Board Session With One of The Strongest Climbers in The World

[@glassboxdorito]

Alex is such a g. Has a real appreciation for tradition in climbing while not being backwards-looking at all, lives and breathes it

[@sean6387]

I can happily say that I built the original Board Room at Mile End by dismantling the 'beginners' wall in that room and reconstructing the slotted-angle framework. It's taller and wider now, though. Must have been around '97, give or take. I also put in a crap off-vertical crimpy and pockety-hold wall on the left too, but no one ever used that. I never thought the room would last this long. Big hello to anyone from the 90s who remembers me.

[@nickemery3101]

I used the 20 degree wall. Great little wall with tiny crimps. However I do admit to using the main board most of the time. Still recon it was the best board I've ever climbed on. Even getting to the top using everything felt nails.

[@davidswaine7340]

Both boards were really good the less steep one was like the cressbrook board at the school.All good.I remember seeing Chris Cubitt doing 40 hand move circuits on the original board.

[@AhmadUibai]

6:24 - 7:04 Couldn't have said it better myself! I've recently gotten back into climbing after a rather long (4 year) break and what I've realised has helped me change my perspective on climbing is understanding that everybody has their own reasons and motivations to climb. The reason for my break to begin with was that I found myself hating climbing more and more after every session because I was so caught up in other people's motivations and goals and I never stopped to think about what I wanted out of climbing. To hear somebody as accomplished as Alex say that definitely gives me the motivation to climb for my own reasons and not worry about anybody else's!

[@jakobbauz]

Couldn't agree more. I'm 36 and I've started climbing like a year ago and it has become one of the most important things in my life. But this importance comes from the fact that I can relaxe, even be happy while climbing; and grades aren't important at all in that calculation. I know that I won't ever do what some of the young guys around me are doing; but that really doesn't bother me at all - on the contrary: I love to watch them, I love to watch competitions just for the love of the game. So cheers to you mate; have fun no the wall! ;)

[@comegrant893]

Alex is just floating. Impressive strength.

[@nickemery3101]

Remember using the original board back in the mid to late 90s. Best board and still have fond memories of the problems. Just getting to the top using anything felt desperate

[@climbing1847]

“Board climbing gives back when you give to it”, Alex Lemel

[@Nyitemare]

Its really nice to hear strong, board climbers speak abotu respecting everyone's different motivation for climbing. I dont really want to climb outside much, i love gym climbing. Even at my early stage, i dont really want to MENTION that though. There are so many people who think REAL climbing is "x". Just do what you love and love it

[@eccehomer8182]

Alex has a great but very chilled attitude towards climbing.

[@kavali6320]

You know it's a good video when the talking is equally inspiring as the climbing itself ;) Alex and Louis can both draw on a great deal of experience and you can feel their enthusiasm. Great collab👍.

[@AB-fh9zh]

My thoughts exactly.

[@kennethduncan4643]

Seems sick! Honestly, been climbing a spray wall a lot more, just as a training n creativity exercise.

[@paulhoulden]

I have the same mindset with my running. 99% of folk specifically train for a race or an end goal. My end goal is to survive

[@VDB420]

What a legend and what a sick board. I'll definitely visit this board if I'm ever in London. ❤

[@Carlosallouchimontero]

Alex is a legend.

[@lolzguyl]

14:03 Here Louis, have a digital fistbump 👊

[@safestate8750]

Love this guy

[@ejl74]

I love watching two strong climbers I follow on socials climb hard spraywalls.

[@p_booth_fan]

Alex is so feckin strong, even his dynos look static 😅

[@climbing1847]

“It’s about this right now”, Alex Lemel

[@The_Average_climber]

Audio isn’t the best compared to usual but awesome watch 💪🏻👌

[@Spuggetti]

Why are all Alex’s good climbers? Alex Lemel Alex Megos Alex Puccio Alex Honnold Alexsey Rubtsov

[@jamesdazhongcook]

Lemel's chisel crimp is so good!

[@mahlercarranca1776]

Louis ever thought on doing captions in other languages, it could get you reach much further, love your content and the way you deliver the message super knowledgeable and fun

[@sweatypads]

Legend!

[@osrictentaqclesmin]

This was awesome? Alex rocks. Go see Joe Walmsley’s board at the quay in Exeter!

[@jonnes__4657]

Warm up... 😱😱 .

[@Colin_Barnes]

nice one!

[@sirlockoff]

the beast the myth, those who know, know

[@cwehden]

Wowzer! I've always assumed Louis was very strong but he's a weak little scrub compared with this mutant, Alex should be in Marvel comics 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Amazing video!

[@Gordyyx]

He looks like Harbard from the tv show vikings...

[@soccutd77]

Anyone have any advice for getting into this dynamic crimpy style of bouldering that you see so often on board climbs? I think it looks so cool but it is obviously probably high injury risk if you're not ready for it. There seems to be such a big divide between slow static crimps, big moves with good holds, and stuff like this. Is there a benchmark of you need to have a certain level of strength before it's safe?

[@tobyduncombe3047]

I'd recommend watching Louis video explaining his ethos. Basically it's - try moves between the biggest holds on the training board in your gym, if you can do them then start loading up the easiest problems in your next session and try those out. Stop if you get pain (wrists was one for me when I started out). Warm up well, listen to your body. When is a good time to start will vary for each person. If your fingers hurt and you fall off every single overhang v3 with small holds in any gym then it's probably too soon for a moonboard but something like a kilterboard goes down to v0/1.

[@BoulderingAddict]

only left richt boulders

[@zekeviews]

14:01

[@bbfletch268]

Louis, would you recommend someone go straight to a 30 degree (even if they struggle) or spend more time on a 15 degree wall?

[@phineasg7709]

I'm not Louis but I would say go to 30. It's just not board climbing at and less of an angle.

[@bbfletch268]

@@phineasg7709 Thanks!

[@dorukdizdarer]

How tall is Loui?

[@freddieodonnell]

Is it just me, or is this channel good for depression?

[@rosshenderson8171]

Damn all that wasted strength, brother needs to get outdoors on some real boulders 😂😂😉😉