Great job, awesome movie. Thumbs up. AO Production

@cyrusc3

2 жыл бұрын

great job to you :)

@MrStuv

2 жыл бұрын

You are such an inspiration Adam. Keep reaching new heights and crushing your goals💪🏻

@EazyT.

2 жыл бұрын

Respect bro your an amazing dude

@REELROCK1

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Adam and team for working with us on this story and for the endless inspiration!

@samsmith182

2 жыл бұрын

what a symbol of rock climbing

Im pretty confident in my ability to flash most staircases

@yitzm479

2 жыл бұрын

Good for you our president usually gets them on his fourth try 😉

@glitteringsunshine4306

2 жыл бұрын

I'm going to try to flash into my bed on the west side tonight.

@DP-qe2xo

2 жыл бұрын

“Most”? 😂

@danorion369

2 жыл бұрын

I like how you said "most." lol. same here!

@toddstreet1734

2 жыл бұрын

Most, as well as me. Most.

I see a lot of people asking questions about grades and needing contextualisation for what an achievement this is in the climbing community, so I've broken down what the grades mean. In Europe, climbs are graded on a continuous number and letter scale, from 1a-9c, 1a being the easiest and 9c the hardest. Each number is divided into three letters, 'a' being easier than 'b' being easier than 'c'. You can also add a '+' for a climb that is between letter grades. The hardest grade ever climbed was a 9c route called 'Silence', by Adam Ondra. The grades are open-ended, meaning one day we might see a 9c+ or 10a. Grades are subjective and are agreed on by consensus. There's a famous recent example of another climber, Alex Megos, claiming the second 9c climb ever, which was later downgraded to 9b+ by Stefano Ghisolfi, who climbed it a year or so later. The grades have about this level of difficulty: 1-3 - Basically a ladder - anyone with a very basic level of fitness should be able to get up a climb of this grade no problem. All of the holds will be huge, close together, and easy to hold. 4a-5b - Should still be doable by anyone with a basic level of fitness 5c - Can start to be challenging to newbies with poor technique. 6a - Most reasonably fit newbies would take a month or two to consistently climb at this level. 6b - Naturally strong people with little technique will start to struggle around this grade. 6c - Getting hard now. Requires you to be technically proficient and strong, and have good endurance. The holds start to get quite small or aggressively sloped so that it's much harder to grip them, and you need to have good finger strength and technique to stay on. 7a - This is a major milestone and achievement for many hobbyist climbers (incidentally 7a is my hardest indoor route). 7b-7c - This starts to get into the realm of being a really very good amateur - very few people will achieve this grade. 7c is the overall grade of Freerider, the route Alex Honnold free soloed on El Capitan, although most of the pitches are much easier than this. 8a - Incredibly difficult. In my local area we have some really very good climbers, some of whom are at the level of competing in regional competitions. Maybe four or five of them have even attempted to climb at this grade. 8b-8c - Now getting into the realm of professional climbers. These tend to be the grades at which World Cup/Olympic lead climbs are set. 8b/8b+ are probably the highest grades that the world's very best climbers would expect to have a reasonable chance at flashing. The holds on these grades are either so small as to be basically non-existent (think the width of a finger tip for handholds and a credit card for footholds) or very sloped. These grades, especially in indoor comps, also tend to be on overhangs i.e. the wall is more than vertical. 9a - Getting to an incredibly high level now, with fewer than 600 climbers having ever climbed a route of this grade. The hardest ever onsight, by Alex Megos (onsight is like flash but with the added difficulty that you've never even seen the route or anyone doing any of the moves. Arguably a bigger achievement than Ondra's 9a+ flash). This is also Alex Honnold's highest grade climbed (not free solo haha), after a lot of work, and he's only done it once (I only mention that as Honnold is most laypersons' idea of a great climber after seeing Free Solo, and this illustrates how far ahead Ondra is in terms of pure sports climbing ability). 9a+ - This grade really sets you apart as a world class climber - sending a route of this grade puts you in an elite club. Fewer than 100 people have ever climbed a route of this grade. Hardest ever flash, by Adam Ondra (see this video haha) 9b - Only the best of the best even contemplate attempting climbs of this grade. Only 32 people have climbed a route of this grade, including three women (Julia Chanourdie, Angela Eiter, and Laura Rogora). 9b+ - Only 7 people have ever climbed a route this hard - Adam Ondra, Alex Megos, Stefano Ghisolfi, Chris Sharma, Jakob Schubert, Seb Bouin, and Sean Bailey. Janja Garnbret is currently working on La Dura Dura, the world's first 9b+ ever climbed, and I fully anticipate her achieving it some time in the near future and becoming the first woman to send a climb of this grade. 9c - Until very recently, only Adam Ondra had climbed a 9c, a route he called 'Silence' in Flatanger, Norway. To give some perspective on how much harder it is than the 9a+ in this video, it took him over 5 years from bolting it to actually climbing it. In all, he spent more than 40 days in 2016 and 2017 attempting it before succeeding. Seb Bouin, a French climber, has recently put up another 9c route, called 'DNA'. Like Silence, it's yet to be repeated.

@MrALP77

2 жыл бұрын

Great insight for non climbers but those fascinated by it. Thanks for making the effort to share and educate. Your read was as interesting as the video was.

@samshorto5433

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrALP77 Thanks so much for your comment, I really appreciate you saying that! Glad to hear it was worth it 😊

@re_i_gn

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! Very well written and easy to digest. I'm a novice-intermediate powerlifter/bodybuilder and would LOVE to try out climbing some day. My body structure is very similar to the guys I see in this video, long limbs and lean. How much training do you think someone like me needs before I could start being a novice in rock climbing?

@nixonjoe

2 жыл бұрын

Great post , cheers

@jesussaves4623

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the breakdown learned something new appreciate it God Bless!

That release of emotion at the end was beautiful to see. Can really tell how much it meant to him

@jesses5463

Жыл бұрын

It's racist as hell that he would cheer for himself like that but has never in his life released such emotion for a black man.

@azrojenkins

Жыл бұрын

@@jesses5463 Excellent point. I went back and disliked his video. Thank you Jesse.

@thomasebbs8506

Жыл бұрын

@@jesses5463shutup

@jesses5463

Жыл бұрын

@@thomasebbs8506 Stop being so racist!

@thomasebbs8506

Жыл бұрын

@@jesses5463 lol what are you talking about

Holy crap that excitement of joy reaching the top actually made me cry man. That is more than inspirational. Im working at a climbing gym and have been improving a lot but this makes me want to climb even more.

@Iambatman_27

2 ай бұрын

It is beautiful watching someone accomplish something they are extremely passionate about.

@user-oy7gz5bf2h

Ай бұрын

Teared up as well.

Adam flashes, he's a hero. I flash, i get charged for indecent exposure....

@antoniopacelli

2 жыл бұрын

Must be the means and midst.

@mrmaldoon8362

2 жыл бұрын

Haha

@adamburdt8794

2 жыл бұрын

Well have you tried it on the side of a cliff? May give it a shot.

@Spacegoat92

2 жыл бұрын

@@adamburdt8794 LoL. My next achievement!

@supercoop4500

2 жыл бұрын

😂🤣😂🤣😂

Fun fact: Adam chose this route partly because Alex Megos rated it as a solid 9a+... So that nobody can say "maybe it's an easy 9a+ or that it should be downgraded".

@windriver2363

2 жыл бұрын

well, that and the fact that there are only so many 9a+ climbs in the world that he hasn't already tried.

@AntonAdelson

2 жыл бұрын

OMG he was like 5 years old there! Sooo cute!

@torwald5877

2 жыл бұрын

Now the consensus is that is it indeed an "easy" 9a+, but still a 9a+

@kylerey09

2 жыл бұрын

Be kinda funny if he climbed it then immediately realized it’s only 9a. Glad he got his flash tho!

@castingpearlsbeforesuenos3368

2 жыл бұрын

The cheering at the end has me typing this, then getting to the gym again, after a 5 year break. This is pure inspiration to me.

I love how the background music stopped playing as Adam started his challenge. Made it really thrilling. The clarity of mind - Adam must've been 100% focused on every momentary and next grip.

I can only imagine the emotion presented in the end (9:35). That dude was the happiest guy ever for that moment in time. That's a life lesson, do what makes you happy.

That scream was primal. Yu could hear him as he turned his dream into reality

@mr.mcmagpie6606

2 жыл бұрын

Must be your first time watching Adam. This guy is known for his screaming and crying while doing his routes...

@drewe9514

2 жыл бұрын

Sounded like he was giving birth

@samnoah2961

2 жыл бұрын

Like a wuss

@vSilverXXProduction

2 жыл бұрын

@@samnoah2961 you're sad for putting people down after seeing their success lol

@samnoah2961

2 жыл бұрын

@@vSilverXXProduction I don't giv a shit tbh..

The joy experienced at the top makes me happy to be a human.

@sonaresgratis7924

2 жыл бұрын

I've seen sheep express lots of joy in samilar ways and they sure would preffear still being a sheep. If they didn't become my dinner, of course. That's why I'm happier being a human :D

@foodmanhuffy3090

2 жыл бұрын

@@sonaresgratis7924 bruh what the fuck

@jadenc2001

2 жыл бұрын

@@foodmanhuffy3090 this the funniest interaction ive seen today

@sonaresgratis7924

2 жыл бұрын

@@foodmanhuffy3090 the ways of boredom are mysterious. That's why I also preffear being a sheep. But can't have everything in life 🥲

@foodmanhuffy3090

2 жыл бұрын

@@sonaresgratis7924 u good man?

That's amazing that he had so thoroughly rehearsed the moves that it just flowed. His memory is incredible. Well done!

@stawastawa

9 ай бұрын

Super awesome skill. And i feel that it requires creating another skill: the blind flash. No option to scope and memorize first :)

@crescentfuze

3 ай бұрын

@@stawastawa that's called onsighting

PERFECT FLOW. I came close to that feeling a very few times bycicling under extreme circumstances. I still smile when I think back to those days. May Adam remember this for the rest of his life. 🙂

@Sorest2

7 ай бұрын

yeah this is flow state

@thechold7062

4 ай бұрын

The Flow State is fascinating to me, I became even more compelled by it after I starting reading “Stealing Fire” by Jamie Wheal & Steven Kotler. That mental state you get into where you’re performing your best. Great stuff 👍

That primal scream gave me chills. I don't know much about this or the people involved but you could feel how much it meant to him. A dream come true. Beautiful

@OhDuur

Жыл бұрын

If your want to hear screams that come from a climber's guts, watch "Silence" by Adam Ondra. The first 9c route ever climbed

@some90sKid

Жыл бұрын

Damn had goosebumps as well just damn

@joeb1den114

Жыл бұрын

Dude shuddup 🙄 “chills” lmao smh. So pathetic 🤡

@robert4039

Жыл бұрын

@Jraybay I felt the same thing. I actually teared up and I don’t even know why.

@MrTiti

Жыл бұрын

meaning is rational, with thoughts. that is just not thoughts, its before thoughts, unreflected emotion

right at that 9:34 second mark I tear up and get chills every time. Your pure joy and level of accomplishment is so bone chilling to me, so happy to see a dream come true.

@user-js1my2wn6r

2 ай бұрын

It looked scary but it was all happiness.

This was absolutely incredible. Congratulations to Adam for being an absolute beast

9:36 the moment Smeagol finally gets the one ring back

@charlesg7926

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@BigPurpleSkiSuit

2 жыл бұрын

my thoughts exactly

@andrewulloa4832

2 жыл бұрын

oh my god lmaooo i rewatched this and died laughing

@riskyridge1177

2 жыл бұрын

Dude this sent me

@TheDR3AMpoet

2 жыл бұрын

Hahahhahahahahhaha broooo 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

When Alex Honnold calls someone "the best climber in the world by far," you might be pretty good at climbing.

@otpeezy5788

2 жыл бұрын

You must’ve gotten into climbing after watching free solo huh?

@abdulllaaaaahhhh8309

2 жыл бұрын

@@otpeezy5788 yeah I did.. What's wrong in that. I still think Alex is the goat

@aerozz8851

2 жыл бұрын

@@abdulllaaaaahhhh8309 Nothing wrong with it. Its just obvious when someone got into climbing after watching Free Solo.

@DoogieH92

2 жыл бұрын

@@abdulllaaaaahhhh8309 it's probably because you didn't list some guy from 1979 as the goat.

@aerozz8851

2 жыл бұрын

@Top Lobster Dude, I got into climbing after watching Free Solo too. I just said it was obvious when someone got into climbing after watching it.

I've never seen a climb this beautiful, pure and difficult at the same time. Unreal !

The rawness at the end, holy moly. Beautifully done!

Adam Ondra EXCELS at fighting through pain to succeed. His yell is inspiring. Also, he is not afraid of looking foolish (this is a compliment) with his mental climbing. It makes him look so silly but I wish we all had this confidence and passion. This is one of his strengths that makes him so great. Actually we are the silly ones for being so insecure. That's what success feels like.

@V43xV1CT15

2 жыл бұрын

I noticed that too, and i like that a lot

@gloat9424

2 жыл бұрын

@Mr JML eh, just the limits of language trying to communicate such a thing on youtube comments but I understand what he meant.

@Socrates526

2 жыл бұрын

It's a scream of ego.

@ethanolsampsonite7407

2 жыл бұрын

@@Socrates526 Nothing wrong with ego if it is aligned with your self actualized goals. Anything and everything you decide to do or become starts from there.

@Ewach21

2 жыл бұрын

@@Droolbaby It is neither stupid nor disrespectful to yell after accomplishing something so amazing, especially when it’s a major life goal. That’s genuine and raw positive emotion, and most would find it extremely motivational.

10:30 "It was just like alien power" The truth finally comes out. He's not human

@antoniopacelli

2 жыл бұрын

He is, it was God Spirit in his whitish veins... Also, notice his pupils are dilated , it means he really Loved what he just did !

@slychicken8939

2 жыл бұрын

@@antoniopacelli no face it hes an alien

@lollerskates1992

2 жыл бұрын

The neck reveals the truth.

@antoniopacelli

2 жыл бұрын

@@slychicken8939 it's just overwhelmingly ugly.. In a positive manner. His girlfriend it's better than yours...

@harvenat0r2

2 жыл бұрын

Bruh where’s Will Smith when you need him

That was so awesome it brought me to tears. Such an amazing feat

My palms are sweating just from watching haha!Unreal guy and really inspiring.

@jaimelaughter1345

9 ай бұрын

Same with sweaty palms

As a non-climber that just looks like wizardry. That wall looks as smooth as marble. At certain points I can't even figure out when he's holding onto.

@DmitriyLaktyushkin

2 жыл бұрын

As a climber it doesn't look any less magic to me. Very few people climbing at that level.

@jeremymgt1838

2 жыл бұрын

Look's even harder when you tried once in your life to hold on this kind if holds ... 😅

@earl9701

2 жыл бұрын

As a climber, that just looks like wizardry too. It's such a hard thing to convey the actual difficulty of these climbs. Let's just say that, for the vast majority of even the most motivated and dedicated climbers, it's still improbable that they ever even climb a 9a+ in the first place. To flash one is unfathomable.

@keithprice7119

2 жыл бұрын

@@earl9701 When they use the term 'flash' what does that mean? Attempting it for the first time without planning/scouting the route?

@haxefede

2 жыл бұрын

@@keithprice7119 Flash is a first try, with outside or previous information of the climb. An On-sight attempt (a whole new level of difficulty) is when you do a climb without any kind of information/beta of the route

that celebration was nuts! I mean I thought I was a passionate climber, but I need to up my celebration game...no more silent fist pumps or slapping the rock for me.

@mysticmonkeyman

2 жыл бұрын

He did just perform the worlds first 9a+ flash though. You might get funny looks celebrating like that after a 6a flash ;)

@dieselrugg

2 жыл бұрын

@@mysticmonkeyman lmao!

@Garraffe

2 жыл бұрын

@@mysticmonkeyman That`s trve :)

@TristanCleveland

2 жыл бұрын

Someone needs to do a gif of 9:43.

@_fubar

2 жыл бұрын

@@mysticmonkeyman might explain why the neighbours knocked on the door when I did the "celibrondra" after flashing my staircase just now.

When Alex Honnold says you’re, “…the best climber in the world by far” that’s high praise. Also, I flashed quickly once and it landed me a few nights in a cell.

I love the enthusiasm of your celebrations! It's inspiring to see someone doing something they so deeply love in life.

that has to be the most raw emotion i have ever seen in my life. I wish I could find something that gets me that pumped up, Kudos to you brother, you climbers are fucking insane. ❤

@joostdemoor138

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunningly beautiful indeed.

@Siteswapable

2 жыл бұрын

Try finding Victor Axelsens Olympic gold medal win. The feels are real too.

@skepptix

2 жыл бұрын

@@Siteswapable will do, thank you

@chuckaule6292

2 жыл бұрын

ehhhh idk honestly i think he needs to turn the emotion down a bit kinda looks like a crazy person

@skepptix

2 жыл бұрын

@@chuckaule6292 way to shit in my cherios man, thanks.

I’m not sure how any of these climbers can grip holds with just a singular finger or two. Incredible strength!!

@4dhumaninstrumentality789

2 жыл бұрын

You have to see these dudes hands. They look perpetually swollen. They have straight up baseball mits. 20+ years of conditioning.

@edpankov

2 жыл бұрын

crimpin' aint easy

@meep8026

2 жыл бұрын

We add chalk to our protein shakes

@JohnBobb

2 жыл бұрын

@@meep8026 not "we" - they

@NoNoWeb

2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnBobb we would actually be correct if MEEP if they are a climber, they are referring to themselves and all climbers.

That raw emotion is just incredible. So inspiring. I can just feel the energy begging me to be more do more accomplish more. Thanks for sharing this incredible video and congrats on your epic achievement !!!

You know such a awesome person to be able to express himself and be so honest about failures and successes. He stands apart from most athletes and most people in this world and I think I gained a little bit of confidence in myself just watching this.

the raw emotion at the end of his climb was so powerful. i could NEVER imagine doing something like this. this man is the definition of keep on keepin on

@ze2004

Жыл бұрын

ok ok ok cool down princess

@fitnesspoint2006

Жыл бұрын

the end was cringe display of emotions, you accomplish anything you are truly interested in

@shagsmith3410

Жыл бұрын

@@ze2004 jackass

@phrometaren

Жыл бұрын

@@fitnesspoint2006 calm down loser, you're cringe

@coffeejabberwocky

Жыл бұрын

I'm a puddle next to this dude. *Slips off back to the gutter*

His ability to visualize is definitely a key in his hardest climbs.

@aaronfleming7746

2 жыл бұрын

And his ability to climb altra fast.

@Beb97

2 жыл бұрын

glad he doesnt have aphantasia !

@frek175

2 жыл бұрын

Nah his physical attributes are we can all visualize we just dont have the bodies to bring it to reality.

@YUMMYB823

2 жыл бұрын

@@frek175 That's like saying we all can be Chess Grandmasters as they are both arguably on a similar level of visualization and foresight. He is simply gifted in both body, mind, and spirit. His route to send silence is testament to that, a mixture of pure genius levels of problem solving through visualization that could only be made into a reality with his physical gifts. Both of these would make any individual a top body, or mind respectively. But what we see when both are combined is the art of climbing and there isn't really anything like it. But I appreciate you positivity, everyone should believe that could one day, bolt, plan, and send a 9c I just don't see anyone doing it en mass.

@frek175

2 жыл бұрын

@@YUMMYB823 read my comment again lol. I literally said hes physicly gifted and that that is all there is to it.

This is so incredible. I'm hardly a rock climber at all, but this made my palms so sweaty watching. Intense! On such a different level.

Seeing Adam fully spaz out at the end on his excitement and happiness was so powerful haha. I almost jumped up and started flailing around with him. This dude is simply incredible.

That raw emotion when he gets the job done gives me the chills!

@melvinjansen2338

2 жыл бұрын

Never heard a pig beeing slaughtered before?

@Blop934

2 жыл бұрын

@@melvinjansen2338 ehh a bit different there usually no woo hoo

@melvinjansen2338

2 жыл бұрын

@@Blop934 some of them sound like a whoo

@Blop934

2 жыл бұрын

@@melvinjansen2338 I feel bad for laughing but now that I think about some do oh my gosh 😅

@martinkolm7685

Жыл бұрын

@@melvinjansen2338 Yeah, I thought about asperger, maybe just a very weak one...

I flashed a V1 once. True story

@alexandrafoley4470

2 жыл бұрын

thats still more than loads of people though!

@andrewpatterson3662

2 жыл бұрын

Gonna need proof for that one chief.

@wrash

2 жыл бұрын

I too, can climb stairs without falling. 🧐

@BargainBinkey

2 жыл бұрын

@@wrash YDS = 3.0 at best

@casperras

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! My highest flash grade (boulder, no lead, cuz ive never done lead be4) is 6c+, im not sure what v grade that is tho

this man adam is the most beautiful soul i’ve ever seen. he is a master of his sport and a pure gentleman/mentor to his climbing community. the world needs more folks like him! treasure this man for he is a rare one!😊

These climbers impress me the most out of everything I've seen. Just love it.

7:25 finally a mono to rest on

@mozartframing2757

2 жыл бұрын

That cracked me up more than I anticipated, I watched him take that rest but I was just too dumbfounded to understand what I was witnessing

@doktordok7517

2 жыл бұрын

Crazy... Totally crazy

@ellenjayne5573

2 жыл бұрын

LOL

@user-mu2ft9ps4u

2 жыл бұрын

That hold looks horrible for me but it's a pretty deep and positive pocket... Might be the best hold on the whole route lol

@AnalBeeds07

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely insane!

9:35 When you scour the fridge at 3AM and realize that you left a slice of pizza from yesterday.

@miguelgalllego

2 жыл бұрын

Lol that made my day

@whatsitallaboutthen1

2 жыл бұрын

Let the memes begin! 🤣

@SecretSpots

2 жыл бұрын

BWAAHAHAHAHA

@elguaripolo686

2 жыл бұрын

I wanted more comments like this...

@w0ttheh3ll

2 жыл бұрын

upvote this :'D

I’m return to watch this over and over! One of the athletic achievements of humanity

His reaction to topping Silence looked like relief. This feels like absolute fulfillment. Watching that man climb is just insanely fascinating.

The intensity of that surge of emotion at the end is something I hope I experience at least once in my life.

@jefjef418

2 жыл бұрын

totally agree🥂

@Primer9

2 жыл бұрын

ikr

@alahatim

2 жыл бұрын

i experienced that just the other night when i got a rare fortnite skin i'd been wanting

@marka.6879

2 жыл бұрын

Pure animalistic joy! No filter at all. It is something we rarely hear.

@robertm346

2 жыл бұрын

I experienced it about three minutes ago when I found my bed post in the dark for the first time since the last time eight months ago.

0:32 Alex Honnold's humility in saying Adam is the best climber in the world. He himself definitely rank amongst the world's best.

Unbelievable. His pure, raw, elation after completion was infectious and so cool to see. Inspirational.

Props to the cameraman for climbing so high up without safety gear and keeping the camera steady 🎉

@hedidabsolutelynothingwrong

2 жыл бұрын

_i think the earth is orbiting his balls and his balls are orbiting the sun_

@corpy7499

2 жыл бұрын

ehm camera drone? but ok :D

@tophue7051

2 жыл бұрын

@@L.C.Sweeney r/woosh

@L.C.Sweeney

2 жыл бұрын

@@tophue7051 that's a joke?! Holy fuck. Now that I get it I can't stop laughing.

@tophue7051

2 жыл бұрын

@@L.C.Sweeney yeah, there's a "genre" of "props to the cameraman" jokes going around the internet, I think they're quite funny. You may see such comments in action / adventure movies that involve a lot of fighting / destruction. For example, "props to the cameraman for being able to capture all that action without getting hurt" (something like that)

They probably have the most frightening handshakes.

@joulupukki1607

2 жыл бұрын

They can literally crush your hands.. alex megos tried that one thing i dont know what its called but it mesures finger strenght and if i remember right he did twice as much weight than bodybuilder

@ddavis3599

2 жыл бұрын

I knew a world class climber, one of the best in the world. When he shook your hand it was like putting it in a vice grip. RIP Charlie Fowler

@martinpoole1451

2 жыл бұрын

He could crush your hand like Robocop.

@shaquilleedwards8635

2 жыл бұрын

Seeing as they are damn near grabbing nothing but tiny pieces of rock to pull their entire body weight upward.. Fist bumps never sounded better.

@gah.....

2 жыл бұрын

Shook hands with a legit rock climber once and me being a weightlifter I thought id give the 120 lb guy a break and not squeeze to hard... 😳 it was like putting my hand in a little hydraulic press made of 80grit sandpaper. Awesome video!

Just Insane my man you deserve all the praise that comes to You 🙌

That was brilliant. So happy for you.

Yeh that was intense. From not knowing anything about Adam let alone this sport, just randomly finding this video on KZread, I could feel what this man had to go through to get to this point, in the sense of the hours upon hours spent training and dreaming just to be at that moment

@CH-dh6ff

2 жыл бұрын

thats so crazy for them to trust such little equipment.. wow. things break. jeeze lol and then he just throws himself around like that at the top. i just flashed my anxiety watching this video.

@floppydysk

2 жыл бұрын

@@CH-dh6ff climbing equipment will never break when used properly. Dudes been climbing his whole life, he knows what hes doing

@mizzix1622

2 жыл бұрын

@@CH-dh6ff trust me that equipment will not break, the main risk of injury while falling isnt faulty equipment.

@samshorto5433

2 жыл бұрын

@@CH-dh6ff Lol no. It might look that way but those ropes and carabiners have a breaking strain of around 22kN, which is the equivalent of a static load of around 2,500kg. You could literally hang a car off them. It's impossible to generate enough force on a climbing route of this kind to break undamaged equipment, especially at the top of a route. It might sound counter-intuitive, but the more rope out (i.e. the higher up you are), the less the impact of the fall. This is because the rope stretches to absorb the impact, and more rope means more stretch and less force applied to the rope. The only real possible way to break climbing gear (assuming it's undamaged) is on a multi-pitch route (a pitch is the length of a rope) where you can actually fall past your belayer. And even then, you'd have to really fuck up to be in a position to generate enough force to break the gear.

@jgreen4880

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed shit is dope!!!

Good lord! I was climbing in the 1980s with zero comprehension the best climbers would climb at this level a generation after me. It was unimaginable. Congratulations to Adam Ondra on a spectacular achievement!

@MrThidious

2 жыл бұрын

I'm in Vermont too!

@superbuu122

Жыл бұрын

That's evolution. Next gen will be casually flashing 9+.

@ThatGuyMata

Жыл бұрын

​@@superbuu122 that's a bit of a stretch

@superbuu122

Жыл бұрын

@@ThatGuyMata see you in 40 years here then. Bet there will be at least 30+ KZreadrs casually uploading or better yet, some vr form of KZread or whatever it evolves into then. Believe it

@ThatGuyMata

Жыл бұрын

@@superbuu122 lol 40 years would be multiple generations of climbers. I don't doubt that in 40 years we'll have insane climbers and probably peeking into the 10s but to say that in 20 years climbers will be casually flashing 9s is definitely a stretch

Great production, great climbing! Amazing, the level of focus.

Wow. Love that primal celebration at the end! 🤩 His body didn't even know what to do with all the energy released.

Love how animalistic his celebration is, he doesn’t hold anything back and leaves it all on the wall

@matt1760

2 жыл бұрын

Strange bloke

@ratchet780

2 жыл бұрын

People forget that we’re all just a bunch of evolved monkeys

@charlesg7926

2 жыл бұрын

He reminds me of the special kid in school who realized his mom packed an extra brownie 😂😫

@abdullahzackariah3642

2 жыл бұрын

@@ratchet780 nah we're not

@bluewhales881

2 жыл бұрын

@@abdullahzackariah3642 ya huh

It's great that the one who is at the absolute top of their craft is also such a likeable person.

@InnuendoXP

2 жыл бұрын

Probably helps that this is a lifestyle sport, nobody will ever get rich, or famous outside of a niche doing this. There's no ego, (mostly) no competition with anyone but yourself. People do it for the love of it.

I hope everyone in their life can experience this level of joy at some point. So inspiring Adam!

That was incredible!! thank you for sharing :)

Wow I almost cried. Such a great moment for him. He’s been working for this forever

@TheScotDrummer

2 жыл бұрын

He literally hasn't, that's kind of the point he flashed it lol

@JamaicanBacon15

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheScotDrummer im guessing they meant just flashing a 9a+ not just that specific route

@Givemeavalidnameftw

2 жыл бұрын

Same here!

@noahjon-darius1509

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheScotDrummer you’re right he hasn’t been working for this his whole life. He just started climbing yesterday actually. What a natural… you see the problem with your logic now?

@kraupnrca99

2 жыл бұрын

I actually cried! Wow!

I see Alex Honold saying "this is the greatest climber alive" and I listen.

@feelgoodmusic8722

2 жыл бұрын

Same.

@otpeezy5788

2 жыл бұрын

Y’all must’ve started climbing after watching free solo huh?

@naccienac

2 жыл бұрын

@@otpeezy5788 are you dismissing Alex' accomplishments as a climber?

@otpeezy5788

2 жыл бұрын

@@naccienac not at all Alex is no chump and he is the best soloist ever and might be for the rest of time but he is no where near the top climbers not even top 20 and I find it very funny how noob climbers praise him as the best and say silly things like “why isn’t Alex in the Olympics?”

@DoogieH92

2 жыл бұрын

@@otpeezy5788 you're a loser huh? I've seen you say the same thing on alot of Alex honnold comments. Get a life dude.

That sheer joy at the end is so pure and communicative wow

The emotions at the end was so pure. Good for you brother.

GOAT. Obsessed. Slightly crazy and definitely the best climber in the world.

@jasonhornsby8666

2 жыл бұрын

Olympics are going to be soo good

@RykPlays

2 жыл бұрын

What about Honnold?

@GranatGaming

2 жыл бұрын

@@RykPlays Honnold does no do as hard climbs, he does do arguably the most risky climbs since he is free soloing.

@nattompkins888

2 жыл бұрын

@@RykPlays honnold literally said *in this vid* that adam is the goat

@mariusvandongen9441

2 жыл бұрын

sometimes you just gotta have a screw loose to be the best

That recovery when he missed the foothold out left was truly something special.

I love to see how happy he gets when he completes the route at the end ❤❤❤

Crazy skills! My hands feel like a waterfall after watching this, need to get a new keyboard as this one is flooded.

@TristanCleveland

2 жыл бұрын

In a funny way, it's scary like a free solo.

Gotta love that he's done just about everything a climber could ever dream of doing, yet still gets excited for new challenges like a kid riding a bike for the first time.

Raw inspiration. Great stuff Adam.

Wow, that expression of joy at the end was so beautifully emotional

I literally know pretty much nothing about rock climbing and this video was still insanely gripping. The emotion from Adam when he finally made it gave me chills. Massive human accomplishment well done man!

@dudewheresmycube

Жыл бұрын

Insanely gripping....did you do that on purpose? 😉

@jesses5463

Жыл бұрын

It's not that massive when you consider he was born with white privilege.

@tylerjacobson8012

Жыл бұрын

To put it in perspective. If you like basketball this is basically akin jordans “flu game.” It’s a an achievement so rare that only one person has done it.

@JonnyCraig33

9 ай бұрын

He really went: WeEWoOoWeeYaWHoooooo

@JonnyCraig33

9 ай бұрын

Weedle-HOO

That scream at the end gave me an overwhelming since of inspiration. Having that level of passion, determination, preperation, mental fortitude, pain tolerance, strength, knowledge, ect the list goes on is so freaking cool. What a feat Adam, congratulations! Imagine if just 1% of the population has this level of passion for anything... Wow!! Think, Believe, Achieve!

@ohsweetmystery

Жыл бұрын

All of the other people screaming and yelling as he climbs some of these is very grating to hear. I wonder if he minds it.

@johnbowman3630

Жыл бұрын

@@ohsweetmystery It's not grating to him believe it or not, when you're up there making the attempt it eggs you on and psyches you up.

@megadethly

Жыл бұрын

I would describe it more as an overwhelming sense of autism.

@skip1860

Жыл бұрын

Lmfao 😂 😂 ok

@GavinSwaank

Жыл бұрын

Thats hilarious the last three words in your paragraph are almost the three words I tell myself in every Disc Golf tournament with every shot...Commit, Believe, Achieve.

Absolutely stunned at how awesome people can be. This man has changed my perspective on what's possible for a human being.

its a shame our new world isnt full of Adam Ondras, such a special talent and amazing person to watch and listen too. Hes the reason i took up climbing. Thank you man, hope to see you in Scotland someday

Unbelievable. I’m so happy to be alive at the same time as the most talented climber to ever live. The way Adam climbs is truly an art form.

@LizardoiL

2 жыл бұрын

Rock climbing is definitely in a golden age right now.

I love how most of the time Adam climbs like he’s ready to go to the beach while everyone else is dressed to go skiing

I love the complete lack of music or cinematic extras during that actual climb. Getting to watch it and hear it like that was perfect.

Outrageous achievement, and such a beautiful video to capture the moment. Truly alien-level climber. So inspiring also - I know I'll never climb anywhere near this level, but makes me want to go out immediately to do some climbing.

He is just the best. At one point I was thinking I would be mad if he did not win the Olympics but honestly who cares the man has nothing to prove

@Kiev-en-3-jours

2 жыл бұрын

He has a better chance for the Paris games with true lead and boulder competition.

@mathieubuisson-chavot7714

2 жыл бұрын

@@Kiev-en-3-jours They're giving 1 medal for each disciplin for Paris ? :O

@richardfredlund3802

2 жыл бұрын

the whole speed climbing is anti climbing i.m.o ...anyway it's no fun to watch.

@RJBond121

2 жыл бұрын

@@richardfredlund3802 Speed climbing is very interesting. It's just not anything like Lead and boulder.

@lucaa4480

2 жыл бұрын

@@RJBond121 it could be interesting but is like a different sport

That moment of pure joy!!!! Like a kid again! Congratulations!!!! An amazing and inspiring climb!

Absolutely sick. Nicely done

Thank you for the inspiration ❤️

I've learned i can hold my breath for however long this man is on a wall. Amazing.

His reaction was absolute, unfiltered, pure joy

Insane. Great performance!

So wholesome love it Adam! Congratulations mate! from Australia

That's some respect when the dude who free solo'd El cap giving him props

@Eusantdac

2 жыл бұрын

Ya. That was the most mind-blowing thing I've ever seen.

@jureperinic3490

2 жыл бұрын

Fuck el cap k2 is only worth

@samshorto5433

2 жыл бұрын

Alex Honnold is a pretty average climber compared to Ondra. The only thing he excels at is free soloing. His achievements within that discipline are monumental, but his 'props' on a sport climb don't mean a lot. He's only featured to give laypeople someone to relate to. His hardest ever sport route, which he achieved after weeks of trying, is a grade lower than this route that Ondra did in one attempt.

@finesttroll7379

3 күн бұрын

No rope. Average 😆

I've never felt so accomplished in my life. After watching this I've been watching rock climbing vids/docs all day while also trying to open a very difficultly wrapped cheese stick with no tools just my fingers. And when I finally got it open after hours I felt like I just successfully climbed a 9a flash. I've never rock climbed.

@groovyoxygen1805

2 жыл бұрын

I love you

@bretsaksa631

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the laugh 🤣

@cerealphobe8440

2 жыл бұрын

How's the cheese stick flashing coming along now? It's almost been half a year

@azwanazmi1484

Жыл бұрын

I hope the flashing didn’t reveal the cheese stick.

@twitzmixx8374

Жыл бұрын

lmao you got me good laugh

im so happy to witness adam ondras big achievements

I liked the authentic burst of joy in the end!

The visualization aspect is fascinating and clearly vital. Next level achievement and so utterly captivating. Great work y’all!

Imagine being the first person to ever do something, that has to feel amazing.

@m.a.g.3920

2 жыл бұрын

Be a musician who improvises

@marcrg529

2 жыл бұрын

Bdovria jejoahe lsoaheb ldiah NOW IM THE FIRST PERSON WHO WROTE THAT WOOOOOOOOOOOOO

That awesome rage at the end shows the incredible belief a climber has to have in the rope.

Got my hands nice and sweaty. Good to go! Thanks Adam.

Dude I started tearing up as he finished that. Mad respect for finger strength man. I don't know much about rock climbing.. But I know damn well that was one of the coolest achievments to see and to feel at the same time. I'm happy for you, Adam!

@aporifera

2 жыл бұрын

His fingers were bleeding. It looked painful to me but apparently it was like nothing for him.

@JureDoon

2 жыл бұрын

@@aporifera as I continued to climb, my fingers became less and less sensitive to pain. I'm betting Ondra has near pain immunity in his fingers, and it's basically just an annoying blinking light that tells him he has a booboo 😆

@dann5480

2 жыл бұрын

Tearing up? Lol. Okay pussie

@petergianakopoulos4926

2 жыл бұрын

Did you really cry? Gtfo

@meaningfulmindfulness15

2 жыл бұрын

@@petergianakopoulos4926 damn right I did. 🤘 Feels good to let yourself feel inspired and to see someone accomplish something they love to do! You should try it sometime, brother.

My palms aren’t crying, your palms are crying.

@jebatevrana

2 жыл бұрын

One of the best ever.

@joebuslife9275

2 жыл бұрын

I seriously didn't know my palms could sweat like this just from watching a video...

@jjjjjjjj2866

2 жыл бұрын

Climbing is a lot of finger strength rather than your palms ever being used but sure

@YanosProductions

2 жыл бұрын

josh ward he’s talking about our palms getting sweaty from watching the vid josh

Awesome great! Congrats, bro.

i just started climbing and i cannot even begin to comprehend how a human can do this. adam's mental and physical health... wow. those grips. holding your entire body weight on a cliff with one fingertip is just superhuman. it's crazy to me. i've been climbing for 3 days and have only gotten to a 5.11-... this is just insane

Mom: why don't you have fun with neighbor's son? Neighbor son: 9:39

That has to be up there in terms of the hardest worlds first. That was absolutely insane. Incredible strength, willpower, and training. The most respect possible.