I would say so, I mean the Legends Only comp is a different format to others. Competitors will come in work the boulders for a couple of days and then compete on the same boulders. It's pretty cool, they can share beta with each other, discuss the problems, etc. It means the boulders are much harder then those in the World Cups but it makes for some interesting climbing. It also give an advantage to climbers who are super strong but may not perform well in a tradition world cup style, example: Alex Megos, Jimmy Webb.
well aren't you a genius.. guess why i worded my question the way i did. in the video he said that he can't film it because they want it to be a show/secret which is completely understandable and makes the event more interesting. but if erik would film the testing and upload it after the event concluded there shouldn't be a problem.. which is exactly what i was asking in the first place
Hey Eric or anyone, is the Klättercentret that the EKB team mostly climbs in (which I assume is the same as where the Legends only was) Klättercentret Solna? I'll be in Stockholm in a couple of weeks, and it seems there are a few Klättercentret to choose from. And, thanks for the content Eric.
"This is the last episode of the series sadly, tomorrow the girls arrive and will test the problems, then recover on friday and crush hard on saturday. "
Alex Megos uploaded a picture of him climbing on the Black Diamond Project on Instagram. Do you have footage of that? Would love to see him on this route!
unfortunately i missed it yesterday while i was filming these episodes. I think Alex will try it more times, not sure if i will film it but im pretty sure someone will :)
I was just thinking, if the routesetters are able, or at least almost able, to climb the problems, how would it be hard enough for some of the best climbers in the world?
Guillaume Provost not all strong guys are well known sponsored athletes. i️ think everyone can think of a local crusher who maybe wouldn’t be a real competitor here but could climb all the problems in the video if they had enough time. like they said the problems are ~7c+ - 8a+, which is gonna be relatively hard for anyone
Isn't it a ladies competition again? I wish there would be some female routesetters too since they should have an even better understanding what can be done.
The quality has become so good for your videos Eric. Congrats, it's a pleasure to watch your content! Please keep it up.
Awesome stuff, very nice talks and a good view of their thoughts!
Glad you enjoyed it :)
Made me enjoy watching LO even more :) great job on the problems! Top from Fanny on yellow one was amazing!
This editing had me cracking up. Made this look fun
sjukt nice med dessa videos, roligt att se
Hungry as heck, but eriks video comes first XD
Love the vids as aslways Eric. When is the podcast thing coming together? I’d love to listen to climbers talk while doing my work :)
Psyched to watch Legends Only
Is that Sandra I see in the background? You should make a video with her if she's in stockholm! :D
Aaawww, Robert
I love legend only 😍
nice vid! I always wondered how they know that the difficulty is just right? Must be a fine line, especially for la Sportiva Legends only.
Thanks for the answers! Even though the part with "you just know which grade it is" isn't too satisfying :D
what ever happened to some of the old people like samuel and david
Jacob
would you be allowed to film the test climbing and upload it afterwards?
I would say so, I mean the Legends Only comp is a different format to others. Competitors will come in work the boulders for a couple of days and then compete on the same boulders. It's pretty cool, they can share beta with each other, discuss the problems, etc. It means the boulders are much harder then those in the World Cups but it makes for some interesting climbing. It also give an advantage to climbers who are super strong but may not perform well in a tradition world cup style, example: Alex Megos, Jimmy Webb.
you could just watch the video, he answers this question ...
well aren't you a genius.. guess why i worded my question the way i did. in the video he said that he can't film it because they want it to be a show/secret which is completely understandable and makes the event more interesting. but if erik would film the testing and upload it after the event concluded there shouldn't be a problem.. which is exactly what i was asking in the first place
he was doing that last year, guess he would have mentioned if it would be possible to do so
I made a video about this comment a few min ago, check it out fast and see what you think :)
ROBEEEEERRRRRRTTTTTTT
Hey Eric or anyone, is the Klättercentret that the EKB team mostly climbs in (which I assume is the same as where the Legends only was) Klättercentret Solna? I'll be in Stockholm in a couple of weeks, and it seems there are a few Klättercentret to choose from.
And, thanks for the content Eric.
I did not hit design that corner, it's not true! It's bullshit! I did not design that corner! I did not! Oh hai, Mark.
Robert's shirt is the coolest! Where is it from?
8:43 "Almost shit myself"
When do the legends start working the boulders?
Noah Y thursday
"This is the last episode of the series sadly, tomorrow the girls arrive and will test the problems, then recover on friday and crush hard on saturday. "
How does the difficulty of these problems compares with the World Cup problems? Are these harder because the athletes have some time to practice them?
exactly
Alex Megos uploaded a picture of him climbing on the Black Diamond Project on Instagram. Do you have footage of that? Would love to see him on this route!
unfortunately i missed it yesterday while i was filming these episodes. I think Alex will try it more times, not sure if i will film it but im pretty sure someone will :)
i wonder what brings him to sweden? 🤔
What if the competitors see the beta from your videos before the comp? ;)
this is a special comp where atheletes are even allowed to test the boulders beforehand. so watching them setting shouldn't be a big problem
why dont you film it and then just dont post it until after the comp?
I thought about it, unfortunately I have important meetings today, so i could not be there :(
I don't know much about routesetting, but why all male setters when the actual comp will only have women?
that will change, hopefully
I was just thinking, if the routesetters are able, or at least almost able, to climb the problems, how would it be hard enough for some of the best climbers in the world?
Guillaume Provost not all strong guys are well known sponsored athletes. i️ think everyone can think of a local crusher who maybe wouldn’t be a real competitor here but could climb all the problems in the video if they had enough time. like they said the problems are ~7c+ - 8a+, which is gonna be relatively hard for anyone
Yeah remember that the competitors don't have the benefit of being able to take huge rests and knowing the intended beta
these guys are all strong as shit
Route setters are always strong as hell! They just fly under the radar as they are behind the scenes
afaik those guys have all repointed boulders up to around 8B or harder outdoors.
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Isn't it a ladies competition again? I wish there would be some female routesetters too since they should have an even better understanding what can be done.
"Classic". You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means. ;)
This is the UA-cam comments, it's made for uncalled for insults.
OwenAfreetalk I'm trying my hardest.
It's OK bruh. Let him do him.
wait wait waiiit - men struggling to do these incredibly hard boulders but ladies supposed to get em? :o