Pro Climber Coaches Gym Climber to Learn Crack Climbing in 35 Days

Pro Climber Coaches Gym Climber to Learn Crack Climbing in 35 Days - f.t.

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Check out the video to see my experience of climbing my first crack, coached by Pete @WideBoyz!
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@WideBoyz 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic to see the progress here. You cruised that last lap with perfect technique. Well done 💪

@GeekClimber 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for making my intro to crack climbing such a great experience! I love watching your videos, and please do keep on making them!

@jackbicksler1209 Жыл бұрын

He reallyl did!

@jackbicksler1209 Жыл бұрын

btw im jack :D xD

@J_punkt_O_punkt 2 жыл бұрын

For everyone who doesn't have access to Pete: his book on crack climbing is actually very good. It has very clear explainations and really, really good drawings. I taught myself climbing golden-sized cracks with it and i'm in the process of learning purple and red cracks. (Cam colors obviously) For everyone who doesn't have the patience to develop pain tolerance: Just tape up.

@rockentry 2 жыл бұрын

Next crack I see at the gym or outdoors I’m trying all of this I’ve learned! Thank you for sharing and great job Geek Climber and Pete!

@GeekClimber 2 жыл бұрын

We all want to see you try out crack climbing too, Oswaldo!

@RossPotts 2 жыл бұрын

@@GeekClimber definitely. You should both do a video together with cracks!

@WontTrout 2 жыл бұрын

This is the collaboration I didn't know I needed

@GeekClimber 2 жыл бұрын

I have one more collab with another climbing big name incoming. Definitely stay tuned for that!

@vortexfitness44 2 жыл бұрын

@@GeekClimber Magnus?

@chaozzah 2 жыл бұрын

Love to see how actively you are applying the technique with every step! I've always heard from other videos that Pete had insane pain tolerance, now I understand why.

@ca99nada 2 жыл бұрын

The video makes me hopeful to be able to crack climb. I found it insanely too painful when I tried it, but you really showed how "easily" the body can adapt to the pain when pushing enough! Great video!!!

@LoveAndClimbing 2 жыл бұрын

There's a definite pain tolerance and skin conditioning aspect, but I will say that also I think a lot of why he was able to tolerate the pain better, is that it's less painful when you have better technique. When your jams are sticking well, you don't have to squeeze them as hard, so you don't put as much pressure on the bones, and they don't slip, so they don't tear up the skin.

@GeekClimber 2 жыл бұрын

It does take some patience to build up the pain tolerance. One thing I didn't mention in the video is that I find that maximizing the contact area between the back of the hand and the wall reduces the pain. If you brace the fingers too much, so it ends up that only the knuckles are contacting the wall, it will be a lot more painful. You got this, man!

@Jlegener Жыл бұрын

I’m on day 3 of my gym wall training. Gone from just a couple moves to 8-10. I find the foot pain so much worse than hands. Using hand Jammies might help with that too

@eliastew9636 2 жыл бұрын

Man what a great collab! You always present your ideas so well and it’s very easy to digest.

@casperras 2 жыл бұрын

Super fun to watch you make all this progress on crack climbing,would absolutely love to see a second part!

@ericmetzgar4285 2 жыл бұрын

so glad to see you doing videos about climbing again! this was great!!

@jkoperski9925 2 жыл бұрын

Wide boyz! Amazing! Super neat to see you connect! Well done, "geek climber", on the progress. All the best to you and for your further journey.

@dasancostandi3161 2 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah! What a collab! So happy for you Geek Climber 😁💪

@realkylehooks 2 жыл бұрын

Great information. As always, thank you for showing us in a way beginners like me can understand

@jonathanpope9626 2 жыл бұрын

That picture of Pete SMOLDERING as he teaches

@icedbannanas 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe buying a crack climbing glove to make the pain on the hands more manageable? Can't wait to try some crack climbing, more vids please!

@RealWorldClimbing 2 жыл бұрын

You get the best collabs. Good stuff here!

@Naiul 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, more of Pete!

@glynwilliams13266231 2 жыл бұрын

Really well done. I admire your persistence

@susanjane4784 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Very good mix of trying and explaining. A real achievement.

@HochstartHarry Жыл бұрын

Wow, the development is amazing. That last clip was really good form. 👌

@juhaisotupa4255 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for this. Hats off for the Pete for the hints.

@Nykinkanava 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I want to see part two!

@E_Climbing 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Look forward to Pt2

@MiguelClimbs 2 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah! Huge collab. 🙌

@emptyspace7258 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely would love to see more crack-climbing videos.

@thinguz 2 жыл бұрын

Yes please! More newbie crack climbing!

@StevieJPN 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pete!

@nathan88274 2 жыл бұрын

This was awesome!!

@patrickheyen 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Definitely gives me more confidence and knowledge to give it a crack ;)

@kristin3484 16 күн бұрын

Great video! Thank you!

@connorcahill2209 2 жыл бұрын

lets gooo love this crossover

@forcer46 2 жыл бұрын

Yo I love this video, great stuff!

@XLessThanZ 2 ай бұрын

I want to try crack climbing this weekend (5/4/2024) and found your video. Your video was a VERY good beginner explanation, so I have high hopes for some kind of success.👍🏽

@GreenArete 2 жыл бұрын

I can confirm that is my exact 5Bar review, I really do like these bars, they are so great outdoors and can take a beating in my climbing bag, I recommend!

@GeekClimber 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for your 5BAR review and long time support, Wilson!

@RandallEcho 2 жыл бұрын

Way to go! Feels like you will collaborate with Magnus in the near future.

@zaking17 2 жыл бұрын

nice! I'm working that same crack at Mesa Rim :) thanks for the video

@vertmonk 8 ай бұрын

wow, you are amazing!

@davidsanchezcapitanachi7532 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, Greetings from Mexico🤙🏼

@BeGravity4 2 жыл бұрын

Great video

@Phoenixhunter157 2 жыл бұрын

I just started crack climbing too! Geek climber, we go to the same gym. 😊we will probably see each other at the cracks one day 😂. And I agree, my feet hurt so bad !more than the hands.

@GeekClimber 2 жыл бұрын

There are less safety holds on the current set, so it's a bit harder to practice now than when I was working on it 😂. Definitely try out the drop heel technique! It reduces the pain a lot!

@jonkrause6714 2 жыл бұрын

Now that is super star status - when you get coaching from Reelrock 16 Wideboyz. Wicked cool and congrats on first crack climb. 🤘 I personally don’t like it-not for pain etc., but just bcoz I’m such a clutz, I could see myself leaving a hand or foot in and take an epic fall like I always do. Ha ha ha. Never too old to fall from that height. 😆 I did my first trad climb a couple years ago-Jtree-my lead buddy placing gear in cracks-my buddy was laughing hysterically bcoz I couldn’t face climb and freaking out as I was cleaning the gear. Never fell though.

@MD-jf1ml 2 жыл бұрын

Reel Rock Season 1 Wideboyz lol. One of 1st episodes actually.

@joshuawang6330 2 жыл бұрын

This is the greatest crossover ever

@backrowproductions1608 2 жыл бұрын

My first experience with crack climbing was in Yosemite at the beginning of June this year. On swan slab near Yosemite falls, there’s a route called oak tree flake. I knew the basics of crack climbing but when I first stepped my foot into the crack it hurt like crazy. I completed the route but if the crack part was any longer I don’t know if I could’ve done it because of the pain. Great job pushing through the pain to learn the right technique and keep learning. Coming from someone with first time crack climbing experiences similar to this, I know how it feels at first and man is it difficult.

@dontsearchforthischannelpls 2 жыл бұрын

nice job

@brandonmoisesblandonflores1483 2 жыл бұрын

i did not expect this collab tbh

@WillTheFrozen 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I could do crack at home

@justineichler1510 2 жыл бұрын

nice!

@athistedthetjapper823 2 жыл бұрын

Yes Yes more crack climbing please :D

@TheMysticalNinja65 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job

@AC-bl5ep 2 жыл бұрын

Continue man, One day the average Climber will become the best ! ;)

@woodneni 2 жыл бұрын

good job... you just took classes with the best...

@poeplijer 2 жыл бұрын

Never tried crack but the man who lives on the bench on my street said it is the best feeling ever

@laughingman1221 2 жыл бұрын

Please do more crack climbing!

@mdezeeuw6684 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, lets see part 2,3,4...... ;)

@slipperysteve8 2 жыл бұрын

I recognized that wall immediately. That is the gym I climb at!

@RossPotts 2 жыл бұрын

I love playing around with cracks! My belay partner usually yells at me because I will use cracks to break beta at the gym, LOL!

@sandrofreeman1891 2 жыл бұрын

I had no idea crack climbing was a thing and i find it crazy!

@pixtlewint5095 2 жыл бұрын

Bro I'm waiting for your full planche progression

@DekarNL 2 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see a outdoor crack climb that is a little longer. Maybe 10+ meters with a top rope belay

@romanhennig9435 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid!! I have a question: it looks like a lot of the time when you're going up you're actually releasing both a hand and a foot at the same time, so you only have two points of contact. Is that easier than always keeping 3 points of contact, i.e., only removing either a hand or a foot at a time?

@TheBrawlmastah 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome colab with Pete Wit-Taker (wood-taker?)

@maxfred1696 2 жыл бұрын

Yea! More crack

@mostlysanetrader 2 жыл бұрын

Wideboyz should have commented on this video about ur accomplishment

@JLWrangler23 8 ай бұрын

I just started crack climbing tonight, behind painful. Really hoping I can push through the pain but I’m not having high hopes 😅 never had pain in my hands and feet like that before

@thelonelyphish Жыл бұрын

Geek climber and Wide Boyz collab at Mt Woodson or Lake Ramona? I've always wanted to see them check out some of our hard local cracks

@ragamuffin1588 2 жыл бұрын

I thought the title meant cracked climbing as in the gaming term like, op climbing lol

@simondelavega1938 2 жыл бұрын

Hey just wondering what kind if gym you go to where they have rock climbing but also gym and calesthenic equipment. Trying to see if I have one in my area. Thanks

@brettyost6426 2 жыл бұрын

The foot pain can go way way down if you wear comfortable shoes about 1.5 sizes larger than normal

@somanayr 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I feel no pain crack climbing in neutral shoes with my toes just touching the ends but not curled. I feel tons of pain the moment there’s any curl

@KenWAnderson 2 ай бұрын

Pete, you're beautiful . . . and easy to understand as an instructor. 😊

@ASNIV_ Жыл бұрын

See if he’ll teach you some off width tactics

@PapP148 9 ай бұрын

Well its been a year when, time to make it out and have a go at Super Natural 5.10 while you can

@danielguerravillarreal6302 Жыл бұрын

Are both hands pinkie down or thumb down? Or is the top hand doing the opposite as the bottom hand?

@paedae16 2 жыл бұрын

Are your toes curled up in those shoes? That can make the foot jams feel less comfortable.

@TheValinov 2 жыл бұрын

Geek, now i want to see you do le parkour :D also, maybe have some wider shoes with not so hard soles for cracks and maybe try socks. this might help with the pain in the feet.

@scytaletleilax 2 жыл бұрын

Next challenge >>> Dyno wing

@Friedeggshells Жыл бұрын

Mesa Rim

@terraflow__bryanburdo4547 2 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised you didn't use crack gloves (or at least tape)...way easier and more enjoyable.

@GeekClimber 2 жыл бұрын

Since I am new to crack climbing, I am curious that is using crack gloves or tape considered "cheating" by conventional standards?

@hairyfeets 2 жыл бұрын

It normal to use tape or gloves

@terraflow__bryanburdo4547 2 жыл бұрын

@@GeekClimber No. Especially for those painful indoor parallel wood cracks. Unless maybe someone thinks of wearing rock shoes as aid lol. I mean I climbed in the '70s before cams were widespread, and some criticized them as "uncool", but believe me we got over that. One of my current favorites is steep fist cracks with gloves; almost like a sport climb (good gear too)

@ilickspam 2 жыл бұрын

you gotta try finger cracks. you'll definitely want to use tape.

@EURODANCE1992 2 жыл бұрын

That looks so bloody painful 😢

@jeffmaya5345 2 жыл бұрын

Shame you didn’t mention crack gloves or taping up once in the video. Almost making it sound like crack climbing is all about ignoring pain, when you can just protect your hands and get in more hours of training with gloves/tape.

@somanayr 2 жыл бұрын

This! Crack gloves end the pain for hand jams, give better grip, and protect your skin

@MicrowaveHateMachine 2 жыл бұрын

Are you using chalk now?

@Victor-sk8dj 2 жыл бұрын

Where's the new videos bro?? 🥺

@GeekClimber 2 жыл бұрын

Being quite busy lately. Will try to finish the next video as soon as I can!

@saifmanman 2 жыл бұрын

Dang you even downclimbed it

@purelogic3595 11 ай бұрын

The reason we feel pain is that we're doing damage to our body. What do you say to the doctor when you're no longer able to pour a glass of milk or tie your shoelaces?

@toladamatanou3134 2 жыл бұрын

Easy next goal: try swimming in both directions Next level goal: do the same thing feet first!

@davydawgdawg Жыл бұрын

part two: go crack climbing outdoors

@tristanfransen5565 Жыл бұрын

Normally it’s two hands on the top to validate the climb 😂

@kari548 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a serious adult persons, right...but describing how to climb a crack is kinda hilarious, cool stuff tho, I really enjoy your content.

@edwardrusu5691 2 жыл бұрын

I’m mature I’m mature I’m mature

@williamlieng1519 9 ай бұрын

Alternative title: Man torturing himself to do something cool

@flyingcolors96 2 жыл бұрын

His videos never show up in my subscriptions, come on KZfaq....

@KillroyX99 8 ай бұрын

Crack gloves! I can't believe they did not recommend crack gloves. The skin on the back of your hand is just too soft for the average climber even when you crack climb a bit. Bloody hands really ruin the climb.