Beginner Climber Creates A Masterpiece For Pro

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[@EmilAbrahamsson]

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[@AmandaEssel-vh4wi]

My boyfriend loved your outfit in this video! Would you share where you got your pants from?

[@adamhaas141]

@@AmandaEssel-vh4wi They are by Rúngne Apparel.

[@EmilAbrahamsson]

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[@cleo__cleo9227]

I think that Carl not being familiar with routesetting allowed him to set a boulder outside of what is normally set which is really cool!

[@hannibal3143]

Emil has never looked so short in a video 😂😂

[@ayuminor]

have you WATCHED the grip strength competition? :D

[@maxrumovicz1523]

😂

[@AngryPeopleStudios]

Carl: "Can you jump on this? I guess you can. You can do anything. Super Emil" Later Emil: "I'll try one more time, but it was hard to get" Carl: *Looks to camera* "He can do it" Get youself a friend like Carl 💪

[@scusi02]

I think seeing Carl (or another beginner) set a boulder without giving him a specific hold set just letting him choose holds in the storage room would be a cool follow up. All in all a really cool concept.

[@yann_mrl1556]

Oh yeah that's sound so cool

[@maximedelmas]

Yeah, and they should also try to invent names for the different holds!

[@buledo_lg6310]

So at my gym there has actually been an event where people could try out route setting. It was like a competition where we set boulders and customers could vote for them. I really enjoyed it and the results were actually pretty cool.

[@ewanbennett4001]

Your best weird concept video ever. as a professional route setter I found this very engaging.

[@NatureClimbing]

We're always super excited to see people get inspired and creative with our holds! Big thanks to Emil for taking time to visit us in the workshop to understand our vision and process💚 And Carl? He's a Natural... 😏

[@brethollingsworth5257]

That was shockingly good from an inexperienced setter. Having seen a lot of new setters try to set above their abilities while working as a setter (myself included) most of the "hard" moves are hard because they are garbage, this actually looks genuinely interesting to climb. Win to Carl!

[@zacharylord-rule5368]

What I think is so interesting is how he unconsciously or unintentionally mixed several different climbing and movement styles, which is something you almost never see in a gym. Super dope.

[@EmilAbrahamsson]

Totally agree

[@SlevenKevin7]

I agree. Too often setters have one really cool core goal and build the problem around that. This Boulder was like 3 different problems / styles in one. I actually think he is more creative because his mind is more open because he knows nothing 😂. Make sense?

[@MaadcoClimbing]

As both a game dev and an occasional routesetter, I find the links between game design theory and routesetting fascinating. Routesetters usually come from a strictly climbing background and I think lessons from game making about finding flow, fun and difficulty are highly applicable to making boulders. Climbing is basically a puzzle game with your body and as such there are mechanics to learn and carry along as you climb up (haha) the grades. Being a good routesetter involves being a good climber yes but it's more so about putting your heart into creating something fun and creative for others to solve. It's game making and it's awesome. I think the emotional and selfless aspect of setting really shows in this video 😄 Great job Emil (and Carl) ! Dope videos, dope holds, you never miss 👏

[@StankeyWang]

I was gonna say something like this too but noticed your comment. 100% agree, interestingly enough projecting a climb has some similarities to bug fixing i.e. not always sure what's wrong but continuously try to solve the issue(s) you have in order to achieve success 😂😂

[@ldees3505]

As a fairly experienced route setter myself i found this fascinating. For me, whenever I set a boulder I am always thinking about how a climber will move in each position, how every move is gonna feel, how cool/fun/hard all the moves are, etc. There have been times in my setting career where I have felt almost stuck, like having a hard time coming up with new and interesting moves. It was awesome for me to watch this because it seemed like Carl wasn't thinking about any of that but still set some really cool moves almost by accident. Love it 🤘

[@Jesse_Carl]

Wow it is insane that he nailed the difficulty immediately. What grade would you estimate it?

[@Angus_fO]

It's not up anymore but if I'm not mistaken it was put as 7c

[@ArchibaldVonSkip]

@@Angus_fO I was under the impression of 7C/+ from how it looked in the video!

[@Arunnn241]

V8-V9 depending on your size. My friend is 5' 7". I can imagine that first move being much harder than V8

[@DMan93]

Funny how that mimics outdoor climbing more than a professional set 😅

[@MKWiiLuke4TW]

honestly carls looked really fun to watch, I think in some sense not having has good idea of what technical things the boulderer would need to do made for a kind of abnormal problem solving /movement that looked really cool.

[@ChrisBrainMusic]

We need to see Carl at the next comp setting!

[@silasj.d16]

Really cool climb for his first set! Great job Karl!

[@dreadcoil]

man i love the nature holds they look so clean

[@norfolknonsense7578]

Wow, that was so interesting! Please do another video with Carl. Love his personality.

[@SuedeNWings]

Carl's technical masterpiece is my favorite. This was a great video to watch.

[@gotojayl]

I guess I've started my descent into climbing. It always looked cool, but now that I've watched a couple of your videos, I'll definitely try it out at some point. Very interesting stuff!

[@nosreuter]

That's something you'll never regret!

[@gotojayl]

​@@nosreuter yeah, I bet. I've been looking for a good and entertaining way to start being active, and what better way than climbing.

[@MP-bx3uj]

Carl did an amazing job!! I would struggle with this challenge and I’ve been climbing for a long time. He absolutely crushed it.

[@kennethduncan4643]

I kinda like his line a lot. This feeling is exactly why I like setting problems on the Kilter Board and spray walls.

[@benjaminstapp8008]

Genuinely pleasantly surprised. A great sort of outdoor style boulder. Super impressed👍

[@p0esbek]

That was super interesting. I think for pure enjoyment, I would be really into the dynamic one you’ve set, Emil. I can see myself and my buddies taking turns on that dyno, pumping each other up and just having a blast. Carl’s boulder would definitely be a fun project if I was trying to level up and just try to push myself. I would t say it would be an enjoyable boulder, but definitely one of those problems where I’d be super stoked to have conquered.

[@MrultiPaul]

Banger video and banger boulder, honestly I like it more than yours but I hate overhangs ahah. My only regret was to not get other routesetters opinions on it, what - if anything - they would tweak.

[@matteobecchi1210]

Wow, already the first move is so sick! Great job.

[@kauaandrade4098]

I can really see his background on game design being useful for routesetting. In both areas you're supposed to create challenging and engaging problems, loved the video

[@louis-antoine826]

Carl seems like an awesome friend to have

[@owenwaugh5916]

I was NOT ready for how hard Carl's fit was. I mean he got that shit on. The aura...the absolute aura...

[@Michael-cp3fp]

Emil, I'm loving the shirt you and Felix have on! Could you please share where you got it? Thanks

[@jeromtablet]

That route was epic. Looks super fun and challenging to climb.

[@biomorphic]

Amazing holds, like bouldering on the rock. I hope to see them in the UK gyms soon!

[@rockyboimedia]

Super well-done by carl! I've taught a lot of new climbers how set and their first boulder usually doesn't go very well.

[@pierrehecker7198]

Very fun episode! Liked Carl his vibe

[@arzoru]

6:50 the first collab of Emil and Pewdiepie, nice

[@t.m.4808]

To be honest I will set this pinch move tomorrow. I love it

[@kim98677]

"aj will eeeh, traj maj haardest" FINALLY a proper Swedish accent 😍😍😍

[@Bazoook29]

Thank you Nature Climbing for those nice looking holds!

[@orionmich20]

Emil doing the Jim from the office face quite a bit in this one

[@orionmich20]

P.s. great video, really interesting concept

[@jishk8980]

Bring back Carl!!! This video was incredibly entertaining. Nice job guys!

[@RobertNowland]

Not having experience allowed him to set a boulder that was a little more random like what you would find on actual rock. Catering to Emil he made it quite reachy so I don't think it would work as well for a typical gym set but that unique style is what made it look really fun to climb!

[@vidhoard]

Really enjoyed this, PLEASE make this a series!!!! "People who have never set make a boulder for me"

[@Thomas-Mihanta]

bruh techy masterpiece all day, props to both!!

[@M1dnightCrashB]

Awesome vid! As a new climber I would love to set my own boulder and really fun to see the thought process go into it when you haven’t done it before 😊

[@scottwangkl8882]

Super impressed ny this set from Carl. I'm envious of his creativity!

[@Whueso]

Really cool concept for a video, Emil. This was fun to watch, especially as someone who wants to give setting a go.

[@maddie_d13]

This was really cool to see as someone who sets but struggles setting outside their limit because I can't test all the moves. Great video, also those holds are amazing!

[@dillonr6265]

Fun video, I am a beginner and I think it would be really fun to try route setting.

[@Tyrant628]

I liked watching the sustained struggle of the second climb more than the flashy Dyno of the first.

[@Ruffa_]

Did he place those first 6 holds (4 hands/2 feet) all by himself? If so, that's a really cool move up to the rail, and subsequent pull to the pinch. Nice work Carl! Would love to see a follow up where he sets like....3 boulders and you adjust them to make them available for the gym :)

[@ExtraRice365]

A masterpiece indeed.

[@adamhaas141]

Please, Emil, make that video with Carl!🙌 It sounds like it would be a fascinating exploration of the relationship between strength 💪 on one hand, and experience on the other.

[@Veloxzr]

This is one of the funniest videos I've watched in a while, it's just so wholesome

[@J_punkt_O_punkt]

that's a great format. you should continue that. But let the beginner describe what they think you need to do and make an voiceover while you climb ;) also, when you climbed the boulder you should set the same climb but easier for the beginner so they can experience it.

[@nicolasjean-michel6359]

I haven't even finish the video yet, but I'd like to say that it's a really great idea, a complete beginer setting for you a problem at your level ahah! I going to watch the video now! Really nice content Emil, thank you :)

[@formfeelfn]

This was great. Honestly, I'd be way more psyched to climb Carl's boulder. Both cool though.

[@TalentedNoob1]

The shirt you and felix are wearing is sick!! Where can I get one?

[@fairkid1515]

I also want this tshirt

[@EmilAbrahamsson]

It’s a design I made for his 30th birthday actually. Pretty sure I’d get sued to oblivion if I actually sold it 😅

[@adam.h9774]

Great video! Carls boulder looked super cool

[@deslomator]

This came out quite nicely actually; these experiments tend to be hit or miss and Carl was a really good choice.

[@Helen2514]

Those holds are beautiful!

[@eleanorshuttleworth9346]

Something I thought was quite interesting was that on the go when you sent the boulder you were breathing a lot more, whereas on the previous goes you were holding your breath more.

[@dragade101]

Awesome holds. I wonder how they fair compared to synthetic holds. The wood probably works fine on flat walls but a fibreglass wall with realistic rock texture, would the wood be more likely to crack?

[@Brother_mar]

Very cool setting

[@paulgaras2606]

Carl sets indoor lines that look like outdoor lines with indoor holds meant to replicate outdoor hoods.

[@EmilAbrahamsson]

He's a visionary man

[@Eyllexx]

Really cool video Emil, I think Carls boulder was really good for him never building anything before

[@Candesce]

I think Emil's climb was more aesthetic, and more consistent and nice, but Carl's boulder was very interesting. I think the only thing I didn't like about it was the hand swapping/flipping move on the vertical bar. That just seemed kind of awkward and weird. Very impressive though.

[@XVIIsionsProductions]

Carls Boulder is so rad, it’s not the “typical” problem.

[@hildaramirez3606]

Not taking away from all the accomplishments and great personality in introducing non climbers to this great content, but you are a gorgeous looking man !

[@EmilAbrahamsson]

Haha what a lovely way to phrase that compliment, thank you for that

[@mark.mazzarella]

Love to see setting content, and love this idea in particular

[@tobysegar]

Banger concept that

[@jayknot88]

2 attempts. I'm psyched

[@BlackMagicLG]

Awesome video as always! Everything was perfect 😍

[@axeus2008]

I want to see more carl! Awesome video, awesome boulders

[@lara8484]

cordie is so cool, i love her in videos!! ❤

[@Painsoreal]

Carl 👏

[@nicholaslarmour5647]

Amazing

[@VDB420]

You can tell Carl's intelligence stat is maxed out even though his STR needs some work still

[@g.w.customcreations3534]

Would be interested to hear what grade you would give Carl's set, Emil. Looked quite hard, but not off the charts. Lad clearly has an eye for it.

[@tribesnr42]

I love techy boulders. But mostly because I'm not powerfull enough for powerful moves 😅

[@taggi1877]

Such an amazing idea Emil

[@darkaquatus]

I never knew Sodapoppin's brother was a route setter.

[@888ian2]

pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee more Carl

[@InIMoeK]

What grade would the Masterpiece be considered? 7B/7B+?

[@gabe5868]

Def Carl

[@robertcreer8826]

Great video!

[@benotyourboss]

I wanna see Emil trying Carls game!

[@sovereignyx3158]

Wow! Actually I do think that Carl‘s is a better boulder (in that sense)😅 I love the way how you have to use your hips and it looks like a lot of glute work as well… It really is a masterpiece! :D The dyno also was very cool though!

[@max.lindgren]

That was super cool. Even though I think the boulders (both of them) are way above my level, I might have to go check them out. Since I have the gym membership it feels like it would be a waste not to 😅

[@ArchibaldVonSkip]

What's your opinion on the grade? 7Carl+?

[@johnhf9]

Carl is king

[@Spydeer8000]

Great video guys ! What's the music after 20:30 ? ;)

[@severin2004]

For a beginner thats so impressive 😮

[@Prestonmartin09]

Stop buying all the drones I’m trying to buy some

[@devinposey9739]

literally same

[@Bucketchicken03]

Gotta go Carl bruh. His thinking outside the norm great.

[@benjaminwalker9873]

I'm so curious what Emil would grade "The Masterpiece"

[@Bhangshot]

I only wish you had filmed some more people try his route and give their comments. Otherwise great video.

[@mugens15d]

What grade would you say each boulder is @Emil?

[@deyeye]

Thanks!

[@EmilAbrahamsson]

And thank you! 😄

[@talshabat7099]

What would you grade this ? I mean just by looking and seeing Emil struggles i assume it is about v9-10

[@atomic7680]

I thought finally a tall climber I can relate to but found out I'm quite a bit taller than you 😅😅