Mega psyched to be working with Tension on this one. As I mentioned I've known them for years, I watch all their videos and really appreciate what they do for our climbing community. If you want to have a chance to win 50% OFF a Tension Board 2 for your gym or homewall, just fill-in the 3-question form: forms.gle/gC6XG6P7SCBhcz9Z7 It'll take no more than 30 seconds!
I loved how you could see louis applying his own coaching advice to himself. He is all about positivity, instead of being harsh on himself when not making it on these hard problems, he keeps on telling himself "yeh yeh, that works".
Part of what i love so much about climbing UA-cam is the crossover/collabs. Like i watch bobats and they're way stronger than me, then Louie joins them and make them look weak, the Emil flashes moves that take Louie 10+ tries, then Magnus gets together with Emil and makes him look mid-level, then Ondra make Magnus look like me. So many levels.
I really wish more Pros/top end climbers, would tell us, and show what they do for their warmup routine. I feel like this is such an under rated but important part of our sessions. it is the difference between injury, and not.
I don't agree on this being the biggest difference between injury and not, I would say as important is knowing when to stop and calling it a day. So many lasting pains avoided since I tried being a bit more wise on that part
We have a tension board 2 at my gym and it's super awesome. It's probably the closest thing to actually climbing outdoors that isn't outdoors that I've ever tried.
Really wanted to see them try the climb mirrored to see how they felt on it. Seeing as they both set boulders running from right to left. Would have been interesting to hear their thoughts on the difference in (experienced) difficulty. But this was exactly the amount of positivity I needed to see today. Thanks for the vid!
I love the TB2! I have a left shoulder with a long time injury, and being able to flip the climbs and try it on both sides really highlights the asymmetry I have. The left shoulder is stronger in close lock-offs (engaging lats, no need for shoulder stability), but the right shoulder is stronger for larger reachy moves (shoulder stability via rotator cuff).
I have absolutely no idea if I could even afford 50% off a TB2, but having become the biggest Tension fanboy between listening to Will talking and their sponsorship of Written in Stone (and the Flash board changed my live), I still gotta enter.
Never touched one but TB2 looks like it fills the gap in almost any area where the TB1 doesn't perform as well. A lot more size, some more ergonomic holds weird shapes you cant easily create with wood etc. Already looking forward to when more gyms start installing these
Not that I don't like the TB1, but yes the TB2 is a massive upgrade where the TB1 doesn't deliver. The hold layout is a lot more inspiring to climb on, but it keeps the idea of systematic training very well
I recently found this channel, and just realized that this is what I've been doing with trees for years, I am very excited to see if I can keep doing this since I do enjoy climbing, but have not had many places to do it, I'll look out for a board somewhere around me, thank you!
I've climbed on the tension 2 chaos, im honestly stoked that I've dropped 3 grades from kilter. It also feels way easier to make moves on than the 2016 moonboard, fingery, but not a dryfire factory
Ten plus years ago when some were saying spray type walls were much better than fingerboards and campus boards; the "experts" and gyms were all going away from walls with holds everywhere. Which is what early gyms Sharma and his generation started in and on.
That intro was a personal attack. * looks at my home spray wall gathering dust in the garage ... while I have no problem doing all these random "climbing" exercises I find online *
Join the crushers and just put on stuff that’s comfortable, I don’t think many people have a problem with someone jumping in on a board session. The best thing about bigger groups on a board is that you are actually forced to have an adequate rest then
It's funny but I kinda feel like we're coming full circle. When I started climbing way back in the early 2000s all climbing walls were basically spray walls. They were tiny in comparison to today's gyms and just had holds all over the place (which would sometimes stay up for years at a time 😂). Some problems would be set with tape, but of course you were free to climb any combination, and so you'd end up making up your own problems with your mates. That worked for sure!
So sick, one of the local gyms just got a board so this is perfect timing! I was wondering, wha tis the proper etiquette when boardclimbing when there's other people at a very different skill level? Is it proper to switch the climbs to your own inbetween their goes?
I (been climbing for three years) always feel a little bit useless on a spray wall. I'm just not confident I can make up climbs in my head that actually improve my weaknesses or even resemble real climbing. Do you think the kilter board is an option too? I've heard people say that the holds are too big on the kilter but I obviously can't judge that.
I think the thing with the spray wall is that you don’t have to make up climbs that resemble real climbs. Just start with identifying moves that are hard, cool, or fun, and building around that. The mentality behind it should be that falling is good, and if you’re not falling, you’re not learning! All you have to do is create a climb in which you fall, and the next time you get back on, you learn from it and get just a bit closer to not falling than last time. In general, the thing that will make the spray wall the most useful is understanding yourself-understanding what you’re bad at, what scares you, and drilling that until it doesn’t anymore. As for kilter board it’ll definitely be useful in training power and dynamic climbing! Even big comfy holds get hard the steeper the board is.
the lift at the beginning made me cringe so hard, you can absolutely use that movement for training most arhletics but you have to perform it correctly. Need to start lighter and learn how to do it correctly, especially if you're already strong but not experienced. A workout at an olympic style gym could actually be a good collab opportunity!
building strenght =/= sport specific movements. Climbers should stop thinking only about climbing specific movements. For example hangboard training is for finger strenght, not climbing techniques or abilities! Strenght supports the technique! Sports world agree with sport science but climbing world is still chained with (some) training myths.
Mega psyched to be working with Tension on this one. As I mentioned I've known them for years, I watch all their videos and really appreciate what they do for our climbing community. If you want to have a chance to win 50% OFF a Tension Board 2 for your gym or homewall, just fill-in the 3-question form: forms.gle/gC6XG6P7SCBhcz9Z7
It'll take no more than 30 seconds!
Hey, where is this place with the tension board? Looks awesome! Thanks for the content.
@@thomasvankrunkelsven3760 in Belgium, at BeBloc
Such an epic session - seeing Emil’s strength in real life shows the hard work he puts in!
Let’s link up again soon 🔗
Wait you guys are in Belgium ? This must be bebloc right ?
push push push cmon that made my day.
Your both amazing athletes thanks for putting out this content
Such positivity Louis; always a charm, lad.
Yes it is 😊 @@dhalsinge
I loved how you could see louis applying his own coaching advice to himself. He is all about positivity, instead of being harsh on himself when not making it on these hard problems, he keeps on telling himself "yeh yeh, that works".
I was about to write the same comment! He’s so inspiring
Best part about Louis is how much fun he has with his sessions!
Mate no joke, he's like the energizer bunny on steroids. Stoke for days
He's a cutie
Part of what i love so much about climbing UA-cam is the crossover/collabs. Like i watch bobats and they're way stronger than me, then Louie joins them and make them look weak, the Emil flashes moves that take Louie 10+ tries, then Magnus gets together with Emil and makes him look mid-level, then Ondra make Magnus look like me. So many levels.
louis coaching your power spotting is the best, what a relentlessly enthusiastic personality he has
I really wish more Pros/top end climbers, would tell us, and show what they do for their warmup routine. I feel like this is such an under rated but important part of our sessions. it is the difference between injury, and not.
I'll see if I can make something happen, but to be honest warm-ups aren't my strong suit. Maybe a follow-along someday
adam ondra recently made a boulderning video where he talks in some details about how he warms up
@@2b134if you do adam ondras warm up in a commercial gym, you’ll get some really funny looks
@@paulgaras2606As long as you get results, who cares that you get funny looks.
I don't agree on this being the biggest difference between injury and not, I would say as important is knowing when to stop and calling it a day. So many lasting pains avoided since I tried being a bit more wise on that part
We have a tension board 2 at my gym and it's super awesome. It's probably the closest thing to actually climbing outdoors that isn't outdoors that I've ever tried.
So happy to see such a well designed board with no feet on the kicker. Tall folks can't just skate through half the problem riding the feet anymore 😅
Us tall people can really need the help of a kickboard with free feet to even start some boulders though lmao
@@jkraemous short people need the help of jetpacks to get to the top 😂😭
@@jkraemogood think smearing exists
Love the chemistry between the two of you and he is a funny guy! Nice video
The two strongest youtube climbers together! 💪 you guys should do a whole series!
What a video, two of my favorites together!!!
Cheers homie! Louis is the ABSOLUTE best
A smile on my face throughout the entire video. Amazing duo and crazy strong!!
Louis is the best climbing coach on youtube, his advice is incredible and has helped me so much, love watching you guys climb together
Louis golden retreiver energy adds to any session!
Really wanted to see them try the climb mirrored to see how they felt on it. Seeing as they both set boulders running from right to left. Would have been interesting to hear their thoughts on the difference in (experienced) difficulty. But this was exactly the amount of positivity I needed to see today. Thanks for the vid!
Literally changed gyms recently because a different local gym recently put up the TB2! My favorite system board by far.
I love the TB2! I have a left shoulder with a long time injury, and being able to flip the climbs and try it on both sides really highlights the asymmetry I have. The left shoulder is stronger in close lock-offs (engaging lats, no need for shoulder stability), but the right shoulder is stronger for larger reachy moves (shoulder stability via rotator cuff).
I have absolutely no idea if I could even afford 50% off a TB2, but having become the biggest Tension fanboy between listening to Will talking and their sponsorship of Written in Stone (and the Flash board changed my live), I still gotta enter.
This was such a good collaboration. You guys seemed to have such a hyped time
Never touched one but TB2 looks like it fills the gap in almost any area where the TB1 doesn't perform as well. A lot more size, some more ergonomic holds weird shapes you cant easily create with wood etc. Already looking forward to when more gyms start installing these
Not that I don't like the TB1, but yes the TB2 is a massive upgrade where the TB1 doesn't deliver. The hold layout is a lot more inspiring to climb on, but it keeps the idea of systematic training very well
The TB2 to me feels like the perfect board. An amazing blend of the moonboard and kilter board with bad feet and comfy holds
I've been beating myself up on the moonboard lately, defo inspired by your content! Would like to try one of these someday! 🔥🔥
Make sure you do if you get the chance!
10:00 that was hilarious 😄
I recently found this channel, and just realized that this is what I've been doing with trees for years, I am very excited to see if I can keep doing this since I do enjoy climbing, but have not had many places to do it, I'll look out for a board somewhere around me, thank you!
I've climbed on the tension 2 chaos, im honestly stoked that I've dropped 3 grades from kilter. It also feels way easier to make moves on than the 2016 moonboard, fingery, but not a dryfire factory
Ten plus years ago when some were saying spray type walls were much better than fingerboards and campus boards; the "experts" and gyms were all going away from walls with holds everywhere.
Which is what early gyms Sharma and his generation started in and on.
The TB2 spray layout is the best board I've ever climbed on. Simple as.
I know this gym! I didn't know the board was already accessible to the public 😮
It is! Lots of people were getting on it
Home gym also got an tension board. Far away from being pro but board training was definetely a game changer for me.
You guys work extremely well together
I never noticed when Louis is in his videos alone, but around you he looks like he's on speed 😅Love the energy
Amazing to see you to together❤ you are both really fun. Thanks again
So much hype in one video!! Ya'll are a great combo together!!
It is like it’s specifically made to put tension on the feet. Nice to see you climbing in belgium.
Awesome to get Louis on the channel. More of that please!
I love the energy of this session, you guys vibe really well together 😊
That intro was a personal attack.
* looks at my home spray wall gathering dust in the garage ... while I have no problem doing all these random "climbing" exercises I find online *
The TB2 is so sick
My local gym could use this Tension Board so bad! Our bouldering section is in shambles and we have no system boards currently, so fingers crossed!
My gym recently got the tb2 and it’s so busy with crushers I’ve not had the chance to hop on. But, everyone has said it’s nailssss.
Join the crushers and just put on stuff that’s comfortable, I don’t think many people have a problem with someone jumping in on a board session. The best thing about bigger groups on a board is that you are actually forced to have an adequate rest then
The boys are buzzing! Love watching the TB2 videos.
It's funny but I kinda feel like we're coming full circle. When I started climbing way back in the early 2000s all climbing walls were basically spray walls. They were tiny in comparison to today's gyms and just had holds all over the place (which would sometimes stay up for years at a time 😂). Some problems would be set with tape, but of course you were free to climb any combination, and so you'd end up making up your own problems with your mates. That worked for sure!
Awesome video, love the energy! Would be cool to see you send the boulder mirrored, if you get the chance!
One of the best double high fives at 14:46
Currently in the planning phase of designing my home wall!
Louis has the best energy ever!😊
TB2 is the goat board, easy on the skin, and each hold has a lot of character and therefore lots of microbeta!
No joke, I'll be on a very determined mission to get one to a gym here in Stockholm from now on
@@EmilAbrahamsson luckily theres a youtuber link with a chance at 50% off ;)
I love the og tension board. I’m a little wary of the plastic holds on the tension 2, but I’d still be super psyched to give it a whirl.
Personally I loved the plastic, didn't shred much skin and gave some great variety in the movements that wood can't provide in the same way
You can't go wrong with these two.
Oh my , O_O definitly not expected to see you practising in my gym ! ahahaha Did you try some of the white problems there :D ?
Bebloc Namur, right? What were you doing in Belgium? :)
what pants r you wearing in this
The ones that go in your legs
Wait... this was filmed in Belgium?! Come and climb in Ghent!
Love seeing Louis here :)
What I would give for 50% off that board. Great video!
my 2 favorite climber channels
Do you know if the tension board is okay for kid’s fingers? I am a youth comp climber, 10 years old
So sick, one of the local gyms just got a board so this is perfect timing! I was wondering, wha tis the proper etiquette when boardclimbing when there's other people at a very different skill level? Is it proper to switch the climbs to your own inbetween their goes?
Definitely, just ask them first before you switch it! The app makes it easy to swap climbs quickly.
@@jasonwink96 thanks!
Would you say pro lead climbers are often using spray walls and tension boards as well?
Hang on...let me get this straight...you can get better at climbing...by climbing...I just don't know how to comprehend this.
Do you still do your old protocol for daily hangs on the hangboard?
"yeah yeah, i think that was pretty close" hahahahaha
Anyone knows what pants Emil is wearing? Thanks!
There is unfortunately no board like that at yhe gym I go to.
I (been climbing for three years) always feel a little bit useless on a spray wall. I'm just not confident I can make up climbs in my head that actually improve my weaknesses or even resemble real climbing. Do you think the kilter board is an option too? I've heard people say that the holds are too big on the kilter but I obviously can't judge that.
I think the thing with the spray wall is that you don’t have to make up climbs that resemble real climbs. Just start with identifying moves that are hard, cool, or fun, and building around that. The mentality behind it should be that falling is good, and if you’re not falling, you’re not learning! All you have to do is create a climb in which you fall, and the next time you get back on, you learn from it and get just a bit closer to not falling than last time. In general, the thing that will make the spray wall the most useful is understanding yourself-understanding what you’re bad at, what scares you, and drilling that until it doesn’t anymore.
As for kilter board it’ll definitely be useful in training power and dynamic climbing! Even big comfy holds get hard the steeper the board is.
@@soccutd77 Thank you, these sound like great tips!
I need tension 2 in my life
Emil is a beast
Which climbing gym is this?
Bebloc
Louis!
oh cool I'll replace my home hangboard with a complete overhanging climbing wall
what is the gym called
BeBloc, it's in Belgium!
Which gym is this?? In London??
Bebloc Belgium
what pants are you wearing emil?
the lift at the beginning made me cringe so hard, you can absolutely use that movement for training most arhletics but you have to perform it correctly. Need to start lighter and learn how to do it correctly, especially if you're already strong but not experienced. A workout at an olympic style gym could actually be a good collab opportunity!
building strenght =/= sport specific movements. Climbers should stop thinking only about climbing specific movements. For example hangboard training is for finger strenght, not climbing techniques or abilities! Strenght supports the technique! Sports world agree with sport science but climbing world is still chained with (some) training myths.
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Of course emil needs to take off the shirt before sending it. The attempts prior to that were just to play with our emotions.
What pants are you wearing here Emil?
1st
legend
tool #1 trying hard
it’s steroids. don't fucking @ me.