The fact that Shawn comes off every attempt smiling is more inspiring than any send he pulls off. Dude’s attitude is one of his (MANY) superpowers!!! Thanks for the amazing video, Matty!!!
@@hu_b not to discredit the people who do scream cause they do be climbing some difficult stuff and you never know the strength of one person compared to another.
@@hu_b I cant even control it when I climb at my limit. Would you hate on me aswell? Ridciulous attitude, really. Regarding the tantrums: Different people handle similar situations differently. You should instead learn to compliment people without putting others down would be my tip.
@@walterlotte4215 Why so defensive it's just a fact he climbs boulders as hard as anyone and does it without making a ruckus. Expect more zen style boulderers in the future as younger climbers try to imitate his style, just how the aggressive yelling came into fashion before. Monkey see on instagram monkey do.
@@dave990 interesting, I get that. I wonder if it’s a music preference thing. I thought it added cohesion to the theme of music throughout the film, but to each their own.
Let's not forget that Bosi has done 11 (V14's), 10 (V15's), 2 (V16's) and 1 (V17) this year. I think he has the strongest bouldering resume for a single year.
@@ShakespeareanBroncobuster Baring in mind that Bosi has flashed a bunch of those grades I mentioned. Also, are you talking about that FA that took Bosi a few sessions to make light work of.
@@ShakespeareanBroncobuster It took 5+ years for your boys to Megatron. I'm pretty confident Bosi and Aidan will come over and crush this in short time.
There's no greater motivator to go climbing again than a) just having climbed yourself, b) watching top competition climbers climb and c) watch the insane shit that mellow puts out on a regular basis.
A single solitary “let’s go” by Shawn after his send, no hype, and just honest excitement and encouragement for him by all his homies…THIS is what climbing videos are supposed to be! PS. So glad to not hear, “let’s go!!” Every other word. 👍👍
The way they talk about Shawn, and his reaction after completing the boulder make me emotional. So much love and admiration for each other and climbing.
Climbing is goddamn magical, the excitement and awe that connects us across generations and climbing disciplines is incredibly special. The smile on Shawn's face when he falls is what brings us all back to climbing.
Hong gone and done it again! Amazing work by Matty on the video and of course huge congrats to Shawn for this ascent and to the whole team involved in the video and the project as a whole. You guys did an amazing job wrapping up the multi-year epic that was Megatron. It seems only fitting that Chad was there film the FA - I thought I might cry as the camera got shaky and you can hear Chad's genuine awe and emotion as Shawn topped out.
All the style here. So good. In no particular order: the storytelling, Shawn's calm vibe, the low rez/sunny filtered send footage, and the lizard in the freezer at the end! Thanks to all that put this amazing feature together. Top shelf. (Also music was really perfect and nicely balanced into the video)
The word on the street is that Shawn is trying or looking to try Burden of Dreams next. I sincerely hope it's true, since it's been such a mythical boulder since Nalle's ascent. As for the video, it's freaking awesome as always. Keep it up!
Insane... the only word I can find for that! That is the most beautiful and spectacular boulder I have ever seen! Especially knowing it´s been there for 10 years and some of the absolute best outdoor boulderers have tried and failed it. Congrats
There are so many incredibly strong boulderers atm.. so much sick sends and i got a feeling this will only get more over the next years. Congratz with the send Shawn, stay humble and elusive!
It's always so nice to see Shawn doing his thing. Such a humble and likable guy and what a beast of a climber. How he pushes the boundaries of the sport without even bragging about it... you can't dislike him! Also really nice filming and editing! I really appreciated the slow pace and subtle music!
@@MaxLBogue Yes but there are sooooo many pebble wrestlers out there that love this group of climbers that I'm surprised at how few have found this channel. Algorithm or no...
A love letter from Matty to Shawn! Good job on the montage Matty! Shawn, sick send man, I'm super inspired and motivated to go try my most futuristic project. THAT WAS AWESOME!
@@michalgoatfeet Hmm, that's an interesting take. I respect your opinion but I also didn't get the impression they were trying to diss Drew at all. Rather, I found Drew's breakdown to be kinda relatable. On a side note, the breakdown at the end is the first time any viewers hear his voice on camera, or see the front of his face, which helps transition to the interview perfectly.
@@michalgoatfeet I thought it was more like an expression of their effort and the strain, physical and mental, of endlessly preparing and attempting one series of moves. I also didn't feel it was a diss because the documentary progressed in the sequence that the climbers did, establishing the boulder, to trying it, to linking it, to finally ascending.
I love the differences in how even these top climbers do the same moves. It's interesting how Shawn doesn't full crimp on that heinous crimp down low like Drew and Daniel.
The comments about mental aspects of climbing are so true - I've had so many experiences where my body is saying, "meh, probably not going to be the best day of climbing" but I push myself to a better mindspace and end up sending something completely unexpected. Fantastic video and really exciting success for Shawn!
Congratulations Shawn. If he isnt the best American climber he soon will be, idk this past year is insane and if the success we see Jimmy and Daniel have into their 30s there is no reason to think weve even seen Shawn's best.
You can see how other crushers are just screaming when they fall and then there is Shawn chill and smiling appreciating that he has done a good try. So many things do learn from these guys. When life is hard just chill and be patient, everything will be good.
Quelle année pour Shawn...deux 9a bloc c est du jamais vu !! Si alphane n est pas decoté...ca n enleve rien à cette performance immense . Bravo champion !
Massive shout to Marty Hong - always a total pleasure to watch the work of a great filmmaker ✊ I mean, obviously it goes without saying that these guys are incredible to watch climbing at the very high test level…without an excellent storyteller it wouldn’t have such impact as to what they have done. Brilliant stuff
Best piece of filmmaking that really paints a human portrait of projecting. I love the struggle, and the interviews make the boulder project relatable to the non-pro climber. Love the quality! This is the real reel rock! I hope this Portrait style continues.
Climbing film of the year for me. Shawn is a legend already and has so much time left to push the limits of climbing. I can't wait to see what their group can cook up.
Beautifully filmed, beautifully climbed. Shawn's style is subtly different; I'm inclined to describe him as a "wrapper." His whole body seems to just glom onto things, giving his contact strength a sort of directional advantage. Pretty impressive stuff.
Another great climbing video. Everything about it is good, backstory, climbing footage (minus the send footage, although I kind of liked the end in the sun which made it more cinematic), editing, and the music. Matty's other video I've seen with Isabelle is also excellent. Please keep them coming.
The Chameleon Megatron should have been filmed and included in this dank production. 9 stars out of 10 for not including. Other than that, this production went crazy
I knew that Megatron has to appear at the end of the video, thank you for not being disappointed. Rip to that fella and rip for bouldering, Shawn's smashing hard
Great vid as always! Question for Shawn: when did you start climbing consistently with this crew? I think the way you motivate each other and generally chill while trying hard has quite a lot to do with all of your performances. Another different one: how conscious are you of your technique/beta the first time you try them? For example, if you have a barn door, do you have to think the reason why , or do you know the reason instantly, i.e my left foot was too high?
I've been climbing with this crew since I was 15. I grew up in a family of pro climbers, so I was very fortunate to be connected. I can't tell you how much it helped my climbing, and it is definitely one of the biggest reasons I am at my level now. It depends on the move, but I've been climbing my whole life, so it comes quite naturally now. I find myself often talking out loud with friends about different subtleties that help make a move feel better. A complex move definitely take a lot of thought and usually some time to figure out.
Great boulder. I believe there definitely are more V17 around uncharted or not locked in yet. I've seen this boulder it's a technical beast that being said I've seen some deep down in the hollars of Appalachia near where VA WV meet that are that equally possibly even more of a scale
Oh my godddd dude we are watching a legend develop in real time before our eyes. Shawn is insane. And he has such incredible vibes the whole time too, just so chill and happy in every single one of these. Seems like someone you want to just kick it with, and then goes and crushes the hardest climbs ever. A climb this hard doesn't even make sense, like my brain literally can not process what that is. These hard lines are getting so long! Fuck. That silhouetted top out was actually perfect. Mellow, you're doing god's work
To be honest i don't know why the heck this channel is that low on subscriptions, great work on the filming and editing. Great content again and congrats to Shawn for the crush.👊
What an absolut pleasure to watch! Amazing effort and put together so well. Really got me hyped up, emotionally and physically. Absolutelly loved the personal tone to the entire video. Thank you guys! And congrats to you, Shawn. Really inspirational. Cheers
RIP Megatron, the Chameleon in the freezer
Bro was dedicated 😂
They were saving him for the send day
@@adrienl4949 made me think of the cat poster that said "Hang in there"
Read this comment before watching video… context essential
How did (does) it feel?
Lizard: fn cold 🥶 ...bury me please 🙏
The fact that Shawn comes off every attempt smiling is more inspiring than any send he pulls off. Dude’s attitude is one of his (MANY) superpowers!!! Thanks for the amazing video, Matty!!!
Agreed. His energy is very similar to man, myth, legend, Magnus mitdbo 😂
Totally. Shows you don't need to be constantly screaming or throwing a tantrum to climb the hardest stuff.
@@hu_b not to discredit the people who do scream cause they do be climbing some difficult stuff and you never know the strength of one person compared to another.
@@hu_b I cant even control it when I climb at my limit. Would you hate on me aswell? Ridciulous attitude, really. Regarding the tantrums: Different people handle similar situations differently. You should instead learn to compliment people without putting others down would be my tip.
@@walterlotte4215 Why so defensive it's just a fact he climbs boulders as hard as anyone and does it without making a ruckus. Expect more zen style boulderers in the future as younger climbers try to imitate his style, just how the aggressive yelling came into fashion before. Monkey see on instagram monkey do.
So amazing to watch my incredibly talented Grandson do his thing and read how much the climbing community loves him. Proud Grandma. 😘❤️
Jackie your Grandson is the man. All the way from 🇬🇧
legend
When Shawn said "It's a fun climb" at 18:05, I almost sensed that he was sad he had done it, and I feel that.
achievement is overrated, the fun is everything before that
Matty absolutely crushed the filming and editing of this piece. Pure, good story telling, and not overcooked.
ahahaah
I thought the editing on the final send was trash. That annoying dramatic noise in the background was irritating
@@dave990 interesting, I get that. I wonder if it’s a music preference thing. I thought it added cohesion to the theme of music throughout the film, but to each their own.
ahahahaah
You can't see half the moves on the final send. So bad.
If Daniel and Jimmy say it’s the best year of bouldering, it is. The kids are getting *really* strong these days…
Let's not forget that Bosi has done 11 (V14's), 10 (V15's), 2 (V16's) and 1 (V17) this year. I think he has the strongest bouldering resume for a single year.
@@dave990 Bosi isn’t from the U.S. Edge to Raboutou…
@@dave990 also, you should look who got the FA of that v17 that Bosi got… hint… it rhymes with Baboutou
@@ShakespeareanBroncobuster Baring in mind that Bosi has flashed a bunch of those grades I mentioned. Also, are you talking about that FA that took Bosi a few sessions to make light work of.
@@ShakespeareanBroncobuster It took 5+ years for your boys to Megatron. I'm pretty confident Bosi and Aidan will come over and crush this in short time.
Unbelievably inspiring! This really puts into perspective how good Shawn has become. Excited to see what the future holds him.
Shawn at dwoods’s age after ~7 more years of climbing V17 is a scary thought
BEAST! Crazy how many days drew, woods and the others have put into this rig. Puts things into perspective
There's no greater motivator to go climbing again than a) just having climbed yourself, b) watching top competition climbers climb and c) watch the insane shit that mellow puts out on a regular basis.
A single solitary “let’s go” by Shawn after his send, no hype, and just honest excitement and encouragement for him by all his homies…THIS is what climbing videos are supposed to be!
PS. So glad to not hear, “let’s go!!” Every other word. 👍👍
The way they talk about Shawn, and his reaction after completing the boulder make me emotional. So much love and admiration for each other and climbing.
Climbing is goddamn magical, the excitement and awe that connects us across generations and climbing disciplines is incredibly special.
The smile on Shawn's face when he falls is what brings us all back to climbing.
Hong gone and done it again! Amazing work by Matty on the video and of course huge congrats to Shawn for this ascent and to the whole team involved in the video and the project as a whole. You guys did an amazing job wrapping up the multi-year epic that was Megatron. It seems only fitting that Chad was there film the FA - I thought I might cry as the camera got shaky and you can hear Chad's genuine awe and emotion as Shawn topped out.
All the style here. So good. In no particular order: the storytelling, Shawn's calm vibe, the low rez/sunny filtered send footage, and the lizard in the freezer at the end! Thanks to all that put this amazing feature together. Top shelf. (Also music was really perfect and nicely balanced into the video)
The word on the street is that Shawn is trying or looking to try Burden of Dreams next. I sincerely hope it's true, since it's been such a mythical boulder since Nalle's ascent.
As for the video, it's freaking awesome as always. Keep it up!
I hope bod still reigns supreme as the hardest boulder
@@jefferypinley4336 9A+ with Nalles sandbagging
@@La0bouchere I wouldn't be surprised, to be honest
@@La0bouchere
that would be amazing
You probably already saw this but, if not, he recently posted a video on his own youtube channel, trying Burden of Dreams. ;)
Insane... the only word I can find for that! That is the most beautiful and spectacular boulder I have ever seen! Especially knowing it´s been there for 10 years and some of the absolute best outdoor boulderers have tried and failed it. Congrats
I love how Sean is so chilled... Great climbing, great video
The ground support is high class - so fun even watching the ascent and hearing this full hearted 100% support.
There are so many incredibly strong boulderers atm.. so much sick sends and i got a feeling this will only get more over the next years. Congratz with the send Shawn, stay humble and elusive!
It's always so nice to see Shawn doing his thing. Such a humble and likable guy and what a beast of a climber. How he pushes the boundaries of the sport without even bragging about it... you can't dislike him!
Also really nice filming and editing! I really appreciated the slow pace and subtle music!
drews body is the most shredded thing i have ever seen😂
It's crazy to me that this channel doesn't have more subscribers, as popular as climbing is these days...
Dude I'm a trad dad and even I love these guys
It's definitely not the type of content the algorithm favors, the vlog/creator-focused channels are pretty popular
@@MaxLBogue Yes but there are sooooo many pebble wrestlers out there that love this group of climbers that I'm surprised at how few have found this channel. Algorithm or no...
@Jeffrey Desjardins 🤣😂😂😂🙃
mellow is climbings best kept secret
A love letter from Matty to Shawn! Good job on the montage Matty! Shawn, sick send man, I'm super inspired and motivated to go try my most futuristic project. THAT WAS AWESOME!
Honestly the sun in the send footage gives it a kind of beauty that would have been hard to deliberately replicate .
I'm stoked for Will to give this one a go
and actually Will is a sportsclimber and has now 3 9a in his bag,
Really hoping he stops by here (Boulder) but the season for Megatron is really fall into early winter
Neat seeing Shawn actually make happy sounds on a topout. Could tell he was psyched!
The arrangement between Drew's attempt and his interview was one of the bigger gut punches I've had in cinema recently.
O yeah. Kinda came off as a subtle diss. Like look "Sean is cooler, stronger, better and more likable than Drew." Drew is incredible climber though.
@@michalgoatfeet Hmm, that's an interesting take. I respect your opinion but I also didn't get the impression they were trying to diss Drew at all. Rather, I found Drew's breakdown to be kinda relatable. On a side note, the breakdown at the end is the first time any viewers hear his voice on camera, or see the front of his face, which helps transition to the interview perfectly.
@@michalgoatfeet I thought it was more like an expression of their effort and the strain, physical and mental, of endlessly preparing and attempting one series of moves. I also didn't feel it was a diss because the documentary progressed in the sequence that the climbers did, establishing the boulder, to trying it, to linking it, to finally ascending.
I love the differences in how even these top climbers do the same moves. It's interesting how Shawn doesn't full crimp on that heinous crimp down low like Drew and Daniel.
Absolutely incredible. I can't imagine the feeling of sending that.
The comments about mental aspects of climbing are so true - I've had so many experiences where my body is saying, "meh, probably not going to be the best day of climbing" but I push myself to a better mindspace and end up sending something completely unexpected. Fantastic video and really exciting success for Shawn!
Congratulations Shawn. If he isnt the best American climber he soon will be, idk this past year is insane and if the success we see Jimmy and Daniel have into their 30s there is no reason to think weve even seen Shawn's best.
You can see how other crushers are just screaming when they fall and then there is Shawn chill and smiling appreciating that he has done a good try. So many things do learn from these guys. When life is hard just chill and be patient, everything will be good.
Quelle année pour Shawn...deux 9a bloc c est du jamais vu !! Si alphane n est pas decoté...ca n enleve rien à cette performance immense .
Bravo champion !
The video production matches Sean's energy perfectly. Mellow indeed - absolutely superb.
Massive shout to Marty Hong - always a total pleasure to watch the work of a great filmmaker ✊
I mean, obviously it goes without saying that these guys are incredible to watch climbing at the very high test level…without an excellent storyteller it wouldn’t have such impact as to what they have done. Brilliant stuff
Bosi's hiking in rn with the flash and the downgrade
🤣
I lost it when Shawn stuck that crux move and Matty comments "Fucking perfect dude c'mon!", the hype is too real!
Shawn is unbelievable at bouldering. Developed so quickly and still so young.
Such a pure happiness after the climb
Basking in that moment and immediately in the back of his mind its time to move forward to a new project. This dude is gonna hit 18
Best piece of filmmaking that really paints a human portrait of projecting. I love the struggle, and the interviews make the boulder project relatable to the non-pro climber. Love the quality! This is the real reel rock! I hope this Portrait style continues.
those final seconds of the send are like a dream.
pretty trippy
yeah man the bokeh effect of the light on the lens as he tops out is otherworldly
Climbing film of the year for me. Shawn is a legend already and has so much time left to push the limits of climbing. I can't wait to see what their group can cook up.
Wow. The difference in mentalities each climber had was the most interesting part of the whole film.
Shawn is on fire, duuude. So cool to see him happy and syked when coming down from top of the boulder
Truly the definition of Mellow
Amazing ascent. But what made me comment here is: the video, the music, the atmosphere captured - perfection, beautiful, peaceful.
Shawn was completely euphoric after that send. Amazing to see.
Great film. Good storytelling to really make the viewer feel like they were a part of the process.
Very strong !! Thank you for not making the film overly dramatic. nice relaxed atmosphere !👍...like climbing should be.. 😉
Shawn crushing it and new person, same old mistakes playing in the back is so niceee
Beautifully filmed, beautifully climbed. Shawn's style is subtly different; I'm inclined to describe him as a "wrapper." His whole body seems to just glom onto things, giving his contact strength a sort of directional advantage. Pretty impressive stuff.
It is nice to see daniel and jimmy cheering for shawn, you guys are legends! 👏👏
That big move looks crazy tho, and handling when your foot gets off the rock! Well done
Another great climbing video. Everything about it is good, backstory, climbing footage (minus the send footage, although I kind of liked the end in the sun which made it more cinematic), editing, and the music. Matty's other video I've seen with Isabelle is also excellent. Please keep them coming.
The Chameleon Megatron should have been filmed and included in this dank production. 9 stars out of 10 for not including. Other than that, this production went crazy
Did you watch to the end? 'Megatron' is the outro...
22:22
@@OBdizzy I stand corrected. This production is 10 out of 10
I watch this video like onces in a month, that video is insane!
crazy that we get to watch bouldering progress to the next level almost as it happens
love the music used in this video. nice and mellow :)
This is incredible, we're officially in the future guys 😍 Incredible send Shawn, and Incredible to see you smiling every step of the way!
what a beast - this guy genuinely enjoys the process, respect.
It's like a single pitch sport climb on a diagonal! So impressive and just WOW!!!
Always looks so casual on the rock. Great video and climbing.
the sunrays during the send were so beautiful
I’m off to go climb in an hour…watching this makes you so stoked.
And here I am climbing (indoors because it’s April in AK) and rewatching the video 🎉😊
Holy shit, what an instant classic of a video!! INSANE climb, perfect editing, just an absolute masterpiece. Instant favorite 🙏
That was incredible. Best send and climbing video I’ve ever seen
I knew that Megatron has to appear at the end of the video, thank you for not being disappointed. Rip to that fella and rip for bouldering, Shawn's smashing hard
intimate & inspiring - i've watched this so many times and will continue to do so
Inspiring stuff.
Tame Impala playing for the send 😆
I came here to say that, loved it.
Perfect for the moment
Jimmy’s clap at the end 😂 priceless
Great film. Great send. Great climber. Bravo.
I love that he and Daniel actually get their V17 sends on film…maybe take notes them who shall remain nameless…..🤙🏽
Mega!! Inspiring and mind blowing. Love to see the process
Amazing vibes! Thanks for this little "peace" of Art 🙏
Great vid as always! Question for Shawn: when did you start climbing consistently with this crew? I think the way you motivate each other and generally chill while trying hard has quite a lot to do with all of your performances.
Another different one: how conscious are you of your technique/beta the first time you try them? For example, if you have a barn door, do you have to think the reason why , or do you know the reason instantly, i.e my left foot was too high?
I've been climbing with this crew since I was 15. I grew up in a family of pro climbers, so I was very fortunate to be connected. I can't tell you how much it helped my climbing, and it is definitely one of the biggest reasons I am at my level now.
It depends on the move, but I've been climbing my whole life, so it comes quite naturally now. I find myself often talking out loud with friends about different subtleties that help make a move feel better. A complex move definitely take a lot of thought and usually some time to figure out.
@@shawnraboutou- thanks for the insights! Always very interesting to see you climb and talk about climbing, it is truly inspiring
Insane ! ! Where can I get a Scratcher tank top though for real... 😂
Shawn is inspiring man, great send. RIP Megatron
Beyond his incredible climbing, his good attitude is inspiring. Especially when falling off a promising go!
Well done Shawn! Yuo are an inspiration for all of us to go out there and try what we think unclimbable. Thanks!
This was absolutely phenomenal.
Crazy that climbing had some early starts in Eldo and now has one of the most cutting edge boulders in the entire world. What a place.
Great boulder. I believe there definitely are more V17 around uncharted or not locked in yet. I've seen this boulder it's a technical beast that being said I've seen some deep down in the hollars of Appalachia near where VA WV meet that are that equally possibly even more of a scale
Keep coming back to this. Is this the hardest V17 in the world? Feels like it might be.
I thought it was beautiful footage with the sun right there! Really set the tone for that accomplishment 😇👏
How many absolutely legendary boulders have been FAd with Chad Greedy filming and hyping in the background?? So many.
Check the hardclimbs chanel for some more.
@@hustlebush yep, been following hardclimbs since the stone ages. Hence the comment.
That was hell of a mega problem, nice one.
Well good watching that ✊
Awesome vid, I was smiling the whole time. Super sick, psyched!
Oh my godddd dude we are watching a legend develop in real time before our eyes. Shawn is insane. And he has such incredible vibes the whole time too, just so chill and happy in every single one of these. Seems like someone you want to just kick it with, and then goes and crushes the hardest climbs ever. A climb this hard doesn't even make sense, like my brain literally can not process what that is. These hard lines are getting so long! Fuck. That silhouetted top out was actually perfect.
Mellow, you're doing god's work
missed seeing videos like this in the climbing world !
To be honest i don't know why the heck this channel is that low on subscriptions, great work on the filming and editing. Great content again and congrats to Shawn for the crush.👊
If Shawn can send V17 with a shirt on, you don't need to take it off for the pink V2 in the corner.
nobody needs to, we all know why they do it
Drew has the craziest back musculature I've ever seen
What an absolut pleasure to watch! Amazing effort and put together so well. Really got me hyped up, emotionally and physically.
Absolutelly loved the personal tone to the entire video.
Thank you guys! And congrats to you, Shawn.
Really inspirational.
Cheers
Awesome vid I really enjoyed that. Shawn seems like a really cool dude.
insaneeeee. I wanna see Drew crush it!
another great video! Insane climb. These guys are made of steel
Chad's "scratcher" shirt is fucking amazing
beast mode Shawn! great vid Matty!
Wow great video amazing climb. Watching shawn climb is nothing short of inspiring.