I think the judo probably helped him with body awareness too. Understanding how applying force with your hands and legs makes your body move is pretty important. And I think that is partly why his footwork was already so good and why he made pretty good instinctive choices about the next move when he differed from your beta.
@Jerkal10 сағат бұрын
I just realised you're putting the draws in on the send. When you're at your limit, you don't really want to be doing that? (pre-place them)
@Dario__17 сағат бұрын
This video brought me back to my first time climbing i felt really well just hanging upside down and doing dynos, meanwhile i hated the climbing shoes and the less i have to stand on crimps (while my feets are crushed in a 1 or 2 sizes smaller) the better. First time in this channel !! Already subbed, i remember some of your journey in this sport including lead climbing videos and so on!
@lukasskymuh591021 сағат бұрын
I want to return to kalymnos😢
@markbloyd985222 сағат бұрын
Thoroughly enjoyed this. The first video of yours I've seen, and I had to watch it. Not just for the subject, which I was very curious about, but because we have similar names. I agree with your assessment of why he did so well. The foot awareness could just come from his martial arts background, as well. I'm guessing part of why he got so pumped so quickly, is that he doesn't know yet how to be more efficient with his climbing, and relied more on his grip strength.
@kieran7655Күн бұрын
Surely, this is close to my limit? You flashed it, it's not close to your limit 😂😂
@archiepopoff22 сағат бұрын
😂
@kieran7655Күн бұрын
It turns out just being strong is more of a factor than all coaches would like you to believe. 😂
@GamingForSurvival2 күн бұрын
I Really hope he is inspired to go back to complete the boulders he failed on. I know I always am, Failure is the greatest motivator in climbing I think!
@frantavanek51772 күн бұрын
Was a pleasure meeting ya, hope you enjoyed your trip, I sure did mine
@Vladimir-ub8gu3 күн бұрын
This is not his first time.
@Realspicypepper3 күн бұрын
Banger video, so proud of you
@woopdairitiz3 күн бұрын
Wooooow 😮😮😮😮
@evankimber51313 күн бұрын
Nice work. Do what you did with the baby falls every time you go out. Just stick clip up something hard to where its a safe fall then do the falls from each move up to where you could clip the next bolt. You're gonna rocket through grades once you learn to relax more. More you fall the more you realize it's safe. Its tough on stuff under 11 or 6b cause it usually has more ledges.
@evankimber51313 күн бұрын
I still get scared and have to redo this system even climbing 7b. Onsiting is the scariest because you're introducing so many unknowns into your system. New rock, unknown holds, unknown falls, etc. thats why it's good to start with this every time you go out.
@cardtricks45094 күн бұрын
Kalymnos looks absolutely incredible, I’m heading there tomorrow and I can’t wait to do some climbing
@MikeBoydClimbs3 күн бұрын
Enjoy!
@Shakis874 күн бұрын
9:09 absolutely scunnered
@matejnovosad91525 күн бұрын
Honestly, the biggest takeaway from this video is that Kim is just the best.
@danbsmith5 күн бұрын
If this isn't the most under-rated and under-subscribed climbing channel I don't know what is. Keep up the great work Mike! Really enjoying these videos!
@brown2975 күн бұрын
I took that moment where you self analyse your distances to heart. I've been bouldering for a few years, but I only see out of one eye meaning I have no depth perception. It's interesting to me to see how others deal with that kind of fear not knowing how far you might fall
@brutalctg76545 күн бұрын
20:09 dont take your hand of the dead rope!
@pinkelafant6 күн бұрын
There are definitely times I find myself getting a little scared even in my gym lol. I call it the heebie jeebies. I have climbed taller gyms, but some days I just get the jeebies and it impacts my climbing. It's something I'm working on mentally, and it's very rewarding to make progress! Huge confidence boost to watch your videos before going to the gym!
@MisterChappy6 күн бұрын
love the narration style mike !
@boidinktwistie43896 күн бұрын
sick video, i was climbing in another state and had a similar experience to you! when you're really used to a particular type of rock, being 30m up on a different type of rock can feel terrifying!
@OliverBatchelor6 күн бұрын
It's a real battle - I stopped climbing for a few years because I only had one good go in me each day until I lost my nerve!
@BenoitBoero6 күн бұрын
That last route was a proper fight ! You have insane endurance, especially when climbing a bit scared makes you griping everything way too much. I really didn't think you'd do it when I first started hearing you power screaming, well done mate !
@torbenmayer7 күн бұрын
My guy climbing and handling the drone by himself at the same time is hilarious and very impressive
@eskillkke96237 күн бұрын
This is becoming my favorite climbing channel, keep it up!
@MikeBoydClimbs6 күн бұрын
thanks a lot!
@czulybarbarzynca_7 күн бұрын
He's insanely good for a beginner but I think that you should let him try the route first before showing him the beta.
@Robertlavigne17 күн бұрын
Was expecting a mission impossible mask removal to reveal Magnus!
@MrBleedforme7 күн бұрын
That guy is an athlete!
@moritzketterle797 күн бұрын
You've come a long way already. Good job! :)
@rrwareing7 күн бұрын
Awesome fight at the end! I've climbed for quite a long time (10+ years) and still get those days where the fear gets the better of me - I think it's important to not beat yourself up over it, just work through it! On routes that are safe I've been trying to embrace a "no takes, only falls" approach to build resilience to the fear.
@joetriccas7 күн бұрын
This my friend, is called Genetics
@squidlox54597 күн бұрын
Footwork is super key in judo, never realized how much one can play into another
@LordHaladar7 күн бұрын
"Everyday is a school day in rock climbing" hit me real hard, so glad you go the send man! This was a sweet video!
@fritzknobler96047 күн бұрын
Nice! Today I sent my first 7a, after a long process of projecting. And then I watched your video and i can feel every step of your process very well. You are on the right way, stay tuned. My fear of falling was also a big problem for a while, but with falling-training (mostly) in the climbing-gym where the bolts are near and no scary stone-bellys are underneath, i was able to get more confidence with falling. now, also outside on the rock i try to avoid "take's", and try to go everytime till the fall. I wish you good moments in climbing and hope to see more videos like this. Enjoy the Road. PS: Good fight on the 6c, congratulation!
@flynryan30537 күн бұрын
Should be titled "Is Finger strength, athleticism, physical fitness, and low BMI everything?" I feel your frustration Mike.
@burrowlad7 күн бұрын
Great work Mike 🤘🏻 and what a lovely wholesome moment at the end ❤
@eliasvor8 күн бұрын
You could make an hour long video and i would watch it all the way through. I love you climbing videos❤
@MrColophonius8 күн бұрын
Your relationship with your wife is so wholesome! Reminds me of the geowizard and his wife. Really nice to see!
@cathyjack84598 күн бұрын
As a fellow Scot on their journey of getting over the fear on lead, I loved the video, v relatable and so nice to see someone chat about it in a vid
@tinablabla8 күн бұрын
Just some random swiss people in the background 16:17 😂
@rotschli5 күн бұрын
yes, not even in beautiful Greece on some rock you're safe from Züritüütsch 😂
@chaozzah8 күн бұрын
I'm finally going for my lead climbing certifications, as a long time top roper. I'm pretty scared as I had an accident while building routes leading to less trust in my belayer for no reason, as my fall was a freak accident self belaying. Honestly glad to see your struggles and hope you approach them, and hope to take some confidence from it. It's okay to be scared, and better safe than dead.
@LiiMuRi8 күн бұрын
I was climbing on Kalymnos around eight years ago. A wonderful place to climb! Recommended for everyone.
@czonios8 күн бұрын
I am a bit jealous of your progress as someone stuck on lower 6's due to fear of falling... Hopefully I can push on as well. Glad you had fun in Greece. There are amazing sport crags all over the country, even for the hottest of summer days!
@NatureClimbing8 күн бұрын
Mike! This video has it all and we are so psyched and proud to be able to support you! Beautifully filmed and very wholesome to watch. You got us all inspired and motivated to visit Kalymnos asap 🏝 Whatever you need, we are there to help you on your road to 7a 💪
@MikeBoydClimbs8 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! Thanks for the support!
@sabyco928 күн бұрын
Well done we started climbing in the same time and you are going great good luck
@JorgePacker8 күн бұрын
Welcome to the lmestone world Mike, where a route that used to be a 6a 20 years ago, still is a 6a, but with polished as f* feet 😂. Great work on this paradise!! Hopefully I can visit it sometime soon! Cheers
@oscargatenby-thomas56538 күн бұрын
hey mike i noticed the way you clip draws, if you fliped the way around to what you usually do its a lot safer because the biner can unclip itself if its pulled upwards but that doesn't happen by flipping how you do it.
@asddsaads47788 күн бұрын
Hey Mike, if you ever want to try climbing in a place similar (but different!) to this one, in another island in the mediterranean (Sardinia) feel free to ask me some questions!
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I think the judo probably helped him with body awareness too. Understanding how applying force with your hands and legs makes your body move is pretty important. And I think that is partly why his footwork was already so good and why he made pretty good instinctive choices about the next move when he differed from your beta.
I just realised you're putting the draws in on the send. When you're at your limit, you don't really want to be doing that? (pre-place them)
This video brought me back to my first time climbing i felt really well just hanging upside down and doing dynos, meanwhile i hated the climbing shoes and the less i have to stand on crimps (while my feets are crushed in a 1 or 2 sizes smaller) the better. First time in this channel !! Already subbed, i remember some of your journey in this sport including lead climbing videos and so on!
I want to return to kalymnos😢
Thoroughly enjoyed this. The first video of yours I've seen, and I had to watch it. Not just for the subject, which I was very curious about, but because we have similar names. I agree with your assessment of why he did so well. The foot awareness could just come from his martial arts background, as well. I'm guessing part of why he got so pumped so quickly, is that he doesn't know yet how to be more efficient with his climbing, and relied more on his grip strength.
Surely, this is close to my limit? You flashed it, it's not close to your limit 😂😂
😂
It turns out just being strong is more of a factor than all coaches would like you to believe. 😂
I Really hope he is inspired to go back to complete the boulders he failed on. I know I always am, Failure is the greatest motivator in climbing I think!
Was a pleasure meeting ya, hope you enjoyed your trip, I sure did mine
This is not his first time.
Banger video, so proud of you
Wooooow 😮😮😮😮
Nice work. Do what you did with the baby falls every time you go out. Just stick clip up something hard to where its a safe fall then do the falls from each move up to where you could clip the next bolt. You're gonna rocket through grades once you learn to relax more. More you fall the more you realize it's safe. Its tough on stuff under 11 or 6b cause it usually has more ledges.
I still get scared and have to redo this system even climbing 7b. Onsiting is the scariest because you're introducing so many unknowns into your system. New rock, unknown holds, unknown falls, etc. thats why it's good to start with this every time you go out.
Kalymnos looks absolutely incredible, I’m heading there tomorrow and I can’t wait to do some climbing
Enjoy!
9:09 absolutely scunnered
Honestly, the biggest takeaway from this video is that Kim is just the best.
If this isn't the most under-rated and under-subscribed climbing channel I don't know what is. Keep up the great work Mike! Really enjoying these videos!
I took that moment where you self analyse your distances to heart. I've been bouldering for a few years, but I only see out of one eye meaning I have no depth perception. It's interesting to me to see how others deal with that kind of fear not knowing how far you might fall
20:09 dont take your hand of the dead rope!
There are definitely times I find myself getting a little scared even in my gym lol. I call it the heebie jeebies. I have climbed taller gyms, but some days I just get the jeebies and it impacts my climbing. It's something I'm working on mentally, and it's very rewarding to make progress! Huge confidence boost to watch your videos before going to the gym!
love the narration style mike !
sick video, i was climbing in another state and had a similar experience to you! when you're really used to a particular type of rock, being 30m up on a different type of rock can feel terrifying!
It's a real battle - I stopped climbing for a few years because I only had one good go in me each day until I lost my nerve!
That last route was a proper fight ! You have insane endurance, especially when climbing a bit scared makes you griping everything way too much. I really didn't think you'd do it when I first started hearing you power screaming, well done mate !
My guy climbing and handling the drone by himself at the same time is hilarious and very impressive
This is becoming my favorite climbing channel, keep it up!
thanks a lot!
He's insanely good for a beginner but I think that you should let him try the route first before showing him the beta.
Was expecting a mission impossible mask removal to reveal Magnus!
That guy is an athlete!
You've come a long way already. Good job! :)
Awesome fight at the end! I've climbed for quite a long time (10+ years) and still get those days where the fear gets the better of me - I think it's important to not beat yourself up over it, just work through it! On routes that are safe I've been trying to embrace a "no takes, only falls" approach to build resilience to the fear.
This my friend, is called Genetics
Footwork is super key in judo, never realized how much one can play into another
"Everyday is a school day in rock climbing" hit me real hard, so glad you go the send man! This was a sweet video!
Nice! Today I sent my first 7a, after a long process of projecting. And then I watched your video and i can feel every step of your process very well. You are on the right way, stay tuned. My fear of falling was also a big problem for a while, but with falling-training (mostly) in the climbing-gym where the bolts are near and no scary stone-bellys are underneath, i was able to get more confidence with falling. now, also outside on the rock i try to avoid "take's", and try to go everytime till the fall. I wish you good moments in climbing and hope to see more videos like this. Enjoy the Road. PS: Good fight on the 6c, congratulation!
Should be titled "Is Finger strength, athleticism, physical fitness, and low BMI everything?" I feel your frustration Mike.
Great work Mike 🤘🏻 and what a lovely wholesome moment at the end ❤
You could make an hour long video and i would watch it all the way through. I love you climbing videos❤
Your relationship with your wife is so wholesome! Reminds me of the geowizard and his wife. Really nice to see!
As a fellow Scot on their journey of getting over the fear on lead, I loved the video, v relatable and so nice to see someone chat about it in a vid
Just some random swiss people in the background 16:17 😂
yes, not even in beautiful Greece on some rock you're safe from Züritüütsch 😂
I'm finally going for my lead climbing certifications, as a long time top roper. I'm pretty scared as I had an accident while building routes leading to less trust in my belayer for no reason, as my fall was a freak accident self belaying. Honestly glad to see your struggles and hope you approach them, and hope to take some confidence from it. It's okay to be scared, and better safe than dead.
I was climbing on Kalymnos around eight years ago. A wonderful place to climb! Recommended for everyone.
I am a bit jealous of your progress as someone stuck on lower 6's due to fear of falling... Hopefully I can push on as well. Glad you had fun in Greece. There are amazing sport crags all over the country, even for the hottest of summer days!
Mike! This video has it all and we are so psyched and proud to be able to support you! Beautifully filmed and very wholesome to watch. You got us all inspired and motivated to visit Kalymnos asap 🏝 Whatever you need, we are there to help you on your road to 7a 💪
Thank you so much! Thanks for the support!
Well done we started climbing in the same time and you are going great good luck
Welcome to the lmestone world Mike, where a route that used to be a 6a 20 years ago, still is a 6a, but with polished as f* feet 😂. Great work on this paradise!! Hopefully I can visit it sometime soon! Cheers
hey mike i noticed the way you clip draws, if you fliped the way around to what you usually do its a lot safer because the biner can unclip itself if its pulled upwards but that doesn't happen by flipping how you do it.
Hey Mike, if you ever want to try climbing in a place similar (but different!) to this one, in another island in the mediterranean (Sardinia) feel free to ask me some questions!
congrats mike!