"*one burn before sending a v14 project with uncountable sessions, years of training and McBeef diet power* "Time to get serious about my approach to this problem." Love it Dave!
Considering you got to listen to the cows, the pheasants and the snipes for so many sessions, I'd say this was a huge success. Process was amazing. Thanks for sharing it.
Dave, I used to rock climb and found your channel from my brief interest in the hobby, and later switched to BJJ. However, as a young man in his 20's, I find myself learning a lot from watching your videos, and I admire you. I hope to have some of your qualities when I grow older.
Awesome boulder, awesome video! You performed an incredible motivation and finally solved your hardest project now. Beautiful example of knowledge in climbing and training technique and perseverance! Very good Dave!🎉
Great content Dave, I too get obsessed by routes and problems. I l9ve it! Getting completely submerged in every minute detail of every aspect of my life to complete the project. Brilliant😊
Love the birdsong on the send attempt, takes me back to summers in the UK as a child. Maybe I’ll get back someday. Thanks for the upload, been waiting for this one!
Hello Dave! :) In my perspective I would count this a success. I am also familiar with that feeling when a discovery of a different hold or a different way of taking it changes the climb from impossible to doable, so I personally always am seeking for ways to find that cheeky move to make everything easier. But as it is the nature of the sport, one has to also be strong and try hard to succeed... And to me I think this approach of seeking the easiest beta is hindering the progress of getting stronger. I understand that this might not have been the boulder you were looking for (as you are no longer motivated to train hard) but your approach is what is in my opinion the success-bearer: seeking getting stronger and better. Thanks for always sharing your thoughts on climbing, quite inspirational 🙏
Great as always. Unfortunately I am recovering from a finger injury, something involving ligament and possibly a micro fracture that doctors just can't help with, so am climbing several grades below my level. But can't wait to go back to try hard, just don't know how long it will take. Videos like this gives me great inspiration, I wish they could help speed up recovery too...
Inspirational.. also the irony of the disappointment that comes with sending a project and the desire to continue projecting despite the completion. For some, bouldering is just a big cycle and we love that cycle.
Thanks Dave for showing the whole process and how it is about hard work, consistency, and striving to achieve the right moves. It is a huge motivation and very inspirational.
Would you mind explaining the name for us? "Oh, Bultitude" is a thing my Derbyshire-born father used to say occasionally, to express mild frustration, or occasionally condescension, but I never really understood its origin or what he really meant by it. I know it's a surname, but that's about it. I'm guessing it was a radio show catchphrase from somewhere, like many of his obscure but endearing utterances. Really loved the video and the overall approach and sentiment, by the way. As always.
Great video. Would love to see you break down your plan (training and diet) for getting to your fighting weight. I feel like there are plenty of ‘normal’ climbers (me included) who are in this position.
WOW!! Aside from your collaborations (I just watched Climbingstuffs' new tier list video), this is my first introduction to you. This is incredibly inspiring, and your humility is hypnotic. If u don't mind me asking, or if someone knows, what's his age, and how long has he been climbing? I ask because in terms of climbing, I'm a bit older, 35, and have been only climbing for almost 2 years. The hardest boulder I've been able to do is an indoor V8. Still have never done any outdoor climbing. Anyway, with age, im super concerned about testosterone and muscle depletion and still being able to improve and climb really hard rock. Sorry if your actually like 22.... you look great.
I'm 46. Muscle depletion with age is primarily a function of training. If you train, even four or five decades from now, you'll still gain muscle and strength.
@@climbermacleod i really appreciate your response. this gives me a lot of hope and excitement for the future, as i plan on climbing as long as my body lets me. i take my training very seriously. take care, and i look forward to your future videos. You got yourself a new sub.
Inspiring to see how sustained your effort was. I don't know how you manage to avoid getting more frustrated! Or perhaps you edit some of that out :D In terms of doing things differently, you seem in your videos to be a bit of a lone wolf: it seems like your philosophy is rigorous self-examination, reflection and attempts at knowing yourself. I wonder if you spent some training time with others, e.g. someone of the calibre of Will Bosi, whether you might learn something unexpected? It does seem that a lot of sharing is going on among some people. Thanks for the video and the vicarious experience!
More interested in the specialization advice rather than success vs. failure. I've been sticking to the mantra "don't specialize" for a season or two, but I find that when I return to a discipline after spending time on another I feel weak or rusty. I'm taking away the advice of "only specialize for small periods of time." For example, I feel like when I boulder and board climb for a while, the strength adds to my trad prowess. As for success or failure, climbing is so interesting because a subtle change can make a huge difference. Have you ever thought that maybe you unlocked that at the right time Dave? Maybe it was not a failure, but the rock giving you it's secrets at the right moment. Would you have had that learning experience if you had unlocked it on day 1?
Hey Dave, what is your approach to repeating problems? Do you ever feel the need, once having sent a project, to come back and try it again? Maybe to somehow consolidate the gains made on the problem? Do you see much worth there?
I had an accident 6 days ago. I have a 3rd degree joint separation. The injury has really weakened me mentally and I am a good athlete. Radiology says my bone has shifted 11 mm upwards. I don't know if I need surgery yet. The doctor will tell me at the doctor's appointment in 3 days. How are you feeling? I saw that you are progressing without surgery, does it still bother you that your joint is not stable and is no longer connected to your shoulder? Do you have any problems in your daily life? Have you been able to get back to your old self? Your comment is very valuable to me, please respond :(
Do you actually need to get stronger? Despite being one of the most technically brilliant climbers on the planet you' look like you're still finding ways to improve that aspect.
@@climbermacleod Would spending some time lifting heavy stuff in a gym help? Might give a slightly different stimulus and get the required adaptation in a different way. Thinking deadlifts without wraps and similar. That's what I'd do as a physio.
@climbermacleod , as a fellow older climber (40s), i would love to hear any of your thoughts on age specific considerations regarding your training and climbing.
@@GeorgeLupton Well, it's primarily my fingers that we need to strengthen. But yes, more lifting either in the gym or bodyweight exercises are a good idea and something I'm doing more again now myself.
"*one burn before sending a v14 project with uncountable sessions, years of training and McBeef diet power* "Time to get serious about my approach to this problem." Love it Dave!
There isnt a climber on the planet that motivates me as much as you Dave. Congrats and looking forward to your next battle
Considering you got to listen to the cows, the pheasants and the snipes for so many sessions, I'd say this was a huge success. Process was amazing. Thanks for sharing it.
Being alone at night on a boulder on new year's eve !! So good lol
Dave, I used to rock climb and found your channel from my brief interest in the hobby, and later switched to BJJ. However, as a young man in his 20's, I find myself learning a lot from watching your videos, and I admire you. I hope to have some of your qualities when I grow older.
Great video and send Dave, thanks for taking us through it. Gives me hope I can keep improving at 37 as a new climber.
Excellent video again, love it. You are going through your ”weakness” by using your strengths.
Thanks for sharing the journey with us. As always, with beautiful narration and storytelling.
Really nice to see this, very inspiring, makes me feel way better about spending 13 sessions so far on my current burly little project.
Same here man !
This was very inspiring, Dave! Working a boulder problem at the bells is pretty rad! 🎉 Excellent!
Nice one! Please continue making videos like this, they're so helpful and inspiring.
Awesome boulder, awesome video! You performed an incredible motivation and finally solved your hardest project now. Beautiful example of knowledge in climbing and training technique and perseverance! Very good Dave!🎉
Quality effort Dave. Love seeing that perseverance pay off
Great content Dave, I too get obsessed by routes and problems. I l9ve it! Getting completely submerged in every minute detail of every aspect of my life to complete the project. Brilliant😊
Fantastic content as always Dave, very much appreciated.
Inspiring and beautifully filmed. Thanks Dave
Love the birdsong on the send attempt, takes me back to summers in the UK as a child. Maybe I’ll get back someday. Thanks for the upload, been waiting for this one!
You are an artist. A crazy artist.
This dedication, true inspiration ❤
hearing your breath get shaky when you realized youve stuck the crux gave me the biggest grin. suddenly made me realize youre a mortal as well!
sick bloc and very inspiring process !
Hello Dave! :) In my perspective I would count this a success. I am also familiar with that feeling when a discovery of a different hold or a different way of taking it changes the climb from impossible to doable, so I personally always am seeking for ways to find that cheeky move to make everything easier. But as it is the nature of the sport, one has to also be strong and try hard to succeed... And to me I think this approach of seeking the easiest beta is hindering the progress of getting stronger. I understand that this might not have been the boulder you were looking for (as you are no longer motivated to train hard) but your approach is what is in my opinion the success-bearer: seeking getting stronger and better. Thanks for always sharing your thoughts on climbing, quite inspirational 🙏
Wow, well done Dave!
sounds like the same song from magnus' japan comp video there at the start, great stuff as always!
Great as always. Unfortunately I am recovering from a finger injury, something involving ligament and possibly a micro fracture that doctors just can't help with, so am climbing several grades below my level. But can't wait to go back to try hard, just don't know how long it will take. Videos like this gives me great inspiration, I wish they could help speed up recovery too...
Really inspiring, well done!
Inspirational.. also the irony of the disappointment that comes with sending a project and the desire to continue projecting despite the completion. For some, bouldering is just a big cycle and we love that cycle.
Thanks Dave for showing the whole process and how it is about hard work, consistency, and striving to achieve the right moves. It is a huge motivation and very inspirational.
That was inspirational!
I think it's a success. You definitely got stronger after filming your training videos.
pretty incredible footwork on this one, wow
very motivating!
beautiful journey, thanks for sharing!
Amazing perseverance
Would you mind explaining the name for us? "Oh, Bultitude" is a thing my Derbyshire-born father used to say occasionally, to express mild frustration, or occasionally condescension, but I never really understood its origin or what he really meant by it. I know it's a surname, but that's about it. I'm guessing it was a radio show catchphrase from somewhere, like many of his obscure but endearing utterances.
Really loved the video and the overall approach and sentiment, by the way. As always.
Thank you for the content! Helps keep the motivation on climbing! You are a legend! 🫡
Great video. Would love to see you break down your plan (training and diet) for getting to your fighting weight. I feel like there are plenty of ‘normal’ climbers (me included) who are in this position.
Struggle fest! So inspiring. Love this
Yeah took a couple years to send this 8B+, don’t feel stronger though so I think I failed.
Me: “whattttttt?!?”
Nice one Dave, thanks for that. Hogmannay at the project, how did you get that one past the family?
Haha none of us are big on Hogmanay, but the fireworks were actually about 8pm.
Dave doesn't have blood in his vains only psych.
WOW!! Aside from your collaborations (I just watched Climbingstuffs' new tier list video), this is my first introduction to you. This is incredibly inspiring, and your humility is hypnotic. If u don't mind me asking, or if someone knows, what's his age, and how long has he been climbing? I ask because in terms of climbing, I'm a bit older, 35, and have been only climbing for almost 2 years. The hardest boulder I've been able to do is an indoor V8. Still have never done any outdoor climbing. Anyway, with age, im super concerned about testosterone and muscle depletion and still being able to improve and climb really hard rock.
Sorry if your actually like 22.... you look great.
I'm 46. Muscle depletion with age is primarily a function of training. If you train, even four or five decades from now, you'll still gain muscle and strength.
@@climbermacleod i really appreciate your response. this gives me a lot of hope and excitement for the future, as i plan on climbing as long as my body lets me. i take my training very seriously. take care, and i look forward to your future videos. You got yourself a new sub.
Did Will Bosi wait for Dave to FA this out of respect before making a quick repeat? Or was it pure coincidence that he sent it when he did?
Inspiring to see how sustained your effort was. I don't know how you manage to avoid getting more frustrated! Or perhaps you edit some of that out :D In terms of doing things differently, you seem in your videos to be a bit of a lone wolf: it seems like your philosophy is rigorous self-examination, reflection and attempts at knowing yourself. I wonder if you spent some training time with others, e.g. someone of the calibre of Will Bosi, whether you might learn something unexpected? It does seem that a lot of sharing is going on among some people. Thanks for the video and the vicarious experience!
Hiding behind technique is such a funny thing to say
I need to find a boulder project. All my projects are way too hard Or I get them in 2/3 sessions. 😬
More interested in the specialization advice rather than success vs. failure. I've been sticking to the mantra "don't specialize" for a season or two, but I find that when I return to a discipline after spending time on another I feel weak or rusty. I'm taking away the advice of "only specialize for small periods of time." For example, I feel like when I boulder and board climb for a while, the strength adds to my trad prowess.
As for success or failure, climbing is so interesting because a subtle change can make a huge difference. Have you ever thought that maybe you unlocked that at the right time Dave? Maybe it was not a failure, but the rock giving you it's secrets at the right moment. Would you have had that learning experience if you had unlocked it on day 1?
Very interesting. It's hard not to see this as a success, but then I don't climb 8b+.
Does anyone know what the music is on this video please?
If you have fun you have already succeeded.
The places you climb looks so isolated. Is that true?
Hey Dave, what is your approach to repeating problems? Do you ever feel the need, once having sent a project, to come back and try it again? Maybe to somehow consolidate the gains made on the problem? Do you see much worth there?
I had an accident 6 days ago. I have a 3rd degree joint separation. The injury has really weakened me mentally and I am a good athlete. Radiology says my bone has shifted 11 mm upwards. I don't know if I need surgery yet. The doctor will tell me at the doctor's appointment in 3 days. How are you feeling? I saw that you are progressing without surgery, does it still bother you that your joint is not stable and is no longer connected to your shoulder? Do you have any problems in your daily life? Have you been able to get back to your old self? Your comment is very valuable to me, please respond :(
what is success?
Quality.
burden of dreams when?
Do you actually need to get stronger? Despite being one of the most technically brilliant climbers on the planet you' look like you're still finding ways to improve that aspect.
Yes!!! I most definitely 'need', or at least would like to get stronger.
@@climbermacleod Would spending some time lifting heavy stuff in a gym help? Might give a slightly different stimulus and get the required adaptation in a different way. Thinking deadlifts without wraps and similar. That's what I'd do as a physio.
@climbermacleod , as a fellow older climber (40s), i would love to hear any of your thoughts on age specific considerations regarding your training and climbing.
@@GeorgeLupton Well, it's primarily my fingers that we need to strengthen. But yes, more lifting either in the gym or bodyweight exercises are a good idea and something I'm doing more again now myself.
@@christopherwells4768 I'm writing a course on this now.
Dave is there a reason you don't tape your fingers to protect your skin while projecting?
I need all the friction I can get. Prefer to just carefully look after my skin. But I resort to tape when needed.
1:28 WTF!
Why the choice of name? Haha
You inspire a new generation of gray haired climbers (like me)
Sounds like one of the biggest sandbags 😂
I don't understand why you're all over my UA-cam account man with multiple users 😂😂😂😂 I guess some people are obsessed
What does 'Succeed' mean? get sponsored? Have fun? get Likes?
Improve and send hard
@@TheZava99 Aye!
Try V16..