Back to the Real Thing | Adam Ondra, Magnus Midtbø, Jerry Moffatt and Ben Moon

[@magmidt]

I got the Real Thing vibe watching this! Great video!

[@JanSimanek]

❤️

[@8skywalker8]

Turning 40 in May, haven’t climbed for a while …. I’m totally psyched now!!!

[@kevedwards]

You School room video was also brilliant, can’t wait to see what Tom and Pete release now.

[@Da-yw7lk]

Could have done with more Magnus.

[@Grasfh]

Climb me 😩

[@selfmadethousanaire]

Adam saying "years of modern bouldering finally paying off on the rock" that killed me

[@Zraknul]

Shows us in part how inspirational these routes are.

[@joelfinan]

Maybe a little dig at Jerry, seems the guy has good banter about 'new age' gym climbers 🤣

[@bleacherbum18]

@@joelfinan I dont know any of the context. Just assumed he meant this was a paddle dyno that we see in every competition, but Jerry doing it on Ace was probably one of the first times ever. No idea tho.

[@_MRK87]

I'm not sure I got the context

[@toncek9981]

@@_MRK87 As far as I understand it, basically modern bouldering nowadays has little in common with rock climbing. Competition routes are more often than not full of jumps and large dynamic moves (probably more attractive for average viewers...) and in many cases it's actually more like a parkour on climbing wall than actual climbing, because all these moves are rarely ever usable outside of the gym on real rock - well, except for this one moment...

[@WideBoyz]

This was a fantastic video. Great job Jan putting this together. Nice one Adam, Jerry, Ben and Magnus

[@JanSimanek]

❤️

[@uilleachan]

Yeah, what a beast! Can we look forward to seeing wide boyz footage of the Adog in the crack seller? Thankz.

[@Fred-oz3tw]

and will bosi

[@8skywalker8]

What number was it on Hunter Hill road?

[@paulheimweh]

@@8skywalker8 skystalker?

[@Huh_this_name_is_taken]

I adore how it pays homage to the original The Real Thing bouldering movie in art style and music ❤

[@antoinehalik]

actually when I've seen for the first time this movie, I said "what a shitty music in there". Right now I find it pretty accurate for this kind of movies 😃😃😃 Fits very good, here as well!

[@Alvias]

100% agree, Real Thing soundtrack was dope and this homage is great aswell.

[@RustyShackleford_]

The 90s were the golden age of independent filming. This made me really nostalgic for niche sports like climbing and skateboarding

[@Theaddekalk]

me to su much!!

[@starlitshadows]

​@@RustyShackleford_as someone who has been skateboarding for 26 years. This one of the first things it reminded me of. This made me want to climb like a really good skate video would make me want to skate. No better feeling than that feeling of inspiration and passion in my opinion.

[@connorleggatt7624]

"Pull like a bastard" has to be the most inspiring, sentimental words Adam has ever received!!! Need him in 2024 at the Olympics!

[@artesverticales7858]

It really is a special moment when Jerry finally stops playing an ego driven jerk and gets truly involved and emotional. That transmission of passion is amazing!

[@connorleggatt7624]

@@artesverticales7858 Yeh I thought the facade was funny, but it was great to see him genuinely exhilarated for Adams flash!

[@ThePolishTraveller]

Jerry was known to be a somewhat on the knob side. His banter proves it. But hey he was almost untouchable in his heyday so he can be whatever he wants to be.

[@LeoVick]

You can really see the competition in Jerry, he's a tough guy to impress. Nice to see him so happy when Adam flashed the last boulder.

[@BroxigarZ]

I get the sense it's like being someone who watched Man O' War race back in the 1920s and then some 53 years later you go back to watch Secretariat set untouchable records at the Triple Crown for all 3 races. You are just watching the pinnacle culmination of the sport in Adam. You may have some slight resentment to the ease Adam does it, but the witnessing of something special far out shadows it.

[@Theaddekalk]

it was great!

[@Kingofdafarm21]

He's a bit of a nob that Jerry guy

[@FamilyRoyalty]

I just love the shithousery too! Brilliant

[@timrobson860]

@@Kingofdafarm21 oof no banter for you

[@jsboone1979]

Love when Jerry says “pull like a bastard” before your flash. Can’t beat that old school mentality

[@DavidWKimber]

I loved the juxtaposition of Ben's interview, so humble and even a little shy when asked about why he keeps climbing, and then the pure raw energy when he sends a few moments later, like a beast conquering the jungle and roaring out. There was a lot going on there, really appreciated it, and was super inspired!

[@koulmemaybe]

goodness, the editors and sound designers on this deserve a raise - this is amazing

[@ПетрСтраумал]

That music does not fit the video completely :(

[@sebastian-ez1dj]

@@ПетрСтраумал this is what ben moon listened to it couldn’t be more fitting

[@ПетрСтраумал]

@@sebastian-ez1dj but the times changed, its not in, right now.

[@sebastian-ez1dj]

@@ПетрСтраумал music is timeless

[@ПетрСтраумал]

@@sebastian-ez1dj sure, but it doesnt fit every time and place.

[@unclecaravan]

Flashing the Ace is just incredible, so cool that Jerry was there and brimming with as much stoke as Adam. Gave me goosebumps!

[@ThePolishTraveller]

he was flabbergasted more like

[@gball8466]

Ben sending Rain Shadow 6 weeks after deciding to get back into shape is incredible. Legendary achievement, Valhalla level stuff.

[@leoingson]

Makes me sad on my genetics, tho :-)

[@Ashilax1]

@@leoingson It's not really genetics. Once you've climbed at that level it comes back very quickly when you get back into it. I took 2 years off and I'm equal to if not back to what I was bouldering before (V8-V9) in a month.

[@leoingson]

@@Ashilax1 Thanks for giving me some hope. How long did it take you to get to V8-9 in the first place?

[@hydratainment.7708]

@@leoingson probably years but if you keep your head up and stay focused you"ll 100% reach it one day

[@IzzyIkigai]

@@Ashilax1 Genetics play a role. Getting back into shape this quickly, just as with getting in shape in the first place, needs the right amount of everything - age, bones, hormones, money, time, ... While Moon did show a generous amount of humility, the fact that he could go back to climbing that quickly and focus on it enough to achieve this are pretty likely coming from a privileged place. I mean, most parents can't even find enough sleep to do any hobbies for the first year or so...

[@boulevardiere1623]

Each generation stands on the shoulders of the one before. This was a beautiful tribute - and not just for a climbing audience. Anyone can feel the excitement of honoring greatness in history. Well done, gents.

[@miroz5824]

Gawd, the production value of this is hard to believe! The flashbacks of the legendary Ben&Jerrys' movie is hilarious! Jerry chaffing Adam had me in tears, 'what have you done on grit?' 😹 I was waiting for the footage from Ace as the news has been shared previously and seeing Jerry being flabbergasted was well worth the wait! 😁Brought the memories of him flashing Jade back :) Huge thanks to everybody who made this possible! 💯❤‍🔥

[@abardill]

Jerry with the "what's he done on gritstone?" 😂

[@straytraffic]

It must feel extremely validating to have the word’s greatest climber deliberately walk in footsteps you made 40 years ago. Jerry could have been petty about someone flashing one of his greatest achievements, but he seems legitimately thrilled.

[@5tr4nge75]

Jerry is part of the old school, he talks a lot of shit, especially before the climb and during it, but he’s never going to be bitter about someone sending one of his FAs, he put them up to be climbed

[@thomasyates3078]

@@5tr4nge75 Wouldn't that make him part of the new school? All the ridiculous bickering and feuds in climbing seemed to be from the 70s to the 90s.

[@5tr4nge75]

@@thomasyates3078 he was from the 90s He’s definitely matured with age You have to remember that he was one of the strongest climbers in the world, and they would have been having the same debates about just how close to the limit of possibility they are

[@TheManCave563]

Possibly my favourite climbing edit of recent years. All my favourites in one place. All the crags shown within an hour of my house. Seeing them walk the same walk-ins that i have trodden. People will say they would be there all the time if they lived as near as i do. With family commitments and work it's rarely possible, but this is a reminder that when the chance comes I will be out there crushing 6as in my solutions 🙏

[@igorlaniella465]

This was amazing!! Thank you very much. Almost cried seeing how Adam flashed The Ace in front of Jerry. Awesome video. Nice ending Ben running in front of the new generations. Kudos to the editor.

[@JanSimanek]

❤️

[@stevebond7387]

A tear was shed on my end, so cool to see this!

[@ThePolishTraveller]

yeah I was wondering if these young boulderers even knew who was that 'old' jogger who passed them on the path

[@tyler___3]

Adam with those screams! So satisfying. Those “yahoooooo”s sounded straight out of a mario game.

[@aeon-adv]

The best fucking video and music ever, all legends! Amazing and thanks all of you for existing.

[@SwitchUpYt]

This wasn’t a KZbin video. It was an essential climbing film. EXCEPTIONALLY well edited.

[@dr2165]

Love how hyped Jerry is to see Adam Flash a problem that absolutely killed him to do the FA on. 0 Ego just absolutely hyped in the moment and sharing the joy with the next generation of legendary climber.

[@tommeyer3871]

One of the best videos on your channel. It may not have the incredible aesthetics of the Silence movie, but the storytelling is superb, especially considering how much content is packed into the video as well as the references to the real thing and the history behind each climb and of course the "guest stars" :)

[@Andrew-zd1rn]

I climbed indoors as a kid, and found Magnus randomly who created awareness of your channel. Unreal content! Makes me want to climb again!

[@elooouan]

you should! amazingly fun sport

[@Rockmaster867]

Jerry is such a genuine guy.

[@robiniapseudoacacia]

Amazing to see how excited he gets about other people's achievements.

[@MusicScala]

Oh man, growing up watching these two legends develop some of the hardest stuff of their time and then being able to climb with them on exactly those routes/boulders must feel surreal. Imagine flashing the boulder youve seen your idol struggling on… IN FRONT OF THEM. This surely must be truly a special moment in life. Knowing you are exactly where you dreamt do be when you were a kid.

[@KombiLife]

This should be an award winning vlog, first class cinematography and story telling and the FLASH was the icing on the cake. Thanks for sharing and, great work team!

[@JanSimanek]

❤️

[@tylerfountain5884]

Rolling up to the crag in a BMW and a Benz... what legends. Great video!

[@Monscent]

The quality of this is insane

[@AllegraClimbingPsychologist]

I think it's incredible how much social media has changed our community and towards a good direction! Sometimes we tend to focus only on the negative aspects of technology, but now we are able to witness such outstanding collaborations!

[@RootsenSneeky]

thats really, really true

[@miguelgalllego]

Your channel is pretty good too!

[@RootsenSneeky]

@@miguelgalllego haha thanks! Beneath climbing, illustration & animation is my other main passion in life (:

[@Rodjeure]

Damn, I can't stop smiling, and feel a little tear of joy I have to admit... The moment you sent The Ace in front of Jerry, what can I say : History, Legends, etc... Thanks so much for this vid !! Real Thing was the shit when I was young, pushed me to 7B boulder but numbers are nothing without pleasure.

[@starlitshadows]

Ben and Jerry's enthusiasm and passion is truly inspiring. Seeing Ben's reaction after completing that 9A or Jerry saying "pull like a bastard" and the camera guy's reaction right before Adam flashes put a huge smile on my face. The history and storytelling, old clips and music are incredible. This and Magnus' vid with you 4 are some of the best climbing vids I've ever seen. Really hope you guys get to do more of this together and we get some more videos in the future. This was really special. I feel so inspired to climb after watching this.

[@stevebond7387]

I loved seeing the camera guys reaction too, huge smile on my face too!!!👍🏼

[@gezzapk]

They make some tasty ice cream too

[@gabrielmarias972]

That VHS tape was gold...its great Adam have interest about historic climbs/climbers, and respect them. Many really strong climbers just forget this.. Kudos Adam

[@jonas.groschwitz]

Loved Jerry Moffatt's smack talk throughout, absolutely hilarious! And you can tell it comes from a place of deep respect. What an amazing collaboration and video!

[@Mooreish]

Needs a LOVE button! Took me back to University climbing, Real Thing VHS, trips to font with friends and cold days of finger pain on grit

[@jakubkanna]

Wow, Adam. Your edits dynamically are becoming something outstanding, and I know it’s not only because of amazing filmmakers you have but also how important it is for you. Thank you for a big chunk of inspiration and congrats on the flash.

[@chukengr8]

The Real Thing is my favorite climbing video of all time.

[@robiniapseudoacacia]

Brilliant brilliant film blending the old and the new. The respect between older and younger climbers is awesome to see.

[@TerenceJames]

I just want to say, 1 that video was epic, 2 the music choice was bloody fantastic 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@_ndv_]

Incredible. Brilliant collaboration and history. Can you please provide the songlist in the video description?

[@Whueso]

This was an absolute pleasure to watch and Jerry's "pull like a bastard" is definitely my new try-hard psych motto.

[@AmmoBoks]

Editing in the old footage was awesome, what a nice video!

[@waynlinazn]

Hardest hitting music for climbing, Love it, Great energy!

[@bluemeaford]

Ondra, Moffatt, Moon & Midtbø. Magnificent. Excellent job Adam, in recreating the old skool climbing vibe.👏🏻

[@fedebori]

Thank you for this film AO/team! Im so inspired! "Pull like a bastard" jaja grande!!

[@boddzillabodman2377]

Production on this is amazing, great to see the sentiment at the end too

[@jaymac7203]

Wow whoever your video creators are need a raise lol great production quality 😊

[@jonnysolaris]

Watching all these fine gentleman practice their art to such a high level is truly inspirational. I'm going for a run!!

[@denyvader940]

This video is GOLD

[@will9444555]

As someone from Sheffield, it's so cool to see so many legends hanging out around the local area. Please come back soon these videos are amazing.

[@scadooshy5161]

As soon as I seen the title and who all was in this i knew it'd be a banger.

[@RoadtoV11]

This is one of my favourite videos so far! Adam flashing the Ace in front of Jerry is historic moment and a beautiful chapter in British climbing.

[@weschrist]

Climbing with Jerry and Ben in the Peak remains one of the highlights of my life. Fun blokes to be around.

[@Digdigs2]

Ben’s story about being a dad and drifting away from climbing resonates- it’s hard. Getting back into it is hard, especially when “off the couch” doesn’t really work any more - too old. Had my first sesh in over a year last week… a little demoralising 😅 Ben - as always great inspiration, this time for the middle age me, not the 16 year old me. Thanks again!

[@chrisc475]

The E30 M3 and the Integrale in the original film were awesome

[@DrunkenDemon]

This is something between childlike Joy and serious human Performance. Thanks! To the Team behind the scenes too!

[@fluffycolt5608]

Sorry Adam this is quite a spectacular movie and gg on the ace. Incredible.

[@bentelford7969]

Couldn't stop smiling all through this. I grew up on Ben, Jerry and The Real Thing. Thanks for an awesome vid.

[@zacbeames2562]

this soundtrack is awesome.

[@EPrice282]

15:09 through to when Adam sends is pure art, the tension build up is insane, the encouragement from jerry and the angle of the shot really made it feel like something momentous was happening. so good

[@JanSimanek]

❤️

[@nrs7846]

I'm a lifer ski bum over 50 and still skiing 100+ days a year. I coach skiing at our local charter school. One of my favorite sayings, that I stole from another coach, is "the world champion loves to ski." Hearing Ben speak of his love of climbing with Adam so reminds me of this sentiment.

[@thombstones]

Wow! Possibly the best climbing video ever! To see the my old heroes and the Adam together in England. Just Awesome. Adam you are such a gift to our community, the way you climb and the way you can put it into words, in English! Incredible. Respect and all the luck you deserve. 🙏

[@sabre22b]

Oh good. Now I'm crying. Really moving. Such an enthusiasm and love for this strange sport of ours.

[@agp10701]

Huge passion for climbing,between the most iconic climbers from diferent generations. Thanks for this masterpiece video!!!!

[@middle-agedclimber]

The music is simply perfect for this video!!!

[@Keat]

im only 4 minutes into this edit, and my god this is what climbing needs from a visual stand point; absolutely stellar! There is defiantly a spot in my heart for the somber, delicate and masterful videos of struggling to tackle some of the worlds hardest problems; but this energy is just electric. Bravo!

[@dadbod4038]

my favorite climbing vid ever! THE END

[@greigseavill629]

Bringing back the deep house for climbing vids

[@ElliotLukeB]

After just listening to Jam Crack with Ben Moon recently this has really brought it all to life now - i love the old footage

[@takeiteasy8847]

This is such a gem really. The joy Ben and Jerry are getting from climbing you can see it so clearly. To take a look back at those times really reminds you of the spirit of that time and what it meant back than to dedicate yourself to climbing. And also to see people like you and Magnus who also carry the same spark. It really is beautiful to watch when people are truely passionate about something. Thank you so much Adam for making this video. I greatly enjoyed it. Also the intro with snippets from the real thing was hillarious.

[@allenstill5121]

Awesome, just needed to get Adam racing out to the crag on a Jerry style superbike ;) Brilliant video.

[@jircak]

This video is absolutely perfect, as perfect as the four gentlemen in it! I really enjoy it and thank everyone who participated in it!

[@julianpardo4676]

One of the sickest intros to a video, cinematic with no commentary and dope music

[@hotbeefo]

Woop, I've been looking forward to seeing Ondra on grit for a while

[@A_Voice_In_The_Ocean]

Beautiful! Well done good souls! God bless.

[@RAZOROM]

i usually never comment on youtube but i must say adam i love what you represent for the climbing community and will always have support from your fans. also amazing video production quality , keep up the amazing work.

[@weedaviec]

Bit of Malcom Smith in this as well? Great video. Enjoyed Jerry's banter. What a flash!

[@taran5883]

I love how you kept the natural sounds in on Ben climbing rain shadow, it had me stop what I was doing and concentrate. Then hit back in with that techno 😍, incredibly editted video

[@tstokyo7095]

Great editing, the vibe of the 90s gave a nostalgic touch.

[@walrusclimbing]

Wow! Not just the climbing is inspiring. The storytelling is so authentic and wholesome ❤

[@dieselrugg]

Ah good old Ben and Jerry's....LOL! Great vid!

[@mickmurci6571]

Brilliant video! I especially love the way it pays tribute to the original.

[@philippebeytrison6926]

Great movie, thanks a lot!

[@michaltheb]

Yet again, (Magic) Adam's purity and likeability shines through this video. The titans Ben and Johnny admiring Adam's presence with humbleness and intuition. The content is absolutely delightful and it is such an inspiration for these two generations of climbers to meet and chat and joke and poke each other. Fantastic and thank you!

[@robmorgan1214]

Holy crap! So good! All these men are such good role models. So much poise and maturity good humor and stoicism.

[@jonathanfoley2742]

The segment of The Ace flash is excellent. The music, and flash and Jerry's commentary work perfectly together...well done!

[@kasparondrej2938]

Paradni video, edit, hudba, vsechno!

[@hbr6545]

Amazing inspirational video. Allways lovely to watch your videos Andam. Big up from Portugal

[@marekloucky3446]

Pro level in every bit of this video !!! 🎩

[@kevedwards]

Absolutely fantastic movie, the retro throwback to the OG was so well done and you genuinely looked the happiest and most comfortable I’ve ever seen you with Ben and Gerry. Good banter and fantastic respect between you all.

[@serratos97]

This has been my favorite video! The 90s techno, the edition, the flash! I love you man!

[@Finkelfunk]

You can clearly tell a lot of effort went into the planning, recording and editing of this, great job! :)

[@umbertobaratta8882]

Best video on your Channel! Just amazingly produced

[@alexandremarques5406]

Instant classic! Old style climbing video, one of the best I've seen. Thank you.

[@konradschwein5954]

that video has the cinema standart in the best way!!!:) love it! 😍

[@willgilbert5565]

What an incredible film! Adam (and your team), the best one yet! It was so great to see Jerry just blown away with happiness when you flashed Ace!

[@edcook1886]

What a cool piece of art, climbing movie and inspiraton all in one - all time heroes from 30 years ago together with you modern icons of climbing. And such a vibe of respect, joy and passion. Made a big smile on my face for the hole movie. Thanks!

[@paulgennaro2001]

Damn! Like this is really F-ing awesome quality! Bro Moffat, Moon, Ondra, stretching, breakfast, I'm pumped and only thirty seconds into the video! Ondra, you have become the best content creator for climbing. You are also providing us a glimpse into peoples daily lives. Can you please make a video about the history of the campus board and start the video at the campus center in Germany. This has everything to do with the first quasi/sudo replica for AD and for perhaps climbing in general. Wolfgang did 1-5-8 on two fingers at a distance of 20cm . However, the distance on the first wrung is at 23.5 cm, and the rest is at 20 cm. That means his 1-5 distance total was not even in cm but close to 84. Maybe it's 83.5...... I bet you that is the distance for the first move/jump on AD. Why not an even 84 cm? Why not an even 80 cm? So could you please give us some history on this. Moffat and Moon would know. And Why is the traditional campus board that you find at most gyms not at 20 but 22 cm? Solve the campus board conspiracy! Thanks!

[@Claire-xb3vw]

What an amazing feeling to see my favourite climber appreciating my hometown so much!! I’m from Sheffield but I’ve been away from home almost a year now and feeling so homesick lately. It was such a joyful surprise pressing play and recognising my backyard! Thanks for showing it so much love :-)

[@NealMcQuaid]

That is a stunning video - compliments on the production quality of this. Great blend and celebration of the history with the modern standards intermixed. Those interviews were gems.

[@mrkanangra]

One of my mates that I got into climbing, left Australia and moved to Sheffield because he was so obsessed with the Real Thing movie - he would listen to it on cassette tape driving to crags, and could recite every single line!. He ended up becoming good mates with Jerry Moffatt, and lived there for years!!!!. In the 90's that was the best movie ever!. We here in Australia, also lodged Rich Heap for a few months!. God I miss the 90's climbing!!!!