Holds 101 - Climbing for beginners

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 321

  • @gabrielscake9916
    @gabrielscake9916 5 років тому +965

    The best thing I learnt in this video is that the red thing he’s holding at the beginning is called Jake

    • @noprop5478
      @noprop5478 4 роки тому +14

      Gabrielscake I read your comment before the video started playing.. that was hilarious !

    • @gabrielscake9916
      @gabrielscake9916 4 роки тому +2

      Noprop why thank you 😊

    • @sonyamclendonify
      @sonyamclendonify 4 роки тому +6

      I mean. I just watched this for the 3rd time and only this time after reading your comment did I notice that. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @SM-xd2xv
      @SM-xd2xv 3 роки тому

      😭

    • @sush1iii
      @sush1iii 3 роки тому +2

      But i got confused at the end, it looks like the white wing was jake at the end when the camera man said it. Sooo weird

  • @NegativeFeedback
    @NegativeFeedback 7 років тому +1182

    Really happy to hear about some easy informational stuff as opposed to just mental climbs. As fun as it is watching really hard and technical routes, there's definitely a lack of resources for people who aren't veterans yet. Thanks, and keep it up!

    • @agarwalaksbad
      @agarwalaksbad 6 років тому +21

      that was really positive feedback

    • @madisonmorris7394
      @madisonmorris7394 4 роки тому +2

      If that was negative feedback, I’m scared to know what positive feedback would be

    • @club6525
      @club6525 3 роки тому +1

      @WungusBill tbh I learn faster by listening, watching, and reading 😅

    • @club6525
      @club6525 3 роки тому +4

      @WungusBill tbh that’s how I learn physical skills. I just watched a few videos and asked my friend about it and then I managed to do V8 with near perfect technique. Got to the top but my friend had to help me down but I remembered I was a bit scared of heights. I even learned how to bike by just listening to my parents explain it and watching them do it. You don’t develop strong connective tissue but you can learn technique and control.

    • @woolypuffin392
      @woolypuffin392 3 роки тому

      Agree. Our Boldering hall has like 10 easy paths and for someone who never bouldered and has a fear of heights, those were already challenging for me.

  • @bestrnlynzeep
    @bestrnlynzeep 5 років тому +367

    Just starting out at 54 yo. This is so helpful and FUN to know. Never thought these holds were so creatively designed

    • @tracy9157
      @tracy9157 4 роки тому +5

      Oh glad to hear it, I'm 40 and have been climbing for a while but iv only decided to try to train for lead climbing recently so glad new climbers aren't all in their teens/ early 20s. :)

    • @saint-treco7876
      @saint-treco7876 3 роки тому +1

      Enjoy!

    • @giacomocasanova2893
      @giacomocasanova2893 3 роки тому +4

      @PogChamp you can do a lot with technique. the fitness builds up slower than when you were young but of course you will get stronger eventually.

    • @Living_a_spoonie_life
      @Living_a_spoonie_life 3 роки тому +5

      @@tracy9157 Almost 56 here! And one year post lumbar spinal fusion. Love the sport! Much easier on the joints than classic gym workouts, I find.

    • @schecter5035
      @schecter5035 2 роки тому +2

      @PogChamp! Wdym like couldnt do literally anything? I think anybody regardless of age with a decent level of fitness and strength will have a really great first climbing session and excell even more after going a few times. I know for a fact i enetered climbing 1 month ago at 16 year of age and came to it natually, i think the fact i had been going to the gym for 8 months helped, and my ability to lift my own bodyweight. However climbing longer 11-15m routes in the gym near me has encouraged and made me realise improving my endurance is super necessary.I am doing cardio often ish now to achieve that and tbf i can see why my endurance on the walls is pretty bad.

  • @randomhuman731
    @randomhuman731 4 роки тому +26

    I watched this video back when it first came out as a beginner
    And I just want to say ,looking back on it, this was a really huge help.

  • @linelevelmedia7357
    @linelevelmedia7357 6 років тому +90

    I've gotten into climbing recently, and these beginner videos have been exactly what I've been looking for. Thanks so much y'all! Much love from Idaho.

    • @Carnhy
      @Carnhy 5 років тому

      Line Level Media where are you climbing ?? Asana ?

    • @linelevelmedia7357
      @linelevelmedia7357 5 років тому

      Yep! Couple months in now.

    • @Carnhy
      @Carnhy 5 років тому

      Line Level Media oh that’s awesome, I climb there whenever I’m home from college and then I’m planning on a membership this summer !

    • @EGbean2
      @EGbean2 5 років тому

      Stay on the walls potato kid

    • @phoenix4193
      @phoenix4193 5 років тому

      You-da-ho

  • @Ratatatat80
    @Ratatatat80 7 років тому +143

    You're a really good teacher Jake - thanks so much! Would love to see you doing more basics videos, please - your explanations are calm, unintimidating and super clear...

  • @rainbowcrayon37
    @rainbowcrayon37 5 років тому +29

    This was super helpful as someone who has been climbing for about 6 weeks. I’d figured out what slopers, jugs, and crimps were more or less, but the tips on how to position hands/fingers are enlightening. Now I just have to actually put it into practice 😅

  • @ForrestBells
    @ForrestBells 5 років тому +9

    Thank you guys for everything you do. I just started climbing at 39 and im completely obsessed with it..

  • @gaiaiulia
    @gaiaiulia 2 роки тому +1

    8:53. An angel wing, for sure. Great vudeo, thanks. Newbie here. I hate slopers! They're scary. Imo.

  • @Sreeve94
    @Sreeve94 7 років тому +34

    Thanks for the video guys. Jake's explanations are really clear and easy for beginners to understand, so thanks and keep it up!

  • @kimberlyormesher3494
    @kimberlyormesher3494 6 років тому +8

    Loved the vid. I literally started climbing yesterday in a lesson so this was a clear video that enabled me to reflect on the holds I encountered in certain problems and how the instructor had me approach them. Subscribed to this channel as you all seem so nice and calm about helping beginners

  • @xxlilkrnangel2xx
    @xxlilkrnangel2xx 6 років тому +5

    Your tip on sloaper really helped me solve a problem I've been stuck on for a bit! Thanks! Love your videos!

  • @aaroiseverything
    @aaroiseverything 4 роки тому +10

    its like watching a seashell collection! hehe :) nice vid!

    • @GypsyGirl317
      @GypsyGirl317 4 роки тому

      Lol 😂 That's what I was thinking too! 👍🏾

  • @SidemenSnippetsHQClips
    @SidemenSnippetsHQClips 4 роки тому +17

    7:28 sounded like the old sound effect for when you took damage in Minecraft

    • @ElElefante
      @ElElefante 4 роки тому +1

      Lmao you're right "ueh ueh ueh" didn't know there's a new one

  • @tammyton
    @tammyton 6 років тому +23

    Dude, your calves are insane! Thanks for making this vid too

  • @Sirax123
    @Sirax123 2 роки тому +1

    I've invented a new type of water, a combination of Hot and Cold, I call it. Hold.

  • @cxnfxtti
    @cxnfxtti 5 років тому +346

    Ok this is just a given.
    *everyone hates slopers*

    • @nomassi6540
      @nomassi6540 5 років тому +9

      I like slopers lol, not all tho

    • @teodorikcaratangracin9581
      @teodorikcaratangracin9581 5 років тому +11

      I like them only if I can hold on them, otherwise avoid them and don't look at them. Ever

    • @teodorikcaratangracin9581
      @teodorikcaratangracin9581 5 років тому +4

      @Ana Zervigon crimps actually make for some good routes, there is no fun crux without a few crimps here and there

  • @callumator24
    @callumator24 6 років тому +23

    "Take my advice with a... PINCH of salt"... I see what you did there

  • @abigailment
    @abigailment 3 роки тому +1

    I went to a climbing gym in Florida, and there was a whole wall of these driftwood style holes, and it was great. I love having a lot of scraggly stuff to hold onto. Despise crimps, rarely use them as anything other than footholds. Best with speed climbing.

  • @daniellewatson3538
    @daniellewatson3538 5 років тому +11

    I really like these beginner videos! Please can you do one on downclimbing?! I always find it hard getting down from the top if it's a more tricky climb...

  • @Infinityflowyoga
    @Infinityflowyoga 3 роки тому

    Climbing is my new addiction, it just makes you happy and bubbly

  • @clevernotwise9142
    @clevernotwise9142 6 років тому +4

    New to the sport and stuff like this being on UA-cam is brilliant, thanks a lot mate

  • @phillspearsfish
    @phillspearsfish 2 роки тому

    When you said pinch crimp difference? Resonates with me a ton haha Thank you for clearing this up!

  • @derickellsworth3434
    @derickellsworth3434 6 років тому +448

    Some strong climbers would call this a jug
    Me: lol

    • @ewane7230
      @ewane7230 5 років тому +5

      To me all of those are jugs

    • @benjamincoram7036
      @benjamincoram7036 5 років тому +2

      I'm not strong but I would at least call those "kinda juggy"

    • @wehwee6520
      @wehwee6520 3 роки тому

      Niceee

  • @matoflynn
    @matoflynn 5 років тому +2

    Most useful climbing video I’ve ever seen! Cheers

  • @zimcam1
    @zimcam1 5 років тому +7

    perfect. Now. 2-3 new succession videos on "how to use" each type would be wonderful please.

  • @Coemgenus618
    @Coemgenus618 3 роки тому

    Outstanding video for the novice, myself! I was looking for a video for a beginner and you nailed it, cheers!

  • @woundedryhmes
    @woundedryhmes 7 років тому +1

    Thank you for the video, it teaches a lot! I couldn't find any proper videos showinf the grips in detail and yours is great.

  • @alessandr770
    @alessandr770 Рік тому

    🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
    00:00 🧗‍♂️ Holds can be categorized into different types, including jugs, slopers, pinches, crimps, slots, and pockets.
    00:13 🤲 Jugs are easy to grip, and their size determines hand positioning.
    01:23 💪 Slopers are more challenging due to their lack of gripping features and require low hand placement.
    02:29 🤙 Pinches come in varying degrees of difficulty, with wider ones being easier to hold and requiring thumb engagement.
    04:19 🖐️ Crimps involveusing the tips of your fingers and become more common as climbers progress, with narrower ones being harder.
    06:50 🕳️ Slots and pockets limit the number of fingers that can fit and may have crossover characteristics with other types of holds.
    08:25 🐔 Large volume-style holds can feature various types of grips, including crimps, slopes, and pinches.
    09:05 🤷 Climbing preferences are subjective, and it's essential to adapt your technique based on the specific holds you encounter.
    Made with HARPA AI

  • @TuringMachine001
    @TuringMachine001 4 роки тому

    Jugs: easiest holds with a really positive edge
    Slopers: usually large holds with a rough surface and no positive edge. Create friction with the whole palm of the hand, stay low
    Pinches: holds that have positive edges on opposing sides. Pinch using thumb on one side and fingers on the other side.
    Crimps: small, thin and irregularly shaped. Use full crimp, with thumbs on top of the fingers, or half crimp, with thumb loose. The full crimp is generally more dangerous.
    Pebbles: tiny crimps where you can't use all your fingers.
    Pockets: have a whole in the middle
    Slots: like pockets, but require more accuracy

  • @Audon4150
    @Audon4150 6 років тому +2

    That "Beam me up, Scotty" is so funny xD

  • @MichelleAlacon
    @MichelleAlacon 5 років тому +5

    Gonna try staying lower on slopers from now on! Small handed girl’s worst enemy. 😣 Thanks for the advice!

  • @chrisa8157
    @chrisa8157 6 років тому +53

    In summation:
    1. Jugs
    2. Slopers
    3. Pinches
    4. Crimps
    5. Pockets / Slots

    • @catch2297
      @catch2297 5 років тому +4

      Chris A and volumes

  • @aavashbhandari9403
    @aavashbhandari9403 4 роки тому

    I did my very first bouldering yesterday. My arms and both palms are all sore. Pretty nice experience I had doing it. I will try next weekend as well.

  • @noahmarino4012
    @noahmarino4012 3 роки тому

    I am Glad that I came across these videos because I’m just getting into rock climbing and I found them very informative thank you

  • @GamingInYaFaceHD
    @GamingInYaFaceHD 6 років тому +271

    "really interesting holes. They come in lots of shapes and lots of sizes"

  • @fensu4191
    @fensu4191 7 років тому +7

    Thanks Jake, for the great video! Please do record more of this type of watch for us beginners and helps a lot!

  • @Lovec3MH
    @Lovec3MH 5 років тому +5

    Can you make a similar video about footholds, especially for the this slippery ones, what is the best way to step on those, which part of the shoe is best to use where etc...

  • @estonmoore6181
    @estonmoore6181 5 років тому

    Very helpful i recently went bouldering for the first time a week ago (was insanely sore afterwards) but was only able to get through a few V3s and 1 V4 because i couldnt hold them properly but i think i can get alot further after seeing this, thanks so much!

  • @hardrocklobsterroll395
    @hardrocklobsterroll395 5 років тому +1

    Thanks for the video. Just an FYI, that mic fart you had is likely a cellphone. If you get an email and the wireless radio in your phone turns on near the microphone, the electrical noise from your phone creates a higher noise floor on the microphone resulting in louder static

  • @ravenwda007
    @ravenwda007 6 років тому +49

    "Honey, you're starting to hurt my jugs"
    "Sorry! Was just using some new holds I learned"

    • @hewrising
      @hewrising 3 роки тому

      Lol i like this comment

  • @Stratus41298
    @Stratus41298 7 років тому +1

    Great video. I'm just starting myself and had no idea how to handle what I now know is called a sloper.

  • @0000C-e3y
    @0000C-e3y 6 років тому +4

    Love the editing 👌🏾

  • @theflowercouch975
    @theflowercouch975 7 років тому

    I just tried rock climbing for the first time and I am going to be so impressive with all my new lingo next time, thanks so much for this video!!

  • @robl1541
    @robl1541 5 років тому

    Quite a late comment but one useful thing I learnt recently (and way too late) is that 2 finger pockets you should do like jake and use middle 2 fingers not first 2 - the first 2 are on the same tendon whereas the second 2 split the load between tendons letting you climb safer

  • @polaroid_of_a_polar_bear1764
    @polaroid_of_a_polar_bear1764 3 роки тому

    he talks about the holds like harry styles talks about his fans
    - with a loving smile on his face

  • @EggGiant
    @EggGiant 7 років тому +1

    slopers always get me. I'm getting better with crimps though! Thanks for the informative video :D

  • @Mountaingrly2513
    @Mountaingrly2513 6 років тому

    You're an awesome teacher and easy to listen to. Thank you!

  • @hai.di.fai.di8
    @hai.di.fai.di8 7 років тому +9

    Great video guys! I haven't watched one which goes into this much detail before so thumbs up from me. I should really put it into practice now!

  • @WildSheGoes
    @WildSheGoes 7 років тому +1

    This was REAL good, thank you!

  • @mataharii161
    @mataharii161 3 роки тому

    I'm trying to start seriously on rock climbing - thank you for this excellent video!

  • @MalcolmArcand
    @MalcolmArcand 6 років тому +12

    If you pause the video at 5:00 it looks like he's eating a slice of watermelon

  • @witkac87
    @witkac87 3 роки тому

    Thank a lot for that great explanation! I've just started my journey with climbing. Cheers from Norway

    • @saragabblegoose1075
      @saragabblegoose1075 9 місяців тому

      Where in norway do you climb?

    • @witkac87
      @witkac87 9 місяців тому

      @@saragabblegoose1075 Around Stavanger

  • @rk1596
    @rk1596 5 років тому

    Awesome thanks so much guys I really needed this one! Wicked

  • @WarriorKeoki
    @WarriorKeoki 7 років тому +1

    Great information and you explained it really simply. Thank you!

  • @mismagni
    @mismagni 2 роки тому

    Great video!

  • @milansennesael3472
    @milansennesael3472 6 років тому +4

    you make me want to climb more often

  • @soo5985
    @soo5985 5 років тому

    Great video. Concise. Thanks!

  • @kaitshipp
    @kaitshipp 7 років тому +1

    Thank you so much for this video! It helped me so much!

  • @JacobKinsley
    @JacobKinsley 3 роки тому +3

    I just found out I live a 4 minute walk away from a climbing centre (is that the word?) so when the lockdown is over I want to have a go but I've never climbed anything other than a couple of trees as a kid

  • @victoriabrown8579
    @victoriabrown8579 5 років тому +1

    This was super helpful, thanks!

  • @dreamhermit1384
    @dreamhermit1384 6 років тому +8

    2:22 talk about PIIINCHESSS

  • @CityKanin
    @CityKanin 6 років тому

    Lovely video! I learned new things and enjoyed the process! :)

  • @SkyAlawi
    @SkyAlawi 7 років тому

    Crimps are the worst! Ive gotten up almost every route - but this one where you start on a crimp. I cannot get up that one because I didnt know how to grab it. Now I do! Thank you!

  • @Brakke3
    @Brakke3 5 років тому +2

    4:50 Is there a video where you're giving more information about locking a grip in climbing? I'm very eager to learn about it! thanks, great videos.

  • @eltonjohnson
    @eltonjohnson 7 років тому +32

    I've been climbing for just under a year. Scariest thing I've experienced: Foot slip led to an unexpected barn door with my middle and ring finger in a pocket.

    • @samschellhase8831
      @samschellhase8831 7 років тому

      DJEDI296 barn door?

    • @emilsauberlich7923
      @emilsauberlich7923 7 років тому

      Sam Schellhase Yeah :D I was wondering too

    • @oliviagibbs2300
      @oliviagibbs2300 6 років тому +15

      Taraxon it's pretty much when you only have 1 hand and 1 foot on the wall causing your body to swing out like a barn door. Say left hand left foot on wall and right hand and right foot swing off like a door on hinges

    • @jangobango2847
      @jangobango2847 6 років тому +1

      DJEDI296 gotta be ready to let go I've slipped with my foot in a crack that was terrifying xD the scariest is always when my feet slip and I fly face first towards the boulder usually hitting my knees or elbows xD I get cut up alot lol

    • @Kens5802
      @Kens5802 6 років тому +1

      FFFFFUUU***KKKK!! I felt that

  • @DieDieEla
    @DieDieEla 6 років тому +1

    Great explanation. Thanks

  • @verbalwound5874
    @verbalwound5874 6 років тому +1

    The editing is on point hahahah

  • @brianstribble4437
    @brianstribble4437 3 роки тому

    9:02 GOOD ONE JAKE

  • @jazzmancozza13
    @jazzmancozza13 5 років тому

    Super helpful for me as a new climber!

  • @PlayfulPlatypusWasTaken
    @PlayfulPlatypusWasTaken 7 років тому +3

    Great job on this one guys, you really knocked it out of the park!

  • @prawduhgee8834
    @prawduhgee8834 Рік тому

    I've only been climbing for about a week but I've already started to think of crimps like the orange and black one as "honorary jugs"

  • @NeillWylie
    @NeillWylie 6 років тому

    Great wee video man!

  • @lauris18
    @lauris18 6 років тому +1

    Hahaha I was distracted by the two girls in the back, never felt so identified !!! 😝😅

  • @arviscannon4815
    @arviscannon4815 6 років тому

    At my local gym the smallest holds , the pebbles, they referred to them as chips. At the end of the day don’t suppose it matters much.

  • @thehappyfaceproducts
    @thehappyfaceproducts 7 років тому

    Amazing video, if i had found this the day i started my progress would've been much better. Still have trouble with pinches and slopers, because of a lack of finger strength and bad technique. Hopefully this video helps!

  • @shahadalmakkivlogs7684
    @shahadalmakkivlogs7684 5 років тому

    Thank you so much jake

  • @JJmetaphysics
    @JJmetaphysics 5 років тому

    I love rock climbing thank you for this it was informational

  • @emilsauberlich7923
    @emilsauberlich7923 7 років тому +52

    Beam me up scotty :D

  • @CompetentDolphin
    @CompetentDolphin 6 років тому +1

    Id love to get into climbing. Ive bouldered on vacations, but where I live there are no natural rock formations worth climbing. Sadly there are also no indoor climbing gyms. One was about to open up but their crowdfunding failed so they're trying to get sponsored by local businesses before they put it up again. They bought the land and they have the money for the building it's just the infrastructure inside that they still can't afford.

  • @Noodlesonfire
    @Noodlesonfire 3 роки тому

    Love the editing lol

  • @arkhust6775
    @arkhust6775 5 років тому

    This video is super helpful, thanks for uploading this info ! =D

  • @modernmartialarts7316
    @modernmartialarts7316 5 років тому

    super informative thank you for the video!

  • @judecrawford2800
    @judecrawford2800 6 років тому +1

    This is really helpful!

  • @lex.w.w1984
    @lex.w.w1984 2 роки тому

    So helpful!

  • @ICanPlayMusic653
    @ICanPlayMusic653 3 роки тому

    This made my hands very sweaty

  • @hify8717
    @hify8717 7 років тому

    10/10 advice guys! Thanks

  • @bigbrainmcflurry2425
    @bigbrainmcflurry2425 2 роки тому

    Love this

  • @Alex.0470
    @Alex.0470 4 роки тому

    Very informative thanks

  • @jonasstrange9788
    @jonasstrange9788 5 років тому

    the Boink Sad face was a golden joke.

  • @Gaabe91
    @Gaabe91 5 років тому

    I actually love you so much
    This video is the most informative thing ever

  • @milesodwyer5065
    @milesodwyer5065 4 роки тому +1

    Who else is watching but isn’t a beginner

  • @abdullahhadeed8591
    @abdullahhadeed8591 3 роки тому

    Very Informative...

  • @SaZooCaballero
    @SaZooCaballero 5 років тому

    Super Helpful! Thx!

  • @mshawnokeefe
    @mshawnokeefe 3 роки тому

    Thanks that was helpful!

  • @mtnguy
    @mtnguy 7 років тому

    Thanks! Very helpful

  • @madeline569
    @madeline569 3 роки тому

    "What is a crimp?"
    Mighty boosh boys have entered the chat

  • @harrisons62
    @harrisons62 5 років тому +2

    Yeah I didn’t even know about full crimps

  • @royimusic
    @royimusic 7 років тому

    This is very helpful! 👌👍

  • @parkermorgan6890
    @parkermorgan6890 3 роки тому

    everything’s chill until he pulls out the surfboard hold