How this Climber Jumped from 7c+ to 9a With ZERO Training

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How did Franco get from scraping his way up 7c+'s to climbing 9a and 9a+ in just 4 years? Franco is one of the most interesting climbers I have ever met and I think there is a lot we can all learn from his climbing and approach to climbing.
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@JoshRundle 4 ай бұрын

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@damian9070 4 ай бұрын

Should have Franco more often on channel, he is such hilarious guy

@JoshRundle 4 ай бұрын

He’s great isn’t he!

@beatsev1 3 ай бұрын

And some of the bobats just to confuse Franco

@ndmtzn 4 ай бұрын

"are you the bouldering bobats, then?" too good

@JoshRundle 4 ай бұрын

haha made me laugh every time

@dreadcoil 3 ай бұрын

too funny😂😂😂

@justinb4239 3 ай бұрын

can't quite place it, but there is something assuredly legendary about this lad, transcends the scenes of performative strength witheringly

@icyfigher 4 ай бұрын

He is a professional climber and a professional comedian at the same time. That's some serious skills.

@JoshRundle 3 ай бұрын

Haha talented guy!

@ericlin158 4 ай бұрын

The holds outside… they’re generally like similar colors. 🤣🤣🤣 this guys is awesome. He’s a treasure.

@JoshRundle 3 ай бұрын

Haha agreed!

@kim98677 4 ай бұрын

I LOVE this guy, please invite him on again.

@JoshRundle 4 ай бұрын

haha he's awesome isn't he

@herrar6595 3 ай бұрын

He's not "not a 9a climber" just super specialized... Perhaps by accident. Tall, super light, insanely strong fingers, great patience. A sport slab machine pretty much.

@colemantrebor6574 3 ай бұрын

Finally someone who understands your humour josh

@JoshRundle 3 ай бұрын

Hahaha it’s taken a while

@DunklerVater 4 ай бұрын

im not sure wether i watched a bouldering video or a comedy skit. fantastic work, absolutely hilarious video

@JoshRundle 3 ай бұрын

Haha a bit of both maybe 😂

@tshorty90210 4 ай бұрын

Definitely need to have more videos with Franco! Definitely could be one of the most entertaining channels ever

@JoshRundle 3 ай бұрын

Haha agreed Franco is the best

@jonathanlin66 3 ай бұрын

on slab he’s a beast, when he is explaining the feet thing it was super helpful; never heard about meeting the midway thing. 🤠

@EllaClarke-ht3vb 4 ай бұрын

Good video thank you Josh! keep them coming :) That jump/hug at the end 😂

@JoshRundle 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Ella! Haha an emotional moment for us all 😂

@jimcooper1053 3 ай бұрын

more of this guy please. his energy is infectious

@Oachlkaas 4 ай бұрын

Funny guy this franco fella

@JoshRundle 4 ай бұрын

We had a good laugh 😃

@Miura.Powers 4 ай бұрын

He can't be a 9a climber, because slab climbing is not real climbing. Did i hear Anna giggle during the Van-Roof-Jump scene?

@JoshRundle 4 ай бұрын

Hahaha 🤣. You did good ears!

@Miura.Powers 4 ай бұрын

@@JoshRundle just slab people, doing slab things *smh* :D

@nathanrice7352 3 ай бұрын

@@Miura.Powers Slaaab People, Slaaab people. Look like Slab, Talk like People.

@0-Will-0 4 ай бұрын

As someone with a horrific body as well, this gives me a lot of hope.

@JoshRundle 3 ай бұрын

Haha climbing is for everyone 😃

@mystishio 3 ай бұрын

Franco's hillarious 😂 Interesting video, too 😊

@markcobb3929 3 ай бұрын

Josh, I sent Franco my climbing question for my book..the same question I asked you (if you remember, about favourite climbing venues and why), and his answer was definitely the funniest and most singular answer...he's a character, eh!! That vid as extraordinary..I don't think I've ever laughed out loud so much to a you tube vid..sweet!!!!!

@JoshRundle 3 ай бұрын

I remember!! Hahaha I’m looking forward to seeing what his answer was! Aw thank you so pleased you liked it and it made you laugh 😃

@gwayav9 4 ай бұрын

This guy is awesome !

@moritzwegge6835 3 ай бұрын

love goes out to Franco!

@KrispClimbs 4 ай бұрын

Another great video! You two make a pretty good double act 😂 Not half bad at climbing either 😉

@JoshRundle 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!! 😁

@CrimpingPebbles 4 ай бұрын

This was a blast!!

@JoshRundle 4 ай бұрын

Woo pleased you liked it!

@CollinGill7 3 ай бұрын

what a cool dude

@Eyllexx 4 ай бұрын

Hey Josh, great video any specific reason why you are trying the testarossa?

@JoshRundle 4 ай бұрын

I have changed sponsorships for 2024 :)

@Vahamedus 4 ай бұрын

Strategic amnesia kicks in at 17:21

@OrionDuCros Ай бұрын

"The holds outside are generally similar colours"

@Miura.Powers 4 ай бұрын

Great guy!

@JoshRundle 4 ай бұрын

Really great 😊

@kralevic3297 4 ай бұрын

Climbing aside, someone needs to get this lad on a british panel show or something. Incredible banter.

@JoshRundle 3 ай бұрын

😂 have I got news for you here Franco comes!

@brianbaker4609 3 ай бұрын

Litterally in tears watching this

@JoshRundle 3 ай бұрын

Haha pleased you liked it 😃

@milkymat 4 ай бұрын

Having Franco on was maximum fun 😂

@JoshRundle 3 ай бұрын

Was a great time !

@paulmitchell5349 3 ай бұрын

Franco might like to ask JD what he thinks about recent developments on slate....

@WutTheFink 3 ай бұрын

Franco is so wonderfully silly

@Biceps_Mou 4 ай бұрын

Love your humour, guys! So funny (and British, if I may say so as a foreigner from the continent without offending anybody :)

@JoshRundle 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!! Haha no offence taken Britain definitely has its own brand of humour 😂

@Charles-hy2ek 3 ай бұрын

Dave Grahams laid back doppelganger

@nomajayy657 3 ай бұрын

I'll kneel as well 😅

@victorfagundescarvalhomelo7248 4 ай бұрын

Franco is such a nice guy! He should be a youtuber 😂😂

@JoshRundle 3 ай бұрын

Haha agreed

@pierrehecker7198 4 ай бұрын

I can really relate to Franco! Six months after starting climbing, I achieved a 6c grade. Now, in most sessions, I can complete several 6cs and have begun my first 7a project. While mentioning these grades, I also want to emphasize that I primarily focus on boulders that appear fun and challenging moves I wish to attempt. For me, the enjoyment of climbing and the challenge of the moves come before the grades. It's a climbing approach that works for me, but everyone has their own style

@JoshRundle 3 ай бұрын

Wow 6c in 6 months is amazing! Very quick progression! I think that’s the best way to look at it, climbing grades can be a great guide to help you push yourself but the most important thing is to have fun, and then the progression comes naturally 😃

@pierrehecker7198 3 ай бұрын

That sums it up pretty well. The hardest part of bouldering for me is taking proper rests, as I enjoy it so much 😅@@JoshRundle

@Mendokusai99 4 ай бұрын

I'm super inconsistent in my abilities. I went from flashing 6b to struggling with 6c, then recently did a beefy 7b roof after ten attempts. I just kind of di what looks fun.

@JoshRundle 3 ай бұрын

I think we all go through that! Some things just suited us better than others. Like you say just about doing what’s fun 😃

@agario5161 4 ай бұрын

great video

@JoshRundle 4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@compellingpeople 3 ай бұрын

This guy is like the Ozzy Osborne of climbing. Barely knows where he is, falls on v7s but can send 9a, Sharone!

@JoshRundle 3 ай бұрын

Hahaha Franco is the best

@LNR157 4 ай бұрын

he has such great just dumb silly energy, id love to spend a session or even tipsy one evening down the pub with him I bet it would be fucking hilarious

@JoshRundle 3 ай бұрын

Haha that would be fun 🍻

@jeannemattson2012 3 ай бұрын

josh what shoes are those?

@JustCauseChannel 3 ай бұрын

LA SPORTIVA TESTAROSSA and solotion comps

@tuhtty 3 ай бұрын

Franco is like if James Acaster climbed

@AdamDoesComics 3 ай бұрын

"I'm not really a 9a climber" (Proceeds to send a 9a+) What is bro talking about XD

@frankzappa4286 4 ай бұрын

I was wondering how those croc shaped dents appeared in the roof of my van!

@JoshRundle 3 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@Yoim 4 ай бұрын

this guy is to funny xD

@ewan_young 4 ай бұрын

why are you climbing in testarrosas and not mastias or indalos ?

@JoshRundle 4 ай бұрын

I have changed sponsorships for 2024 :)

@ashtonaltham28 3 ай бұрын

I sometimes wonder if my gym grades ridiculously hard. That v7 looks like a v4/v5 at my gym

@xaviermoletvendrell6010 3 ай бұрын

This dude is legit better comedian than climber, and he isn't even a bad climber tho... hahahahaha

@Michael-zz8yx 3 ай бұрын

What happend to your tenaya?

@JoshRundle 3 ай бұрын

Good spot! I’ve changed sponsor for 2024 😃

@jonnes__4657 4 ай бұрын

🗽If you are flexible, it is an advantage on slabs, I think. .

@JoshRundle 3 ай бұрын

Definitely!

@mickryan5597 3 ай бұрын

I think instead of talking about animals "goat hit by small bus" you should use more mythological creatures and vehicles example "chupacabra hit by a small flying saucer" or "unicorn hit by a Pegasus" idk maybe I'm overthinking it 😂

@Hala93 4 ай бұрын

That was hilarious

@JoshRundle 3 ай бұрын

🫶

@benmilligan9255 4 ай бұрын

Mirin

@pedrete8345 4 ай бұрын

Im gonna make a summary of the evolution of this guy: He is tall so he clears all routes easier than you

@livesh684 3 ай бұрын

how old are you Josh

@JoshRundle 3 ай бұрын

I'm 26 :)

@cyklatillbahamas 4 ай бұрын

Hilarious 😂

@JoshRundle 4 ай бұрын

Yay 🥳

@danrkelly 3 ай бұрын

"Are you the Bobats" is best climbing youtube quote in a while. Franco is so un-youtube. Somewhat foolish and for that he gets my respect as a somewhat foolish man myself.

@JoshRundle 3 ай бұрын

haha mine too!

@DreadedHol 4 ай бұрын

Mingin’ 😂

@JoshRundle 3 ай бұрын

😂

@the80h 4 ай бұрын

The secret is be 98lbs

@ericlin158 4 ай бұрын

Is Brilliant a great or awful sponsorship? Like cause Josh should use it to learn or cause like Josh is not who you’d normally think of as a sponsor for Brilliant? (Kidding mate)