Pro Climber pretends to be Old Man and tries all the hardest routes

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  • @ibidthewriter
    @ibidthewriter Рік тому +32830

    If an old man comes into my gym with a camera crew I'm expecting Olympic level feats of strength.

    • @CountVickula
      @CountVickula Рік тому +1612

      Doubly so when that man doesn’t even take his scarf off to climb. 😅 I could never.

    • @MattMcConaha
      @MattMcConaha Рік тому +709

      To be fair, he came in with someone else's camera crew. The other guy has his own decently popular climbing channel, and the premise is that the old man is his dad or uncle or something.

    • @scott-hr3hd
      @scott-hr3hd Рік тому +113

      He should have went with the handlebar mustache and a bomber hat. That would have thrown them off the scent.

    • @tmattoneill
      @tmattoneill Рік тому +43

      and looks like Magnus in a costume and has giant tough meat hooks for hands

    • @snaigel
      @snaigel Рік тому

      its like so fucking obvious... everybody would know it unless you are braindead.

  • @bartekrosner6359
    @bartekrosner6359 Рік тому +10444

    the fact that nobody found it weird for a man to be climbing with a scarf and a hat on 😂

    • @MetalMathiasTP
      @MetalMathiasTP Рік тому +611

      Exactly thinking the same. Its so stupid. The coatch allready know from minutes 1 that something weird is going on for sure :D Hes just pretending not to know anything

    • @mrkkdc6592
      @mrkkdc6592 Рік тому +1

      Voice, eyes, hands, posture. Dam man, I'd blow his cover in a second.

    • @PickpocketJones
      @PickpocketJones 11 місяців тому +388

      Probably because they knew it was for some stupid video by the fact that someone is filming him and even with the disguise he looks like an absolutely ripped super athlete?

    • @TomWhi
      @TomWhi 10 місяців тому +69

      Not weird in Sheffield, luv! 😂 scarves and hats on up north!

    • @RedHeadSH0T
      @RedHeadSH0T 10 місяців тому +20

      And a cameraman? Lol

  • @wellhellotherehello
    @wellhellotherehello Рік тому +6185

    This guy is an EXCELLENT coach. So encouraging and positive.

    • @MrMurkosullivan
      @MrMurkosullivan Рік тому +86

      Well, he admits he knew it was magnus from the start and you can see the coach playing along and enjoying Magnus' performance right from his first appearance on screen..... so, of course he's gonna do a good job. He probably already knew it was gonna be on the channel.
      Still does a great job of pretending to be an awesome coach though. XD

    • @jorenkamerling9229
      @jorenkamerling9229 11 місяців тому +24

      Yes, but PLEASE don't allow anyone to climb with a scarf around its neck

    • @MrMurkosullivan
      @MrMurkosullivan 11 місяців тому +11

      @@SheldonMLee Dude... He knew it was Magnus. He was plaing along. Putting on show. XD

    • @kris301
      @kris301 10 місяців тому +9

      Must be a real fun job! Especially when you can call your clients 😺's and 'dude'.
      I've been written up before because I said 'Have a good rest of your day dude.' One time on the phone 😂

    • @MrMurkosullivan
      @MrMurkosullivan 10 місяців тому +9

      @@kris301 You're a human being. Don't let them treat you less than one just becasue you are an employee.

  • @rtrThanos
    @rtrThanos Рік тому +4731

    I love how the attendant ignores his age and keeps pushing him based on the skills he’s seeing. After the old man says he can’t feel his arms, at 16:05 the attendant says “Would you like to take a few minutes then try something even harder?” 🎉

    • @trits3415
      @trits3415 Рік тому +308

      Because he already knew it was Magnus by then

    • @nightmareman9960
      @nightmareman9960 Рік тому +184

      @@trits3415I’m pretty sure he knew by the beginning 😂

    • @SpydersByte
      @SpydersByte Рік тому +108

      @@nightmareman9960 I imagine it would be hard not to. Makeup is good and all but up close its really hard to fake something like that :D

    • @zarrowthehorse
      @zarrowthehorse Рік тому +55

      Because he didn't even look like an old man from the start

    • @hydrogenperoxide3098
      @hydrogenperoxide3098 11 місяців тому +2

      1.4K likes and only 4 replies? I shall make it 5

  • @itszaque5031
    @itszaque5031 Рік тому +10961

    Magnus: we looked for an instructor without social media
    The instructor: knows more about climbing history and famous climbers than 90% of the climbing community

    • @markheinle6319
      @markheinle6319 Рік тому +773

      reality: you dont need social media to know that stuff
      everybody here including you: pikachu face

    • @spartnfish
      @spartnfish Рік тому +20

      Bruh right

    • @sorabrend5274
      @sorabrend5274 Рік тому +209

      my father has never climbed in his life and literally knows every path up most of the highest mountains of the world, that has ever been climbed and documented its insane how much some people know. he learned most of that without the internet, entirely from books

    • @ObviouslyDeven
      @ObviouslyDeven Рік тому +184

      @@markheinle6319 itsZaque: Makes a point about them failing to find a guy who doesn't know magnus
      you: missing the point

    • @hotbeefo
      @hotbeefo Рік тому +79

      I mean he does work at the foundry, one of the most historical indoor walls in the UK.

  • @kranker114
    @kranker114 Рік тому +7201

    When Magnus is 70 years old, I really hope he is still making climbing videos and recreate this video as an actual 70 year old man.

    • @tridocao143
      @tridocao143 Рік тому +18

      ok

    • @d.macrae461
      @d.macrae461 Рік тому +24

      If he thought he could do that, he would practise his present skills and wait his turn.
      Posing as a decrepit person to impress others is rather lame, literally.

    • @comrad3892
      @comrad3892 Рік тому +244

      @@d.macrae461 he doesn't do it to impress one person who doesn't know, he does that to entertain his followers, who already know, and are enjoying the genuine happiness of instructors, don't look for lameness where there is none

    • @HippieInHeart
      @HippieInHeart Рік тому +12

      lol yes that would probably be very fun to watch. I hope I live long enough to see magnus become 70 years old though lmao

    • @undefinednull5749
      @undefinednull5749 Рік тому +3

      will you tube still exist then ?

  • @Hansly_rz
    @Hansly_rz 4 місяці тому +279

    i cant stop laughing when magnus deliberately violently shakes his legs 😂

  • @ScouseJazmin
    @ScouseJazmin Рік тому +2604

    I'm from Sheffield, and our climbing gyms have at least one old man per day who can somehow cling like spiders to the most ridiculous inclines. Props to them ❤

    • @j0hn00
      @j0hn00 Рік тому +193

      They're all just Magnus in disguise 😂

    • @AngelHernandez-qf5wc
      @AngelHernandez-qf5wc 10 місяців тому +31

      Define old! I'm 48 and just took my 12 year old to a gym here in NC. It was the first time for both of us and we did a few V2s. I was pleasantly surprised my arm didn't fall off!

    • @ScouseJazmin
      @ScouseJazmin 9 місяців тому +36

      @@AngelHernandez-qf5wc I dont know about NC, but here I've seen 60 and 70 year olds climbing away (often better than me) and the sports club I used to work for had to make a seperate tournament for the over 80s, where the oldest player was 94 😲 Never too late to start, especially when you can do V2s on your first try!

    • @arthurkortekaas7357
      @arthurkortekaas7357 8 місяців тому +1

      @@AngelHernandez-qf5wc you're just past halfway lol

    • @Idkagoodname-wq8ms
      @Idkagoodname-wq8ms 7 місяців тому +11

      Same with skate parks there’s always some random 60+ dude that shows up doing the gnarliest tricks ever

  • @wilmoore5259
    @wilmoore5259 Рік тому +5866

    Got to love this Coach. He exemplifies everything a good coach should. And he truly cares. Great to see. So dang knowledgeable, as well.

    • @MrGordonbrett
      @MrGordonbrett Рік тому +123

      I’m not a climber, but as a flight instructor, he definitely exemplifies everything an instructor/coach etc should be. Very encouraging but not afraid to give advice and criticize in a constructive manner! Amazing!

    • @dianal.1279
      @dianal.1279 Рік тому +24

      He did forget the chalk.

    • @milkdrinker5966
      @milkdrinker5966 Рік тому +2

      He is amazing!

    • @vitarlaeda
      @vitarlaeda Рік тому +48

      @@dianal.1279 Maybe it was his first prank on Magnus :)

    • @veronikalaskova4716
      @veronikalaskova4716 Рік тому +19

      @@dianal.1279 well he knew it was magnus for a long time so I'm assuming he "forgot" on purpose

  • @diestar1
    @diestar1 Рік тому +4039

    This coach is a gem. We must save him at all costs.

    • @tylerhollyfield
      @tylerhollyfield Рік тому +56

      Save him from what?

    • @Venoch_
      @Venoch_ Рік тому +23

      @@tylerhollyfield people on the internet apparently 🤣

    • @deideideigd2418
      @deideideigd2418 Рік тому +62

      @@tylerhollyfield i think the phrase is protect not save lol

    • @mlongstudio
      @mlongstudio Рік тому +23

      Save him from people wasting his time by impersonating old men.

    • @jespermeisel9799
      @jespermeisel9799 Рік тому +1

      if he didnt knew from start... dont save him

  • @johnwaldmann5222
    @johnwaldmann5222 10 місяців тому +646

    The oldest climber I ever climbed with was a 80 year old woman from the British mountaineering club - the mid 1990s. She climbed harder than me, was fearless, and pushed my limits as a second when she climbed past the length of the belay rope, requiring addition of every sling, and line I had within reach in my kit. On a route that was definitely not suited to both of us off the ground.
    Then after my own heart, she down climbed to her previous clip point 35m below her top out, before abseiling off. This was adventure climbing, and she had chosen a route none have repeated to this day.

    • @metabolic2057
      @metabolic2057 7 місяців тому +1

      Damn, wish i had strong fingers. Climbing looks fun

    • @lydellackerman800
      @lydellackerman800 7 місяців тому +10

      nobody has strong grip or fingers when they start out

    • @metabolic2057
      @metabolic2057 7 місяців тому +5

      @@lydellackerman800 guess ill start tryna climb 😄

    • @thexbigxgreen
      @thexbigxgreen 7 місяців тому

      ​@@metabolic2057just go for it dude! Climbing is amazing because it will allow you to use your strengths (legs, back, forearms, etc.) while allowing your weaknesses to catch up. Within 6 months of regular climbing your grip will be many times stronger!

    • @pinarozge6895
      @pinarozge6895 3 місяці тому

      Are you really sure that she was 80 years old?

  • @lordlucifer6033
    @lordlucifer6033 Рік тому +814

    I'm a German myself and you absolutly smashed the accent. Great video and funny idea.

    • @barkxd
      @barkxd 11 місяців тому +27

      Exactly! As a fellow German who watches lots of English-speaking German UA-camrs that was the first thing I noticed!

    • @daddymememaster5432
      @daddymememaster5432 10 місяців тому +19

      His regular accent sounds more scandinavian, but when he mixes in German words it gets really convincing :D

    • @mccreeper03
      @mccreeper03 10 місяців тому +7

      Verdammt!

    • @CrissCrossCA
      @CrissCrossCA 7 місяців тому

      I didnt think so tbh. Not pronouncing the "ch" correctly is pretty easy giveaway for anyone with basic german knowledge. Its not prononced like a k like english speaking people always do but like in the yiddish words Chanukah or Chutzpah.

    • @nsgswitchblade1455
      @nsgswitchblade1455 3 місяці тому

      @@CrissCrossCAI thought that there were other regional dialects that pronounce the ch like shh rather that the k sound

  • @SteveK4242
    @SteveK4242 Рік тому +3495

    Imagine the coach suddenly speaking fluent german. That would have been truely amazing

    • @fleigmario
      @fleigmario Рік тому +316

      Magnus cursing in german wasnt that bad, for me as an german it was legit,
      well done 🙌

    • @SteveK4242
      @SteveK4242 Рік тому +102

      @@fleigmario Same, his pronouciation was really not bad.

    • @breyghtonfilms4058
      @breyghtonfilms4058 Рік тому +19

      I was positively surprised too

    • @zohanrock
      @zohanrock Рік тому +41

      cue that italian speaking scene from Inglourious Basterds.

    • @23as23100
      @23as23100 Рік тому +36

      @@fleigmario Magnus is Norwegian, and it has a lot of similar pronountiatons to German. I'm Norwegian myself and noticed when I was in Germany on vacation.

  • @JoshRundle
    @JoshRundle Рік тому +1535

    Was great to collab with you Magnus! Nice to see you can still climb 7c+ when you're 73

    • @theherk
      @theherk Рік тому +25

      When I get older, climbing a wall, many years from now. Will I still be climbing up a slab so tall? 7c, 8a? What if I fall?

    • @terraflow__bryanburdo4547
      @terraflow__bryanburdo4547 Рік тому +2

      Not just climbing...onsighting.

    • @T_gaming28
      @T_gaming28 Рік тому

      @@theherk you fall, you snap In half and die

    • @iankrasnow5383
      @iankrasnow5383 Рік тому

      You should ask Chic Scott when's the last time he went climbing. He's 77 now and writes books about climbing and mountaineering.

    • @T_gaming28
      @T_gaming28 Рік тому

      @@iankrasnow5383 no clue who that is but that sounds like a great idea

  • @0x5DA
    @0x5DA 11 місяців тому +184

    i _love_ how the instructor isn't afraid to criticise or question magnus. something we need more of

    • @chez372
      @chez372 10 місяців тому +18

      Absolutely loved when he called bs on him not being strong, politely but not letting him get away with it

    • @wabdih
      @wabdih 10 місяців тому +17

      he knew right away so he was sort of messing with him lol

  • @ultimatehope549
    @ultimatehope549 10 місяців тому +216

    After meeting an 80 year old guy in the gym who’s still in great shape and seeing another old guy doing weighted pull ups, I’ve learned to never underestimate old people

  • @questqrewtracer7675
    @questqrewtracer7675 Рік тому +2845

    As a german guy I gotta say: this man knows how to impersonate an old german climber man... if the instructor was german, he probably would have noticed pretty quickly that Magnus is not actually german, but the body language and the general dialogue... fair play to Magnus man!

    • @SimoBenziane
      @SimoBenziane Рік тому +96

      He also said at one point : Genau

    • @Smittel
      @Smittel Рік тому +190

      all the small things. at one point he just dropped a small "oder" at the end of a sentence to turn it into a question, "This one is the biggest wall, oder?" which doesnt happen in english at all but is very common in German. The only thing that gave it away for me is when he yelled Scheiße, the ß was too soft.
      other than that, considering that i only watch this bc it was in my recommended and idk the guy, i thought he really is german or at least raised bilingual

    • @SimoBenziane
      @SimoBenziane Рік тому +47

      @@Smittel It does happen in English, right?

    • @Smittel
      @Smittel Рік тому +18

      @@SimoBenziane true, forgot about that. still impressive

    • @SimoBenziane
      @SimoBenziane Рік тому +18

      @@Smittel yeah whenever I hear someone ending their sentence with " You were in Iceland, or?" dann I would smirk a bit 😅

  • @SamAshworth91
    @SamAshworth91 Рік тому +820

    I was there when they were filming this, I was fingerboarding upstairs for most of it. I could only really hear Kieran's side of the conversation, and it was a bit weird seeing an old man punting up the 5 in the corner whilst being filmed and wearing a swanky Mammut harness. I was a little more confused when he took a flier off the pink and then didn't crap himself. Finally worked out what was going on when he flashed the 7c+.

    • @gerbiseven
      @gerbiseven Рік тому +1

      +

    • @jacobrodgers8146
      @jacobrodgers8146 Рік тому +5

      What’s a flier?

    • @SamAshworth91
      @SamAshworth91 Рік тому +11

      @@jacobrodgers8146 A big fall

    • @DamnDealDone
      @DamnDealDone Рік тому +2

      You thought it was an old man? Are climbers all simpletons?

    • @moose5925
      @moose5925 Рік тому +69

      @@DamnDealDone Not everyone is thinking that everyone around them is in disguise

  • @xxtratrashy
    @xxtratrashy Рік тому +43

    “First you were a duck then you were a chicken” genuinely made me laugh so hard 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @andromeda9818
    @andromeda9818 10 місяців тому +137

    The coach is amazing, even as someone who doesn't climb, I can tell he's amazing and his positivity would be really helpful for someone to learn/improve.

  • @Sengcheek
    @Sengcheek Рік тому +839

    "I guess when you're old, you have less to live for" - the zoom into Magnus' sad face and the coaches reply just cracked me up!

    • @zacknight9137
      @zacknight9137 Рік тому

      👆🏼👆🏼🤡

    • @cass12201
      @cass12201 Рік тому +4

      @@zacknight9137 they were just laughing at a funny moment you newgen

  • @Woolie
    @Woolie Рік тому +1808

    lmao you nailed the mannerisms - physically and verbally - of an older person reminiscing. pretty dang convincing grandpa, there, Magnus

    • @josh0eater0of0happy
      @josh0eater0of0happy Рік тому +79

      I never thought a guy I know for Risk of Rain would watch climbing videos. My world is both small and large.

    • @edwardskelly6332
      @edwardskelly6332 Рік тому +7

      @@josh0eater0of0happy same actually, I was just watching some of his ror vids

    • @wolfves2280
      @wolfves2280 Рік тому +4

      @@josh0eater0of0happy same and hello @Woolie

    • @spicypepperz
      @spicypepperz Рік тому +4

      Holy crap Woolie also enjoys climbing videos with Magnus what small world

    • @jonathonturner4805
      @jonathonturner4805 Рік тому +14

      Mr Streamer?

  • @paigek3096
    @paigek3096 Рік тому +205

    I've had the pleasure of climbing with a Yosemite OG in his late 60's and you can tell off the bat how great they are. He wasn't in 5.14 form any more, but he had the grace, technique and even strength that we couldn't mimic. There was no shaking legs, unsure movement, or out of control breathing. Magnus' imitation was great, but if you saw old man strength, you'd know right away haha

    • @Barelo
      @Barelo Рік тому

      Who you talking about

    • @CreeperCart
      @CreeperCart 8 місяців тому

      In fairness, there was a shaking leg alot of the time

  • @cammaman8124
    @cammaman8124 Рік тому +22

    10:50 "but when you're old you've got less to live for" Then magnus's non verbal response and coach tryna to change the subject, best part of the vid for sure

  • @Miles_To_Go
    @Miles_To_Go Рік тому +4242

    Took a 20 year hiatus from climbing. At 40, I decided I was tired of waiting for the right time to begin enjoying climbing & backpacking again. Then 2 years ago I quit everything when I found out I had heart valve problems. Gained 50 lbs. I credit Magnus's videos with helping me get back to it. I finally decided it didn't matter what I look like or what people thought. It's not easy doing things I love with heart problems & having gained weight, but I'm enjoying every minute of it! Thanks Magnus!

    • @Dalinzir
      @Dalinzir Рік тому +86

      That's the spirit, keep going at it and enjoy life!

    • @AmokBR
      @AmokBR Рік тому +12

      Nice

    • @daveawb
      @daveawb Рік тому +21

      Keep at it my friend, you've got the right attitude now, nothing can stop you.

    • @GreatBritishBeast
      @GreatBritishBeast Рік тому +13

      Good on you man. Thanks for sharing. Sometimes it's one person leading the way that helps another make a change.

    • @connorrex2865
      @connorrex2865 Рік тому +3

      Anybody noticed the "i love with heart problems & gained weight"💀

  • @Noodlyk18
    @Noodlyk18 Рік тому +1409

    Really impressed by this coach, very encouraging and patient, and really knowledgeable about the history of climbing, damn. I feel like he got slightly suspicious when grandpa didn't clip and he said "you charged past the people I teach" lol

    • @elliott9628
      @elliott9628 Рік тому +81

      I think he knew straight away since at the end he was saying how magnus didn't look that different

    • @LagMasterSam
      @LagMasterSam Рік тому +153

      The way he acted and said, "You're strong for 73" made it seem like he knew he wasn't actually 73.

    • @PelleKuipers
      @PelleKuipers Рік тому +195

      @@LagMasterSam They should've gone for a 53 year old. 73 is just pushing it too far.

    • @blindpony6855
      @blindpony6855 Рік тому +42

      @@PelleKuipers I personally know a 73 years old caver who's really fit and active and he moves through caves better than many 30 year olds, so 73 is a viable age. 53 would be way too young.

    • @goodall18
      @goodall18 Рік тому

      @@elliott9628 I think the fistbump would have given it away for me

  • @edwardjons8684
    @edwardjons8684 Рік тому +34

    This is so cool. When the instructor encourages Magnus onto the 8b+ we can all understand what he’s about - he knows he has a world class climber on belay and wants to enjoy the spectacle of a world class climber on-sighting the hardest moves. I know this wall. 8b+ on this short wall is super bouldery, with tough clips.

  • @danthelambboy
    @danthelambboy Рік тому +73

    Lol the way Magnus moves quite fast and the fact his hands haven't aged gives things away lol

  • @fabled.
    @fabled. Рік тому +555

    Those leg shakes were legendary Magnus really trying every trick in the book 🤣

    • @Kaleidoscope_Instructor
      @Kaleidoscope_Instructor Рік тому +12

      One trick he did miss-- should've added makeup to his hands. Old people have wrinkly hands with spots.

    • @NatalieHarrisonLim
      @NatalieHarrisonLim Рік тому +16

      @@Kaleidoscope_Instructorthat’s what I was thinking too, hands tell someone’s age more than the face does!

  • @lukasmuursepp2267
    @lukasmuursepp2267 Рік тому +2086

    I'd like to thank Magnus for introducing me and many others to rockclimbing. After I started going to my local climbing gym my mental health has improved a lot and I feel fit and healthy for the first time after I was forced to stop playing football. Thank You, Magnus!❤

    • @scablaz
      @scablaz Рік тому +23

      I'm the exact same I started climbing about 2 years ago and it honestly saved my life and I found a new hobby that I love and can enjoy and it's done wonders for my mental and physical health.

    • @yScribblezHD
      @yScribblezHD Рік тому +9

      @@scablaz Crazy I completely forgot that Magnus (with Juji) and Bouldering Bobat got me into crushing a couple years back as well. Couldn't be more grateful, I've been obsessed ever since!

    • @wolverinero79
      @wolverinero79 Рік тому +18

      Me too! I'm 40 and just started indoor bouldering this year primarily due to watching Magnus. I'm awful at it, but it's a lot of fun and I'm enjoying it! Thank you Magnus!

    • @joshuayoon8816
      @joshuayoon8816 Рік тому +4

      Magnus is a living legend

    • @atomic7680
      @atomic7680 Рік тому +4

      I second this! So much fun in exercising. Thanks Magnus!

  • @arie4959
    @arie4959 Рік тому +40

    A voice-over would be a great a addition to videos like this, allowing you to tell the viewers what's going through your mind while not breaking your disguise

  • @elinborgstrom3735
    @elinborgstrom3735 Рік тому +37

    I just love your undercover style videos! I thought about starting climbing over a year ago but never did. The past few months you have reignited that spark in me.
    Love from Sweden ❤

  • @sw4mpy
    @sw4mpy Рік тому +1178

    I was wondering the whole time why the instructor didn't ask "Frederick" to remove his scarf. I thought it might pose a safety hazard, like if it were to get caught on something. Now I know it's because the instructor realized it was Magnus from the jump and probably figured: _Eh, I'll let him keep his disguise on. He's a pro, I'm sure he can manage not to choke himself_ 😂

    • @FediMayn
      @FediMayn Рік тому +8

      DUH

    • @kiv2193
      @kiv2193 Рік тому +115

      The make up wasnt great

    • @sw4mpy
      @sw4mpy Рік тому +8

      @@kiv2193 That, too lol

    • @brotato654
      @brotato654 Рік тому +11

      this staged as hell.

    • @uaidavi
      @uaidavi Рік тому +104

      @@brotato654 it was very clearly not staged. Just didn't work out

  • @guilhermesoares7857
    @guilhermesoares7857 Рік тому +625

    The amount of knowledge this coach has is amazing. The names mentioned deserve a compilation here in the comment section

  • @phillewis3108
    @phillewis3108 Рік тому +47

    Best thing about this is how great the coach was on the early climbs, and he was so encouraging. As a genuinely old fogey, it makes me think I maybe should give it a try after a 30 year “break”…

    • @leodgd9390
      @leodgd9390 8 місяців тому +3

      Go for it!!!

    • @LadyPelikan
      @LadyPelikan 6 місяців тому +1

      Just give it a try! And come back to report 🙂

  • @adamarndt7617
    @adamarndt7617 10 місяців тому +7

    Good luck getting the Irish kid. They have the best sense of humor to just keep going with it and so many encouraging Irish phrases to drop in this situation. "Go on, then!"

  • @andreatombesi2458
    @andreatombesi2458 Рік тому +1101

    Magnus has mastered the art of climbing like a beginner, as well as being an old grumpy German man. Truly impressive.

    • @jasonvoorhees5640
      @jasonvoorhees5640 Рік тому +1

      It makes me wish honnold kicked of that cliff tbh

    • @truongtran-sl6rh
      @truongtran-sl6rh Рік тому

      ok

    • @rainerbloedsinn182
      @rainerbloedsinn182 Рік тому +31

      I don't think he was very grumpy... but then... I'm German.

    • @DasMetu96
      @DasMetu96 Рік тому +4

      @@rainerbloedsinn182 I mean it's the standard "grumpiness" that we have. That is why it might have not stuck out, but what do I know I am also just a grumpy Austrian

  • @ClashBluelight
    @ClashBluelight Рік тому +694

    I've actually met an old man that calls these "pussy walls" and wishes young climbers would just go climb actual cliff faces. He constantly tells stories about climbing mountains, and even has one about climbing up a burning building to help retrieve a person's child from the 17th floor. All in all, you nailed the performance.

    • @magmidt
      @magmidt  Рік тому +154

      Hahaha

    • @SirKingquote
      @SirKingquote Рік тому +176

      @@magmidt Google really decided it needs to translate "Hahaha" to "haha", as if that was somehow more english.

    • @joshuaquetel2781
      @joshuaquetel2781 Рік тому +49

      @@SirKingquote the english wouldnt be that happy lmao

    • @hugodogobob
      @hugodogobob Рік тому +7

      @@joshuaquetel2781 As an Englishman, I have to agree

    • @learninggodot
      @learninggodot Рік тому

      @@hugodogobob it's true, i was the first "h"

  • @macjack5978
    @macjack5978 Рік тому +29

    Lmao. The real comedy is Magnus being disappointed that his prank isn't working and someone finds out. He needs to climb around non instructors lol

  • @szacsesz
    @szacsesz 8 місяців тому +10

    I love how the coach is having an absolute blast at Magnus playing the old man.

  • @thentil
    @thentil Рік тому +241

    LOL the instructor at the end is totally hilarious egging him on to try the hardest route 🤣🤣🤣

    • @PaweCegielski
      @PaweCegielski Рік тому +1

      Yeah, it was great :D

    • @matoko123
      @matoko123 Рік тому +1

      I loved it! It was brilliant! And what a great instructor, had me literally crying with laughter :)

  • @AsianftN
    @AsianftN Рік тому +1206

    As a German myself I have to admit that you really nailed playing the role of a German old man with the way you behaved and the way you talked. :D

    • @pungtv1266
      @pungtv1266 Рік тому +98

      "scheiße verdammt" :DDDD

    • @ExogalacticMushroomQuantumTech
      @ExogalacticMushroomQuantumTech Рік тому +12

      Genau

    • @Synday
      @Synday Рік тому +27

      he should've been Friedrich though

    • @andy_s
      @andy_s Рік тому +41

      "ungefähr 10 meters" :D

    • @sprkng
      @sprkng Рік тому +15

      As a non-German, it sounded like he dropped the accent on filler words, like "ok" and "yeah", the he said while the coach was talking. Would've expected a thick "ja" instead, but perhaps that would've sounded exaggerated?

  • @Malidictus
    @Malidictus Рік тому +23

    I love this coach. Not only is he a sweet man and a good sport, but he also sounds like a really good coach, as well.

  • @oOBlackadderOo
    @oOBlackadderOo Рік тому +26

    This Trainer is Gold. He just take you and you "shown" abilities as a given while still encouraging you. Also he's positive all the way through, while still 110% professional eg. testing your finger strenght, rope skills and doesn't get sold on "my arms are weak" BS ;-). Heck, I think he could teach me climbing. And I'm scared of hights. And I really likes how he teases you at about minute 20, that the Spanish guy might actually be better than you - not sure if he realized at that moment - but still he's still you best friend while also your drill instructor. Also your actor skills might match your climb abilities.

  • @georgegorton1618
    @georgegorton1618 Рік тому +580

    I love how he just accidentally started tying the figure eight, realized mid-convo that he isn't supposed to, and unties it to go back to the other knot. What a legend 11:51

    • @heddevanheerde
      @heddevanheerde Рік тому +32

      Nice catch, that's great!

    • @junova7503
      @junova7503 Рік тому +9

      I noticed he was tying an awful lot and undid the first tie but don't know enough to have realized why. Thanks for catching this man, funny stuff.

  • @IvoryB
    @IvoryB Рік тому +360

    The one coach without social media also happens to be the coach with the most climbing history knowledge. Of course he recognized you! Haha!

    • @chanlaoshi8634
      @chanlaoshi8634 Рік тому +34

      While you were hanging out on social media I studied climbing history.

    • @hannibalb8070
      @hannibalb8070 Рік тому

      Social media makes you dumb

  • @rianemapel2097
    @rianemapel2097 Рік тому +7

    I find it so funny and entertaining watching Magnus get better and better😂 I especially loved the music that went with his epic moves at the end

  • @thiabroido
    @thiabroido Рік тому +4

    Massive props to the coach!!! SOO encouraging and sweet

  • @TimeBucks
    @TimeBucks Рік тому +669

    I love these videos

  • @mwe7769
    @mwe7769 Рік тому +860

    I love how you made the lower level of climbing ability believable. The sewing machine leg was a thing of beauty.

    • @officalcrim
      @officalcrim Рік тому +40

      Yet simultaneously in the way he moves his hips and arcs his body makes you know he is a really good climber

    • @MrCh0o
      @MrCh0o Рік тому +55

      I dunno, I think he overdid it a bit, the contrast between that and what he does the next second is just too stark🤣

    • @CreamSodathe1st
      @CreamSodathe1st 9 місяців тому +1

      It was noticeable he over did it a bit and I could see his muscles move the way it does when the leg is lifting and falling manually. But it was kind of funny to see him pass it off.

  • @Stewpitt377
    @Stewpitt377 Рік тому +20

    I love how much fun the instructor was having 😆

  • @W7RSON
    @W7RSON 8 місяців тому +10

    I love how he obviously knew and just wanted to see some awesome climbs 😂

  • @the_listamin
    @the_listamin Рік тому +266

    As a German, I can confirm "zu, ZU! Scheiße!" is the official term for "take!"

    • @jonnes__4657
      @jonnes__4657 Рік тому +3

      Ja, so sagen wir... 😁
      .

    • @BeDreamingTo
      @BeDreamingTo Рік тому +3

      I thought he said 'Zug', as in put tension on the rope. But then I'm also not a climber 😅 But can confirm, the German was decent XD

  • @leokavanagh3425
    @leokavanagh3425 Рік тому +536

    “When you’re old you’ve got less to live for” nah ain’t no way he said that😂

    • @JoshRundle
      @JoshRundle Рік тому +82

      haha I had to 😅

    • @ant_on_orbit
      @ant_on_orbit Рік тому

      and then "before you die" towards the end 😱😂

    • @Simon-jv9bm
      @Simon-jv9bm Рік тому

      Time?

    • @T_gaming28
      @T_gaming28 Рік тому

      @@Simon-jv9bm somewhere around 10 minutes 7-10 minutes I think

    • @Simon-jv9bm
      @Simon-jv9bm Рік тому

      @@T_gaming28 thanks man love you!

  • @calderon1492
    @calderon1492 Рік тому +8

    He knew right away. Climbs with jacket, scarf, hat still on... gotta be a disguise. Accent or not, they know his voice, too.

  • @skepticskull
    @skepticskull Рік тому +3

    this is gold!
    i love these pretend videos, they always crack me up and they are informative and entertaining too!!

  • @LS-vr7un
    @LS-vr7un Рік тому +377

    Small suggestion for Magnus: I think it would be nice for the viewers, when ever they are naming other climbers a picture of them to show up on screen.

    • @Neldasi
      @Neldasi Рік тому +5

      wanted to like but: 69

    • @amiladrck
      @amiladrck Рік тому +3

      @@Neldasi Surprisingly, it's 96 right now

    • @onbored9627
      @onbored9627 Рік тому

      Yes and a link to their wiki or social media or something

  • @Adnan-bg9ur
    @Adnan-bg9ur Рік тому +410

    "if you are not falling, you are not trying" such a nice and high motivated climbing coach.

    • @_WeDontKnow_
      @_WeDontKnow_ Рік тому +20

      everything he said was great! loved the tone too, this man is perfect for teaching people skills

  • @AMostlyFunctionalJess
    @AMostlyFunctionalJess Рік тому +22

    The coach is a regular coach in at least two of the Sheffield gyms I think, he's a lovely guy and a great coach from what I've overheard from his sessions. Very knowledgeable fellow.

  • @edwardjons8684
    @edwardjons8684 Рік тому +8

    Obviously the world needs a video of Magnus trying some of Johnny Dawes and other UK classic gritstone routes - would love to see him try The New Statesman and Gaia (on a top rope, of course!)

  • @sonatine3266
    @sonatine3266 Рік тому +1729

    I love how the trainer played along. He didn't ruin your work by just saying "Haha, Magnus..." and so everyone had a lot of fun and we have a great video to watch. It also shows that the human brain isn't that easy to fool. You simply recognize differences when you see an actually aged man and a young dude who wears make-up and afalse hair / beard... and who is also mastering every damn wall like a pro. ;) And thanks for creating a good and funny German accent... I really loved that and how you implemented random German words.

    • @SpydersByte
      @SpydersByte Рік тому +102

      yea, the aged makeup works for a camera mostly but up close in reality you can tell when someone has makeup caked on, or when their beard hairs are just glued to their face as opposed to actually sprouting out from it :D

    • @Henry_Jr_Watsson
      @Henry_Jr_Watsson Рік тому +46

      It's Magnus' body shape that gave it away I think. The trainer clearly knew very well who Magnus is.

    • @LJMahomes
      @LJMahomes Рік тому +32

      I loved the „ungefähr 10-15 meters“. That one felt really authentic.

    • @lobstahmobstah6754
      @lobstahmobstah6754 Рік тому +5

      Well they weren’t using hidden cameras so… I feel like anyone would be clued in that something is up

    • @blazeblaze7549
      @blazeblaze7549 Рік тому +7

      Yea, that accent really sounds german as hell

  • @h3ik393
    @h3ik393 Рік тому +498

    "Oh, yeah, I forgot to get you the chalk!" That loook in Magnus' eyes hearing that! I am literally in tears. 😂

    • @valenz1234
      @valenz1234 Рік тому +1

      I don't understand as not a rock climber

    • @doricy.
      @doricy. Рік тому +10

      @@valenz1234 chalk's mostly used for better grip

    • @valenz1234
      @valenz1234 Рік тому +3

      @@doricy. yeah, but I mean, what does the look on Magnus's face signify?

    • @jhondisjames2151
      @jhondisjames2151 Рік тому +51

      ​@@valenz1234 he knows Magnus has a chalk obsession

  • @rildank5557
    @rildank5557 Рік тому +5

    21:04 : You always nail the music integration. I love the effort and attention for detail 👍

  • @time-lapseseb1141
    @time-lapseseb1141 10 місяців тому +8

    Magnus, your acting skills are AWESOME once again! I had a blast watching and listening to you guys. Also the coach is full of positive energie - really nice!
    And as someone who was born in Germany, I congratulate you to your spot on german accent, with the right placed and sounding german word snippets!
    Haha, awesome!

  • @lorenzobiondi5727
    @lorenzobiondi5727 Рік тому +204

    At this point, whenever a weird guy/girl enters any gym in Europe with a cameraman behind them, asking for a beginner lesson, they are most certainly some manifestation of Magnus Mitdbo

  • @Jonas-vx1mr
    @Jonas-vx1mr Рік тому +321

    Reminded me of that one time I was clmbing at two really old men showed up. Their gear looked like it was over 20 years old, even the rope had already seen it's best times.
    I wondered if I should say something, because from my POV this was really risky.
    But when he started climbing I felt like a fool. Yes he wasn't the fastest but oh man that old man made the 6a i really struggled with before look easy.
    When we both reached the top we had a talk:
    - Turns out he was 82 years old and came from Saxon Switzerland. He had been climbing for nearly 60 years.
    Insane respect for that man, I hope I'm at least half as fit when I reach that age.

    • @steinanderson9849
      @steinanderson9849 Рік тому +2

      pictures or it didn't happen

    • @teachies902
      @teachies902 Рік тому +1

      @@steinanderson9849 hello

    • @skyex5047
      @skyex5047 Рік тому

      Perhaps it was Bernd Arnold?

    • @bananobanana1870
      @bananobanana1870 Рік тому +1

      I was climbing in the Sächsische Schweiz once and there were some really old people climbing the peak next to us, one of them was over 80 as well, maybe we've seen the same guy :D

  • @j800r_aswell
    @j800r_aswell Рік тому +11

    The more that time went on the more he was trying to suppress laughter. He knew he was being trolled. Kudos to him for humouring you for so long though.

  • @overklift
    @overklift Рік тому +2

    The teacher is a legend. So patient and motivational. Good man! And Magnus was really into it. Very nice, give the man a Hollywood role somewhere :)

  • @miikedrawings1999
    @miikedrawings1999 Рік тому +212

    That leg shake at 9:30 had me crying, really good acting Magnus!

    • @camelot_crusader3024
      @camelot_crusader3024 Рік тому +26

      Funniest was the insane power screaming 😂😂

    • @terraflow__bryanburdo4547
      @terraflow__bryanburdo4547 Рік тому +2

      @@camelot_crusader3024 Adam's Grampa!

    • @d00m07
      @d00m07 Рік тому +2

      A painful reminder of my climbing as a beginner (started 1 month ago). I guess the only way is...up ^

  • @AntonFomenko
    @AntonFomenko Рік тому +105

    Climbing with a scarf? Not on my shift brother! 💪😂
    I don’t like Frederic too! 😂😂😂
    Amazing funny video! 💪😎

  • @Youtube-Censorship-Police
    @Youtube-Censorship-Police 4 місяці тому

    the instructor is a legend, super humble and kind!
    way to go young man!👍👌

  • @MrOhmygoditsben
    @MrOhmygoditsben Рік тому +6

    Some of the best days of my childhood. Running around my town skating everywhere, laughing and falling all over the place with my friends. Something about the feeling of getting back up to try it again.

  • @FullOnGritz
    @FullOnGritz Рік тому +194

    When I worked as a climbing instructor 10 years ago, I use to have a pair of old ladies (I believe in their 70s) come in and climb together. It was fun to watch because they were very good and had extremely solid 3 point technique. They weren’t the fastest, but could climb most routes in the gym no problem.

    • @hasuiify
      @hasuiify Рік тому

      what do you work now?

  • @niz167
    @niz167 Рік тому +413

    Magnus out here showing us all these super chill and awesome instructors.

  • @Efical
    @Efical Рік тому +1

    HELL YEAH! I suggested this and I knew you would pull it off perfectly!
    Much love Friedrich

  • @grimwest1222
    @grimwest1222 Рік тому +6

    These are always so much fun - its great how the people he tricks are such great sports lol

  • @chibinecco1981
    @chibinecco1981 Рік тому +548

    LOVE how knowledgeable this coach was 8D corrected Magnus's sketchy history several times, and knew of an ACTUAL climber of the previous generation still going strong 8D calling you out XD

    • @YouLoveBeef
      @YouLoveBeef Рік тому +4

      You use a lot of anime inspired emoji-faces. Good for you. It's nice to have hobbies.

    • @chibinecco1981
      @chibinecco1981 Рік тому +17

      @@YouLoveBeef Thanks! 8D been using them for more years than I care to admit now XP probably not gonna stop anytime soon ^.^
      I find them to be a very useful shorthand punctuation to convey tone when "?, !, And ." Fail to measure up to the full range of emotions I want to convey.

    • @YouLoveBeef
      @YouLoveBeef Рік тому +24

      @@chibinecco1981 That's nice. I remember in the 90's in the early days of the internet, we would use a lot of text-based smileys as well when typing. Then when picture emoticons (emojies) came out, text smilies kind of fell out of use. It's fun to see em being brought back. Keep at it my fella.
      I'll hit you with my old-time favourite from back in the days ;P

    • @Hydraina
      @Hydraina 11 місяців тому +21

      I was born in 2004, but I never liked emojis. Text smileys just... Have more soul, you know?

    • @gweegygweegy6126
      @gweegygweegy6126 11 місяців тому +5

      @@Hydraina Totally! Whenever I think of using an emoji it just feels like I’m trying too hard or something… Analogue is the way to go for me! :D

  • @95MJN
    @95MJN Рік тому +236

    As a climber from Frankenjura myself, it was so cool hearing Magnus talk about it! And the way he talked about it (bolts often placed far apart, etc.), he definitely knows it from experience

  • @lorenzoxcucco
    @lorenzoxcucco Рік тому

    i LOVE these videos, hope they never stop getting released

  • @muzzaball
    @muzzaball 11 місяців тому +4

    Kieran was a great sport, and you could tell he knew something was up, esp when he offered the 7c. Great video Magnus - I love these.

  • @mark.mazzarella
    @mark.mazzarella Рік тому +198

    I’m an instructor in NY and part of me is dreaming the the Bjorn Cinematic Universe makes it to my gym someday 😂

    • @tinsucevic
      @tinsucevic Рік тому +18

      Well it's not gonna happen now that you let Magnus know that you know about the BCU hahahahah

    • @luckyrashes
      @luckyrashes Рік тому +2

      He just checked you off the list!

    • @aurelius8439
      @aurelius8439 Рік тому +1

      Same in DC!

  • @globalgamer119
    @globalgamer119 Рік тому +431

    So I have been mostly inert for a while now, spending almost all of my time at my computer. Yesterday I finally went to my local rock climbing gym, mostly due to Magnus's content and I had some of the most fun I've ever had. I'm certainly going back and while I am extremely sore, I am looking forward to the future! Thank you so much Magnus your content means the world to me.

    • @derWein
      @derWein Рік тому +37

      global gamer gonna be global climber in a few years

    • @jaredasa626
      @jaredasa626 Рік тому +17

      It only gets more and more fun with time. Keep it up! The soreness fades, but the memories stay

    • @Steelcryo
      @Steelcryo Рік тому +8

      You will learn to love the sore. It's such a good feeling when you've had a good climb!

    • @dijete.
      @dijete. Рік тому +8

      glad to hear that, basically in the same situation and I can't wait to start climbing once my health becomes better

    • @dreamhunter2231
      @dreamhunter2231 Рік тому +5

      Way to go man! Keep it up! Your body will get used to it.

  • @nailz2758
    @nailz2758 7 місяців тому +4

    that coaches vibe was wonderful the whole time lol. you could tell he was having a blast with you.

  • @briantomcollins
    @briantomcollins Рік тому

    That was a great job, with the legs shaking and small mistakes. Very convincing, great vid.

  • @terraflow__bryanburdo4547
    @terraflow__bryanburdo4547 Рік тому +149

    As a 66-year old codger, I couldn't stop laughing. This season I will have to try wearing the wool coat, hat and scarf on my 8b+ project. Not the big whips though!

  • @toonylex
    @toonylex Рік тому +120

    As a german, it was SO FUNNY to see how good your interpretation of the old german man was xD. I didnt even know that you can speak it :D Well done m8!

  • @BuxStop
    @BuxStop Рік тому

    I could watch these all day. Please do even more 😝

  • @williamsporing1500
    @williamsporing1500 Рік тому +4

    I know zero about climbing, but this was hilarious!
    The instructor seemed like a great guy.

  • @lokspas23
    @lokspas23 Рік тому +100

    What a lovable guy that coach is! When you talk about the 7c+ onsight and he eggs you on to try the 8b+ has to be my favorite part😂

  • @bucketofchum5045
    @bucketofchum5045 Рік тому +126

    On the rewatch of this, knowing Kieran was aware from THE BEGINNING, that makes Kieran's jokes and laughter after 19:00 SO much funnier. He was trying so hard to play along but at that point he just couldn't anymore and he's like wheezing with laughter xD
    Made me laugh so much harder on the rewatch

    • @Frodro
      @Frodro Рік тому +5

      aww spoiler

  • @WilliamSurles
    @WilliamSurles Рік тому +2

    I love when he knows and just plays along and makes Magnus get on the red 8b. haha. baller.

  • @goodmorningladies2923
    @goodmorningladies2923 Рік тому

    I love this series so much! Keep it up!

  • @Potti314
    @Potti314 Рік тому +521

    Wow, this video made me laugh out loud. They joy of the instructor and his positive attitude and how calm he was on the massive falls was super cool to watch. I'm myself a (gym-) climber for years and most of the climbers and instructors I met were super supportive and friendly - it's a great community. It's wonderful to see how much fun the instructor had and that he played along so well. The German words were funny to hear and actually pretty good (I'm myself German). Keep these videos coming. There are some pretty nice climbing gyms in Munich ;-)

    • @NPC-et9ik
      @NPC-et9ik Рік тому

      _Before You Die_

    • @Mirabell97
      @Mirabell97 Рік тому +1

      Das "Zu" hat mich gekickt - so unnötiges detail :D

  • @dermax_hd
    @dermax_hd Рік тому +112

    As a German I can confidently say Magnus nailed the German-ish Accent! Too good hahahhaa

  • @Cactuspractice12
    @Cactuspractice12 Рік тому +12

    My grandfather was climbing in the lake district in the U.K up until his death when he was 81 (from natural causes). Maybe the oldest rockclimber in the U.K, and he dressed a bit like Magnus is dressed here. You can read his obituary in the independant newspaper if you google 'sydney thompson independent obituary climber'

  • @FormulaZR
    @FormulaZR 7 місяців тому +2

    Magnus has always seemed like a great coach...but this guy is fantastic as well. Great historical knowledge of the sport and very motivating!

  • @yaboiStarLord
    @yaboiStarLord Рік тому +8

    hahaha I lost it at 15:35 when you started screaming xD

  • @spoon4peace
    @spoon4peace Рік тому +177

    This was so much fun to watch! Kieran leaning into the gag instead of calling you out right away was super cool on his part.

    • @troycambo
      @troycambo Рік тому +30

      He knew immediately. Neck is super smooth for 73yo. Hands have no wrinkles at all.
      Movement is limber and voice is a young man’s voice.
      Young kid knew right away

    • @Flip4Crypt
      @Flip4Crypt Рік тому +3

      Not to mention he knew literally every climbers name in history

  • @Astilath
    @Astilath Рік тому

    Some of the most interesting bits of these for me are the different approaches to teaching the skills and the different analogies they all use to teach.

  • @keithwood6459
    @keithwood6459 12 днів тому

    21:15 When he nailed the dyno on the 8c the music was perfect! Gave me a real LOL!