it's so nice to see someone's genuine process and improvement as they work on their climbs. great coaching and insight in this video. Sarah was such a vibe.
The over-gripping tip is major. One session where my skin was bad going in, I had to force myself to minimally grip everything and it actually made me climb far more technically.
I love the addition of a Kilter Board route on these tips videos. It lets us non UK residents have a go at it and really compare our movements with those of the people in the video. Please more of this!
At 22:20 when they analyze the knee inside/outside technique, which is a super cool tip, there is one big oversight - THE ELBOW! I feel like Sara blocks herself completely by having the elbow into her stomach while Louis has his on the outside, which lets him move the hips closer to the hold. Even when he tries to spot her you can tell it would be impossible for her to get closer because of that, not because of flexibility. It must be hard to notice while you're on the wall, but comparing the split screen it becomes obvious. P.S. I'm a total beginner, just a thorough observer 🙏
Great to see those tips resulting in immediate results! Loved how much Sarah is able to analyse her attempts on the routes, and her climbing style in general.
Love the outfits, man! If you are not using them, send them to me 😂 And, well done, Sarah! You try hard, you improve in spurts and I love your positive vibe.
Louis, your fashion choices are much better than these sponsored stuff in which you look boring just like everyone else. Be yourself, stay yourself and be proud of being a bit clownish. That's why we love you and your content.❤
Something that feels very relevant to your tips about the second climb: doing boulders that aren’t your style will expand your toolkit for climbs that are as well. Perfect example here, learning to utilize momentum can help with many boulders, not just dynos
This is my favorite type of climbing video, a coaching session for someone who's not at an insane high level. I wish I could be coached by Louis. He seems to be an excellent coach.
There is one more important point to add on this Orange V4 - Dynamic. Placing the foot on the volume with more momentum is one method. The important bit here though is that the foot lands a bit higher, i.e. the orthogoal force on the volume and hence the friction is higher. On the steep volumes it is often advisable to (in particular on static moves) to get more pressure against the wall: placing the center of mass a bit farther away from the wall, placing the foot higher…
It’s cool to see how Sarah started off quite anxious about the grade and just after a little bit of encouragement she is confidently doing the dynamic V4 that she probably would’ve avoided in a normal session. 👏
I've been taking a lot of this advice over the past month, and I'm making progress. Trying climbs outside my grade and really focussing on my weaknesses (dynamic movement and slopers) has been awesome. Getting a lot more confidence on things I'm not confident on, if that makes sense. Thanks Louis :)
I love that the bleep at the end is completely ineffective. Like you can hear the bleep, and therefore you know it's meant to be bleeped, but I can still just hear Louis saying "Fuck!"
These tips are awesome and the positivity and encouragement makes a huge difference! I feel like I could watch this all day but do need to work at some point...
just started watching the video now but I have to say, theres nothing wrong with your fashion choices! You look excellent! Sorry for the sponsor of the video but you look way better in your own clothes.
I don’t rock climb, never did aside from a couple of birthday parties as a kid and teen… but I LOVE these coaching videos!!! His teaching style is so awesome to watch. P.S. I loved the original outfit! Way more character and life than the other (which does admittedly look comfy and nice), but the first one just matches his lively personality way more
21:41 Louis just missed the best ever time to ask for the RUclips audience to click on that thumbs up !!! PS: and that's probably why I like him so much :)
Really great coaching here, loved to watch and have a look at your other videos in this style! One thing I noticed at her kilterboard effort: BREATHING is another essential tool in climbing - not talked about enough. Might I ask for some coaching on breathing techniques for hard sustained or burst efforts? Cheers!
#1) put the original outfit back on, it was tight #2) Dont sell out to magnus without making him come on the channel and sell it himself #3) advocate for climbing gyms to become cooperative employee owned companies, join the movement!!
The tip about going further than you need to then decelerating so you can hit a hold more softly if it's a bad hold might be relevant to my current project. Tomorrow's a rest day though unfortunately, so I'll have to wait a day to find out. Great video as always :)
Great to see a strong black woman on climbing youtube. As someone who shares a gym with the awesome folks of Rotimi's Climbxr crew, representation really matters and also makes for a brilliant climbing vibe too.
I start most climbs on my very first attempt without reading it much at all strictly because so many climbs feel so different when you actually get on them and the plan I come up with won't work. I just get up on it first, get an idea of what I'm dealing with, then plan out my route for the second try knowing more about how the holds are when I get up there. Could be that I'm just not very good at reading climbs without feeling them out but it works for me. I do however approach the start of every climb as if it'll be easy so that is a huge part of it.
I actually love the outfit! But 'Magic Magnus, big daddy of RUclips' really cracked me up haha. Anyway once again what a great video, such helpful advice and really fun climbing!
She lacked the ankle mobility necessary to sit on the hold with one foot comfortably Round of applause for her tho she was giving it her all in this👏🏽 sesh
19:33 my body is physically unable to do that. My heel can't touch my butt and it hurts a lot when I try to sit like that. That move is so OP in climbing if you're able to do that.
Aw, I'm starting to get personally offended by the critiques of your clothing. I have a pair of very similar striped pants that I love (also have a pair in orange stripes as well and my director did call me a clown when I wore them recently D:) and if I had an 80's color block sweatshirt, I would for sure wear it everywhere. Love the video, can't stop watching your content! I'm hyped to stop avoiding dynamic climbs.
I really think the advice to try and go slow at the right moments is helpful for me. As far as don't avoid the climbing style you are bad at.. I avoid really crimpy holds because I don't have strong enough fingers. I don't really know how to fix that by trying to do them though, it just feels like my fingers are not strong enough for some holds. I also avoid anything in the cave, because I find that I can't keep climbing for very long if I spend time on those steep angles. The climbs at my level look so much more juggy and less technical, and the limiting factor feels like power. I would rather be at the gym for 2-3 hours with long breaks between climbs doing climbs that require more finesse and less power than working on the cave for 30 minutes and then needing to go home because I am gassed. If anyone has advice on this I would take it sincerely to heart. I am currently pleased with my progress, I used to be thrilled to do one V3 in a session, and now I am trying to do many V3s in every session, and repeating them. I have not done a V4 yet though.
Great video, but I was suprised to see no comments about climbing with the watch. Also the loose strap made me feel anxious. I know there is probably not much that can happen, aside from the watch getting damaged but it was strange nonetheless.
Trying things regardless of wondering "IF" it can be done is what im really trying, my big issue is overhang! I'm a heavier build and struggling with skin after any overhang climb. Do you have any tips for overhang or skin maintenance? Love the tutorial vids :)
1. train your core and footwork. it helps to keep positions. the more you move and/or lose contact, the more your hands rub over the holds 2. train your skin. when you stress your skin regularly it will become harder over time. give it time to grow and split your training in different kind of holds and styles (once a week overhang, another day small holds for fingertips and sloper on a third day for example)
Dear Louis: I have made the first move of the Orange V4 static! But utterly failed the rest because I am not as good a climber as you. Your way is almost certainly better...
Hiya, Sarah here. If you mean my watch, it's a Garmin Fenix! I use it to track all my sports, including climbing. I do a lot of different sports so it's good to know my training status otherwise I'm at a bit of a risk of overtraining
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Ngl, I love Louis' fit in the beginning
Yeah but it is really bad for youtubes bitrate
Way better than whatever came next. Love that hoodie
Literally my first thought was "omg his sweater is so cool!!"
Same😂
The pants are kinda like Dayz hiking pants.
That first fit is the kind I’d give a side-eye but not talk trash about on the off chance you’re just 6 parallel universes of fashion ahead of me.
we need some louis and big daddy magnus videos both dynamic and climb extremely hard boulders get it set up :D
A Louis/Magnus collab is so overdue it's not even funny. NEEDS to happen
it's so nice to see someone's genuine process and improvement as they work on their climbs. great coaching and insight in this video. Sarah was such a vibe.
Wow impressed with the four dimensional foreshadowing of that sponsorship! As a gen z though your first outfit was actually pretty stylish
Looking through the comments it seems most people prefer the fit that isn't sponsored and I'm so here for that.
Sarah's such a good sport, keep on crushing!
I unironically love Louis' outfit in the beginning! It's a vibe, and I feel it.
Great watching Sarah - she's a great climber!
The over-gripping tip is major. One session where my skin was bad going in, I had to force myself to minimally grip everything and it actually made me climb far more technically.
I love the addition of a Kilter Board route on these tips videos. It lets us non UK residents have a go at it and really compare our movements with those of the people in the video. Please more of this!
At 22:20 when they analyze the knee inside/outside technique, which is a super cool tip, there is one big oversight - THE ELBOW! I feel like Sara blocks herself completely by having the elbow into her stomach while Louis has his on the outside, which lets him move the hips closer to the hold. Even when he tries to spot her you can tell it would be impossible for her to get closer because of that, not because of flexibility. It must be hard to notice while you're on the wall, but comparing the split screen it becomes obvious. P.S. I'm a total beginner, just a thorough observer 🙏
Love these kinds of videos. Barely scratching V3 myself, but there's always so much useful and applicable information even for me.
Samesies
these kind of videos are literal gold! soo much to learn from it!
I fuck with Louis' first fit. Genuinely really like it, especially the hoodie.
wow, youre really good at coaching. ever thought about doing that professionally?
thanks to sarah for having exactly my weaknesses!
Great to see those tips resulting in immediate results! Loved how much Sarah is able to analyse her attempts on the routes, and her climbing style in general.
Love the outfits, man! If you are not using them, send them to me 😂
And, well done, Sarah! You try hard, you improve in spurts and I love your positive vibe.
Louis, your fashion choices are much better than these sponsored stuff in which you look boring just like everyone else. Be yourself, stay yourself and be proud of being a bit clownish. That's why we love you and your content.❤
Something that feels very relevant to your tips about the second climb: doing boulders that aren’t your style will expand your toolkit for climbs that are as well. Perfect example here, learning to utilize momentum can help with many boulders, not just dynos
This is my favorite type of climbing video, a coaching session for someone who's not at an insane high level. I wish I could be coached by Louis. He seems to be an excellent coach.
There is one more important point to add on this Orange V4 - Dynamic. Placing the foot on the volume with more momentum is one method. The important bit here though is that the foot lands a bit higher, i.e. the orthogoal force on the volume and hence the friction is higher. On the steep volumes it is often advisable to (in particular on static moves) to get more pressure against the wall: placing the center of mass a bit farther away from the wall, placing the foot higher…
It’s cool to see how Sarah started off quite anxious about the grade and just after a little bit of encouragement she is confidently doing the dynamic V4 that she probably would’ve avoided in a normal session. 👏
There's a fine line between fashion fit and kooking like Timmy Mallet!
I've been taking a lot of this advice over the past month, and I'm making progress. Trying climbs outside my grade and really focussing on my weaknesses (dynamic movement and slopers) has been awesome. Getting a lot more confidence on things I'm not confident on, if that makes sense. Thanks Louis :)
The "arm inside/outside the knee" tip was really cool, on that move the difference was massive.
As an intermediate climber who is just progressing past through v3-v4 range, this video was extremely helpful and insightful. Thank you so much!
I love that the bleep at the end is completely ineffective. Like you can hear the bleep, and therefore you know it's meant to be bleeped, but I can still just hear Louis saying "Fuck!"
Helpful video for my v4 plateau! Though i think that mostly due to my current broken arm. Sarah is a delight to watch figure out improvements so fast.
Love these coaching videos and Sarah was a great student!
Well done, Sarah!
These tips are awesome and the positivity and encouragement makes a huge difference! I feel like I could watch this all day but do need to work at some point...
just started watching the video now but I have to say, theres nothing wrong with your fashion choices! You look excellent! Sorry for the sponsor of the video but you look way better in your own clothes.
I don’t rock climb, never did aside from a couple of birthday parties as a kid and teen… but I LOVE these coaching videos!!! His teaching style is so awesome to watch.
P.S. I loved the original outfit! Way more character and life than the other (which does admittedly look comfy and nice), but the first one just matches his lively personality way more
21:41 Louis just missed the best ever time to ask for the RUclips audience to click on that thumbs up !!!
PS: and that's probably why I like him so much :)
Love these types of videos -- great student and teacher as always, well done all
This is such an instructive video. Thanks!
Really great coaching here, loved to watch and have a look at your other videos in this style! One thing I noticed at her kilterboard effort: BREATHING is another essential tool in climbing - not talked about enough. Might I ask for some coaching on breathing techniques for hard sustained or burst efforts? Cheers!
Superb content. So helpful!
Louis, I absolutely love your first outfit.
#1) put the original outfit back on, it was tight #2) Dont sell out to magnus without making him come on the channel and sell it himself #3) advocate for climbing gyms to become cooperative employee owned companies, join the movement!!
The tip about going further than you need to then decelerating so you can hit a hold more softly if it's a bad hold might be relevant to my current project. Tomorrow's a rest day though unfortunately, so I'll have to wait a day to find out. Great video as always :)
Love this channel, only coaching content I can stomach because it’s not just these niche training tips
Great to see a strong black woman on climbing youtube. As someone who shares a gym with the awesome folks of Rotimi's Climbxr crew, representation really matters and also makes for a brilliant climbing vibe too.
Thank you! I love Climbxr. I've moved to training at Vauxeast on Tuesday's but I used to see them a lot on Mondays. Miss the vibes. They're great
Fantastic vid, learnt so much along with the Sarah. Love your style of teaching!
Great video! I must remember to practice "minimum strength that still gets you the move"...
The knee inside vs outside is so subtle, I would never have noticed that difference if he hadn’t pointed it out
Slander. I love Louis' outfit in the beginning!
Well done Sarah! Great video, such helpful tips.
Hoodie was rad 🤘
Strong looks, we love it.
I start most climbs on my very first attempt without reading it much at all strictly because so many climbs feel so different when you actually get on them and the plan I come up with won't work. I just get up on it first, get an idea of what I'm dealing with, then plan out my route for the second try knowing more about how the holds are when I get up there. Could be that I'm just not very good at reading climbs without feeling them out but it works for me.
I do however approach the start of every climb as if it'll be easy so that is a huge part of it.
I actually love the outfit! But 'Magic Magnus, big daddy of RUclips' really cracked me up haha. Anyway once again what a great video, such helpful advice and really fun climbing!
honestly? I absolutely want the trousers from the start of the video
Your fit at the beginning was great,!
Fab Sara!
trying to break into more v4 climbs lately, so this video is super timely and useful. i will finally face my fear and try more dynos. thank you :D
I love this new "Louis fashion tips"!
I would love to be a climber that gets a coaching session with Louis😊. I have been watching your videos for a while.
Great tips! Thanks, Louis!
More of this please!
the term for the bowling analogy should be dead-rolling
I actually preferred his first fit for looks, 2nd better for climbing
She lacked the ankle mobility necessary to sit on the hold with one foot comfortably
Round of applause for her tho she was giving it her all in this👏🏽 sesh
ok no but fr tho Loui’s fit went so hard in the beginning
Louis looked better in the first outfit, it was a really good fit
19:33 my body is physically unable to do that. My heel can't touch my butt and it hurts a lot when I try to sit like that. That move is so OP in climbing if you're able to do that.
Nah nah nah, dope video aside, where can I get the hoodie you had on in the beginning?
I need it.
Thank you.
Great vid Louis I learnt a lot!
Aw, I'm starting to get personally offended by the critiques of your clothing. I have a pair of very similar striped pants that I love (also have a pair in orange stripes as well and my director did call me a clown when I wore them recently D:) and if I had an 80's color block sweatshirt, I would for sure wear it everywhere.
Love the video, can't stop watching your content! I'm hyped to stop avoiding dynamic climbs.
that jumper was fire
I really think the advice to try and go slow at the right moments is helpful for me.
As far as don't avoid the climbing style you are bad at.. I avoid really crimpy holds because I don't have strong enough fingers. I don't really know how to fix that by trying to do them though, it just feels like my fingers are not strong enough for some holds. I also avoid anything in the cave, because I find that I can't keep climbing for very long if I spend time on those steep angles. The climbs at my level look so much more juggy and less technical, and the limiting factor feels like power. I would rather be at the gym for 2-3 hours with long breaks between climbs doing climbs that require more finesse and less power than working on the cave for 30 minutes and then needing to go home because I am gassed.
If anyone has advice on this I would take it sincerely to heart. I am currently pleased with my progress, I used to be thrilled to do one V3 in a session, and now I am trying to do many V3s in every session, and repeating them. I have not done a V4 yet though.
well done sara
I love Louis's clothes!!!!
What does she have on the front of her shoes? It it something to protect the tip of the shoe from blowing holes as quickly?
I had my shoes resoled and the guy put a rand guard on the front. I've only just got them back so unfortunately can't tell you if it works yet
Damn, but where did the pants in the beginning come from because I really want them!
Yo that fit is CLEAN
he sounds like mac from green wing i cant un hear it, good vid mac
Great video, but I was suprised to see no comments about climbing with the watch. Also the loose strap made me feel anxious. I know there is probably not much that can happen, aside from the watch getting damaged but it was strange nonetheless.
That outfit is amazing. I want those clothes
These are amazing.
original fit was giving the nightmare before christmas :(
That intro was a hella good fit.
Trying things regardless of wondering "IF" it can be done is what im really trying, my big issue is overhang! I'm a heavier build and struggling with skin after any overhang climb. Do you have any tips for overhang or skin maintenance? Love the tutorial vids :)
1. train your core and footwork. it helps to keep positions. the more you move and/or lose contact, the more your hands rub over the holds
2. train your skin. when you stress your skin regularly it will become harder over time. give it time to grow and split your training in different kind of holds and styles (once a week overhang, another day small holds for fingertips and sloper on a third day for example)
🗽 Your outfit is always a funny start... 😁
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Louis this is your sign to create a rival fashion brand that only sells one item: the pink / teal / orange hoodie.
Where is the hoodie in the beginning from though its awesome!
Oh cool right where I’m at, hopefully it’ll help
Let the man wear the cool clothes!
louis fit was fire actually
Dear Louis: I have made the first move of the Orange V4 static! But utterly failed the rest because I am not as good a climber as you.
Your way is almost certainly better...
Sarah is a cutie :)
Good effort!
Exactly the video for me 😁😁
do they sell that sweater on rugne? your fit at the start was killer
i mean the pants are fire and the jumper is amazing as well but did you really have to combine them
Louis turning into a Model lately😂❤
My god her face was so close to hitting that volume at 16:45
those pants were straight drip
I think your first outfit was great, tho!
They forgot the biggest takeaway: don‘t pretend to be Sam at your local bouldering gym.
What watch do you use? And is that something you use for climbing or something else? Thank you! Love your videos!
Hiya, Sarah here. If you mean my watch, it's a Garmin Fenix! I use it to track all my sports, including climbing. I do a lot of different sports so it's good to know my training status otherwise I'm at a bit of a risk of overtraining