Adam Ondra vs Alex Megos | Lead Climbing Technique Comparison | Hachioji 2019 | Chamonix 2019

Adam Ondra and Alex Megos styles compared in IFSC Climbing World Championships Hachioji 2019 and IFSC Climbing World Cup Chamonix 2019.
Music:
Davis Absolute - The Body - Instrumental Version
Thubnail photo:
Liam Lonsdale - / iamliamlonsdale

[@clab5407]

I sometimes forget that they’re climbing such aggressively angled walls - those side view shots always catch me off guard!

[@jakobbauz]

6:20 - so unreal.

[@antoniomontana4143]

6:58 Is he f***in serious? O.o

[@presasdeescaladag8655]

Deja vu silence

[@ekrofto]

Silence mode on

[@damu5point]

Amazing

[@ianmiles6813]

Hes used to doing movements like that he had to do a similar harder movement on silence

[@namvu4180]

no he was joking xp

[@MrPSykoKilla]

6:50 drop knee full split wtf dude thats the nastiest move ive ever seen

[@verbalwound5874]

Meanwhile Adam went upside down... They're unbelievable.

[@pig_samurai]

I screamed when i saw that move

[@odium3510]

That's practically exactly what I said when I saw that too.

[@Shm00ly]

MrPSykoKilla surely it’s a one way train to snap city that move?

[@emerson_sux]

@@verbalwound5874 totally unnecessarily went upside down lol

[@erickrasman2099]

loved the occasional audio clip by the commentators!

[@KenAtTheTube]

Their styles are remarkably similar... Never seen them side by side and synched like this... Cool!

[@solfeinberg437]

Adam uses straight arms more and looks more relaxed. Alex uses bent arms and looks stronger possibly but like he's also working harder. What are their weights? And, of course, Adam's got way more reach.

[@mulletass]

@@solfeinberg437 Does Adam actually have way more reach? He's taller but most of the height is in his neck, and he has a negative ape index.

[@TornadoGod1]

mulletass I think you see it more with his legs. At a lot of different places, Megos is holding with a limited toe hook, wheras Adam can stick a pretty relaxed heel hook

[@noobass1996]

@@mulletass yes

[@monsieurPessoa]

I think the opposite : Adam is really more relaxed, faster and fluider. Alex uses more strenghth.

[@petermurray42]

Arguably the 2 best lead climbers alive. Loved the vid!

[@lukeaurand5722]

Peter Murray Well Ondra has done the hardest sport climb in the world

[@andrewdineen2387]

Sport ;p

[@Connordrs1123]

Luke Aurand ah ah ahh, now they've BOTH done it;)

[@milindyadav7703]

Chris Sharma is also alive😂😂😂

[@Connordrs1123]

Milind Yadav hes not as hood as them tho

[@ATXrollerblader]

Adam going inverted at 7:01 is one of the coolest moves I’ve ever seen in lead climbing. 💪

[@diabl2master]

Seems a bit risky though - more tiring than Megos' way. Although Megos' way was more dynamic so maybe *that* is a risk too

[@MrMeasaftw]

Theres another combined tournament where there was an easy bat hang in the middle of a red route. Every climber went to shake inverted

[@homerabu255]

Incredible move

[@emerson_sux]

there was literally no point in going upside down tho wym

[@earlgrey2130]

@@emerson_sux Just because you can't see the point doesn't mean it's not there. I think it's safe to assume that adam ondra knows better than anyone here and wasn't going to waste energy on unnecessary moves mid competition. He did what he did because it was the best option for him at that time.

[@ClimbingTV]

Guys! First of all, thank you for all the feedback you are giving me. It seems like you like these side by side comparison, so would you like to see some specific climbers here? Second of all, we just reached 10k subscribers, which is amazing! Thank you!

[@Kle34]

Climbing TV I’d love to see Janja and Akiyo!

[@EsNico25]

Perfect edit and song

[@user-zq1wz9qx4u]

Could you please edit video on different way? First one climbing a piece of a route, then the other climber. It is more comfortable to see a difference =)

[@zzzzz2582]

Jain Kim and Miho Nonaka. Please! Sick video!!!

[@Puleczech]

Would be nice to sync the side-by-sides by the start time. Other than that nice editing man!

[@tvdw4055]

Great video. I disagree with many other commenters that they are very similar. Seeing them side by side like that I find Ondra to climb with much better efficiency, finding the ideal body positions quicker and looking less strained through the moves overall compared to Megos. There are moments when you see Alex really tensing up, shrugging his shoulders, clenching down and Ondra on the same moves looks almost relaxed.

[@skya6863]

@Vertigo Industries on literally all of the clips in this vid ondra is ahead

[@again7pyms]

@Vertigo Industries maybe you mistook how the timer works :D it goes the other way around, Ondra had "more time", meaning he was faster

[@donalddarko3676]

His size has to be a huge advantage as he has clearly learnt to use it efficiently.

[@samsheepdog697]

Yeah Adam always gets to rest longer cause he climbs faster

[@Anudorini-Talah]

for most of the routes they climb impressively similar. yet, from 6:50 til 7:15 they differ completely, illustrating some idiosyncrasies of their styles: Megos almost uncanny flexibility and Ondra's taste for upside down climbing (as eternalized by Silence) idiot -.-

[@zebrastreifenTV]

6:58 seems like he has got a special contract with the Laws of Physic

[@permanasibarani6966]

Wich one?

[@tok33n14]

Permana Sibarani yes

[@Mp-sj1pm]

@@permanasibarani6966 both

[@renzocomolatti4702]

for most of the routes they climb impressively similar. yet, from 6:50 til 7:15 they differ completely, illustrating some idiosyncrasies of their styles: Megos almost uncanny flexibility and Ondra's taste for upside down climbing (as eternalized by Silence)

[@tamasgal_com]

I was going to write the same, glad I found you comment so I just need to +1 ;)

[@terraflow__bryanburdo4547]

Great comment, should be stickied!

[@jiggleyeff]

Adam likes his cg close to the wall at all times, while Alex is more of an athletic climber

[@Osmosium2507]

I found that with my friends in the boulder gym. (Not that we were close to Adams and Alex level in any way) At easier routs we climbed very similar. But when it came to the crux of the highest difficulty we did we often found completely different solution for the same problem.

[@Jsoccer1999]

Big words for no reason

[@StealthV21]

Anyone else just hear "Adam Ondra" repeated over and over in the music? lol

[@dawsondeweerd8058]

Ohhh ohhh Adam Adam Ondra

[@EsNico25]

Lol yes

[@wellziesworld2948]

No

[@taoismishity]

ohhhh ahhhh adam ondraaaaa

[@sylvernale]

This is really ducking with me

[@TheQuicksilver115]

👏 👏 👏 Great editing, loved this style! Super cool to see side by side

[@simonmartin2887]

We want more of these !!!!! This is incredibly instructive and shows how deep and intelligent this sport is.

[@fabiopetrocchi3360]

Awesome video! Well edited, good music, some comments that made you feel like you were really watching the final and only climbing. Thank you alot!

[@ellenjayne5573]

SUCH a cool perspective and the timing of them side by side is amazing to watch. thanks for sharing!

[@kamron_thurmond]

This is great editing and I love the comparison.

[@bronconv]

Great edit! loved watching it. Thanks for sharing.

[@AArmstrongC]

Dude. This edit is awesome. This is the perfect way for comparing climbers movements. :)

[@roastedmarhmallow]

Super cool to see side by side! Great idea, great editing, great music; fantastic video.

[@ukwoodcarver]

Really great timing and editing. I’ve seen a few where they try doing this but you seemed to sync on the big moves really well!

[@photographe06]

Amazing: it was great to see 2 world stars do almost the same moves at the same moment. This video was a really great idea: thanks!

[@DanielTirado]

My hands are swetting (true story) 😬😂

[@Luckma1]

mine too... the same when I hear techno. Went to clubs a lot 15 years ago and now my brain is still conditioned.....

[@antoinehalik]

You are not in this alone 🤭🤭🤭

[@milindyadav7703]

Ooooooh......same here brother

[@milindyadav7703]

Also my feet

[@letosvet1]

Mom's spaghetti

[@Imthedragonreborn]

Very enjoyable comparison. One noticeable difference, Adam seems to often use heel hooks when Alex toe hooks (0:32, 8:18, 8:59), probably a height thing.

[@paxk.8624]

Thanks for your work. It was very interesting to compare those two climbers. Looking foreward to another ohne 😊

[@Cora_2022]

amazing vid! thx for sharing ❤️

[@gabrielsteinmann1787]

Excellent comparison! Thank you!

[@mattstalker4084]

i like that the vocal in music sounds it's saying 'ey, adam onnndraaaaa'

[@lukes5631]

Fantastic video and great editing on your part to keep it in sync for both climbers. I like that you did't manipulate and over edit the original content much at all. I think some people try to over edit for some reason... but sometimes less is more and you nailed it.

[@acsherman]

Really impressive editing. This is really insightful

[@cablecruzado94]

Something really amazing to see. Adam Ondra is phenomenal. Thank you

[@march2329]

Incredible climbers! Thanks for the great upload!

[@wllymchng]

awesome vid, thanks for putting it together

[@Skadi4]

Thx. This was nice to watch 💪🏻💪🏻💎

[@elooouan]

both amazing climbers, even though Ondra is miles away in technique I love to see the effort and dynamic/hard moves Alex pulls off. Great stuff

[@alexfoj1421]

Love the video editing! Well done

[@K4kashiSensei]

Great selection of music and side by side!

[@monsieurPessoa]

Super video, super work, i am enthousiastic : Thank you !

[@rikvdmark]

Great stuff, I really enjoyed watching it :)

[@Ribald1337]

Great editing!

[@BronBlamo]

nice edit, enjoyed the music as well! thanks!

[@sawomirmajcher3730]

I loved it! Music well matched! Thanks!

[@jonikoon45]

Super good video, the editing is on point

[@HikeMoreWorryLess]

They are both amazing!!! Adam is very tall and uses his legs and feet very well, Alex is very powerful ... both have incredible technique!!!

[@clausenius92]

Excellent choice of music! So epic dude :)

[@wsx11000]

Really liked the editing, nice vid

[@vincentevans9231]

Great vid!!

[@ikewood6372]

Megos will forever be my favorite climber. His style is just so amazing

[@prusikmallorca]

Thanks for the video, Ondra is technically almost perfect efficiency.

[@icedbannanas]

Amazing climbers...this side by side is awesome, thank you for putting it together!! On a personal note, I just prefer watching Ondra climb rather than Megos, and this video I think shows why. Ondra's style I find is more elegant and refined, even if in the smallest of ways. Not that it changes the fact they are both world class climbers, and can't wait to see if Megos will be able to set a 9c+ route soon to equal Ondra. Excited to see where these guys take climbing in the next few years (they have already achieved so much...)

[@klimmersimon]

Love this style of video 💪🏻👌🏻

[@Erikali26]

That beat made this video So Sick! Ondra's climbing style is so amazing, so perfect.

[@floodo1]

great editing TY

[@hangugeohaksaeng]

Awesome presentation. Makes me have some idea of what is even going on. Thanks.

[@campbellgodfrey53]

Brilliant, love these side by sides!

[@nyupod]

I loved it, thanks a lot. Very interesting. I muted the audio though, it's a bit aggressive.

[@morganp7238]

Thank you for taking the time to put together and upload this vid. Good karma to you.

[@Givemeavalidnameftw]

Megos' full split... amazing

[@richiehops7881]

They're pretty much moving in sync! Crazy!

[@Icthi]

Love what you’ve done here

[@mckay7355]

I love and have followed both of these climbers for a long time but for some reason I can’t explain I was rooting for Ondra the whole time.

[@dark-o]

Awesome video ❤

[@bayoujd]

Wow. I had heart palpitations watching this. Amazing.

[@possums101]

Very entertaining to watch! Plus educational.

[@TchuckraiderMcBrawl]

Great video dude!1

[@Mayday4u]

perfect comparison!

[@DansHobbies]

awesome, super well made!

[@jacklav1]

Great editing.

[@aaronstockwell2943]

Awesome video!!

[@theoduboys9059]

great vid !

[@linussauer9934]

good vid btw!!

[@PapousWebNode]

Super comparison, thx

[@ericzoona_6098]

very nice video love the background music

[@barirwin8559]

enjoyed this alot

[@crazycrisis4098]

great video

[@cedricradloff8152]

9:08 poor poor Megos, that was be frustrating

[@mzajac101]

Nice comparison, great athletes 👏 👍

[@algore8784]

Amazing cut of two climbing geniuses.

[@NineteenEighty8]

Alex makes it look either SUPER easy or EXTREMELY HARD lol. Calm and relaxed or yelling and tensed up. This guy is hands-down the greatest all-around climber on the planet, probably ever existed at this point. I'm not a climber, more into hiking/backpacking/urbexing but still, amazing stuff.

[@elkwyre]

Yo that Double Dyno followed by the low slung overhang passing the fork was sick tho ✊

[@constanceelaine3909]

Ondra may be the more successful climber, but I love watching Megos climb.

[@Altermoon]

Yes, we like it! Nice video!

[@hilohahoma1547]

Great split screen action very cool.

[@alpineflauge909]

sick edit

[@MichaelBurnsGuitar]

Great vid

[@o.addams1472]

Takhke se to dělá Adame,nechápu a tleskám.....👍🇨🇿

[@morganlaleure8037]

Incroyable performance. Par contre, le montage de la vidéo avec cette musique par à-coups dessert complètement le moment je trouve...

[@exalted6596]

Bro u guys listening to the music , complements the intense climbing , mesmerizing!

[@larrybryant8280]

Super intense watching that! I didn’t even know I wanted to watch that. Never looked up any climbing videos, just talked about it. Thanks for listening iPhone...? 😧

[@miladbagheri8507]

It is powerful from you channel

[@claytonmiller3345]

Very well made video

[@TheJaseku]

This is art. Both are just at the limit of their capabilities and they still push it even further.

[@christopherfranke567]

That was epiccc!!

[@sevs802]

I’ve only watched it once through, and was mostly watching Adam bcs I’m a taller climber, but Adam’s technique seemed to be the tiny difference going into the head wall on the last comp. He was able to use his legs more and put his body in slightly better position to take a little pressure off the arms. Great video, I expected more differences between the two given their different sizes and strengths.

[@andrewdineen2387]

Great video

[@karchevskiy999]

So cool and so educational material.

[@jirid.1043]

Super výkon Adame. 👍

[@mechanicgray]

Great vid.

[@damascusraven]

That first route shown was rough, they put the tough crimps right at the end when you're already tired.

[@damonm3]

Crazy how they got to the same holds on several routes. Insanity! They’re so similar