Fillippo Manca
An all-round climber who combines his passion as a first ascensionist with his work as a route setter
ABOUT FILIPPO
I was born in Nuoro, Sardinia, and I started climbing twenty years ago at a small climbing gym in my hometown.
I'm a firefighter, but I'm also a route setter specializing in paraclimbing. I set routes for the Italian Cup competitions, and throughout the year I work as the head route setter at my local climbing gym.
My biggest climbing achievement is that, after many years, I've rediscovered the same passion for climbing that I had when I first started.
SHOOT A QUESTION
- Warm up or warming up by climbing? Usually warm up with a portable fingerboard and resistance bands.
- Coffee or matcha? Coffee.
- Climb in silence or with music? Silence.
- Pull ups or hanging? Hanging.
- Favourite snack in the crags? Apples.
- Lead or boulder? Both.
- Alone or with group? Boulder alone, lead with friends.
- Static or dyno? Static.
5 QUESTIONS FOR FILIPPO
1. What's your biggest f**k up in your climbing life?
Five years ago, I broke a toe in Yosemite on the very first day of the trip.
2. If you could pick anyone from the climbing history or the present climbers, who would you love to go climb with and why?
Definitely Wolfgang Güllich from climbing history and Chris Sharma from the current generation, because to me they are simply the best.
3. What is your dream line?
Action Directe, probably because I love Frankenjura and its history.
4. What's your favourite part of being in the Rafiki team?
I love the people in the Rafiki team, even though I haven't had the chance to meet most of them yet. They've never made me feel pressured to perform, which creates a calm and positive atmosphere. And the clothes are simply the best I've ever worn.
5. What's your advice for the climbers of all levels?
Just have fun every time you go climbing.
