Adam Ondra #51: Croatia Climbing Road Trip 1/2

[@tiuclaudio]

A 9c climber not afraid to show up a 7a struggle is one of the reasons why you´re one of the best of all time. I see no hype in your videos. Thank you for giving us such a pure perspective of our sport, every single time. No matter if that´s a warm up climb, an old bridge by your town or a world championship, there´s a passion that everyone at any level should learn from.

[@ekbv1235]

So well said, I completely agree.

[@souleymanediarra5565]

The only 9c climber at this time...

[@Likond1]

Hes freakin amazing one of the only ppl that get me motivated to keep trying even thou everything hurts - if you have seen his training programm u know what i mean :D

[@floewqua]

The fact that even Adam Ondra can slip on a 7a gives me hope.

[@clemensmosig7612]

But then he onsights 8c :P

[@ringgoyudistira6688]

haha

[@AB8511]

He still did not fall to my level. I can slip on 6a...

[@jarritoforestal1]

I can slip in the stairs come into my house.

[@lucaswerff8831]

Flohoo

[@alexrosenthal3244]

OMG! It actually happened! He actually STRUGGLED with somethi... never mind he on sighted 8c :/

[@marinmoulard1542]

"Adam suggested 8b+" It was obviously a particularly easy route 😂

[@Deathranger999]

Always refreshing to see that Adam is still human, and sometimes slips on “easy” routes. :)

[@lorenzoatzori7974]

Yeah but then he onsighted an 8b like nothing

[@ebutuoy6456]

Finally I have something in common with Adam: That Vörda knife from Ikea. Yes! Great success.

[@johnjordansailing]

Please include all of each route. I don't get bored watching Adam climb. More!

[@fredrikwagberg]

Coming to a new cliff and being able to choose any route must be a nice feeling 💪

[@manicka111]

That last route and your climbing was just gorgeous!

[@TheManCave563]

So refreshing to see the pros have to put the draws in first like us normal people who just rock up to the crag 🤣

[@tremellasse1175]

Yes😂

[@souleymanediarra5565]

Placing gear on lead is the true way to on sight.

[@marcobegert5245]

Adam suggested 8b+

[@Luca----]

I tried the same route, the 7a three years ago and this year, in 2017 I was flashing it and this year I fell in the same place of Adam🤣

[@pinonarthur3441]

"even a 7a can be a reason to fall" yes, even less than 7a can be a reason to fall 😅

[@seeeeeb9300]

At 4:10 when the quickdraws swing in unison, i find it deeply hypnotic :D

[@vrhmatija8920]

I'm from Istria, so it's Nice to see Adam here

[@UnicycleSoul]

Very cool to see how relaxed he is climbing with his girlfriend. Such a cute pair, the two of them.

[@Abnormal34000]

Hardest climb of the day, a 7a x)

[@terraflow__bryanburdo4547]

Did he grade it up to 8C+?

[@escaladaseguraamimanera3621]

Gracias Adam por demostrar que un campeón como tu no tiene reparos en hacer un nivel inferior, aunque solo sea para calentar. supongo que para ti un nivel 7 (que es lo máximo para otras personas) es como un juego para niños, un juguete que se te quedó pequeño, pero que sigues jugando con el porque le tienes respeto y cariño. todos tenemos importantes lecciones que aprender de personas como tu.

[@Sikdomeshot]

I love these climbing videos from Adam. Great videography and editing!

[@ockert5807]

2:23 Some dude is ripping a bong in the background.

[@IsuckYoungBlood]

Probably it's only mate, but a bong sounds better :D

[@goranurlic712]

😅😅

[@BOodidarma]

@@IsuckYoungBlood lol drinking mate doesnt make those sounds, that actually sounded like a bong

[@hanswoast7]

Could you please release uncut climbing footage? I enjoy this vlog format, but I do not like skipping over the actual climbing :/

[@OneDerscoreOneder]

Agree

[@OneDerscoreOneder]

@@jreece9820 "these folks are traveling fast and light" that doesn't matter. it's less work to do less cuts "part of a pro's salary is to look professional" they're being paid for a good product. if people want to ACTUALLY SEE THE CLIMBING then they should oblige and show more of it. "it looks less professional without cuts" hell no. movies with very few cuts are lauded as masterpieces (e.g. birdman). Have you seen the 97% rotten tomato movie, free solo? There were long segments with 0 cuts (or as few as possible if some were necessary). "they would have to do multiple edits and more camera angles to do LESS cuts." part of your argument is lost on me, but what I can say is that some of these cuts HAVE WHERE HE'S GOING IN FRAME. The problem is that they only show a few moves and then cut for no particular reason.

[@OneDerscoreOneder]

@@jreece9820 *disagrees with someone online* *gets corrected* *deletes comment*

[@formfeelfn]

Just wonderful to watch. Great video, Adam.

[@topanteon]

Truffelschwein was my first proper 7a. I feel your pain.

[@francescomonini8882]

Good catch from the belayer, first clip of first route of the day, an easy warm up, you would never expect him falling right away, easy to be still distracted... Well done. Still they should both wear the helmet, at least for the first few routes, you never know how solid holds are at a random crag

[@Rosenkohl123]

At the beginning the cameraman sounds like he is smoking a bong haha

[@cursed2322]

coffee

[@anotherfloatingmind8842]

Adam Ondra seems like such a cool guy: a good human being.

[@eSKAone-]

Not to be unfair. But he does what he loves, every day. He lives his dream. Not that hard to be a nice guy when you are in heaven.

[@anotherfloatingmind8842]

@@eSKAone- The point you raise is interesting! However, there are a lot of examples of people who are living their dreams while still failing to be really good people (think of some athletes, or any super rich person). As such, it is still cool to see such a down to earth person. Moreover, I believe you are ignoring the possibility that part of his personality traits could have contributed to his current level of success as a climber! That is, he could have been this way even before he was successful, in which case your statement "not that hard to be a nice guy when you are in heaven" could be taken to be slightly off the mark. Thank you for the reply!

[@andrewmatthews9753]

I was so shocked to see him fall at the start of the 7a that I rewinded it and then he fell again. That must be one polished ass foot

[@topanteon]

It's not. He put his foot on a toufa which is just friction. Most people do it in the way of jamming their foot between the tufa, and another one that's right next to the first. Source: Kompanj is my home

[@dickmusa1dickson149]

Dikisoni

[@kearress7350]

"Even 7A can be a reason to fall". Oh, how i can relate!!!

[@Theninjaonthemountains]

Even Adam can slip there is hope for the rest of us!! He still killed that 8c after though

[@alan2loin]

You must have dozens of topos at home, maybe a tour of your bookcase would make an interesting video?

[@Remi-B-Goode]

wao!! incredible!! congratulations! and thank you very much for sharing these precious moments

[@sethgilbertson2474]

The landscape looks a lot like the Eastern US...with the addition of some sick limestone!

[@НиколаДимитров-с6ь]

Адам машина много ви харесвам теб и Алекс

[@m.x.m.x.5412]

. ➕ ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ. ΑΛΗΘΩΣ ΑΝΕΣΤΗ. ➕ .

[@rockclimbing3844]

Great day! Adam is going to be one of those silver men, still sending fun long routes

[@ChrisHaileyTrainHardDiveEasy]

Showing us that Adam is still only human!!! Great episode dude, love your style!!!

[@brian1264]

Show clips of your partner climbing too, please!

[@danielfry8097]

watching him fall twice on my projecting grad fills me with warmth

[@stefanoarrigoni5098]

People:"Yeah cool, 8c onsight" Adam:"8b+." First ascent guy:" :( ".

[@Haloage]

Nice Video! Very Thanks. Greetings from Germany ;D

[@plastikboyz364]

honestly outdoor climbing looks way better lmao

[@terraflow__bryanburdo4547]

Oh it definitely is!

[@plastikboyz364]

@@terraflow__bryanburdo4547 yeah I'm going to have to try it in the spring.

[@bobrickleson2087]

bro that’s a fuckin understatement

[@sethkite3580]

Theres nothing like it

[@mckay7355]

Thats like saying real peaches are better than canned peaches. Of course they are. Like ridiculously better.

[@Sim-wi1lt]

Your new intro is very cool

[@noahjon-darius1509]

Beautiful rockkk!!!!! Very nice send!!

[@TheMrStaubsauger]

when my belly makes that sound, its not a wise choice to climb. 2:15

[@LukasHilding]

FLY YOU FOOLS

[@Antonio-pp1fn]

Adame ludjaku penjes odlicno!

[@schpek]

hey thats where im from, please come to Zagreb!!! Also hi from the blok competition!

[@benfox4784]

Does he just have random people that rap in from the top and place draws? I get it on big projects, but on every onsight too?

[@marcosjuan3142]

Hi, another time when you climb in Istria go in Dvigrad 😊

[@bboydreem]

Excellent content!!!!!!!!!

[@jonnes__4657]

A slippery "Trüffelschwein" route... ;-) Why not climbing 7a routes? It can be fun too, even as a top climber. .

[@lucacozzi3932]

Hey Adam! We made a sort of “home made best trick” with friends: once a month we all meet at the gym for the contest, than we take some pizza all together and the winner doesn’t pay. We all climb around 6c-7a... would you like to join us? 😉😄 Congratulations man, you’re always simply the best!

[@pedronatal5078]

You know the year ahead is going to be a tough one when Adam Ondra slips on his first climb and it's a 7a...

[@compellingpeople]

I noticed that the quickdraws' gates were facing him while climbing. Isn't it reccomended to have them facing away from the climber?

[@schwuliantatutata7849]

So I'm not the only one who saw that.

[@topanteon]

It really doesn't matter that much. There's a hypothetical, astronomical chance something might happen but, even if it does happen, you still have your lower draws.

[@Yijyij1]

Think it was a qd he could also have skipped. And if the route is not traversing it might be ok

[@eyerunde]

Hey Adam, great climb. Why do you climb without a helmet? would like to hear your opinion on that :) cheers

[@brandonsparks5786]

Nice sends sir!

[@OptimalShot]

Croatia. yes. more croatia

[@emirorhoads]

Awesome!

[@hennings.486]

Atemberaubend 👍

[@miky8788]

...2:17 aaand that's a bong !

[@wallanichtsoeinebarakobana9564]

You are a legend

[@thomasanderson5466]

The master

[@danielhaas6804]

Hey Adam, you are probably super busy with Tokyo training and stuff, but after you win the Olympics, please consider doing a colab video with Magnus Midtbø!

[@rafaelhoppe7940]

badass!!

[@elnoquad3666]

why the intro has changed ??

[@Dertubiz_]

(And the name of the Serie too)

[@roastedmarhmallow]

Great camerawork 👌

[@kell733]

7:59 in this case do you leave that biner set up for others?

[@konkaslukas3685]

Top

[@КонстантинЧелпанов-б2к]

😍😍😍

[@rossleech9336]

Adam are you wearing grey because of the yang in metal and water for this Chinese year? I read recently that blue and greys are potent colours to be wearing this year. Anyway much power to you!!

[@joshuabirch4720]

Will you ever make your way to Australia?

[@arnoldmeulen]

Nice climbing video. It looks very hard but why don't you wear a helmet? I have seen many climbing / swing failures on KZbin ending with a skull fracture.

[@beloughzalmouhssine1562]

Good good good 💪💪💯💯

[@annsun4675]

I want a video on Ondra's diet....

[@anguschang2243]

He got a new theme song!

[@Chucho2217]

I liked the previous one better tbh.

[@Im-just-Stardust]

2:18 I know a bong when I hear one.

[@hufzte885]

Adam Onder is very good but i think Megos is a bit better imho (no offense meant)

[@BastiBustay]

Does someone know why the routes have german names even though thy´re in Croatia?

[@BowlineDandy]

Probably same reason Potrero Chico routes in mexico have english names even tho Mexico. Meaning probably german climbers bolted a bunch of them in there and named them in their language.

[@jakasprah3623]

A lot of routes in Kompanj were bolted by Austrian climbers.

[@topanteon]

As Jaka said, most routes in Istra have been bolted by Austrians and Slovenians (the 8c means Old Man and the Sea in Slovenian). We don't have a very big climbing community, and really only a handful of people who are interested in bolting.

[@684unreal]

why did you cover your hands when handling the gas ? :)

[@shaloon64]

How does the grading work for specific routes ?

[@aspuzling]

I'm guessing the camera guy placed the draws on the 8c? Would be nice to get an insight into the onsights.

[@xXxSpUtNiiKxXx]

he placed them himself by the look of it

[@AndreaCalligarisClimbing]

The quick draws you're talking about are pre-placed; that's common on the upper part of hard routes. In fact you can notice they look different than those that Adam has on his harness.

[@topanteon]

Starec in Morje has fixed draws. People put fixed draws in big overhangs so people don't have to struggle when taking them out. It's not uncommon

[@DonPrus]

Who is putting this QuickDraws for you on such routes?

[@vaclavnavrat9283]

Can anyone tell me which knot is he using for tying him up on the rope? Obviously it's not figure eight, so I am curious, because I thought that figure eight is the only way of tying yourself on rope when climbing...

[@bastouflette2552]

It's called a Bowline knot. Generally prefered by advanced climber as it is easier to remove compared to a figure eight that tie itself to hell.

[@czechclimber]

Česky je to dračí smyčka, děti :) s protisměrným pojištěním. Líp se povoluje, když do toho hodíš tlamu :)

[@vaclavnavrat9283]

@@bastouflette2552 Thanks :)

[@vaclavnavrat9283]

@@czechclimber díky moc, ale i přesto si to dítě můžeš příště odpustit. To, že neznám podrobněji všechny metodické možnosti v lezení neznamená, že jsem dítě. Jen jsem se lezení začal věnovat trochu později a žádný instruktor v kroužku mě to nikdy neučil...

[@czechclimber]

@@vaclavnavrat9283 Jezis, to jsem cekal, ze se hned nekdo urazi. To je jak diskuze na lezci... Prislo mi to v tu chvili vtipny, no. Jako instruktaz doporucuji hlednout film "Jak dostat tatinka do polepsovny" tam je to podrobne popsany. Za to dite se teda omlouvam, nebylo to mysleno osobne.

[@paczy]

Does somebody know what's the music when he starts to climb the 8c?

[@elvinchateauvert]

suggested '8B+' from the man himself probably means it's an 8B+ lol

[@williamlivingstone4326]

So with all the gear used to get up the wall, how do you get the gear down?

[@MrMoppeh]

There's usually hardware such as metal rings or chains marking the top of the route. When you reach the top, you can attach yourself to the anchor by passing a bight of rope through the ring and re-tying yourself in ( whilst also attached by some other gear like a sling, some people with no doubt correct / add to this), you are now effectively top roping and can be lowered down and pick up the gear as you go by.

wow! it's a human!

[@borjacg6943]

Adam! Por favor! Subtítulos en castellano para tus fans españoles!! :))

[@pb1209]

what was the food being cooked at 42 seconds/

[@lukegrungenirvana]

What´s with all the german route names in the beginning?

[@pabloh8727]

Its a pity you couldnt climb in Spain

[@Lukemarcoon13]

Just curiously, why do you switch between mens and womens solutions?

[@H00pZzz]

I'm wondering how many poeple will now try to onsight (or 2nd-go) that 7a :)

[@topanteon]

It's surprisingly hard for a 7a. Start is overhanging and pretty physical, while the rest is technical and pumpy. I've climbed easier 7b's

[@JHClimbs]

Is Adam a vegan? Tofu, Rice Milk. I’d love it if my favourite athlete was 😇

[@bsmonkey6036]

He looks so appy =)

[@bruno4900]

Real life Nathan Drake

[@ripapa6355]

Croatian rock looks alot like southern Thailand

[@Jonas-eo7hy]

The first two routes had german names

[@MrMajsterixx]

well croatia was part of austria hungary, here in czechia third of the surnames are german or german with czech spelling

[@traptown3236]

Adam Ondra

[@DarthDeth]

8b+, just a suggestion

[@zaphodbeeblerock]

Please consider to upload videos withouth this overblasted sound. I come here to see you climbing. No need to entertain me more ;) Feels I little bit like Red-Bull ... Sorry for that. Best regards

[@svecmobiii]

I have Flashed O1