Climbing without using feet and chalk - Challenge with Pete Whittaker

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We wanted to do another video doing all the boulders in the gym, but decided that would be too easy between the two of us and made up a challenge instead. Climbing without chalk and feet.
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[@alexanderbastnagel2846]

Pete: tears his LCL Pete: “a bit odd innit”

[@UCDupleix]

23:20 Had the same, cryed like a baby.

[@alexanderbastnagel2846]

@@UCDupleix bro he just smiled through it

[@tjkim1999]

@@UCDupleix depends on the peripheral damage. I tore my ACL and had no pain whatsoever because nothing else was damaged. Couldn't walk for shit for a day or two but could even walk and jog fine by mid-week. Had to get surgery of course because my knee wouldn't stay stable during full extension. So he was probably lucky (I say lucky but... That's relatively speaking) that the damage was localized.

[@alexanderbastnagel2846]

@@tjkim1999 I didn’t know that. That’s crazy that it can tear but be relatively painless

[@KingColliwog]

Oh god that sounddddddd

[@naberyoutube2802]

I don't think he is 100% chalk-free. Magnus's hands must've absorbed some chalk for emergency situations.

[@nadyamikhailova7527]

He already contains one percent chalk in his body

[@genzuo]

@@nadyamikhailova7527 magnus' blood has been replaced with invisible liquid chalk that he can secrete at any moment

[@mojavemateo]

He's like a camel, but with chalk

[@Dani-El.]

He sweats purified chalk dust.

[@sky8902]

He sweats chalk where do you think Magdust comes from

[@RockClimberAlex]

For anyone wondering, Pete was kind enough to answer my email, the LCL tear does not require surgery, just rehab and things are going good. He started climbing 1 footed (funnily enough) and progressed to 2 foot. So things are going good, hope to see him crush again soon.

[@dave_h_8742]

Saw the cellar challenge with one foot so this explains it. Glad to hear he's in the hands of physioterrorists (bet by video)

[@goosjer]

Surgery is usually not necessary for these kind of tears, but his knee will never be as stable as before without it. But you will generally not notice this in normal activities.

[@titter3648]

It is probably only a grade 1 tear then. A grade 3 would have required surgery, and he would have been in a lot of pain and not been able to walk like he did.

[@vn0397]

To hope to see him crush again soon is maybe a poor choice of word's😅

[@trollsoldieryt6751]

Oh thank God. Thanks for asking him and telling us ! 🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@AntonFomenko]

Well... Now invisible chalk is not allowed anymore! Thank you Magnus! 🤣

[@felixl.2606]

Is imaginary chalk still allowed though? Asking for a friend. :D

[@AntonFomenko]

@@felixl.2606 yep! 😂 And it’s actually sticky spray. It’s allowed on Japan competitions.

[@freshfrozen7629]

@@AntonFomenko yes i saw them using the spray on their shoes and hands on sasuke.

[@felixl.2606]

@@AntonFomenko if I understand it correct, it's about the dust and white stains, why chalk is prohibited, or is there another reason, to ban it from most ninja warrior courses?

[@dave_h_8742]

@@AntonFomenko like pole dancers use ? A friend said they spray glue on the pole may be chalk.

[@WideBoyz]

Thanks for the messages of recovery from folk in the comments. for those that are interested I am still climbing (i just carried on with the one footed climbing for a bit 😅). back to two footed climbing now, so pushing on! Fingerboard is a familiar location tho 😀 Cheers again Magnus for having me on, hope to be back in Norway in the not so distant future 😎💪

[@BrunsterCoelho]

Great to hear Peter, awesome resilience! Best of luck going forwards and hopefully see you climbing with Magnus again in 2021 :)

[@Pikachulova7]

Wow glad you are already recovering what a beast, best of luck to getting to full strength!

[@MM-yl2kk]

Was this Video before or after the flatanger silence crack? 😳

[@Nick-B78]

Good to hear Pete. Every video you’ve done with Magnus has been superb

[@user-ep7zd6rm5c]

Happy squatting to get those knees strong!

[@MsPlaybook]

Poor Pete! Hope he has a speedy recovery!

[@popballard11]

I cringed when I heard that crack :( 23:23

[@vojtechkubin1590]

Happened to me as well. No pain, loud pop, months of recovery :/ I had flashbacks from that scene when it happened to Pete. Hope he's doing well.

[@stefanfan4030]

That sounded so gnarly omg

[@lisakoutsikos4027]

thanks for the advise! i hate seeing or hearing injuries and will skip that part ;) get well soon, Pete!

[@Danocaster214]

That was BRUTAL oh man.

[@evanfu539]

Tears an LCL, casually keeps climbing. Pete you tank

[@Mike-oz4cv]

I was just hoping for him to call it quits instead of injuring it further.

[@benjaminsmith4058]

On New Years Day I had a bad fall while climbing and fractured my left foot. It hurt, but not in a "something is wrong" way right away so kept climbing for a bit. It wasn't until I turned the foot a certain way that it became clear something really was wrong. It is surprising the delay between an acute injury, and when the pain becomes clear that you have a significant injury. I think doubly so when your sport is based in part on pain tolerance.

[@dave_h_8742]

@Kanpindon got knocked off my racing bike no real pain apart from gravel rash but had a broken elbow. Always get checked out by belay partner if injured 😉 stay safe.

[@will1603]

@@dave_h_8742 I've had the same with breaks i didnt notce from mountain biking

[@markkealy4417]

@@benjaminsmith4058 pete's absolutely legendary pain tolerence unfortunately backfired

[@LednacekZ]

Who else thinks that Marte gives him crap at home because the chalk is everywhere? Now he is trying to get of his addiction for her. What a great guy.

[@Cazolim]

Magnus: *reads this comment, laughs out loud, calls Marte and reads it for her* Marte: hmm funny you should say that...

[@hardfugoo1]

“Quit chalking up the milk jugs Magnus... they’re not that hard”

[@dave_h_8742]

Invisible chalk for home use only ? Save messing up the tv remote control 😂

[@malachiSmith1]

Did Tom mention a brake up?

[@willboling3876]

Magnus without his chalk is like an artist without his paint

[@aidanramsey974]

This comment is so spot on

[@domantasvezys7423]

Magnus with chalk is an artist

[@rapaz1997]

or a grill without a burger

[@benshepherd2419]

Still really good at what he does but not the tools to show it off fully 😂

[@SilencedButNotForgotten]

😂😂😂

[@ethanjoel7096]

Title: “Climbing without using feet” Me: Interesting this should be cool ! Also title: “Without chalk” Me: Who are you and what have you done with Magnus ?!?!

[@averagecalisthenicsguy1504]

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[@josephjones6086]

@@averagecalisthenicsguy1504 i agree

[@NeroKoso]

Any other channel would have clickbaited the shiet out of it like "climbing partner almost died" or "career ending injury?!" But you didn't even put it in the title. I really respect that!

[@josephedmunds8445]

Only just watched this video now and I had the exact same thought!

[@annav3722]

Pete taking that “Crack School” a bit too literal.

[@therealclp7488]

lmao

[@ivanchow8402]

Oh man, I was cringing so hard every time Pete climbed after he tore his LCL. What a beast, hope you recover quickly!

[@damn3061]

ye dude its pretty gnarly it reminds me of mia krampl at the world cup

[@jeppej4265]

Oh, so true! Was so happy when he stopped after few tries!

[@littletyke76]

Easily done, especially if you have never experienced it before. I tore my ACL playing football from a bad tackle by someone else then I carried on playing for 10 minutes before my tibia popped out the joint whilst running. The 2nd time I obviously stopped but initially I had no idea the damage had been done so I just figured it was superficial.

[@LeFlyGuy]

@@littletyke76interesting, I know people that continued after their acl but when I tore mine I did some meniscus too and for some reason it was in a lot more pain because of the meniscus than the acl

[@MarkusGrand]

That knee sound was crazy. Hope Pete recovers quickly.

[@wilswils4837]

Last level should've been the shirt.

[@mikev7489]

Pete is an absolute lad. Amazing and sincere guy, even though I only know him through these videos. I wish him a speedy recovery, especially in times like these. Great video again, Magnus!

[@Igor_Somov]

Pete, please, recover fast 🦿

[@wankershim]

Hope Pete's knee heals quickly, really enjoying the collabs w him!

[@Productionbrikfilm]

Yes me to

[@williamwolff9872]

I had the same injury when I was 13, it took me 6 month with help from a specialist.

[@Vitakraft911]

That cracking sound :( I Hope Pete can recover quickly!

[@ladislavnemeth3001]

The thumbnail is Magnus waking up after a looong night of partying and chalk snorting with other climbers.

[@yayayayawuwu]

I never thought I would hear these two things in the same sentence: "Magnus Mitbø", "without using chalk"

[@lukeburnell7727]

I feel bad for Pete’s knee, hope he has a speedy recovery!

[@thaliakalli4207]

You know they the real ones when the title isn’t “GONE WRONG - HAD TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL”

[@adrmor7133]

Do you do any specific training for toes strength?

[@cherryundSam]

Pete being all "I'm kinda scared about my knee." But still continuous climbing, such a beast! Hope you recover quickly, Pete!!

[@jamescunningham9277]

who else is thinking of Janja when she dropped her chalk bag in a lead competition. But was still the only climber who topped out !

[@SilencedButNotForgotten]

That was so amazing! I can still remember that!

[@francoisthomas4930]

Which comp was it?

[@lucas29476]

link please :)

[@bechtigerbela]

there's a video on youtube of that. and the first comment refers to Magnus XD

[@rakeadams3162]

@@lucas29476 kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6u9pnturrKYoKs

[@near9493]

I absolutely love videos with Pete since it's not easy to find people that are as good and nice as Magnus

[@tinay428]

Same! I've rewatched all the videos with Pete in it! Hope Magnus includes other specialized climbers in the future as well.

[@SphinxKingStone]

And now he's not gonna climb for a while :(

[@eyeship6037]

@@SphinxKingStone meh, he will train on campusing I guess :)

[@dave_h_8742]

Tom is fun too.

[@dave_h_8742]

@@SphinxKingStone go to @Wide Boyz cellar climbing with one foot.

[@mariosconstantinou8271]

I know this is 1 year old but dmn I can't stop watching. I've been binge watching your videos non stop, old and new!

[@marcoderoos6557]

Have a speedy recovery!

[@emmaceck]

I cant believe you actually climbed without chalk! I’m proud

[@longnguyennhat6291]

I was admiring how in control Pete was in his climb then I heard the injury's crack, it broke my heart 💔. Wish him a speedy recovery.

[@jaegermeistersfriend]

made the mistake of reading the comments while watching and just started getting so anxious everytime pete climbed, its like watching a horror movie

[@vicaswarweg9976]

That Sound of the cracking knee, it hurts while watching

[@wonkazkande96]

oh noes - I hope Pete recovers quickly!

[@daniel_racv]

Maguns saying no using chalk cam have some benefits... 2021 is no joke

[@VVVo123]

My 16 yo son watches this KZbin channel everyday before he goes to school. And after school too! He climbs some with his dad and really enjoys it. There’s a climbing wall an hour from us that I take him to as often as I can. Usually once or twice a month. We have both appreciated your humble and kind presentation of this sport as well as your careful and skillful approach to the sport. You are a good decent sportsman and provide a knowledgeable presentation of the sport. My son admires u and the way u present yourself. Thank u for wholesome channel.

[@dannymarsh4255]

I love these videos with Pete. He seems like such a genuine and nice guy! He matches your energy and encouragement. When living in a world full of personal accomplishement and selfishness, it is good to see two guys with gentle hearts and sweet demeanors

[@Cookie-mv2hg]

So this is basically chalk addiction treatment video?

[@Cynegan]

Well, it sure made me wanna go out and chalk up, so I'm not sure if it is more reverse psychology!

[@nicky8612]

Oh man, I feel so bad for Pete! I'm glad it wasn't painful though! I love watching you guys climb together. Praying for a speedy recovery Pete!

[@Mike-oz4cv]

The nasty thing with these tendon and ligament injuries is that they are often not really painful but take ages to heal properly. I prefer a partially torn muscle or even broken bone.

[@nicky8612]

@@Mike-oz4cv Damn! Not very often you wish for the alternative of breaking a bone!

[@dave_h_8742]

@@Mike-oz4cv Walking in mountains, both heel injury took over two yrs to get mostly better but still not right over 10/15 yrs later.

[@giannamartin8608]

holy shit when pete said that cracking noise was his knee :,((

[@eloytoro]

I also tore my LCL by compressing my knee in an awkward way, bodies are weird like that, wish you a good recovery (and good effort) Pete!

[@cornelisgraper8678]

Actually it makes total sense if you were to hold a 3d model and tried that. It's hard to explain but when you bend the knee it gives you the whole length of the tibia to create torque onto the side of the knee with the ligament already on it's highest tension area. So basically youre putting a slightly elastic (5%)rope on max length and then apply brute force onto it.

[@cornelisgraper8678]

Idk if torque is the right word actually, my English is not great. Maybe "to generate force" would make more sense.

[@dave_h_8742]

@@cornelisgraper8678 know what your getting at and a good explanation of the physics of it.

[@BCoMACoSNIPER]

Next challenge: Pete takes Magnus crack climbing without using shoes or chalk

[@dave_h_8742]

Recent vid with only a foot in the cellar challenge.

[@matyasbenesovsky405]

Little tip for not using chalk that we use in the Czech republic🇨🇿: You can blow into your palms and on your fingers before or during the route. It's also helpful to wipe your hands into a rug/shirt during climbing. When you get used to not using chalk its not that big deal. In Jizerske hory you usually have way too much friction, because the rock is actually tearing your hands and everything that is in contact with the rock. I'd actually love to see how would Magnus deal with this kind of rock. Greetings from Czech republic!🇨🇿

[@caiocipolatti3030]

Wishing Pete a speedy recovery!

[@zacheggert6134]

I knew exactly what happened when I heard that cracking sound. I tore my LCL on a heel hook about a year ago. The recovery wasn't so bad as far as climbing injuries go. I did no climbing for the first 2 months, then another few months of easy climbing with a good knee brace ( falling on the knee felt like the riskiest part of climbing for a while). It felt basically 100% healed after 6 months, but I still avoid cranking hard on heel hooks.

[@bkim2]

Why no love for pete!? Been loving the collab! Hope he gets better soon and comes for more videos!

[@hardfugoo1]

Whatcha mean, people love him and are very vocal about it.

[@dave_h_8742]

Read the comments again all of them and the reply from Pete, lots of love for Pete.

[@emmadevolder9011]

For 1 million subs you should design a hold, call it the Magnus.

[@henning_jasper]

it would be a mega pinch i guess haha

[@Cynegan]

Poor Pete! Also, noticed how Magnus had not a word to say last episode at Mestrenes Mester, when they were talking about bad injuries. Then Pete here...

[@speak_na]

Speedy recovery Pete. 👍

[@tommeyer3871]

These videos of you two are pure gold. Also quick recovery to Pete

[@artemborodavka2770]

Pete is a real beast, so strong and skilful. And great sense of humour too, happy to see you guys having a good laugh while at it.

[@GolgariGymBro]

The ABSOLUTELY MASSIVE amounts of strength and dexterity these men have is astounding. They never fail to amaze me.

[@GiovanniPaladini10]

This is some awesome inspiration and a constant reminder of what great athletes and entertainers you and Pete are. Nothing will ever stop you guys. I deeply admire you guys! Btw great collab videos and ideas you two!!!

[@wendywilson8488]

I love how playful and inventive your videos are! It just makes me smile, even though what you're doing is completely insane and impressive.

[@wolikyqwerty2244]

I am from Czech Rep. and I love climbing on sandstone. Not a lot of people climb routes without bolts, therefore the rocks are less devastated. Magnus please try the czech sandstone! Hrubá Skála Is my personal favorite place. Also Chalk is banned there, because it damages the sandstone. Btw cool vid.

[@MacroRKF]

It does not, but let's keep pretending it does.. ;)

[@RaveMasterr]

@@MacroRKFwell Google says, "Sandstone and limestone will absorb chalk over time and gradually become smoother and blemished."

[@joshworley4228]

Glad to hear you are recovering well Pete! Classic video of you two playing around. Always good viewing!

[@dylanscott3279]

Oh nooo!! Wishing Pete a speedy recovery! Been loving these collaborations between the two of you : )

[@henrymitchell6813]

I like watching Magnus' videos with Pete because they both seem to get on so well. It feels like two friends climbing together rather than collaboration for business purposes.

[@dharker7595]

Get well soon pete! I did my MPFL in March and can relate to that pop, made me feel queasy! With rehab I was back in 6 weeks climbing hard

[@julind]

Awesome video Magnus, very awesome idea. Also Pete is one of your most endearing and entertaining guests. I hope we see him in more future videos!

[@theunseen010]

I'm loving this collab guys, and I hope Pete has a speedy LCL recovery!

[@klaasm950]

Pete trying to climb after tearing his LCL literally made me physically sick and made me see black before my eyes :O

[@SendStory]

These videos with Pete have been great. Super fun stuff. Sucks about the knee, I worry about that stuff when doing super high heel hooks myself. Hopefully he makes a full recovery.

[@yoyomamad]

You both are phenomenal climbers. I always feel good watching these videos. Thank you. And hope Pete recovers soon.

[@filipk89]

Thanks for the content, keeps my spirits high since climbing gyms are closed now in Czech Republic. And poor Pete, wishing him quick recovery!

[@therealsmnkvg7769]

It's very little that I do get excited seeing a new upload on someone's channel. But what can I say Magnus. Keep em coming! haha. Love it

[@annelizalazar2743]

Feel better Pete!

[@georgegregory6083]

I am a new subscriber and I am loving seeing the challenging content! Hope Pete recovers fast!

[@rhettetherington2846]

Another great video with you and Pete. You seem to hit it off so well. Speedy recovery Pete.

[@omeadpooladzandi9786]

I see magnus I click I like I watch simple man.

[@dave_h_8742]

You know what you like, simply that.

[@TheFoxStalksHisPrey]

Pete is so brutal with his movements, the way he used his arm as a lever on the orange 6b+ looked so painful

[@Alexiittoo1]

Amazing work as always, keep up the good work, i hope u keep uploading videos with Pete, he is always so much fun. Love from spain

[@itsema91]

Ooooooofffff that crack and pop sound was insane

[@sambingham9052]

Love this channel! love the new gym! Wish I could climb there!

[@kezno7]

Hey Magnus, really enjoy you videos, especially the ones with Pete! Not sure if you've done something like this in the past, but I would find it interesting to see a breakdown of your weekly routine including training and eating patterns. Obviously this might not be ideal at the moment but when everythings back to normalI'd like to see it.

[@yianni3251]

I love ur vids magnus. I’m almost 22 and getting into bouldering a bit more because of u. It’s very fun and I’m excited to see how far this new hobby of mine goes. Hopefully it becomes a lifestyle.

[@adriangustafson2873]

I really love these kinds of videos where you push each other with different challenges. And hope Pete is doing fine!

[@Manxkaffee]

Sitting in Lockdown with my new Home Climbing Wall and watching Magnus Videos. This might not be the best life, but it could be far worse :)

[@asumozasmondelo]

pete you´re a legend, let´s hope for a quick recovery

[@ericafung2526]

This was such a fun video! I love the idea. I hope I get to try this out with my friends soon, whenever gyms reopen. Also wishing Pete a speedy recovery!

[@Dani_Escalada]

good trick that i try to use all the time, before chalk and climbing, i wash my hands with a lot of soap to remove all the grease in my hands, and when my hands start to get slippery i do the same, sometimes you pickup some grease from objects you touch or dirty holds. this is a fun think i'll try when ever they open the climbing gym again!

[@dylangaul3244]

Ive torn the ligaments in my knee before and it was just as Pete described, unstable. You just feel every now and then like your knee is just going to fall apart or collapse in one direction. Difference between me and Pete is that I screamed at the top of my lungs when I tore mine and he just tried to keep climbing!!

[@gekquad116]

Between this and the Wide Boyz content, I want to start a game with “Where in the world is Whittaker?”

[@dave_h_8742]

Home or in Norway ? I'm guessing lockdown at Home.

[@yar7175]

Wish Pete a quick recovery! You are awesome guys!

[@Stefanson100]

Wish you a good and fast recovery Pete!

[@courtclimbs]

What IMPOSTER took over Magnus’s account? The title says it all.

[@magiccards88]

Video description should be: Pete helps Magnus battle his crippling chalk addiction... ...also Pete's knee explodes.

[@finlayhumberstone8137]

Another banger, the videos with Pete have all been amazing

[@lukebrunner1548]

Best wishes for a quick repair and speedy recovery Pete!

[@bruce2953]

Magnus looks like he's fighting every single instinct built up over decades just to keep one foot off the wall it's hilarious

[@thebazm606]

Amazing idea for an video. Maybe you really should try the no chalk lead challenge. Hope Pete is doing well and recovering

[@ryanpatrick10S]

Wow! Pete is a beast! Wishing him a speedy recovery! I'm sure he will bounce back from this soon enough and come back even stronger!

[@johnmortslleh2929]

Wish for a speedy recovery Pete, freak accidents happen and you're such a beast I know you'll come back stronger.

[@aidanramsey974]

I thought I read the title wrong when it said climbing without chalk. I didn’t think it was possible. 😳🤯

[@GavinHitchens]

21:43 The whole thing was a plan to trick Magnus into a 'warm up'

[@Curtis_Plays_yt]

Love it Ive been waiting for more videos from you!!!!!!

[@aabeceedeeeff6076]

I just love these collabs!

[@turtlerunner5791]

I love the concept of upgrading like in a video game 😂

[@IanYoungOutdoors]

To answer your question about route climbing without chalk: I’m a routesetter and our gym is only allowing liquid chalk. I’ve gotten used to climbing easy grades without it because it takes too long to apply and dry. On harder grades it’s made me a more efficient climber because I can’t obsessively rechalk. Just gotta keep moving. I noticed a difference when I went sport climbing outside again and could use regular chalk.

[@christophelefrancois9875]

thats a very good video magnus, good idea!!! Do more of these please

[@parks_spry]

Finally my favorite KZbinr made a video! If you see this Magnus, I love your videos! I’ve only bouldered/rock climbed once before but your videos are still the favorite part of my day!