Adam Ondra #57: No Fear - Falling

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These are not easy times. To not only protect yourself, but most importantly protect the more vulnerable members of our society, please follow the rules imposed by our governments which in many countries, including my own country, mean - stay at home!
To make the Monday evenings nicer, we will not stop with our regular videos, so let's take a look at some nice FALLS in the new episode. Ever wondered how to overcome the fear of falling? You might get some useful tips.
Credits:
Story by
ADAM ONDRA
Directed by
LACO KORBEL
Camera
PAVEL KLEMENT
Archive Footage
PETR PAVLÍČEK
JAN ŠIMÁNEK
BERNARDO GIMÉNEZ
MARTIN KAŇŮREK
BEN DITTO
PAVEL BLAŽEK
Edited by
ADAM LIGOCKI
Production
JAKUB PÍNA
Executive Producer
PAVEL BLAŽEK
Subs by
JARKA MARČEKOVÁ
© 2020 AO Production s.r.o.
#climbingfalls #rockclimbing #fall #adamondra #climbing

[@jans1372]

6:02 Adam: "falling was safe" Belayer: crushing with his head against the wall

[@chaosengine4597]

he had a helmet. no worries ;)

[@danielferreira3311]

Belay are the unsung heroes of a good whipper ;)

[@mikafull]

The Belayer is not crushing wit his head against the wall. But it is always good the wear a helmet, especially on multipichtes it is a must.

[@chaosengine4597]

Heart of Rock only they that have brain protect it, as an old saying goes ;)

[@ianaaronson5237]

He never said it was safe for the belayer 😂

[@DecentGatsby]

Shout out to all belayers everywhere, u da real mvp

[@mkapper9800]

Let's say all competent belayers everywhere 😉

[@plinyelder8156]

Hey, it’s Mr “Think outside the box”

[@LivingLikeLu]

Everyone who climbs should be a belayer!! It’s a two way street😉😉

[@DecentGatsby]

@Shane B fuck all the way off, you stupid ass lol

[@jordanbabcock9349]

@Shane B nothing greater than common sense statements. What a gem of an idea you've contributed!

[@creynolds65cr]

My son makes those noises when no dessert

[@KarstenK123]

reading "desert" makes this comment so confusing ^^

[@goofyaughhsound2245]

same, my son gets outrageous when he can't have some fresh *sand*

[@creynolds65cr]

@@goofyaughhsound2245 omg lol sorry I changed it

[@tomassheva]

Ferid Bathory :D

[@___xyz___]

Haha mine too! Mine too!

[@Syniex]

"The fear of falling... I think is very natural for US humans" Nice try Adam...

[@paraescucharrap]

Haha exactly my thought. We all know no human can climb like he does

[@SpencerJ870]

I had this same thought… what a strange thing for him to say, hah

[@cleberva]

He can't fool us

[@GrantTyrer79]

Fall practice changed everything for me, I was terrified of falling and coming away from a top rope onto lead was a huge thing. Recently indoor my friends encouraged me to try some fall practice and it has really made me start to embrace and love lead so much more. I now cant wait to lead outdoors and I don't fear the whippers so much now, I am actually starting to enjoy them.

[@leopoldleoleo]

I love how you can hear Adam smiling during his narration

[@TheBlackbeltboy]

The best strategy for success in anything is to become pro at failing. Great wisdom in this video!

[@racerschin]

*"positive experience" is the keyword for everything we do, or think.* thank you adam.

[@oceanbreeze9248]

I think it's so important to wear a helmet, even as a professional climber! I don't see a lot of pros wearing them...

[@pavelbelik6174]

2:02 looks like a dangerous fall, caught maybe 1 meter above ground :-o

[@andrewp.9541]

Just the angle

[@YangiTheCat]

wTF HE WAS RIGHT AT THE BOLT

[@pavelbelik6174]

There was a lot of slack being it in the roof and Adam being in a safe position, but because the resting jug broke off, he fell unexpectedly and being by the bolt quite immediately, so the belayer didnt manage to take the slack back

[@moppelfrosch5727]

me: clicks on the video adam: *screaming cat* well, that escalated quickly

[@ArioJeBanger]

Lightsaber sounds be like 0:03

[@azvka]

JAJAJAJJAJJAA

[@TrackpadProductions]

I always find that the higher up I am, the less afraid I am. It's the first 10 or so feet that are the most scary, 'cause that's when you might hit the ground if you fall.

[@Mike-oz4cv]

There is a difference between rational fear and irrational fear. It’s all about overcoming irrational fear.

[@dvybeyond]

Agreed =) Above like 15ft it's only the smaller irrational part

[@MrCmon113]

Yeah I'm worried about falling when bouldering. 3 meter on my back? Or neck?! 😬

[@rayft1422]

Its not the fear of falling that gets me, Its the fear of hitting the ground after falling that does !! Also Thank you Adam for climbing with Magnus, through that video I found your channel, And through your interactions with him, you have another sub ! Thank you !!

[@joker24280]

i'm glad you made this video, i just started climbing 6 months ago, 4 weeks ago I fell for the first time , and hurt my ankle, I'm still at home with my ankle swollen, I have to say I was quite terrified for the incoming of the first flight, but now I'm less afraid after that fall, I'll do more practice and can't wait to go climbing again

[@enzobalzaretti1515]

Daammmnn poor belayer at 6:00

[@ramwan]

Yeap, I said the same thing, he got slammed hard. Adam here not being mindful about his partner.

[@enzocirnigliaro1809]

Hello fellow Enzo

[@timorouw5555]

'the fall was safe'

[@0lek217]

0:01 We found new type of snake! We named it "Adam Cobdra". It make strange sounds.

[@Cardsandstoagies]

I took my first fall lead climbing on sunday. A 40 foot whipper. Start small kids

[@ericroot8475]

love it. embrace the fail. learning to fail well is the key to progression. so relevant to most mountain sports. whippers look way more fun than smashing yourself off rocks in a kayak or a mountain bike or a snowboard, but it's the same principal.

[@michagorecki8893]

6:00 - Adam: "But the fall was safe" The belayer:

[@Sbence92]

Just wanted to say this... What an arrogant prick..

[@oneproblematatime3474]

Climbing gym closed... Oh let’s go outdoor climbing! Immediately starts to rain 😭 fml

[@ondrejsvihnos2311]

Overhangs, dude...

[@bilvotel3119]

That's my plan as well Just gotta buy a rope and some quickdraws before non essential stores close down

[@user-cj1li7pt7w]

That waas my plan, but then the group i wanted to climb with for a week was forbidden and so i cant climb for the next 5 weeks.

[@derneokosmopolit3675]

Haha wait until the lockdown reaches your countries! I was on a climbing trip in Spain until yesterday. Yesterday the Guardia Civil closed our camp in Chulilla. The climber lifestyle is now illegal in Spain. It's illegal to live in a van and it's illegal to climb (outdoors aswell). We are all on our way back home now, one of the only legally justified reasons to still be outside in Spain.

[@oneproblematatime3474]

Der Neokosmopolit damn I’m sorry to hear that. How do you get your groceries?

[@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid]

Adam succeeds: "Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!" Adam fails: "Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!"

[@romedcuevas0828]

could we all thanks the belayer for keeping adam safe 👏❤

[@NoxMD]

The nastiest fall I've seen recently is that of Caldwell while speed climbing the nose with Honnold. It looked more like base jumping than taking a fall.

[@MisterK9739]

NoxMD The one where he fell the whole length of around 30 m? Yeah that was ridiculous.

[@Mike-oz4cv]

Link?

[@MisterK9739]

@@Mike-oz4cv look for "Honnold and Caldwell speed climb The Nose in under 2 hours". you should find it

[@NoxMD]

@@Mike-oz4cv instagram.com/p/B4QXjbZjYMq/?igshid=1dsgwi29dxilv

[@mostlyimportant4212]

That clip in Free Solo when they taIk about free climbers dying freaked me out. I honestly thought I was watching a clip of a man dying. "Yeah that dude is... Still going... Still going... Yeah Imma be real I don't think that's just gonna be a scratch." And then he suddenly stops

[@oaxacenio]

loved the video adam. fear of falling is my biggest problem for climbing hard

[@davelochrie834]

How can anyone tire of hearing this music masterpiece pure timeless classic ml to elo

[@jenomlucka4578]

dík za návody a rady , budu se jimi řídit:-)

[@Etubnuel]

Intro sounds like cats fighting.

[@alexthomas8418]

my cat jumped on my bed at the beginning and it scared her!!

[@jeromeabraham1543]

Climbing with Nico Favresse (on Salathé wall here) pushs yourself so high in motivation that it is no worried about falling anymore...

[@moimoi2454]

Merci beaucoup Adam pour le partage de ces belles images et de tes commentaires . toujours super intéressant

[@DrSteeleable]

That climb up the side of that overpass you did though...still gets me

[@StevenSugref]

Great video with some useful tips! It's definitely something I struggle with, but I'm looking forward to practicing falling on my next session.

[@Carpenters_Canvas]

Bro . U are a monster , thanks for sharing . I just recently came across a little movie called free solo , lol I’m sure everyone’s sick of hearing about Alex . But after being completely inspired by that film I have taken a serious interest in this . I’ll never reach that level I’m a little over weight and 39 , but I love the attitude and lifestyle of all of u

[@Temaktuk]

Good video for free solo climbers.

[@Theninjaonthemountains]

AAAAHHHHHGGGGG!!! I can fall indoors, but outdoors I feel like my heart stops for a millisecond everytime.

[@MrMcwesbrook]

After 15 years of climbing that initial unexpected slip when you think a hold is secure still scares the crap out of me. I don't mind heights or falling, it's the surprise I hate.

[@lm0781]

Completely agree. Don't mind it if I know I'm gonna fall otherwise I hate it.

[@oldskool5150]

Looking forward to the belay video.

[@cymbala6208]

Thank you for your statement regarding the pandemia. It's so important to take responsibility and protect those who are old or weak by following the rules, staying at home... I wish the best to all of you. Stay safe. Greetings from Germany 🙋

[@jordidomingocasablancas2694]

the problem is that when you are a begginer you are not climbing on overhangs, and the falls on easy rutes are usaly pretty ugly, when you start to improve and go on overhangs the fear will leave a bit

[@gerlee04]

Falling from such a height looks very scary. All the best for the future! Greetings from Salzburg

[@adri.climb678]

Realy nice video. Slowly learn to fall. Thank you.

[@Remi-B-Goode]

wao thank u master Ondra

[@mitch5411]

This brings Alex Honnold achievement into prospective. If Alex falls like Adam did he is dead. Which makes it one of the greatest achievements in history.

[@originalwolf8297]

I fell once as a child while climbing with my parents. It was probably not even 2 meters, but it scared the crap out of me. Haven't climbed since then.

[@BBK96]

Since Adam has never really been afraid of falling i dont think he is the best person to ask for tips to overcome it. Since its not something he has really experienced, he hasnt had anything to overcome. In reality his best tip is dont be afraid in the first place.

[@rockclimbing3844]

Thank you for a great video and great advice

[@animulovers3881]

You're one of the best sir' Adam im following some of the best climber 'like Alex Honnold 'and the frenchman spiderman Alain Robert' you sir Adam one of the best climber.

[@fettmitsalz]

love these videos "Hey are you afraid of falling? Well I never learned to be afraid of falling so don't be afraid of falling! :D"

[@donkyuhbuhts540]

That whip never gets old

[@Hunting4MadV]

thank you adam

[@briantrang3699]

Good video. Excited to see the belay video next.

[@MrPrice2U]

"REEEEEARRRRHH" - Adam Ondra, Pro Climber

[@juddedward4199]

Adam Ondra: Uncomfortable? Not in my vocab. My God no fear

[@stephenbyrne7547]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@denkhak]

3:04 You can see Silence in the background, very cool.

[@borisp9163]

But what about falling on wall with less then 90° angle? All those falls was on 90° or more then 90° walls, but as a begginer climber, the most of easy roads are less then 90°, I cannot imagine to fall there without danger injury 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@rik8508]

Loved it! Really nice video with lovely shots

[@kimmikko1]

This will actuall help me ALOT i believe cus i really want to defeat my fear of heights:)

[@sm64guy28]

For your next episode it would be cool to meet the world’s best belayer!

[@mrbasketbal98]

Waiting for the memes after the line: "For us humans"

[@A_real_tiger]

When we’re talking about fallings, first which comes to mind is Dan Osman’s falling where 10 or even more clips were torn off the rock

[@MarkSmith-hq4rr]

Was this due to him placing protection on bad/flakey rock? I know he passed on from that Rope jumping accident but wasn’t aware of a fall where 10 draws ripped out

[@smuir6104]

Cant't wait for the next one! I think there is an art to belay

[@BeGravity4]

Great

[@tunaficiency]

Uncomfortable think I might start saying it like Adam love it

[@nealphoto1141]

4:15 laaawd jeeeesus dose walls are amazing

[@professorbellorum]

Nice video, seems a lot of high profile people are picking up the trend from Hard is Easy, love it!

[@kejerith]

Some say Gollum actually voices Adam Ondras screech when falling...

[@SimonWackerle]

Funny to see my homeclimbinggym (KI Innsbruck) in the video! :D

[@caminandoconsergio]

Nice videos Adam!! I learn a lot about it!! Can You do some video about how to clip?? Big thanks and saludos!!

[@LennyKOClimbs]

Great video! I get scared of falling but when I do it’s not so bad

[@ЛЕСНОЙДВ]

Good video👍👍👍👍

[@hyau23]

Adam, have you ever seriosuly injured your ankle, foot, body from falling off a route/when taking a major whipper?

[@gpbonhomme17]

Can you make a video about tips to train for climbing at home during the pandemic please??

[@PublicAccount0]

интересный контент.

[@SonnyKnutson]

@Adam Ondra Would love to see how you are suppose to fall on Slab. I don't mind falling on straight walls or overhang but Slab scares me.

[@TK-fr4dg]

The fear of breaking my ankles again or even worse other parts of my body actually makes me a better climber.

[@Strade8]

2:03 ? that was a huge fall and not too far from ground-- did he hit the belayer too? XD

[@0lek217]

When you turn video speed to 0.25x then you see that rock broke under his hand

[@Strade8]

@@0lek217 I saw it at normal speed, I mean it didn't look like it slipped.

[@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid]

[Adam falls] Adam: 😃 Belayer: 💀

[@poustek]

borec dole v 0:27 si to taky docela užil :D

[@polenkac]

Já se teda bojím i pádů na umělém boulderu.

[@tonimonociclo3660]

Amazing ! Nicee video !

[@marinakyriacou6525]

I've got no problem going for a move and falling indoors. I haven't been as bold outdoors but what I hate is fall practice. I've had to do it for training and unless I'm pretending I'm going for a move I can't let go lol

[@Midnight_Lightning]

Eres un genio de la roca Adam❤

[@roadrunner6474]

Looking forward to the episode on belaying :)

[@escaladaseguraamimanera3621]

todos caemos, pero lo grandes lo son porque se han caído más...y se han esforzado más

[@lesliesalmon8199]

Pour les français, Voilà la traduction sachant que je ne suis pas traductrice, c'est pas parfait ^^ Adam Ondra : C'est naturel d'avoir peur de voler, c'est humain, mais on peut apprendre à dépasser cette peur, à s'entraîner. Je cite : "Plus on est exposé à la hauteur moins on aura peur et plus cela deviendra une routine." Sa copine dit qu'elle a peur de la chute, ça sert à rien de mentir (=c'est une peur naturelle et normale). Mais que les personnes qui sont ouvertes aux nouvelles expériences sont moins effrayées que les personnes qui aiment la sécurité. Ces conseils sont de s'habituer à voler. De commencer en intérieur dans un dévers ou une voie avec surplomb pour tomber dans les airs. De commencer à lâcher au niveau de la dégaine puis au dessus puis de ne pas cliper le relai. Et après, on peut commencer à faire pareil en extérieur. Son papa dit que lorsque Adam était enfant : il n'a pas appris à avoir peur en grimpant. Son sens de la chute n'est pas le même que pour les gens ordinaires qui ont peur de tomber. Cette peur est absente dans le cas d'Adam. Quand il grimpe il se met dans un autre monde (=dans sa bulle), il ne réalise pas le vide qu'il y a derrière lui. Les conseils de Adam Ondra sont : - de commencer par faire des petites/courtes chutes - accepter les chutes - puis faire des chutes plus grandes, plus audacieuses, plus longues - et plus tu auras des expériences positives lors de tes chutes moins tu auras peur Les conseils du coach sportif sont : - y aller étapes par étapes - plusieurs petites étapes valent mieux qu'une seule grande car elle pourrait créer de la peur et faire échouer cette expérience d'apprentissage. Et cette peur pourrait s'ancrer en nous, faire partie de notre vie. Adam Ondra raconte que sa chute la plus mémorable s'est faite à El Capitain dans son projet de grimper en solitaire (= sur coinceur). La voie était très exigeante, tu peux mettre des coinceurs quasiment où tu veux mais plus tu en installes plus tu es pété. A un moment il était tellement pété, qu'il n'était pas sûr de pouvoir installer un coinceur donc sa seule chance était de grimper encore et encore jusqu'a trouver un "endroit de repos" pour en mettre un. Et là chaque mouvement devenait incertains et donc la chute était inévitable. Il a voler, voler plus longtemps que ce qu'il s'y attendait, au pont de se demander quand est-ce qu'il allait s'arrêter. Mais la chute était sécurisée et en fait il était tout simplement déçu car son rêve ne venait pas de se réaliser. Mais au moins c'était une chute dont on se souviendra définitivement. "Cette vidéo concernait les vols et j'espère que vous serez au moins un peu plus encouragé à faire de belles chutes en toute sécurité. Et comme les chutes en sécurité passe par l'assurage le prochain épisode sera sur l'assurage !"

[@robozbeci]

Thanks :)

[@chaosengine4597]

climbing gyms closed, sports places / public places closed. no haning out outside allowed. #StayAtHome is difficult for my mind and fingers... can't wait to touch rock again :(

[@Dan-cz5sj]

I am 6 ft 4 and 92kg and i got dropped to the floor 3 times by 3 different belayers from quite high up....this more or less killed lead climbing for me. Still do some short trad stuff but those experiences conditioned me in the exact opposite way to how the sports psychologist described Adams conditioning. It really sucks as well because it was probably my favourite form of climbing. Moral of the story....don't trust absent minded belayers.

[@briseboy]

Don't accept absent minded anyones.

[@karleke532]

0:02 my cat throwing up a fur ball

[@NoName-xn5pv]

When you enjoy the fall, you fly.

[@ichallivan1224]

Arrghhh graaaargh mraaghhhh

[@TheIvarrrr]

AAAAAAaAaAHHH! - Adam Ondra.

[@JustReadable]

I really enjoyed falling and it made me a better climber. But I also saw what can happen to a rope during falling. Luckily that guy had a twin rope otherwise he did not just had an injured finger but lost his life.

[@mirageleung]

Hey Adam! Nice video! I don't have much concern falling on steep or overhanging walls, but where I do get nervous sometimes is slabby and/or runout traverses or pitches as well as R rated climbs. Do you have any suggestions for this other than don't fall? Thanks!

[@liamslattery1646]

Your belayer got worked on that El Cap fall

[@akatzumei1192]

Interviewer to Alex Honnold: Alex, are you afraid of falling? Alex: I dont fall

[@axelf4515]

:))) good one

[@antoniopacelli]

The fall is not the problem, it's the landing spot. The highest you fall the harder you hit the bottom.

[@Budabaii]

“And they came bounding over 0:07”

[@TheQuixoticEnd]

This episode will be ab-REEEEEEEEEE