UNKNOWN footswap technique || Louis Parkinson || bouldering basics

[@applepie-sq8mm]

This last one is something I haven’t really come across or tried myself yet but it looks like an absolute game changer, can’t wait to start practicing it!

[@CatalystClimbing]

Amazing! Try it out and let us know how it goes

[@AnHulha]

Agreed! My thoughts exactly. Looking forward to practicing that!

[@jonnes__4657]

WOW, the last method I have to practise a lot! Thx. to Louis for explaining it in detail. 👍👍 .

[@pascaljutras178]

great method but sometime really hard to do when the foot hole is very small and your position is giving a lot of pressure on this foot.

[@Djarnor]

Cant believe ive never seen the "roll on" method, seems so neat and useful for almost any foothold!

[@CatalystClimbing]

Amazing isnt it!

[@jonathanquinn9123]

Definetly something I could benefit from, foot switching is so tricky

[@CatalystClimbing]

Let us know how it goes!

[@youaremykiseki]

I think I've been doing the last one a lot without really thinking about it (perhaps with a lot more fiddling because I've never really thought about it) but I've never seen anyone explain it in detail before so that's super cool! I'll definitely be paying more attention to my foot swapping methods in the future!

[@sora_mugen]

This series is amazing! Love such a deconstruction of basics of bouldering with Louis. Thanks!

[@CatalystClimbing]

You are very welcome! Glad that you enjoy it!

[@carlplayer1714]

As a beginner, I have found this quite useful to improve my foot switching techniques. I’ll practise this very soon! Thank you!

[@96iceshell]

Such a useful video! Thanks Louis

[@DavePickering931]

Watches this video on a Monday, tries the technique on a Wednesday 🤯 soooo useful, the roll method is a game changer!

[@alicelittlejohn1675]

Yet again another useful video from the most useful KZbin channel. Kinda wish this was around this morning as I had a pretty epic (and painful) foot swap which resulted in a huge bruise on my knee. Now I know what to do and how to do it properly

[@CatalystClimbing]

Awh no sorry to hear about your knee! Hope it heals up soon and get those footswaps dialed!

[@cyc1994622]

Thank you Louis, I actually tried your way the switch foot and it reliefs so much strength on my arms

[@CatalystClimbing]

Glad to hear that it is working out for you!

[@sanyo_neezy]

that was a super helpful trick, thank you so much, Louie! :)

[@davidkettle8774]

Great to see this skill broken down and so well explained. Thanks 👍

[@jimbojet8728]

Thank you Louis. I do enjoy your vids, top notch every one.

[@tobias_george]

Would've come in very handy with a 7a (my second ever) this evening. Rubber-marked Cadbury's button of a foothold.. Managed to top it but that foot switch could use some work. Thanks for the tip Louis!

[@AllOutPsycho]

I wish this video came out like a week or two earlier. I just injured my shoulder cuz my feet slipped on the last hold of a climb and my arm went all weird. Cheers for the advice!!!

[@CatalystClimbing]

Awh noo! Hope you feel better soon!

[@kronosis2767]

An absolute masterclass!!! I have been climbing for over 7 years and never heard of the last method. I’ve got my magician switches dialed from hundreds of home wall laps on old school plaster jibs. However, this is difficult to utilize on slab/no hand climbing. Would your rolling work better in these circumstances? What would you suggest? I’ve always prided myself on my footwork and would love to learn more! You guys are such inspirations and provide a wealth of knowledge to a newer youth coach like myself! What I wouldn’t give to pick your brains on all sorts of coaching/climbing topics :) thanks for what you do for the community!

[@CatalystClimbing]

Thank you for the lovely feedback! And yes you're right the rolling can be more effective!

[@TheNitram8]

The last technique is not reserved to begineers tbh, that was amazing, i'll try it next sessions. Thanks!

[@CatalystClimbing]

Let us know how it goes!

[@RockHime]

I will definitely practice the last technique once I’m fully healed from my finger injury. Cannot wait to get back on the wall!

[@CatalystClimbing]

Hope you recover up soon!

[@WizardyDylan]

this might solve my project ima try this next session

[@alexnunez4019]

Loved it, thanks so much

[@CatalystClimbing]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mitchellmiller5064]

I'm an extreme novice so don't take anything I say very seriously, but I will say that the jumping method definitely works without looking. I mean I haven't done it much yet so maybe situationally it gets more complex, but I think it was inaccurate to say that you have to watch what you're doing for the other methods. Like with many other skilsl, it just takes body awareness and a bit of practice/ comfortability.

[@martinhughes-games8541]

excellent! IM going to try this instead of the usual struggle!

[@CatalystClimbing]

Let us know how you go!

[@nkdevde]

Very good camerawork!

[@Rycamcam]

Woah, interesting! I'm hesitant to try it, but he seems a reliable sort, so I'll give it a shot

[@CatalystClimbing]

Give it a go and let us know how it goes!

[@남효린가드의우당탕탕]

brilliant!

[@BoulderingHighlights]

thanks! what about rolling to the outside edge and the next foot sliding underneath?

[@CatalystClimbing]

Give it a go and see how you feel!

[@kynandwyer3037]

Appreciate the video! This is one area i struggle with. Could you show us your technique for a little nubbin which is a fairly solid hold for 1 foot but only a max of half the width of your toebox? This is the one that i struggle with the most where it almost has to be the magicians table method. Any words of wisdom for these?

[@CatalystClimbing]

Keep your eyes out for future videos!

[@vojtechkubin1590]

I use something between the first and the second one.

[@CatalystClimbing]

Nice one!

[@Jagknorr]

I feel like i do the last one a little bit, but i twist the one toe out and come in with the other toe…i don’t think ive tried the ankley way with the outside edge. Ill check that out for sure.

[@CatalystClimbing]

Let us know how it goes!

[@test-cra]

Really insightful

[@CatalystClimbing]

Glad you found it helpful!!

[@cycloneranger5354]

Last one seems super hard to do on tiny holds no? Will try tonight tho thanks

[@CatalystClimbing]

Is worth a go!! Let us know how you get on!

[@craigbritton1089]

Those who succumb to the myth one should only stand on the front of the toes seldom learn this on their own. I would add; when doing this remember to press into the wall with your leg/ foot

[@SBAndrew28]

what if the foot is microscopic and you can't make room to match with the outside edge of the other foot

[@CatalystClimbing]

Depends on the terrain and gradient that you are on as to what method you would use!

[@akio5035]

pretty cool, very clean method but it probably wouldn't work on tiny footholds sadly.

[@zacharymehl1461]

You do realize that technique failed for Indiana Jones? J/K, this was a great video and definitely a new technique that I will practice!

[@CatalystClimbing]

Great point! ahaha let us know if you succeed where he failed....

[@natenbezonb397]

ok but like, what do i do the foot hold is hook shaped stabbing the shoe, so good when standing straight but rly hard to swap on with the very small surface (on the route i'm doing, i have very bad handholds, and not swapping isn't an otion for me)

[@rubberducky6438]

what kind of pants are those

[@josephpetty1522]

Indiana Jones failed with his swap... :(

[@Dave1507]

He did the swap, what came after is stuff for another video ;)

[@terenshelton1521]

No more goatee :( Back to being 10

[@Jona19824]

You've got white on you

[@BoulderingAddict]

i climb 7c in overhang still i almost never footswap its rare for me

[@CatalystClimbing]

Everyone is different!