I am climbing for like 4 years. I´ve seen a lot of climbing videos, but yours are really special. Great explanation and demonstration for new and/or seasoned climbers. I am really happy I discovered your channel. Keep up the great work! :)
I've seen quite a lot of UA-cam video on the subject of technique in climbing, so I'm always wondering if it's going to be the same as usual... But you always manage to add an interesting detail I did not hear about in other videos. Well done, really nice work because I think it would have been easy to just make the very same videos as every other on the subject. 👍
Great video, great including that the tablecloth, hop, foot swap, houdini, etc., isn’t improper, simply there are more efficient techniques based on the precision element. With the smear smear replace, I often teach people to simply smear into the next foothold if possible. If you read a footmatch, can often find a valuable smear pad to transition that foot again.
I usually prefer the rolling technique because it's static and it feels like it takes the least amount of rubber off your shoes, but I really like that smear smear place technique at the end, I'll have to try that sometime.
In my last session, I realized that I am a bit lost on what to do with my feet when changing direction. Like when you are coming from the left and then need to shift so you're leaning to the right before you can continue to ascend. A problem I am working on transitions from a slopey vertical edge to an opposite-facing small side-pull. A 'working' solution I came up with is to gaston the sidepull and then to press the vertical edge with the opposite hand while trying to rotate my body across to best leverage the sidepull. I end up with a bit of outward momentum, which I can manage with an amateur backflag during the rotation, but I feel like I am expending too much energy and strain on the arm doing the gaston.
All in the pivot. When traversing (and in general) you want the hip of the moving hand against the wall, keeping your weight on your feet. Pivoting is essential to this. Whether on the outside or inside edge, having the ability to pivot to the desired position is crucial.
What technique would you use to match a pocket foot? Because of their depth, I imagine that pivoting and rolling would be quite difficult. Also, I imagine that the table cloth method would be hard as well. Ive done a smear, smear, replace before, and it works on lower angle terrain. I just finished a trip to shelf road, and I noticed that matching pocket feet was a requirement of almost every climb I tried, often with pretty poor hand holds. As always, thanks for this content; I'll be working on these techniques during my warm-up!
Gear question Stephen, and it really depends on various factors: the size/dimensions of the pocket, the angle of wall and the hand holds. If the pocket is bad, but the hand holds are good, perhaps the smear, smear and place technique works; If the pocket is forgiving enough, then a twist and replace; but if it’s small and only big enough for a pointed toe, the table cloth would be the one for sure!!
Thank you for this highly detailed tutorial. For anyone who wishes to see the techniques from this video applied at the highest level, consider checking out Ai Mori's footwork clinic during the recent Bouldering Japan Cup: ua-cam.com/users/clipUgkx6YwvCHemAIPxnJdoy0H9y_dWSpLWz3ZS
My cat rubbed his face on my phone, opening up this video and I'm glad he did. Great vid thanks.
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These footwork videos are great. I've seen very few videos with this kind of clear demonstration of how to place feet accurately
Excellent news, thank you Dave!
I am climbing for like 4 years. I´ve seen a lot of climbing videos, but yours are really special. Great explanation and demonstration for new and/or seasoned climbers. I am really happy I discovered your channel. Keep up the great work! :)
Thank you Marketa, much appreciated and glad we can help. More coming soon!
I've seen quite a lot of UA-cam video on the subject of technique in climbing, so I'm always wondering if it's going to be the same as usual... But you always manage to add an interesting detail I did not hear about in other videos. Well done, really nice work because I think it would have been easy to just make the very same videos as every other on the subject. 👍
Thank you so much. We will always strive to share detailed analysis, rather than the normal one info.
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Really excited for this channel! Awesome videos, very informative.
Thank you, we are excited to share them with you
Well worth listening to every word!
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Really appreciate your footwork videos!!
Ah, thank you Jason! Much appreciated and more coming your way soon.
Great video!
Thank you so much
Cool video, you guys are relasing new videos at such a fast rate! Can't wait for more to come
Hopefully we can keep up too :)
Great video, great including that the tablecloth, hop, foot swap, houdini, etc., isn’t improper, simply there are more efficient techniques based on the precision element.
With the smear smear replace, I often teach people to simply smear into the next foothold if possible. If you read a footmatch, can often find a valuable smear pad to transition that foot again.
Great call Zach! Often depends on distances and obviously the following and desired move
Another excellent tutorial. Thank you!
You're very welcome, and thank YOU
Good job, Thanks a lot! Waiting for new videos
Thank you Ivan! Coming soon :)
nice!💝
Thanks!!
This is great, thanks! If you could make a video like this about heel hooks...
That’s the next video coming out 😉
very nice breakdown. thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Keep Up The Good Work
Thanks, will do - more coming soon
I usually prefer the rolling technique because it's static and it feels like it takes the least amount of rubber off your shoes, but I really like that smear smear place technique at the end, I'll have to try that sometime.
We definitely think the rolling is better, but in some scenarios, the smear, smear is great!
Well Done...Thanks
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Absolutely, we are excited to produce more, learn and help others learn and grow too.
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In my last session, I realized that I am a bit lost on what to do with my feet when changing direction. Like when you are coming from the left and then need to shift so you're leaning to the right before you can continue to ascend.
A problem I am working on transitions from a slopey vertical edge to an opposite-facing small side-pull. A 'working' solution I came up with is to gaston the sidepull and then to press the vertical edge with the opposite hand while trying to rotate my body across to best leverage the sidepull. I end up with a bit of outward momentum, which I can manage with an amateur backflag during the rotation, but I feel like I am expending too much energy and strain on the arm doing the gaston.
Not sure what the lingo/terminology is for describing this topic. footwork while traversing?
All in the pivot. When traversing (and in general) you want the hip of the moving hand against the wall, keeping your weight on your feet. Pivoting is essential to this. Whether on the outside or inside edge, having the ability to pivot to the desired position is crucial.
Rock climber Gordon Ramsey but he teaches you footwork instead of making an omelette
Haha! Maybe less swearing too
What technique would you use to match a pocket foot? Because of their depth, I imagine that pivoting and rolling would be quite difficult. Also, I imagine that the table cloth method would be hard as well. Ive done a smear, smear, replace before, and it works on lower angle terrain. I just finished a trip to shelf road, and I noticed that matching pocket feet was a requirement of almost every climb I tried, often with pretty poor hand holds.
As always, thanks for this content; I'll be working on these techniques during my warm-up!
Gear question Stephen, and it really depends on various factors: the size/dimensions of the pocket, the angle of wall and the hand holds. If the pocket is bad, but the hand holds are good, perhaps the smear, smear and place technique works; If the pocket is forgiving enough, then a twist and replace; but if it’s small and only big enough for a pointed toe, the table cloth would be the one for sure!!
Qué hermosa😍👌
Thank you
Thank you for this highly detailed tutorial. For anyone who wishes to see the techniques from this video applied at the highest level, consider checking out Ai Mori's footwork clinic during the recent Bouldering Japan Cup: ua-cam.com/users/clipUgkx6YwvCHemAIPxnJdoy0H9y_dWSpLWz3ZS
Love this!! Thanks for sharing
good
Thank you