Oh, one idea for a vlog, Dave: explain the UK trad grading system. Not the usual, which doesn't help, but a detailed look at it, with examples etc. That'd be ace.
Sue Zix Rockfax have produced a good chart comparing English trad grades with other grades. The grade incorporates the technical difficulty and how well protected the route is. Ie an E1 can be a U.K. 5a (won’t be well protected), or a U.K. 5c (will be well protected).
@@spruceg00se Thanks but that's what I mean by the usual. The fact that Dave mentions a French grade for this new E10 is an indication that the UK system doesn't say enough. What is the UK grade of a French 6a that's hard to protect? And easy to protect? And ok to protect?
@@suezix8689 Sorry I know this is an old comment, but the British technical grade of 6a isn't the same as a sport grade of 6a as far as I'm aware. The British grading system has two components: Adjectival (e.g. S, HS, HVS, E1, E2, etc.) and Technical (from 4a to I think 7b). Quite often the British Technical grade is omitted because the Adjectival grade usually implies a certain Technical grade.
I love your perspective on self-doubt and commitment . "There's no prizes for a half-assed effort, I've just got to fully commit". Congrats on the send, onto the next!
I'm absolutely new to bouldering and not even past V2 level yet but Dave you are so inspiring. It's not that I have any plans to get to a high level, it is simply your brutal honesty that makes these videos compelling. I have sat for the last 4 days praying that the next update on your channel was not by someone else. To see you acknowledge and embrace that fear sets an example that I hope to follow in life. Keep at it Dave, you may climb solo but you do not climb alone.
Dave my heart really goes out to you. I love these vlogs. Recently ive been very focused on gratitude and to hear you echoing my thoughts was really nice. Thanks so much for being the outstanding human you are. Peace. 🤙🏼
dave you’re a damn legend, thank you for another wonderful video of climbing and a deep look into the mind of someone who makes spectacular feet’s like this seem possible, congratulations!
You are an amazing climber, teacher, and inspiration. Please - Stay healthy, stay fearful, stay honest, stay resilient, stay for your family. Deepest, deepest respect.
Amazing Dave! Well done, not only the route but the voice over and back story made it! I love the fact that you share so much of your thought process while climbing. Congratulations!
Congratulations Dave! Re-reading 9 out of 10 to be re-inspired into a focused approach to climbing and climbing-health. Such a great perspective you bring, especially for us middle-aged folks trying to enjoy many more sends. So pleasurable to watch you send this project.
Brilliant work - a pleasure to share in the process, & not merely the outcome (which is itself bloody impressive, needless to say). We all have our projects - even if we're no longer climbing hard(-ish) - and your mental resilience is a perfect reminder of how to do it well. Cheers!
Way to go Dave! Beyond happy for you! Your bravery, dedication, passion and expertise have been an inspiration for years, this is yet another example of all of the above!
Congratulations Dave. amazing job. great video of your thought process and what goes on in your mind. really loving the style and format of how you create your videos. next project but for 5 minutes congratulate yourself... another first ascent, an E10.... in 50-100 years someone will walk up to the same crag, look at the guide book and see Dave MacLeod first ascent 2019... must be pretty special 👏👏👏👏👏 congratulations yet again
Damn! And to think of how petty grade I was climbing lead last yesterday and being freaked out. Outdoors just does have those “what if I fall” now with no controlled gym environment?!” Scary! And that would of been a big fall. With kids and wife can’t take those risks but admire your clout and love for the sport.
Great climb, seriously impressive! That run out is insane ha. Reckon you could do a video on how to increase endurance? It's my number one issue when sport climbing. I can do the moves in isolation, I'm just absolutely pumped by the time I get to them.. I'd be interested in any good indoor routines to improve my endurance so I'm ready when I want to go outdoors.
So stoked for Dave(s) (because Dave Graham also just sent his project)!! One thing I'm curious about (coming from a non-trad background) is what this style of ascent would be considered? I know it falls in with headpointing from all of the top rope rehearsals but what happens to this distinction when the gear is pre-placed up through the crux? No criticism intended, I'm just trying to clarify if this is similar to redpointing occasionally encompassing pinkpointing (like Ondra's Silence being referred to as a redpoint). Thanks!
Congratulations Dave. I still feel you are maybe the most underrated climber on the planet. I know your stance on risks and disagree, but to each his own I suppose. Very nice send, but it feels reassuring to know that even beasts like yourself can get nervous on grades way below their limits (unless that was some weird brit grade 7a). This channel has been a blessing, please keep your great work up.
Oh man - I messed up the audio on this one. I was in a rush getting down and didn't check the levels properly. Anyway FWIW Rode Wireless Go, Sony A7III. There were also a couple of shots from Masa's compact in there.
@@climbermacleod Monster acomplishment, Dave! Sick! What's that song though? The scottish landscape and the song went really well together, gotta learn that and bring my guitar on hikes up north :')
I’m new to the climbing community right - when the E grade goes up I watched Matt grooms video on the system explained and so E rates how dangerous the climb is based on the availability of gear placement? Is that right? Also ground fall what is that
The UK system isn’t all that complicated but it’s more complicated can you’ve understood from the Matt Groom video. Too hard to explain here, google it. Ground fall is easy though. That’s when you hit the ground after falling off because you hadn’t placed enough reliable gear on the route, which may just be because there was nowhere to place gear.
Love it! Great job Dave! The focus on the mental process leading up to a route like this is really informative and inspiring. That wave of doubt that comes over you, right as you approach the crux, far away from safety... wow! so exciting!
Wow! Nice one👍 Great life advice you give about the inevitability of emerging thoughts of self doubt. ‘You have to let them come, then let them go; pass over you. Then get on and do your thing.’ I’m going to remember that. Just bought both your books on Prime. Trying to recover from a very audible pop in my right palm about two months ago. Hoping for some sound advice for speedy recovery.
Awesome stuff! My brother and I have been checking you're social media everyday since you're last video and were so relieved to see you did it, congrats!
Me: What a great route - bomber protection all the way up... Dave: What a great route - I'd have died if I'd fallen... Love his style though - proper climbing routes on proper mountain crags.
"What do you think to make you more likely not to blow it" 5:50 ... i Kept thinking about that sentence. I guess when you're a pro who has climbed for decades, its no longer your body that you start to doubt, but your mind itself. Dave often attributes his failures to likely be a matter of the mind. Although, being a wise man, he never commits assertion to a single causality. After also watching his video on depression it just started to paint this entirely new picture of climbing. Most of us aren't trained acutely enough to pinpoint this factor. (The reason i mention depression is because its another prime example of the brain letting you down). The most obvious comparison in climbing would be when comparing a flash burn attempt to a send, and realising that you just hadn't committed, tried hard, or really "believed". What i do know is, in terms of progression, if a veteran pro is telling us (albeit subtly), that the mind is something we should be paying attention to, then it certainly is.
Congratulations Dave, beautiful line, even better setting... Looks like someone may have found some actual 7a climbing at last. On to the next, good man! Come say hi when next in Siurana. Try Arbolí instead. Shady all day..... Salud! x
Absolutely amazing effort Dave! I really enjoyed watching and listening to the “decision’ vlog just before this one. Your understated, analytical style is so interesting and I am really trying to take some things from this to my own approach to routes, not that I am climbing at anywhere near your level. Really enjoying ‘9 out of 10” too, which is also very thought provoking. Keep up the great work on these interesting projects.
"Everything had to be right, and it was." I guess in Scotland, pissing raini is "right" :p.
Great work, you're legend Dave.
Oh, one idea for a vlog, Dave: explain the UK trad grading system. Not the usual, which doesn't help, but a detailed look at it, with examples etc. That'd be ace.
Sue Zix Rockfax have produced a good chart comparing English trad grades with other grades. The grade incorporates the technical difficulty and how well protected the route is. Ie an E1 can be a U.K. 5a (won’t be well protected), or a U.K. 5c (will be well protected).
@@spruceg00se Thanks but that's what I mean by the usual. The fact that Dave mentions a French grade for this new E10 is an indication that the UK system doesn't say enough. What is the UK grade of a French 6a that's hard to protect? And easy to protect? And ok to protect?
Sue Zix I guess your right a video would be useful, until such a time when we get one here is some light afternoon reading
@@spruceg00se Cheers. Dave being a thoughtful person, he may have interesting things to say on it, so let's hope.
@@suezix8689 Sorry I know this is an old comment, but the British technical grade of 6a isn't the same as a sport grade of 6a as far as I'm aware. The British grading system has two components: Adjectival (e.g. S, HS, HVS, E1, E2, etc.) and Technical (from 4a to I think 7b). Quite often the British Technical grade is omitted because the Adjectival grade usually implies a certain Technical grade.
I love your perspective on self-doubt and commitment . "There's no prizes for a half-assed effort, I've just got to fully commit". Congrats on the send, onto the next!
On negative thoughts - "Let them come, let them go and just do your thing..." Solid advice whatever you are attempting in this world, I reckon.
I'm absolutely new to bouldering and not even past V2 level yet but Dave you are so inspiring. It's not that I have any plans to get to a high level, it is simply your brutal honesty that makes these videos compelling. I have sat for the last 4 days praying that the next update on your channel was not by someone else. To see you acknowledge and embrace that fear sets an example that I hope to follow in life.
Keep at it Dave, you may climb solo but you do not climb alone.
Dave my heart really goes out to you. I love these vlogs. Recently ive been very focused on gratitude and to hear you echoing my thoughts was really nice. Thanks so much for being the outstanding human you are. Peace. 🤙🏼
Damn! Absolute living legend. A true rock warrior and everything I aspire to as a climber!
This was beautifully made. Easily some of the best climbing content around. Thanks, Dave!
"AHHHH!..... shite"
dave you’re a damn legend, thank you for another wonderful video of climbing and a deep look into the mind of someone who makes spectacular feet’s like this seem possible, congratulations!
You are an amazing climber, teacher, and inspiration.
Please -
Stay healthy, stay fearful, stay honest, stay resilient, stay for your family.
Deepest, deepest respect.
Amazing Dave! Well done, not only the route but the voice over and back story made it! I love the fact that you share so much of your thought process while climbing. Congratulations!
Congratulations Dave!
Re-reading 9 out of 10 to be re-inspired into a focused approach to climbing and climbing-health. Such a great perspective you bring, especially for us middle-aged folks trying to enjoy many more sends.
So pleasurable to watch you send this project.
Really inspiring! thanks for sharing the ups and the downs :)
Brilliant work - a pleasure to share in the process, & not merely the outcome (which is itself bloody impressive, needless to say).
We all have our projects - even if we're no longer climbing hard(-ish) - and your mental resilience is a perfect reminder of how to do it well.
Cheers!
What a legend! Massive congratulations Dave. Such a pleasure to watch you climb and inspiring to hear you power scream!
Way to go Dave! Beyond happy for you! Your bravery, dedication, passion and expertise have been an inspiration for years, this is yet another example of all of the above!
Another outstanding effort Dave.
Will be interesting to see how long it waits for a repeat.
inspirational dave, thanks.
Congratulations Dave, been great following you on this journey.
Awesome stuff Dave, well done! Admire your very honest and well spoken words while breaking the route down afterwards!👍
congrats and thanks for sharing!
Fantastic! Poured myself a single malt and enjoyed the beautiful battle.
Congratulations Dave. amazing job. great video of your thought process and what goes on in your mind. really loving the style and format of how you create your videos.
next project but for 5 minutes congratulate yourself... another first ascent, an E10.... in 50-100 years someone will walk up to the same crag, look at the guide book and see Dave MacLeod first ascent 2019... must be pretty special 👏👏👏👏👏
congratulations yet again
Congratulations Dave!
Damn! And to think of how petty grade I was climbing lead last yesterday and being freaked out. Outdoors just does have those “what if I fall” now with no controlled gym environment?!” Scary! And that would of been a big fall. With kids and wife can’t take those risks but admire your clout and love for the sport.
Congratulations, Dave!
Nice one Dave.
Congrats Dave. I’ve been eagerly awaiting news on this after watching your last video. Absolute legend 🤜
Congratulations. I'm happy for you!
Freekin gigantic set of nads.!!!
Great climb, seriously impressive! That run out is insane ha.
Reckon you could do a video on how to increase endurance? It's my number one issue when sport climbing. I can do the moves in isolation, I'm just absolutely pumped by the time I get to them..
I'd be interested in any good indoor routines to improve my endurance so I'm ready when I want to go outdoors.
So stoked for Dave(s) (because Dave Graham also just sent his project)!! One thing I'm curious about (coming from a non-trad background) is what this style of ascent would be considered? I know it falls in with headpointing from all of the top rope rehearsals but what happens to this distinction when the gear is pre-placed up through the crux? No criticism intended, I'm just trying to clarify if this is similar to redpointing occasionally encompassing pinkpointing (like Ondra's Silence being referred to as a redpoint). Thanks!
thanks so much dave! really enjoy your videos, makes me wanna get to the next level!
I ordered your book about a week ago :) can't wait to read it!
Holy shit, mad respect. Very inspiring
Great effort. :-)
Thanks for all your videos documenting the process. Very insightful.
Awesome Dave! Inspirational. Makes me want to go hard on my projects :)
I am really happy for you! Well done!
Congratulations Dave. I still feel you are maybe the most underrated climber on the planet. I know your stance on risks and disagree, but to each his own I suppose. Very nice send, but it feels reassuring to know that even beasts like yourself can get nervous on grades way below their limits (unless that was some weird brit grade 7a).
This channel has been a blessing, please keep your great work up.
Bernhard Langers E10 7a equates to ABOUT 8c or 5.14b
Robert Lawson 5.14b R or maybe even X considering what falling into the lower slab might do to you.
Well done. Absolute legend
fear is, indeed, the mind killer. challenge well met sir.
Very many congrats. That smile on your face reminds me of Honnold's at the end of Freerider. The big-tick smile.
The first fall really looks like you don't want to hold onto these holds anymore...one of the strangest falls I've seen. Strong send though :)
well done mate!
Absolute machine.
Nice one Dave..legend
Out fing standing!!
What a beast!
Inspirational, you're a legend
Hope you give Tribe a go, next.
Congrats awsome!!!!!
Congratulations Dave. What's the music at the start of the video?
Great video!, but somebody seriously need to turn off that autofocus confirmation...
Yay!
Hi Dave, Id be interested to hear if you have any experience taking creatine or other supplements and how you found they effected performance.
I will do a supps I take video soon. I do take creatine but only in steak! If I don't eat meat my performance declines markedly as you would expect.
E10 Belay Day
I would like to know about Your video and audio equipment :)
Oh man - I messed up the audio on this one. I was in a rush getting down and didn't check the levels properly. Anyway FWIW Rode Wireless Go, Sony A7III. There were also a couple of shots from Masa's compact in there.
@@climbermacleod Monster acomplishment, Dave! Sick! What's that song though? The scottish landscape and the song went really well together, gotta learn that and bring my guitar on hikes up north :')
Rad
'See your bike Masa? It's a girl's bike.'
Well done Dave.
I’m new to the climbing community right - when the E grade goes up I watched Matt grooms video on the system explained and so E rates how dangerous the climb is based on the availability of gear placement? Is that right? Also ground fall what is that
The UK system isn’t all that complicated but it’s more complicated can you’ve understood from the Matt Groom video. Too hard to explain here, google it. Ground fall is easy though. That’s when you hit the ground after falling off because you hadn’t placed enough reliable gear on the route, which may just be because there was nowhere to place gear.
orc thanks man! I understand the sport grade part but I don’t get why it may have a deadly fall, isn’t that what the gear is for?
orc cheers man that’s what I thought, god damn trad climbing sounds scary as hell
Please don’t do it
Well done squire 👍
Congratulations! There was a bit of suspense between your last video and this one. So nice to see that you've made it!
Congratulations Dave!
Thank you for sharing these beautiful adventures and reflections!
Hey Dave, would you mind sharing the title of the song used during the intro and outro?
nice one dave so chuffed for you. I've even been nervous waiting to hear if you'd done it
Dude you're a legend! Thanks for inspiring us all to send our own projects
Way to face your fears!! Congratulations, very impressive!!
Love it! Great job Dave! The focus on the mental process leading up to a route like this is really informative and inspiring. That wave of doubt that comes over you, right as you approach the crux, far away from safety... wow! so exciting!
Belter! Well done Dave.
Any chance of an uncut start to finish of the send?
Wow! Nice one👍
Great life advice you give about the inevitability of emerging thoughts of self doubt. ‘You have to let them come, then let them go; pass over you. Then get on and do your thing.’ I’m going to remember that.
Just bought both your books on Prime. Trying to recover from a very audible pop in my right palm about two months ago. Hoping for some sound advice for speedy recovery.
Cathartic moment or catastrophic event... YoudAMan Dave MacLeod! Stay safe out there.
Nice one Dave. What's with the mid crux crab? Is that a bit of gear you only use for pulling the top rope in? (too difficult to place on lead?)
Heck Yeah - love the narration of how you just let the thoughts float by. Long my you continue indeed.
3:17 is called Barn Door I think Dave ;-)
Very much excited that I found your climbing films
Someone needs to turn off that fake camera shutter sound... Great video though
Well done!!
What is the song at the beginning of the video please ?
Was starting to worry after last vid and no news for 3 days!! Great effort
Nice variation of the running belay.
“No prizes for HALF•ASS effort ....”
Fuck yeas Dave!
Fucking awesome
Good job keep posting
I love Masa
Awesome attitude!!
Congrats Dave,
Fucking legend.
Inspiration.
Awesome stuff! My brother and I have been checking you're social media everyday since you're last video and were so relieved to see you did it, congrats!
@Dave, did you build a replica move / section in the home gym for the crux move? Is it something you ever do?
Yes! Well done, Dave. Super happy for you! On to the next project! What will it be?
Mad respect for the preparation process needed for a send like this! Proper excited to see how happy you are mate. Congrats!
Me: What a great route - bomber protection all the way up...
Dave: What a great route - I'd have died if I'd fallen...
Love his style though - proper climbing routes on proper mountain crags.
"What do you think to make you more likely not to blow it" 5:50 ... i Kept thinking about that sentence. I guess when you're a pro who has climbed for decades, its no longer your body that you start to doubt, but your mind itself. Dave often attributes his failures to likely be a matter of the mind. Although, being a wise man, he never commits assertion to a single causality.
After also watching his video on depression it just started to paint this entirely new picture of climbing. Most of us aren't trained acutely enough to pinpoint this factor. (The reason i mention depression is because its another prime example of the brain letting you down). The most obvious comparison in climbing would be when comparing a flash burn attempt to a send, and realising that you just hadn't committed, tried hard, or really "believed". What i do know is, in terms of progression, if a veteran pro is telling us (albeit subtly), that the mind is something we should be paying attention to, then it certainly is.
Congratulations Dave, beautiful line, even better setting... Looks like someone may have found some actual 7a climbing at last. On to the next, good man! Come say hi when next in Siurana. Try Arbolí instead. Shady all day..... Salud! x
Absolutely amazing effort Dave! I really enjoyed watching and listening to the “decision’ vlog just before this one. Your understated, analytical style is so interesting and I am really trying to take some things from this to my own approach to routes, not that I am climbing at anywhere near your level. Really enjoying ‘9 out of 10” too, which is also very thought provoking.
Keep up the great work on these interesting projects.