Wow, great video. Skyhooks are a fantastic tool. Where I live there is a small overhanging wall where it is possible to top rope. It is not bolted. It's just rock with a nice tree above the wall. And it's nice to climb it in aid: only Skyhooks can be used, on millimeter rock thicknesses. When they give up, as the wall overhangs, you fly away into the void. With the top rope, it's pure adrenaline, with low chances of dying. You learn a lot, and safely. I look forward to more videos !!!!
I love this, very helpful video! I wonder if gaffers tape may perform even slightly more reliably than duct tape? I’m not A Climber in the traditional sense, but your video really helped me understand the purpose of these tools. Thanks and subscribed!
The rope is very good at reducing the energy the climber experiences, but the highest force in the system is still the highest piece of pro being weighted. If the belayer sees 2kn and the climber sees 4 than then the pro receives six. Adding a screamer reduces the amount of energy the pro receives at any one time by spreading it out over a longer period of time, so instead of seeing 6kn it might only receive 3 or 4. Screamers are used in tenuous placements for this reason. Climbers who do a lot of hard aid might have a dozen or more of them.
Was really enjoying this video right until you "fell" and chipped the rock. Not sure if that was an actual climb, but I'd be pissed if someone aid climbed a route in the peaks and snapped off a hold on a trad route for a RUclips video.
The dedication it requires to destroy a screamer falling on a hook for the audience is incredible!
Love the down to earth tone of these first couple videos.
Loving the video. Excellent animation, I'm very impressed! Especially with how you integrate the animation into the real-world footage.
I have learned so much from your books! Now a RUclips channel!!! This is going to be one of my favorites channels!
Wow, great video. Skyhooks are a fantastic tool. Where I live there is a small overhanging wall where it is possible to top rope. It is not bolted. It's just rock with a nice tree above the wall. And it's nice to climb it in aid: only Skyhooks can be used, on millimeter rock thicknesses. When they give up, as the wall overhangs, you fly away into the void. With the top rope, it's pure adrenaline, with low chances of dying. You learn a lot, and safely. I look forward to more videos !!!!
Big fan of your ebooks and very glad to see you're producing videos as well!
2:49, I love how that flake is ready to go flying LOL! Seriously, super great video presentation on skyhooks, I'm subbing!
Amazing work! Thank you so much for your aid climbing videos!
Congratulations from Spain.
I love your stuff and donated money after downloading one of your books.
I love this, very helpful video! I wonder if gaffers tape may perform even slightly more reliably than duct tape? I’m not A Climber in the traditional sense, but your video really helped me understand the purpose of these tools. Thanks and subscribed!
Woah amazing video guys! Didn’t realise you had a RUclips channel
You are the best to teaching !
Thank you! 😃
Awesome duder!
Could they not make one with a hinge for overhangs
Very very great😃😃😃
Can I know the name of your green adjustable sling?
It's a Yates adjustable daisy chain. Check 'em out here: www.yatesgear.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=683
@@vdiffclimbing thank you very much 👍
olds Clogs very good!
What is the name of this hook
Watching a screamer unwind on a talon gives me the warm fuzzies.😅
Loved your vid.. Also loved your personal teather.. can you teach me how to get or make one like that....?? Obviously completely safe
It's a Yates adjustable daisy, rated to 5kN. Great for aid climbing. Not great for attaching yourself to belays.
Hi I would love to see a Video about Pitons (especially on Soft Rock like Limestone)
BR Julian
Pitons video coming soon!
How to Climb over hanging Ledges , if possible !
Why you use energy absorber in 3:43? Didn't you use dynamic rope?
The rope is very good at reducing the energy the climber experiences, but the highest force in the system is still the highest piece of pro being weighted. If the belayer sees 2kn and the climber sees 4 than then the pro receives six. Adding a screamer reduces the amount of energy the pro receives at any one time by spreading it out over a longer period of time, so instead of seeing 6kn it might only receive 3 or 4.
Screamers are used in tenuous placements for this reason. Climbers who do a lot of hard aid might have a dozen or more of them.
Perfect ;)
How many skyhook do i need to start aid climb?
“But… aid climbing’s cheating anyway”😂
Was really enjoying this video right until you "fell" and chipped the rock. Not sure if that was an actual climb, but I'd be pissed if someone aid climbed a route in the peaks and snapped off a hold on a trad route for a RUclips video.
I appreciate your concern Sean. This was filmed on a pile of choss in the middle of nowhere, in Canada.
@@vdiffclimbing I didn't think someone who put so much care into teaching the various forms of climbing would! Thank you for the reassurance though!
Better to break it off while doing stuff like this than on an actual climb. If it broke it was not so solid anyway.