Big up Singapore ✊🏽

@NyanLinCho

3 жыл бұрын

Send Xian back pls

@BoulderingBobat

3 жыл бұрын

@@NyanLinCho maybe post covid :)

@NyanLinCho

3 жыл бұрын

@@BoulderingBobat Yes pls

@ethanjoel7096

3 жыл бұрын

Bouldering Bobat !! Hope to see you guys in Singapore some time soon 😊

@kennethdeandre2037

2 жыл бұрын

I dont mean to be so offtopic but does anyone know a method to log back into an Instagram account?? I stupidly lost the password. I would appreciate any tips you can give me!

What an interesting video. I'm from Singapore and have climbed for 14 years. I've also lived and climbed in the US southeast (Atlanta area) for 5 of those years. Here are some observations. 1. Climbing ability. The average Singaporean climber climbs at a higher grade than the average US climber. 2. Style. US style is characterized by big moves and direct sequences, while the Singapore style is more compact and technical. Perhaps in part due to height/space differences. 3. Pace. Singaporean climbers climb on plastic way more than on real rock (we simply lack rocks). In Singapore, climbing is treated more like an intense gym activity, while in the US, climbing is more laidback. Weekend climbers in Singapore will spend 2-3 hours at the gym before zipping off to their next activity, while weekend climbers in the US will spend entire weekends at the Crag. There's a huge difference in attitudes towards pace and intensity of climbing.

@alicexu5471

3 жыл бұрын

I live in Atlanta too!! I think Atlanta has a pretty high concentration of elite climbers, quite a few on the national team, like Kai lightener also climbs at stone summit. US climbing style is so dynamic and powerful but I always have a hard time adjusting to it!

@johnlzy

3 жыл бұрын

You're quite right. The southeast houses many elite climbers (don't forget Mr Jimmy Webb). I've often seen Zack and Kai climbing at stone summit. I must definitely add that there's an incredible youth team at stone summit. They've really done a fantastic job at promoting the sport there. The soccer mom climbing culture in the US is something Singapore can really learn from if the sport is to become as elite as in the US. Parents there are really dedicated to investing in their children's sporting development. Perhaps there's a fundamental priority difference between Singapore and the US. Much less priority is given to sports in Singapore for practical reasons.

@Puleczech

3 жыл бұрын

Interesting comparison!

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

You seemed to hit everything on point!

13:42 My man broke his arms saving a guy falling, can't climb anymore and is super chill about it - like yeee whatever. Hats off to that spirit, just wow! Instead he then built up a company to save even more people. Inspirational, to say the least.

@NickSinghSG

3 жыл бұрын

Damn, that's pretty legendary

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

He was such a nice guy when I met in person as well!

Liked the video, becors he sad I am probably smart :D

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

You smart you loyal :)

Never been prouder as a Singaporean. The circuit breaker period has spurred me to get more involved in the Singapore climbing scene. And seeing that Singapore is a place that can support my aspirations, I can’t wait to start !!

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah Joel that's whats up ! I'll have to come to SGP one day and climb with everyone there!

@ethanjoel7096

3 жыл бұрын

Albert Ok Let us know when you do!! Cant wait to have you climb with us here :)

This channel is quite possibly one of the most undersubscribed high-quality channels I have ever scene, shit it sounds and looks more polished that most proffesionally developed media sources

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I can't want to keep making videos like this and keep working on improving!

@matislevesque5028

3 жыл бұрын

i totally agree

haha, this is cool to see. I'm from singapore and just got into climbing recently, this video was a pleasant surprise

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

Heck yes! I hope your climbing journey is safe and strong!

@cycoekiller119

3 жыл бұрын

Holy shit! Me too :)) Im very happy that the sport is growing here!!!

This channel is pure gold. I love it when someone gives me the chance to hear about something interesting, i would never have heard of otherwise.Thank you for that :)

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lukas! I'm glad that you got a chance to hear some new things!

Liting Xu actually won Moonboard Masters 2019! Her crimp strength is truly out of this world

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

I KNOW! She's insanely strong and swift!

@andriykidanov6185

3 жыл бұрын

She is amazing to watch, competed at Australian nationals in 2017 and won 👏

Ayy Singapore! 😁 love the series. Can’t wait to see analyses of other countries!

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

So many to cover!

What a great representation of Singapore climbing. I’m from Singapore and climbing is fairly new to me so watching this is a huge boost to my singaporean pride! Keep crushing Albert Ok

Yes! As a Singaporean i was so excited when i saw this notification pop up! Indeed, climbing is becoming more commonplace in Singapore and there are far more gyms than when i started climbing 4 hears ago. Gotta say a part of me misses the times when i only saw familiar faces went i went to the gyms, but i also feel proud that this niche sport that i love is gaining popularity! Indeed a lot of inspiration in the climbing scene here came from Japan. Yoshiyuki Ogata even came in 2019 as a guest climber in Boulderactive and whenever there are international competitions you'd sometimes see both the Japan and Singapore national teams going about together. I'm excited to see what the climbers of Singapore have in store in the future on international stages. Thank you for this video!

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

I've always gotten excited that new faces get into climbing, it really can build stronger communities in the end it's so exciting! Yoshiyuki absolutely put on a clinic at the Boulderactive! It was great to watch thefootage!

Man, the quality of your filmmaking is so good. Love your vids!

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, I'm always trying to improve in the future!

Thanks for another awesome video. The world needs more content like this. Thanks for adding to the community Albert

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chandler! It's my goal to bring this kind of content to the world!

your videos are literally amazing

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

This comment is literally amazing :)

ive watched all your vids and i can honestly say that you have true talent when it comes to creating insughtful and meaningful videos. Your a very smart man and someone needs to give youy a huge budget cus im sure youre docuemntaries would be HUGE in the community

@finbarkelly23

3 жыл бұрын

25k subscribers is such an injustice. I cant imagine a single climber that wouldnt absolutely LOVE your vids

@finbarkelly23

3 жыл бұрын

your putting in alot of effort and i know its going to pay off. Mark my words youre gonna be one of the biggest climbing youtubers

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much finbar, I am really excited where I am already and hopefully bigger opportunities come the harder I work!

These videos are amazing. Keep the series going man!

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

Working on more episodes of this series in the future!

Loving this series!

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Micah!

@Bobbyhiddn

3 жыл бұрын

Albert Ok Yep, trying to absorb the skills through my eyes. I’ve been binging all your videos lately.

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

@@Bobbyhiddn :)

Awesome vid as usual, thanks man.

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Diego! :)

Love it. Thanks for this video. I was considering doing a research project about our climbing scene and the history of it. Haha

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

Ayyy here you go!!!!

Great insightful video dude, you really are cornering a market of climbing content.

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kemal, I really enjoy talking about these topics!

Amazing video! I just started climbing more seriously earlier this year and it's great to see my little country gain such great exposure 🥰

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the comment and I'm sure your climbing journey is going to take you so far!

Great video! Love the series 😁

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Yoseph! I appreciate the comment!

Sofia has summed it up really well. I moved to Singapore recently and tried out some routes at a local gym. They had a V1 route that involved a run-on no hands start with dual texture holds and a bump across a sketchy intermediate hold to a sloper finish. The creativity of the setters on even the lower grade routes really blew my mind.

Really insightful video, love your content

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment and the support!

The quality and style on this series is unrivaled. 👏🏻👏🏻

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Atom Blast haha :)

Really enjoy watching your video Albert! Keep Crushing

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Tim you too!

Proud to be a Singaporean! Thank you for the insightful video!

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

SGP represent!

Awesome Singapore footage professor Ok!

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

:)

I like your analysis videos. Climbing, as well as being fun is endlessly interesting!

thanks for this video albert, love you and your climbing vids -a singaporean

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

:)))))

You hit some great points but only scratched the surface of the nuances of Singapore's climbing, loved the video. ;}

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

I could have made a 5 hour video for sure! SO much to talk about!

It’s really cool to see climbing culture be so interwoven with education. I know a lot of people in the Southeast (I’m from Tennessee) and even out west who feel like they have the choice between seriously pursuing climbing/van life or going to university. I hate that that’s a choice people feel they have to make and am super inspired by people like Michaela Kiersch and Nina Williams who are both pro climbers while pursuing degrees

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

Both of those climbers are really strong and found a way to balance it. It's so awesome to hear those stories and it gives motivation that it's all possible!

Nice one! Great interview!

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks peter!

Shared this with my climbing buddies here in Singapore, including Halil. Thanks.

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Tell Halil I said hello!

i would honestly watch a docu series with you travelling across the world looking at difference in climbing at all the countries

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

Planning on it in the future :)

Great video!

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

It is a bit of pity that due to Covid-19 you could not come here to try out the gyms. Boulder + is indeed excellent, and if you want to talk to the owners for a follow up video I think they would definitely find time to chat. With no slight intended on this video (or Sofia), it would have been nice to see Singapore climbing community figures featured. They are a cool bunch too - the gym is a passion project that they saved up money for from their normal jobs. I hope people do not get the wrong idea either about climbing being structured. One thing that I love about Boulder + is that a number of routes can be beta broken (I'm not sure this is intentional lol), so for example most dynos can be done static if you are flexible/strong/crazy enough. On the story about the belay device - we have a number of climbing gyms that are set up in the middle of shopping malls, using the atrium to set up walls for top rope and lead climbing routes. This uses the empty atrium space and also provides an air-conditioned gym. It also features the gym super prominently - shoppers will be walking around watching you as you send the route. Great visibility for the sport, and these gyms usually have "walk in" programs for complete new comers. The semi-bad effect of this is that when there are belaying accidents it happens in front of an entire shopping mall. A while back someone fell 8 clips on the lead wall and had to be sent to the hospital, with a shopping mall worth of onlookers seeing the accident and the aftermath. This is why there's a strong emphasis on safety qualifications and "lead pass".

One of the reasons why I loved climbing instantly is because the regulars are often smart and respect everyone else as well.

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

It's such a prevalent quality in so many climbers which is why I think it's such a great sport.

Singapore represent!!

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

SGP!!!

Just got back from studying in US for 4 years where I picked up and got obsessed with bouldering. Am psyched to enter the climbing scene back in Singapore and meet all sorts of awesome people :)

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah, you're going to have a blast there!

Gotta cover Thailand next. There's been an explosion of interest in climbing there, especially at tonsai and railey. Also, interview nicol Tomas, Thailand's first ever ifsc medal winning climber (I think he won world championship youth B?)

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

I've seen that interview and would love to talk to him! He's seriously an inspiration! Will have to cover Thailand in the future!

felt so good when you said i was smart😊😊

Great video! Just wanted to give a shoutout to SMU Gravical! It has really come so fast since its humble beginnings! The past few years have seen many awesome international setters and climbers grace the event! These include big names like European names like Jason Kehl, Tobias Diedler, Niklas to Asian names like Kim Don Hyun, Yuji Harashima! This really gave the competition its exposure to different styles from all over the world!

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

SMU!!! I would love to compete there one day when traveling is easier!

love the idea of series

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to keep it up!

Wow, didn't expect my home to be featured! The climbing scene in Singapore kinda exploded 1-2 years ago (I started in Oct 2019). We climb mostly in gyms because we have literally zero mountain ranges to speak of and only 1 real outdoor venue at Dairy Farm Road. The climbing community here is absolutely lovely.

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

It seems like the community there has things figured out nonetheless!

Love this! Having climbed in both the UK and Singapore, definitely agree. Singapore is much more physical and has less "parkour climbing" and more traditional technical work overall

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I think the space aspect really affects setting and it's really about working with what you got!

so proud

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

SGP represent!

And the thumbnail is of my climbing juniors from college!!

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

That's so wicked! I bet that team was so fun to be on!

@jovjovvv9680

3 жыл бұрын

@@AlbertOkay oh yes I definitely could relate when you and Sofia discussed the school team trainings :) SMU Gravical also grew significantly, I can attest to it's humble beginnings cos I organised it back in 2014 😂

The Singaporean climbing scene's ties with Japan can (in part) be linked back to Yuji Hirayama, who took the time to come down to guest route-set for competitions (Boulderactive), and helped to nurture friendships between the generations of Singaporean and Japanese climbers. Correct me if I'm wrong, but for a period of time the podium winners of BA were invited by Yuji to participate The North Face Cup in Japan.

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

You're correct about the North Face part and Yuji has seriously helped develop all over Asia that his impact is the reason why many of the communities exist today

Liting fan here ✋ Too bad...I lived in Singapore before I discovered climbing. Had things been different maybe I would have failed Financial Economics but become a better climber! 🤔 Hope to check out the Singapore climbing scene some day!

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

It's waiting for your return! You'll crush all the climbs!

I would love an episode about Climbing in Austria. There are great climbers like Jakob Schubert or Anna Stöhr and it is well known for facilities like Kletterzentrum Innsbruck. Another aspect that is really interesting in my opinion is that there are so many mountains and outdoor climbing options and just generally climbing on mountains is so deeply routed in tradition and history which might affect climbers today.

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

100% I'll be talking about Austria in the future, working with setting time to talk to a professional athlete there soon!

And Liting is the INTERNATIONAL Moonboard Master 2019 CHAMPION!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

She's a BEAST!

2:51 that made my day thank you so much

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha :)

@rufus6844

3 жыл бұрын

Omg that made my day again

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

@@rufus6844

i’m from singapore and i’ve been climbing for maybe 6? years really on and off. to me climbing is a family bonding experience because i go with my parents and sister. it was a nice surprise to see a video about singapore and tbh i learnt way more about the scene then i thought there even was to know. nice vid :)

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

That's so awesome that you can do it with your family. I'm sure it must be fun to work on climbs together and share the same feelings as well!

I love the series. Can you check out Belgium climbing?

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

In the future of course!

@botERROR4114

3 жыл бұрын

@@AlbertOkay lf you need help I can get you in contact with some of the top climbers in Belgium 😎

0:01 that's the climbing gym I go to! :D

Sofias voice tho =D so pleasant to hear her talk

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

She's great to talk to!

That is pretty cool! Hit me up if you want to learn more about the climbing scene in Hong Kong.

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

When I cover it in the future sure thing!

Australia next, happy to assist with research and put you in touch with crushers here

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

I have a really good source for over there! But in the future 100% yes I'm excited to explore there!

Albert! I just started watching your videos and learned you're from the Austin Area! I'm currently living pretty close to there, where is a good outside bouldering area? I want to plan an outdoor trip for this October

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

I live in Colorado, but used to live in Dallas. Check out Rogers and greenbelt for bouldering also McKinney falls!

watching from rhode island and feeling jealous at singapore's concentration of gyms

I was wondering if you could look at the styles of climbing from French climbers, specifically the 2019 youth champion Oriane Bertone. There is something so mesmerizing about the way she moves

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

Coming up in the future 100% :)

Noiceeee

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

noice

Hi from Singapore

that boulder that boulder+ v2/v3 problem she said, i happened climbed it last week lol

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

Wish I could try it!

@graysjx

3 жыл бұрын

Hey which wall is it on? Hahah been there week after week and I just can't seem to put a finger on it.

@lamonsato6932

3 жыл бұрын

@@graysjx the cave wall

@lamonsato6932

3 жыл бұрын

if I am not wrong

@lmr6085

3 жыл бұрын

@@lamonsato6932 what is the color?

Sadly thx to COVID this year there was only 1 competition which was gravical😢 was really excited for my first year of competition climbing

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so sad as well. Next year I'll try and come to gravical if it gets held again!

noice

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

noice

Oh man my gym uses the belaysafe, while I appreciate the safety aspect, not the biggest fan since it adds so much friction. Awesome video though Albert

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I have heard that same opinion, but I guess the fricition is worth the lives in the end!

you should look at some of the paraclimbers and how their style gets forced to change because of disability. For example, a lot of the leg amputees started climbing before they became amputees, so it would be interesting to show people how other climbers adapt. You could also use a clickbaity title like "Ignoring the style of a route | Paraclimbers" as many paraclimbers are unable to do what the route suggests meaning that they have to figure out a new way.

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

Already have a collab lined up with a world cup champion para climber!

@liusaidhjohnson3532

3 жыл бұрын

@@AlbertOkay awesome! can't wait to see it!

And the tub nail is a Malaysia gym camp 5

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

Fixed it!

I do agree on the slightly higher standards here in singapore... as a relatively new climber, I watch climbing youtubers climb in their gyms and the v3/v4s feels like v1/v2 in a singaporean gym i've been to (Onsight Climbing Gym) it's quite technical & not very straightforward for a v1/v2 grade.

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

It seems that many climbers agree with this!

I feel like difficulty varies by setters rather than country. Our gym has a v1 that forces you to kneebar to match finish...

Nooiiiicceee

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

noice

idea for next country: israel, it's a pretty small country with a small community. btw 15:08 2nd girl on the left looks like anna davey

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

I have something great for Israel, but it's a surprise :)

@skcandy97

3 жыл бұрын

It is Anna davey! She came down to compete for gravical 2020. Was a pleasure to watch

Omg it's me at 2.50 on the left

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

Ayyyy

Can u pls do Malaysia next plsssssss

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe not next but in the future 100%

"okay"... so that's how you don't read it. happy to catch up, after so many episodes in a different order

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha thanks for watching!

shout outs to Central Rock Gyms

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

Ayyy!

eh sia la

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

same

Hey can you do a climbing vlog. Id like to see your climbing style.

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

I will try in the future! Maybe I'll make one this week if I can fit it!

@sausagemoment6647

3 жыл бұрын

Albert Ok thats nice!

@sausagemoment6647

3 жыл бұрын

Albert Ok i really look forward to that (if you do so).

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

@@sausagemoment6647 :)

Tanhk yu for saiin aim smart. Ai have olways nkown tath cuz of klimbimg ai have a hihg aiQ. Ai whill sjow thiss two mai frends twodei

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

Yis

do switzerland

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully in the future!

What do you think of the Hong Kong climbing culture?

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

I'll be getting into it in the future 100%!

Don't make statements like, "if you are into climbing, you are smart." If you made that statement, you are not "smart." Don't be elitist or dismissive of people. Otherwise, good vid on the vibrant Singapore climbing community.

I've climbed in gyms both in the US and in the UK. Majority of the regulars there are studying/working in the field of physics or medicine..... lol

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

Smart climbers!

Venezuela next!

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

In the future! :)

Umm. I believe the gym you have in your thumbnail is actually in Malaysia...but close enough

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

Fixed it! Sorry!

@kaydenborhan3308

3 жыл бұрын

@@AlbertOkay no need to be sorry! HAHA! Having Malaysia featured on your thumbnail was an honour!

It is pronounced oak?

@amirfarrag2388

3 жыл бұрын

I needed that

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah haha

mon-ah-co?

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

whoops

@MrMrEsquire

3 жыл бұрын

@@AlbertOkay i had to check my sanity on the pronunciation for a second too :)

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrMrEsquire it happens hahaha

Interview one of our local climbers next time!

@rararoma45

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Interview Liting

@kair7406

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I think both Liting and Gavin would've been happy to speak to you

E?

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

F

Saying strength and technique is important for climbing is like saying having legs is important for running, getting tired of hearing this phrase over and over even though its painfully obvious, it's nothing unique to one countries climbing style

@zekeeynon8530

3 жыл бұрын

I think in general when climbers talk about "strength" they're specifically talking about finger/crimp strength. Those styles are different, for instance, from American-style climbing gyms, which don't require much finger strength at lower grades, and can be brute forced all the way up to even V6 (to appeal to more gym-goers that aren't as interested in climbing-specific strength).

@AlbertOkay

3 жыл бұрын

ZZ nailed it on point!

Singaporean climbing shouldn't exist on paper because they've only been independent for 55 years... what? They have limitations on how tall buildings can be... yeah? Most countries do... singapore is full of skyscrapers too... and then you go on to talk about being clean and banning chewing gum. Seriously that idiotic points. This is just a typical read out random facts with videos stuck together and pretend it's some cohesive piece or information.