of climbing shoes and a chalk bag, the advantage of this form of climbing is that you dont have to carry a large amount of equipment with you, it just you vs the rock.

This form of climbing is not without its risks, the water offers you some advantages should you fall from the rock, but there is a difference between hitting the water safely and the other being that you can be winded, knocked out by the force of you hitting the water or hit rocks hidden from view under the waters surface

What is Deep Water Soloing about?

This site has been created so that climbers can find out more on the subject of Deep water soloing (also know as psicobloc) and can make safe informed decisions on how to practice this form of climbing. Most DWS climbs are in and around the Devon and Dorset areas where this form of climbing originated - but good DWS climbs can also be found in other countries such as Thailand, Spain, Mallorca and the USA. New climbs and content will be added to this site as well as users photos, posts and blog entries.

Can I help to make this site better?

This site has been designed to bring together a community of like minded climbers. Please feel free to browse the site, and check out some of our links to well known sites and other interesting extreme sports related to DWS. If you have a photo or know of any good climbs in your area please goto the contact us page, or sign up on our forum and post your favorite climb!