Whenever I see a dyno problem I try to do it statically. I don't know why, but in my mind dynos are "the easy way". The thing you do when your climbing isn't enough. That makes me kind of meh in dynos but has definitely trained my technique.
She climbs at my local gym SCC. She’s still incredibly strong and always has her dog with her haha she’s so nice and I NEVER knew she competed at such a high level...hope she gets back to it!
Ahah, certainly did not expect to find my reddit post from two years ago featured in your video, but I'm glad to see I'm not the only fan of Megan's climbing style. She really was one of the best competitors in the world in the two years where she did competitions on the main circuit. She still posts some climbing videos here and there on her Instagram but competing does not seem to appeal to her anymore. Anyway, great work as always! And subscribed now.
Pierre! A good post for a good conversation regardless! I've talked to people who have climbed with her and everyone says she still is a BEAST and enjoying outdoors allot!
I grew up in Colorado Springs going to SCC, the local climbing gym operated by the Mascarenas family. Megan was always a gentle, introverted person, although one of the kindest and most humble I’ve ever met. As Megan improved to competition climbing, she became a local celebrity and people would climb at SCC just to talk to her and watch her. Being the kind person she was, she always engaged with everyone. But I think the fame became overwhelming and exhausting, and started to detract from the joy she found in climbing. Now, she has finally begun to outgrow her fame and seems to be doing much better in school and climbing the things she wants to climb, on her own time, without the pressure of competition. She’s awesome, and I’m glad that she’s happier (although we won’t get to see as many insane toe hooks in competition :/ )
I love watching these. Putting pro climbers into context makes it so much more interesting to watch because you start to see what is special about the way they climb!
I usually refuse to do things the way they are intended and love climbing and thats why i consider the Beta Break series to be the best content available out off all the content that exists even outside youtube
I've seen her in my climbing gym before. The one day her and some other people were trying to do the same problem with as many different betas as possible. It's crazy watching her climb.
I haven’t stretched in over two months Because of quarantine, but I am now sprawled out on my floor with my feet by my face. I’m sure anyone else watching this video is doing the same 😂
I remember seeing other climbers, like Alex Puccio doing a route that was dynamic or just required a lot of strength, and then Megan would go and do it in a controlled static method that just looked like the best way to me.
Most of the time, I have no idea, what you are talking about. But the way you show other peoples' accomplishments is unique. I love the fact that you show not only amazing feats of strength, but also describe incredible personalities and in a way encourage to take something with me: achieving goals is all about the way YOU wanna do it, not the way it's supposed to do. A goal is defined y the person who sets it. I really think you found a very good way to define the word inspiration.Thank you.
Awesome-Beta Break Vid! 🙏Was aware to the movement, but not the term. That toe out toe hook-sick! 😳👏 Never seen one like that. Will also make sure to watch Adidas rock comp. 👍
A few hours ago I didn't even know what a beta was, and now I'm straight up audibly gasping watching that toe hook. This series is absolutely fantastic.
Its super refreshing to hear 'but first...' in the beginning of a youtube video that isn't followed by some ad or promotion, but instead is actually telling you something pretty relevant and important for the rest of the video
I don't know anything about climbing but i am having so much fun--and learning so much--watching these videos! I love how accessible and positive they are.
What a fucking inspiration, not just to climbing but to life in general. 6"4 big guy almost cried watching this when she just WALKED AWAY FROM COMP CLIMBING TO MAKE HERSELF HAPPY what a girl man!!!!
Why is it that climbers stop competing when they go to college? I mean why colleges can't have climbing teams? A lot of talented climbers stoped climbing for their studies.
Most of the time there are dynamic moves that can't be reached by that. You lose time and energy too. Difficult to win. You still need the reach for it. Very difficult balance
Hola, gracias por compartir tus conocimientos. me gustó el video. llevo poco escalando pero aprendo rápido. llevo algún tiempo siguiéndote y me gusta como lo haces.
Rockstars, huh? We had a rehearsal room in the church basement where was also a boulder wall. There was enough space for both activities. Climbers joked that it's the only boulder with live music, but today I learned that it's not that unusual. ;)
♪ Dale a tu cuerpo alegría Mascarenas ♪ ♪ Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegría why cosa buena ♪ ♪ Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Mascarenas ♪ ♪ Hey Mascarenas! ♪ (Sorry I could not resist)
Beta is climbing jargon that designates information about a climb.[1][2] The complexity of beta can range from a small hint about a difficult section to a step-by-step instruction of the entire climb.[1][3] In rock climbing this may include information about a climb's difficulty, crux, style, length, quality of rock, ease to protect, required equipment, and specific information about hand or foot holds. For mountaineering, beta may include information about the length and difficulty of the approach, availability of water on the climb and the approach, ease of exiting the route before completing it, descent information, perhaps even useful logistic information for climbs in foreign countries.[citation needed] Sometimes beta is also drawn, in the form of a beta-map.[4][5]
Albert: And keep crushing it......
Me: omg here it comes
DUN DUN DUN DUN DUN DUN DUN
♪┏ ( ･o･) ┛♪┗ (･o･ ) ┓♪┏(･o･)┛♪
I love his outros😂🤩
Love grooving to the intro music too! I love how the music is so distinct and recognizable
HAHAHAHHA
Cutest comment ever
Scrolled down as the video was ending, and read this comment mid- head bob xD
my dun dun dun-ing only got louder
That toe hook was so money
$$$ I'm so psyched that you're into climbing too, was just bumping your tunes while training the other day
@@AlbertOkay hell yeah brother! That makes me happy :). Keep up the good work and see you at 100k subs hahah
Got you to 100 likes!
Yy
Whenever I see a dyno problem I try to do it statically. I don't know why, but in my mind dynos are "the easy way". The thing you do when your climbing isn't enough.
That makes me kind of meh in dynos but has definitely trained my technique.
What an insane toe hook at the last climb! Awesome video as usual, Albert!
Please continue making these, I always look forward to watching the next one!
She climbs at my local gym SCC. She’s still incredibly strong and always has her dog with her haha she’s so nice and I NEVER knew she competed at such a high level...hope she gets back to it!
Ahah, certainly did not expect to find my reddit post from two years ago featured in your video, but I'm glad to see I'm not the only fan of Megan's climbing style. She really was one of the best competitors in the world in the two years where she did competitions on the main circuit. She still posts some climbing videos here and there on her Instagram but competing does not seem to appeal to her anymore. Anyway, great work as always! And subscribed now.
Pierre! A good post for a good conversation regardless! I've talked to people who have climbed with her and everyone says she still is a BEAST and enjoying outdoors allot!
I grew up in Colorado Springs going to SCC, the local climbing gym operated by the Mascarenas family. Megan was always a gentle, introverted person, although one of the kindest and most humble I’ve ever met. As Megan improved to competition climbing, she became a local celebrity and people would climb at SCC just to talk to her and watch her. Being the kind person she was, she always engaged with everyone. But I think the fame became overwhelming and exhausting, and started to detract from the joy she found in climbing. Now, she has finally begun to outgrow her fame and seems to be doing much better in school and climbing the things she wants to climb, on her own time, without the pressure of competition. She’s awesome, and I’m glad that she’s happier (although we won’t get to see as many insane toe hooks in competition :/ )
Best episode yet
That second one was insane
I literally started laughing out of amazement
I love watching these. Putting pro climbers into context makes it so much more interesting to watch because you start to see what is special about the way they climb!
I usually refuse to do things the way they are intended and love climbing and thats why i consider the Beta Break series to be the best content available out off all the content that exists even outside youtube
Heck yes! More power to you for making things work for your body type and style!
I've seen her in my climbing gym before. The one day her and some other people were trying to do the same problem with as many different betas as possible. It's crazy watching her climb.
Oh dang that must have been a Masterclass on how to do movements that seem impossible! Such a great experience you must have had!
@@AlbertOkay I told her to cartwheel on the footholds into a bathang as a joke and she seemed to actually consider it...
Your Beta Break videos are always an instant-watch for me. Thanks for making these.
Yooo thanks James, can't wait to make the next episode in two weeks!
I haven’t stretched in over two months Because of quarantine, but I am now sprawled out on my floor with my feet by my face. I’m sure anyone else watching this video is doing the same 😂
YESSSS another one. Love the content!
Watching the female comp climbs are always amazing watching the level of flexibility that happens with some problems
Beta break is one of my favourite series on UA-cam at the moment
I remember seeing other climbers, like Alex Puccio doing a route that was dynamic or just required a lot of strength, and then Megan would go and do it in a controlled static method that just looked like the best way to me.
I really miss Megan. She is the reason I started bouldering.
I bet you climb really intelligently if she's the reason why you started bouldering!
Saw her last move more than a hundred times and never knew that she retired !(or not) Thx for the video man!
Yeah who know! Maybe she'll return maybe she won't, either way that toe hook will go down in history forever!
@@AlbertOkay wonder if the allure of the Olympics will be enough after she graduates University.
That back flex is insane! What a way to control your momentum. It was like a static stop, where normally it's a flail and a pray to the gods.
Very good video keep it up man
I can hardly climb v3 and don't even know what breaking the beta means but that last move made me scream out loud haha amazing!
4:53
Me, trying to get out of the pool
Lmao 😅🤣
3:08 mascarenas does something totally unique and commentator just had to make it about puccio for some reason
Most of the time, I have no idea, what you are talking about. But the way you show other peoples' accomplishments is unique. I love the fact that you show not only amazing feats of strength, but also describe incredible personalities and in a way encourage to take something with me: achieving goals is all about the way YOU wanna do it, not the way it's supposed to do. A goal is defined y the person who sets it. I really think you found a very good way to define the word inspiration.Thank you.
Awesome-Beta Break Vid! 🙏Was aware to the movement, but not the term. That toe out toe hook-sick! 😳👏 Never seen one like that. Will also make sure to watch Adidas rock comp. 👍
It's suuuuch an entertaining comp to watch, if you have time definitely watch all of them!
Ahh! Such an epic video. Megan is definitely one of my favorite climbers to watch. Her style is impeccable
She's so good at making any position possible, even ones you don't think are possible!!! Such a hero!
i see megan at my gym every time i climb, shes pretty insane. i study her climbing style a lot, i don’t think she knows how much i look up to her.
In the final move there's a point where she starts to be face down towards the ground while at the top of wall.
A few hours ago I didn't even know what a beta was, and now I'm straight up audibly gasping watching that toe hook. This series is absolutely fantastic.
Love these videos
God at 2:00 the woman on the right, just look at that musculature! That's absolutely stunning to see in action!
Hell yes, I've seen the Adidas Rockstars 2017 live :]
So lucky! I wish I could watch one of the competitions live!
Its super refreshing to hear 'but first...' in the beginning of a youtube video that isn't followed by some ad or promotion, but instead is actually telling you something pretty relevant and important for the rest of the video
underrated comment
I don't know anything about climbing but i am having so much fun--and learning so much--watching these videos! I love how accessible and positive they are.
These beta breaks are so good! They make my day and get me freaking hyped man :))
I hope they get you hyped to SEND once everything opens up!!!
AYEEEEE MASCARENA
LOL
Albert Ok are you from Houston? is that in city center near memorial mall?
@@whiteninja6913 I used to live in houston, not anymore though!
Love these videos, thanks for all the effort you put into them! also super cool to see Crux at 0:13 !
Thanks man! I love crux and can't wait to visit Austin again to check out the new facility!
What a fucking inspiration, not just to climbing but to life in general. 6"4 big guy almost cried watching this when she just WALKED AWAY FROM COMP CLIMBING TO MAKE HERSELF HAPPY what a girl man!!!!
PLEASE: who are the girls at 00:07? Especially the one with white pants... I'M IN LOVE!!!!! 😍
Really appreciate your videos as a new climber. You really put out great content on your channel man thank you.
real life spiderman, oh, spiderwoman haja
xd
She's awesome at bouldering but that 5*5 solve looked kinda inefficient from here. 😅
Why is it that climbers stop competing when they go to college? I mean why colleges can't have climbing teams? A lot of talented climbers stoped climbing for their studies.
Good for Megan, there's so much more in life than these climbing comps. There's so much more in climbing that being indoors.
Most of the time there are dynamic moves that can't be reached by that. You lose time and energy too. Difficult to win. You still need the reach for it. Very difficult balance
There's something cool about Megan perching too then reach up and grab winged holds.
But what was the intended beta for the climb in the end?
Most likely the idea was to mantle up using your left arm to push or do a muscleup movement to get over!
I would have enjoyed watching more of this athlete boulder 😮
Great athlete to watch for sure!
I’m sure climbers can appreciate this more than me but I was like wtf is she trying with that toe???
4:58 amazing movement 💪🏼
It's pure magic!
Yoo this chick climbs at my gym. Kinda neat to recognize one of the climbers in this series
Absolutely nobody:
Albert Ok:" 'sup, here are some amazing boulder pros and they are doing finee today"
:)
This was my favorite video of yours so far! Great stuff!
Love this series. Haven't missed an episode yet. Probably never will.
Heck yes! I can't wait to make the next episode!
Did you include the clip of Juji because you are Ok?
For some reason my video paused at 00:06 and ive let it sit there for 30 mins so far......
is that Juji at 0:47 ? he’s a beast
Yeah! I made a video with him when he came to Houston a few years back!
Albert Ok oh wow! Is the video uploaded anywhere?
@@AndreLai97 Yeah it's on my other channel! ua-cam.com/video/GVkq4Sy1w8Q/v-deo.html
I've had some classes with Megan and she's also very woven into the climbing community I am part of, brilliant person and an excellent climber.
Great ending. Here, here to doing what’s best for you
Hola, gracias por compartir tus conocimientos. me gustó el video.
llevo poco escalando pero aprendo rápido. llevo algún tiempo siguiéndote y me gusta como lo haces.
Rockstars, huh? We had a rehearsal room in the church basement where was also a boulder wall.
There was enough space for both activities. Climbers joked that it's the only boulder with live music, but today I learned that it's not that unusual. ;)
I think it's getting more popular! It's an awesome concept
Hola, gracias por compartir tus conocimientos. me gustó el video.
impresionante control de Megan
♪ Dale a tu cuerpo alegría Mascarenas
♪
♪ Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegría why cosa buena
♪
♪ Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Mascarenas
♪
♪ Hey Mascarenas! ♪
(Sorry I could not resist)
AYYYYY MASCARENAS!
Really enjoy these videos man, keep em coming
I'll keep em coming 100% !!!!
This video are very interesting, all the playlist ... but , for my science's lesson , who is this magic ass ? 0:05 tx
LOL Idk
Albert, you provide amazing & inspiring content! Thank you
I love these flexibility vids bc I’m a contortionist who climbs as a hobby and I love seeing people like myself haha
I really enjoyed the video. Thanks for the upload and the interesting contetnt. :D Keep it up :D
She’s climbs at the gym I frequent. She’s super nice and a ton of fun to watch climb! Cute dog too lol
This was awesome. Love the channel man. Keep bringing these inspirational videos to us 🤟🏼
awesome content
that "beta" term is ridiculous and seems completely out of context. can anyone ellaborate on this?
Beta is climbing jargon that designates information about a climb.[1][2] The complexity of beta can range from a small hint about a difficult section to a step-by-step instruction of the entire climb.[1][3] In rock climbing this may include information about a climb's difficulty, crux, style, length, quality of rock, ease to protect, required equipment, and specific information about hand or foot holds. For mountaineering, beta may include information about the length and difficulty of the approach, availability of water on the climb and the approach, ease of exiting the route before completing it, descent information, perhaps even useful logistic information for climbs in foreign countries.[citation needed] Sometimes beta is also drawn, in the form of a beta-map.[4][5]
Alex Megos.... beta break, lets do the splits and skip a couple of moves
Thanks for making awesome content. Keep crushing it ;)
Just love that the subtitles on the thumbnail called her "Mega Mass Karena".
Dude that was a really good video, and some impressive climbing to boot!
I think you have a crush dude
5:00 Ha ha ha...excellent move 😂 (thinking out of the box)
Awesome as always man keep it up 👍👍
It's a good day when life gives you a thumbs up :)
A wild Juji was spotted 0:46
Never apologize for a pun.
that smile that spreads across her face at 4:54, as she decides what she is about to do, is great!
Bro is that crux in Austin?
Albert, are you OK?
Wtf that opening clip! No words...
Holy shit she was 17?
LOVE THESE - thanks man
THANKS TRAVIS! Can't wait to keep making more!
Very good - as always!
Thanks again! :)
that was pretty cool
2:01 these muscles...
That camera angle on the first dismount though.
zoink!
Amazing breaks! Thanks for this series
Who is that at 0:58?
life finds ways
EYYYYY MASCARENA !
Thank you, Albert!
super cool
I've still never been climbing, but your videos make me really want to start! Good stuff man
You should 100% go try it out once you're able to do so safely! I'll be rooting for you!
I think you should replace Charlie as IFSC commentator.
Haha I wish, maybe I'll apply when the season opens up again...hmm.....