# Pool-Diving Cliff Jumps The Psicobloc Climbing Competition Features Deep Water Soloing By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-08-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/climbing-competition References: [likecool](http://www.likecool.com/Climbing_Comp--Sport--Gear.html) & [psicocomp](http://psicocomp.com/) For the first time ever, a major deep water soloing climbing competition took place in the U.S. last week in Park City, Uta. The Psicobloc Masters Series sees intense rock climbers clambering up a cliff-like [rock-climbing wall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musa-apartment) with a sheer, 50-foot drop down into a deep pool of water. Different from all other such competitions, there are no ropes, harnesses or safety nets to catch you if you slip up, just lots and lots of water. While the finalists are still competing, the massive wall is open to the public for a couple of days so that they can try their hand at deep water soloing. The Psicobloc climbing competition is a game-changer for [competitive climbing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athletic-bouldering-shoe-1). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Deep-water Soloing:** The emergence of deep-water soloing competitions presents an opportunity for companies involved in water sports equipment to create products specifically for this niche market. - **Extreme Adventure Sports:** The rise in popularity of extreme adventure sports like the Psicobloc climbing competition can be capitalized on by businesses in the travel and tourism industry to offer unique and exciting experiences for consumers. - **Risk-taking Culture:** The growth in popularity of high-risk activities like the Psicobloc climbing competition can be leveraged by businesses in industries like insurance and healthcare to tailor their services for consumers who participate in these activities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Water Sports Equipment:** The emergence of deep-water soloing competitions presents an opportunity for companies involved in water sports equipment to create products specifically for this niche market. - **Travel and Tourism:** The rise in popularity of extreme adventure sports like the Psicobloc climbing competition can be capitalized on by businesses in the travel and tourism industry to offer unique and exciting experiences for consumers. - **Insurance and Healthcare:** The growth in popularity of high-risk activities like the Psicobloc climbing competition can be leveraged by businesses in industries like insurance and healthcare to tailor their services for consumers who participate in these activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rock-Climbing Work Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-climbing-gym.md) - [Street Pole Vault Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-pole-vault-competition.md) - [Battle-Style Art Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-competition.md) - [Youth Movement Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/absurdly-good-games.md) - [Wellness Destination Openings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zion-canyon-hot-springs.md) - [Inaugural Demanding Fitness Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-toughest-mile.md) - [Generational-Lasting Dynamic Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mike-hewson-2.md) - [Organic Urban Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-boulder-park.md) - [Guided Exploration Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guided-peaks.md)