Historic FLASH of Climbing's Most Famous Offwidth

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  • @grampsz.
    @grampsz. 2 роки тому +1079

    Climbing this on it's own is impressive, flashing this is absolutely insane. Congrats Mari, well deserved!

  • @tmurray1567
    @tmurray1567 2 роки тому +1717

    This achievement is underrated as fuck. This is insane.

    • @JesseT86
      @JesseT86 2 роки тому +53

      even Ondra didn't flash this one.

    • @tmurray1567
      @tmurray1567 2 роки тому +30

      @@JesseT86 Mari Salvesen deserves recognition on a world wide level. She is the true Champion!

    • @jjns3991624
      @jjns3991624 2 роки тому +18

      @@JesseT86 he went for the onsight and ended up doing it second go. He also said that before trying BFOBB he had never been on any overhanging offwidths.

    • @xbr4dx
      @xbr4dx 2 роки тому +13

      who's underrating it? That was badass full stop. really inspiring to see that effort

    • @iz2333
      @iz2333 2 роки тому

      I'm underrating it, can anyone explain? I get how impressive the physical effort is but I know nothing about climbing and don't understand why she had to go upside down there.

  • @glynwilliams13266231
    @glynwilliams13266231 2 роки тому +749

    Well that was emotional! Pete and Tom wanted that as much as Mari. Bloody brilliant and what an effort. Well done Mari

    • @toddphillips9989
      @toddphillips9989 2 роки тому +12

      Is that Tom belaying her? I couldn't tell from how tight the hood was around his head.

    • @leeproctor7132
      @leeproctor7132 2 роки тому +2

      Awesome

    • @buridah328
      @buridah328 2 роки тому +2

      Her size and technique helped her

    • @urabagofcells2228
      @urabagofcells2228 Рік тому +8

      I think the tightness of the hood around the man’s face tells you it is indeed Tom 😊😅

  • @snefansson
    @snefansson 2 роки тому +525

    What an absolute beast she is!
    Edit: Nice that the music stopped real early. Just pure power and good footage. Top editing!

  • @chabum81
    @chabum81 2 роки тому +409

    Amazing, Mari, so impressive!
    For context, Ondra said about this route: "Belly Full of Bad Berries 5.13 on my second go today, one the biggest fights of my life."

    • @joestevenson5568
      @joestevenson5568 2 роки тому +37

      As demonstrated by the wideboyz though, Ondra sort of muscled through it with iffy crack technique.

    • @danieljensen2626
      @danieljensen2626 2 роки тому +45

      @@joestevenson5568 Mostly iffy foot technique. He is a solid crack climber but I don't think he has done many off-widths.

    • @chaosengine4597
      @chaosengine4597 2 роки тому +33

      idk what the O-Dog means. Mari went through it like a hot knife through butter oO

    • @hartmutbraun6712
      @hartmutbraun6712 2 роки тому +15

      @@joestevenson5568 to me it seems that one major difference is that she was capable of resting hanging on her feet. Adam couldn’t do this and tried resting hanging on his arms. He is specifically commenting on the trouble this route was causing to his legs.
      Is it at all sensible to compare two physically different climber‘s? If yes, I would love two see a direct side by side comparison of their ascends.

    • @pascaljutras178
      @pascaljutras178 2 роки тому +11

      @@hartmutbraun6712 low body weight is a real advantage when it is time to hold by feet in a inconfortable and painful situation, the painful pressure is less.

  • @Cleeemoo
    @Cleeemoo 2 роки тому +138

    The tension during the ascent... the silent that a massive scream broke... the detailed hand and leg work... insane core work... I had to pause the video to get my chalkbag. This is massive, this is huge! Big congratulations Mari! As Pete always says "Good effort!" but that was way more than that! This was insane. I need a nap.

  • @cfoscoop
    @cfoscoop 2 роки тому +657

    The way she rests with just foot jams looks so sick, can't even imagine the core strength. Awesome achievement!

    • @lucabrito
      @lucabrito 2 роки тому +48

      You can actually see the core strength. The sheer muscular abs she got

    • @ISLAM_IS_EVIL
      @ISLAM_IS_EVIL Рік тому

      Id Tap Dat!

    • @radscorpion8
      @radscorpion8 8 місяців тому

      @@lucabrito lol you guys they're just regularly toned abs its not that amazing

    • @Rad_Akali
      @Rad_Akali 5 місяців тому

      @@radscorpion8 you're not fooling anyone

    • @TheWolfalpino
      @TheWolfalpino 5 місяців тому

      Climbing is not about muscles, it's about tendons

  • @ryanlange4642
    @ryanlange4642 2 роки тому +94

    I had to rewatch the power scream at least 5 times! Seeing the look on Mari's face when she clipped the chains made me as happy as I was when Tom and Pete sent century crack. So stoked for all of you! What an amazing trip!

  • @steve45
    @steve45 2 роки тому +172

    That was special to watch! Mari is amazing! Its so important that moments like these are documented, thank you for doing so! That was both emotional to watch and inspiring!

  • @mrfreezeindahouse
    @mrfreezeindahouse 2 роки тому +88

    Now that's impressive. I'm in awe. Huge congrats to Mari. Thank you wideboyz for sharing such high quality content!

  • @annakleaber
    @annakleaber 2 роки тому +48

    Didn't know I could be so proud of a stranger! Amazing job
    Edit: Just read that it's the second flash ever. Legendary

    • @jacobrogers7286
      @jacobrogers7286 2 роки тому +35

      The first flash was by the guy holding the camera at the top

  • @slapthesloper
    @slapthesloper 2 роки тому +54

    That was the most intense emotion I’ve ever felt conveyed in a climbing video. Such an amazing send from Mari

  • @Gremlin4498
    @Gremlin4498 2 роки тому +368

    Mari is the only climber where I find myself worrying if the rocks knew what they were in for.

  • @Overitall805
    @Overitall805 Рік тому +25

    Been climbing 30 years...this is one of the most impressive flashes I've Ever seen !

  • @WillTheFrozen
    @WillTheFrozen 2 роки тому +72

    That's how you become a legend.

  • @ArrowOfTruth01
    @ArrowOfTruth01 2 роки тому +29

    The way she smiles and celebrates with the people around her is incredibly touching. I want to have accomplishments like that. Absolute inspiration.

  • @mikesteffen3378
    @mikesteffen3378 2 роки тому +39

    Absolutely amazing accomplishment. I showed this to my 9 year old daughter and she was mesmerized. Thank you Mari for inspiring both young and old!

  • @fotthewhuck
    @fotthewhuck 2 роки тому +8

    mari is CRACKed!
    btw, thanks for the inspiration dear wideboyz and girl. i have no good crack in my area but you got me so hyped im gonna travel soon.
    never stop being awesome!

  • @adamnacht6232
    @adamnacht6232 2 роки тому +16

    What an insane send! Mari, you are my favorite climber out there. You put up a good fight, I really felt that! Congrats on that huge achievement

  • @jaymassey7931
    @jaymassey7931 2 роки тому +3

    I love this video. No music, no nature B-roll, no interviews, just climbing.

  • @zanemain9951
    @zanemain9951 Рік тому +11

    At 2:50 watching her forearm engage is crazy! She's so strong you can literally see it. This is what hardwork and dedication looks like.

  • @CUJOtheMASTER
    @CUJOtheMASTER 2 роки тому +35

    Wow that was impressive! Spent the entire video on the edge of my seat!

  • @jlehm
    @jlehm 2 роки тому +17

    Absolutely amazing send Mari! Would love to see a post flash recap of what she was thinking throughout the climb and what it was like when it all hit her at the end.

  • @Meepmeeple
    @Meepmeeple 2 роки тому +16

    What a gruelling intense climb, Mari just absolutely grinding it out, truly impressive.
    Congrats, and great filming as always boys!

  • @starlitshadows
    @starlitshadows Рік тому +6

    This is my first introduction to this channel and wow... one of the best climbing vids I've ever seen. Best battle cry I've heard on a wall with those shredded abs too. What a war, couldn't be more badass Mari! 💪🔥

  • @hidden_sense9839
    @hidden_sense9839 2 роки тому +25

    F**** insane! Already saw the clip of Mari doing it on instagram, but seeing it completely and like that makes it even more impressive! Absolutely impressive! Mari splitting the rock (pun 100% intended) and crushing it!

  • @bencoward2748
    @bencoward2748 2 роки тому +16

    Incredible effort and unbelievable strength from Mari. So cool! I love watching her climb.

  • @frankheiser2775
    @frankheiser2775 2 роки тому +9

    To quote Pete: "Absolutely smashed it!!" Watching this, what an emotional ride! Sweaty hands, goosebumps and the final gave me full on chills. Gongrats and a lot of respect to Mari.

  • @ThunderChunky101
    @ThunderChunky101 2 роки тому +19

    Incredible effort here, perfect attack. The grandkids will be absolutely amazed at this kind of tenacity.
    My grandparents were in the circus, the feats they used to perform are, to me at least, beyond comprehension for normal people. There are videos in existence, black and white.
    Watching this gives that same kind of feeling, especially considering how much Mari reminds me of my mum growing up.
    Incredible skill and tenacity.
    What a great pair you make!
    So impressive here.

  • @gothicanimegirl44
    @gothicanimegirl44 2 роки тому +9

    This is one of the most horrifying things i could ever imagine. I'm already afraid of heights but having to go upside down to climb it. That's insane. You did an amazing job that most couldn't do ever let alone as well.

  • @brdw
    @brdw 2 роки тому +2

    OMFG Mari. You quietly hang in the background of so many Wide Boyz videos of you smash this like it's a warmup. Absolutely incredible.

  • @goatbloat8233
    @goatbloat8233 2 роки тому +27

    I was missing Mari on this channel and bammmm...a video for the ages. Congrats Mari. That was intense.

  • @jeffsantner5396
    @jeffsantner5396 2 роки тому +2

    The caption is so modest, too. Mari gets the second flash of the route, and the first flash was Pete Whittaker. Other top climbers (Honnold, Tom Randall, Ondra) couldn't flash it.

  • @jdbagert
    @jdbagert 2 роки тому +130

    I’m tearing up. Absolutely phenomenal effort - congrats!

    • @dave_h_8742
      @dave_h_8742 2 роки тому +3

      I'm not crying i have allergies !

  • @themanissam1
    @themanissam1 2 роки тому +8

    I have been watching Mari on this channel for a while and it's just now that I fell in love. What an absolute badass. I had tears in my eyes at the end. Amazing!

  • @HaleyMorganB
    @HaleyMorganB 2 роки тому +4

    So incredibly rad. Psyched on all the super strong ladies crushing it on trad lately! So inspired by you, Mari

  • @jeremiahmelson8530
    @jeremiahmelson8530 Рік тому +1

    I’ve come back to this video so many times and I have to admit that this is one of the most brilliant athletic achievements I’ve ever seen!

  • @ericsophiea6481
    @ericsophiea6481 2 роки тому +6

    Mari is amazing. The determination, skill, and training required to flash this climb boggles my mind. Well done Mari!

  • @JMZ369
    @JMZ369 2 роки тому +5

    9:01 hanging from the crack by her ankles, belayer lying down... in isolation the most relaxed climb ever!! Amazing send, what an athlete.

  • @jacktrussler20
    @jacktrussler20 2 роки тому +22

    I already knew mari was an absolute beast, but this just proves it!

  • @noone-ld7pt
    @noone-ld7pt 2 роки тому +14

    An absolutely beastly performance by Mari. Very very people in the world could do that route at all, and she fucking FLASHED it!
    Was not expecting the power scream at 9:25! That one would make Ondra proud! Massive congrats to Mari!

  • @miataqc8763
    @miataqc8763 Рік тому +5

    Seeing videos like this gets me so inspired to go climb. I'm quite a beginner still. Only climbed roughly ten times and I am still BEAT from climbing four days ago and this made me feel like I was never even sore. Im so ready to go climb tomorrow now. Those screams give me the damn goosebumps. I'm over here struggling to stay on an overhanging V2 for more than 30 seconds and this shit went on for at least ten minutes. That is just incredible.

  • @TryNxtTime762
    @TryNxtTime762 2 роки тому +7

    Nothing but respect, I can only imagine how much determination and effort went in to not only this huge feat she’s accomplished, but her becoming the badass person that she is.

  • @driesvanoosten4417
    @driesvanoosten4417 2 роки тому +4

    What an achievement! While watching I didn't even realize it was a flash and was already impressed with how smooth that went. Incredible!

  • @sebastiangruben8633
    @sebastiangruben8633 Рік тому +3

    My hands got all sweaty just watching this, and I literally held my breath. Stunning performance.

  • @davidforshaw6447
    @davidforshaw6447 2 роки тому +7

    I am not a climber, but love watching this stuff.....that was absolutely incredible to see, much respect for Mari for accomplishing this astounding feat

  • @meganwong9508
    @meganwong9508 2 роки тому +6

    Wow, what an amazing achievement. Huge congrats to Mari! I always enjoy watching her climb and seeing this was incredibly inspiring. Congrats!

  • @80419415769
    @80419415769 2 роки тому +3

    This was one the most impressive things I've ever seen. Pure skill, grit and determination. 🔥🔥🔥

  • @kavali6320
    @kavali6320 2 роки тому +4

    Needed a hanky at the end... Watching Mari climbing/squeezing/topping this route was pure pleasure. Congrats!

  • @pietervermeulen1619
    @pietervermeulen1619 2 роки тому +25

    6:50 Tom is just chilling while Mari is giving it all

  • @rileycahoon400
    @rileycahoon400 2 роки тому +6

    Congrats Mari! So amazing! You’re an inspiration to us all. And it sounds like you couldn’t have had a better support crew. Cheers.

  • @08Shade80
    @08Shade80 2 роки тому +13

    What an absolute fking unit. I love Mari so much. Complete badass

  • @fredrikernofsson4227
    @fredrikernofsson4227 4 місяці тому +1

    6:51 is a wall poster I really need. Omg this is impressive af

  • @brentwalker3300
    @brentwalker3300 2 роки тому +3

    That is some major commitment. Those awkward foot and arm positions while placing pieces is so challenging. Damn, what a line! Congrats!

  • @paulthreesixty
    @paulthreesixty 2 роки тому +13

    Mari is just one of those people you love to see succeed

  • @endre2044
    @endre2044 2 роки тому +3

    I guess this is how climbing history is written. Congrats, absolutely amazing 👏

  • @Mdjagg
    @Mdjagg 2 роки тому +1

    #TradPrincess for the big hype! Mari and Mary sounds like a real dynamic duo! This video is insanely good! Nice one Mari!

  • @hawthornewipe
    @hawthornewipe 2 роки тому +9

    Holy shit.... My eyes got abs from watching this. Absolute beast!!!!

  • @Ga18bo03
    @Ga18bo03 2 роки тому +1

    One of my top 3 inspirational climbers. Mari you are AMAZING.

  • @ieatpineconesandilikeit
    @ieatpineconesandilikeit 2 роки тому +49

    That is absolutely insane. I did my first offwidth a few days ago and got completely shut down on a 5.7. I can't imagine how insanely challenging this is even when you do know proper technique. Mari, you're an absolute beast and an inspiration

  • @paulgomez-tejedormendia3671
    @paulgomez-tejedormendia3671 2 роки тому +3

    Incredible stuff Mari… that was inspiring and emotional! Fcking beast!!!!! History made in front of our own eyes. Thanks for recording this so we all can watch it Pete

  • @Algerian-Boucif
    @Algerian-Boucif 2 роки тому +3

    The pain tolerance and the endurance to achieve this wow. Speechless

  • @jstuckless
    @jstuckless Рік тому +5

    Everyone commenting about her strength, which is obviously amazing, but in this climb, her endurance is really something else, those shuffling sections were a mini-marathon each.

  • @molouder9061
    @molouder9061 2 роки тому +1

    Absolutely freaking the most amazing climb I have ever seen. I haven't seen anyone flash those cracks to my knowledge like that, good on ya mate. Utterly fantastic. Wish I could even try the first 1/8th and not fall. Sending all my respect your way. Keep trucking on.

  • @GUStavoSuperCool
    @GUStavoSuperCool 2 роки тому +5

    Mari the BEAST!!! That was awesome, what a blast!!

  • @KitLaughlin
    @KitLaughlin 2 роки тому +2

    Extraordinarily powerful and flexible. Wonderful. And no music: only her struggle against gravity. Three thumbs up.

  • @InterwovenElements
    @InterwovenElements 2 роки тому +3

    Wasn't expecting to get a bunch of emotions out of this. This gal has some serious grit to have flashed that. Her head-game is just as strong as her muscles.

  • @treelee8485
    @treelee8485 2 роки тому

    40 years in the game and totally unaware of this climbing technique - I am gobsmacked ! Brilliant actress, brilliant footage. Shines a new light on what we all classify as 'girl's climbing'. Must watch !

    • @WideBoyz
      @WideBoyz  2 роки тому

      it's a whole different world offwidth climbing technique. glad you managed to come across something new :)

  • @dave_h_8742
    @dave_h_8742 2 роки тому +7

    🤯 such a fight ! Bat hangs (that training after the failure bat in Magnus gym really payed off) and endurance, blown away by Mari she is a beast and should be recognised more for her "good efforts", also on sighting this was epic too. Top quality video, music and editing too.
    How did Pete get to the camera spot down rope then climb around ?

    • @WideBoyz
      @WideBoyz  2 роки тому +8

      I aided up the route first to put the rope up for filming 👍

  • @p.richter9592
    @p.richter9592 2 роки тому +1

    Gratulerer Mari, for en utrolig innsats. Det der så ekstremt ut. Men, så har jeg jo fått med meg at du er ekstremt dyktig. Så da er det vel logisk at du greier det utroligste. Veldig spennende å se på 👍🏻👍🏻🇳🇴

  • @stitch3163
    @stitch3163 2 роки тому +4

    Wicked! A truly stunning climb, Mari! With your shoes almost falling off, even. Wow!

  • @deathmetalhablo
    @deathmetalhablo 2 роки тому

    I love the uncut and original style of this video. No annoying music, nice!

  • @Mindwave416
    @Mindwave416 2 роки тому +5

    "Absolute Bucket"- Pete described final jug

  • @michaelmanes3751
    @michaelmanes3751 Рік тому

    One of the best climbing videos ever in all respects. Intense.
    Interesting and instructive to move your phone a quarter turn and watch from that angle.
    Loved the final Beta.
    Heck of a climb!!!

  • @Jagknorr
    @Jagknorr 2 роки тому +3

    Wowie wow wow! Such a tense video. Well done! 🤩

  • @dougthebuilder1
    @dougthebuilder1 2 роки тому +1

    been waiting for this since the news of her send, absolutely awesome, well done Mari!!

  • @mrthirty1139
    @mrthirty1139 2 роки тому +19

    That is some of the best climbing footage I've ever seen. Mari is a beast! Must have been pumped out of her mind. As Pete would say, good effort.
    What is the O grading? Perhaps it should be M grading now since Mari > Ondra

    • @danp2509
      @danp2509 2 роки тому +7

      i think it took ondra 2 attempts

    • @chaosengine4597
      @chaosengine4597 2 роки тому +19

      I think Mari will downgrade it to 5.10, as you can climb it with open laces no problem.

  • @TGoKovenant
    @TGoKovenant Рік тому

    Such an amazing athlete. Imagine the pure strength and rage you got to channel for a climb like this.

  • @haetta
    @haetta 2 роки тому +5

    Grueling and beautiful. Absolutely inspiring!

  • @duncanedelstein6553
    @duncanedelstein6553 2 роки тому

    That ... was ... insanity ! what an excellent battle , everything was so so perfect. This is truly an immesrable flash. Congrats!!!!

  • @jeffb.1555
    @jeffb.1555 2 роки тому +3

    Congratulations Mari!! That was a hard fight, way to stick with it. So impressive!!

  • @honza4471
    @honza4471 2 роки тому +2

    That’s one of the most incredible efforts I’ve watched. So well done!!

  • @samshornvibes
    @samshornvibes 2 роки тому +5

    That was incredible! What an amazing feat! Congratulations!

  • @Helixe1
    @Helixe1 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing flash Mari! This is absolutely monumental and you made that look so much easier than Ondra did !

  • @LiveLaughJordan-oi6tg
    @LiveLaughJordan-oi6tg 2 роки тому +13

    I'M NOT CRYING YOU'RE CRYING

  • @darreno9874
    @darreno9874 2 роки тому +1

    For someone who climbs at HVS/E1, this was so far outside my comfort zone. This was awesome, what an effort. Congratulations on a remarkable climb. God bless

  • @alcupone6462
    @alcupone6462 2 роки тому +31

    So rad! Congrats on this unbelievable feat!
    Is there an extension of the route through the widest part of the crack? Or are you working on the FA?

    • @WideBoyz
      @WideBoyz  2 роки тому +50

      You can tunnel inside and it's a squeeze. Not massively intersting and has some loose stuff it doesn't look overly exciting...
      We thought the same thing Initally when first doing the route 11 years ago

  • @AndrewBenham
    @AndrewBenham 2 роки тому +1

    Mind blowingly good. Hugely significant ascent and a superb video.

  • @peteypete5996
    @peteypete5996 2 роки тому +6

    How on Earth do you flash 'Belly Full of Bad Berries'?! Get Mari to climb it. Soooo impressive!

  • @ArinaThomsen
    @ArinaThomsen 2 роки тому +1

    I was hurting and tensing all over just watching it. Such an intense climb! Peter is a perfect climbing doula. Congratulations, Mari, absolutely brilliant!

  • @Rycamcam
    @Rycamcam 2 роки тому +17

    What a fight! So inspiring! Kudos to Mari Salvesen!
    And, fun fact: guess who's the first person to flash this?
    Pete Whittaker.

  • @snefansson
    @snefansson Рік тому

    Whenever my depression tries to ruin my motivation on climbing I go back to watch this video. Nothing gets my motivation going again like this film. It's just something so good about seeing Mari power screaming through the fatigue and just dragging herself to the end

  • @arekszczurek
    @arekszczurek 2 роки тому +2

    11:46 wtf? That's one of the craziest climbing moves I've seen

  • @topf_toepfer
    @topf_toepfer 2 роки тому +1

    Holy cow! Congrats Mari! That is one of the most intense climbing videos I've seen... Viking Warrior Soul

  • @kyukyu5982
    @kyukyu5982 2 роки тому +8

    And the closest I'll ever get to this achievement is having a belly full of berries! Haha nice one Mari!

  • @MacraDarkstar
    @MacraDarkstar 2 роки тому

    I've already watched this a few times when it was new but the reel brought me back for another watch.

  • @Exit_Sign
    @Exit_Sign 2 роки тому +3

    So impressive!!!

  • @antipode3141592
    @antipode3141592 2 роки тому +1

    Holy cow, what an incredible flash. Fantastic send, Mari!

  • @perzoorgasmatron4914
    @perzoorgasmatron4914 2 роки тому +3

    Pete, you really have a SuperWoman at home! 💪💪💪🤘. Long live the legend of Mari 🎉🎉🥳

  • @kathmandoo
    @kathmandoo 2 роки тому

    You must be incredibly strong and fearless. I got so tense just watching. Well done.