It's amazing that a climber like Mrazek in the first video makes it look so effortless, I don't think I could hang onto a single one of those holds much less link them together in a crazy long sequence like that.
Notice how he uses his legs and core, and shifts his hips, to maintain the best leverage and angle for a given grip. Crucial when the grips are tiny like that, and you're horizontal.
Didya like the spot in the middle where he bat-hangs for rest?
Heel-hooking is extremely useful on overhanging routes when you can't direct weight downwards on your stance. Any weight taken by the legs is that much less for the hands.
In boulderer lingo: sweeeeet, brah!
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing that a climber like Mrazek in the first video makes it look so effortless, I don't think I could hang onto a single one of those holds much less link them together in a crazy long sequence like that.
Notice how he uses his legs and core, and shifts his hips, to maintain the best leverage and angle for a given grip. Crucial when the grips are tiny like that, and you're horizontal.
Didya like the spot in the middle where he bat-hangs for rest?
Yah, I had to rewind to see it again. Crazy confidence in that foot hold. Noticed hooking with the heels too, which I hadn't even considered.
ReplyDeleteMrazek's long sequence is absolutely crazy. My arms cramped just watching him!
Heel-hooking is extremely useful on overhanging routes when you can't direct weight downwards on your stance. Any weight taken by the legs is that much less for the hands.
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