Famous Climbers Made a Gameshow all About Rock Climbing

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[@jackharbor3347]

These types of videos are the best you make! Need more reality TV shows for you to cover! Also please at the end tell me who won, I will not watch it anyways, just do a spoiler warning.

[@Croissant1234]

Not my antivirus telling me it's a phishing scam website

[@ding0865]

The link is broken u need to upgrade you profile to premium mate 😂

[@ItsGibbon]

Decco probably got blamed for that one guy's food poisoning

[@MrSatchelpack]

I mean he took a massive dump in his food. Probably. -Sharma

[@as3fawf]

Also he made the hemorhoids of jason really bad!

[@cern1999sb]

I don't like the idea of the hosts having such strong personal opinions about the competitors on their show. If they don't like people bailing, then design the show in some way that incentivises sending. At the end of it though you can't force someone to want to climb. If they decide something is sketchy and they've got far enough, they should be within their rights to bail. Having everyone rip into Deco for gives a bad look to the rock climbing community

[@endlesssearchofknowledgean6998]

Exactly.... it's only a competition. Not life or death. Sharma actually brings himself down by doing that. And coming from someone who has climbed as long as he has, he's old enough and climbed long enough that he should know better.

[@BoulderBroYT]

Problem is the hosts are judging

[@numbingcactus153]

i only disagree when it comes to survivor. it is fun as shit to listen to what's his face shit on the competitors.

[@augustlavdal6187]

I guess they had to do the game show thing: Drama

[@Beanilikecheeeese]

so true

[@mihuuuu]

honestly good move from Deco, preserving skin after clearing the elimination

[@maboesanman]

right, not wanting to take a sketchy fall in the rain into the ocean is not a bad strategy. If Sharma wanted people to take this show seriously as a competition, he can't complain when they make competitively sound decisions that don't get him "psyched". If he wants this to be a big fun expedition and not a competition then maybe communicate that up front?

[@Fabianwew]

@@maboesanman Sharma is a psycho

[@joaobrito2874]

I was really sad when Deco was eliminated, he was the heart of the show #justicefordeco

[@VaughanTheGoat]

he was so arrogant in my opinion

[@joaobrito2874]

@@VaughanTheGoat he is not arrogant, he is just brazilian

[@paises5]

Represented Brazil, and is my friend

[@joaobrito2874]

@@paises5os gringos não entendem nosso espirito kkkkkkkkkk

[@TheGumbyGuy]

damn I should have stayed out of the comments I got spoiled.

[@theeverydayadventurer]

I was getting pretty triggered by how much they laid it on Deco - it's a comp, but you can have a good time.

[@888ian2]

Bruh Sharma sucked ass through the whole show, Deco is a king and should come back to host the show lol

[@milesforshay9083]

My personal thoughts on the show was that it wasn’t bad, it just wasn’t done right. Although it was filmed great and the idea was solid, it just didn’t capture the essence of climbing or it’s community. Deco was the closest we got to that. They said on the deep water solo he wasn’t psyched, but he was, he literally smiled at the camera and jumped off, he was having fun, and that resonated with me and other climbers. The one thing you shouldn’t do to a climber is to hate on their way of doing something when it works, as there isn’t one beta. I just couldn’t stand how the other climbers kept on criticizing each other, I know it’s a game show, but that isn’t anything close to the laidback, relaxed, and humble community climbers have. Again, deco was the most humble dude there, he’d be the guy you just vibe with. Then again, my point has been stated. Maybe I’m just salty they made them fall into the water WITH THEIR SHOES ON LIKE NO.

[@YTho-ev1ej]

I guess the film makers couldn’t help but put stupid reality tv show drama in. Hopefully they do another season with Mamoa in there with less exposition and dipshit drama

[@milesforshay9083]

@@YTho-ev1ej I guess that makes sense tho. Tbh I don’t like that tv show drama anyways, like I’m fine with a little but not too much. Like it just doesn’t cater to climbers as much as it really should. Tbh they probably could’ve shown a lot more of the actual climbing (not all, but a lot more) and maybe the first few episodes just explain basic stuff like what’s a pocket a crimp a sloper a pinch etc in a subtle way then just kinda do it in a different way that highlights the climbing.

[@YTho-ev1ej]

@@milesforshay9083 yeh you’re right. I think they wanted to reach a broader audience so they chose drama (silly drama) as the primary point of interest… perhaps in part due to mamoa not being present. I don’t think they needed to exclude other things of value though and creating drama for the sake of it leaves a poor taste in everyone’s mouth lol haha

[@cradleofgoth]

If you look really closely you can see Deco smuggling a pneumatic hammer up the climb to break the hold.

[@Diogenes2077]

Nah, but in the making of they show the guy from the crew climbing up and loosen the hold.

[@ninjakitty5126]

I’ve lost all respect for Chris Sharma #justicefordeco

[@johnsmith-gq5jw]

I thought Chris Sharma was cool when I heard the story about him competing in a lead world cup with his wallet and keys in his pocket. But today's Chris Sharma would have chewed out the younger cooler Chris Sharma.

[@wulfheart101]

I watched this show and I agree, Deco got the short end of the stick. He was such a chill dude. Glad someone else is pointing it out. Other than that it was an enjoyable show.

[@imag1n342]

I guess the producers thought this show needed someone to be the punching bag #JusticeForDeco

[@matthewsinclair507]

Jason definitely filmed all his shots in one day.

[@Fabulus4]

I heard he couldn't be there because he had hemmroids

[@Sendboi]

Probably not considering they’re all onsite shots across the world

[@WanderlustKing11]

If you look closely, you can see him peeping from a distance

[@nickbarnett5004]

One host had a hernia, one contestant got food poisoning and was kicked off, one got COVID and basically got a free pass, one broke a hold while climbing normally and basically got shit on. I'm glad that the hypocritical girl gave up on that climb, that dude was a better climber, and a nicer and more positive person.

[@KIVagant]

All looks like Chris was not happy to lead the show alone as he probably expected some big support from more experienced showrunners. And he stuck there with all these noobs instead of doing some nice climbing projects pretending like he likes what he's doing there. And his emotional state was far away from that guy (Daco?) who was just there to hang out with other climbers like he usually does in his gym. Looking at someone who is having good times with no respect to your mad mood is frustrating :D Props to Daco for not throwing out loudly everything he had in his mind back at those "supportive" loosers. Good self-discipline, it is very useful in this sport.

[@Nightwishmaster]

Well to be fair I mean it's a competition for a single sponsorship, these people were literally fighting for their dream job. I thought it was a bit much the way they all ganged up on him but even he acknowledged that they were right and it seemed to really change his mindset. If you want to be a pro climber you have to be willing to try as hard as you can.

[@KIVagant]

@@Nightwishmaster what if you don’t really need the price? No right to just have fun and make the show actually interesting to watch? :)

[@Nightwishmaster]

@@KIVagant The thing that's messed up about that IMO is how many people would absolutely kill for an opportunity to be on this show for a chance to become a pro climber. If you're there just screwing around and having fun you're kind of wasting a spot that someone else who actually cares should have is the way I see it. If it were just for a money prize and nothing else that's one thing but they're literally competing for a career as a professional climber and it's a shame to deny someone a chance at their dream job if you don't actually care about it.

[@KIVagant]

@@Nightwishmaster I see your point. still, though, I don’t quite believe that that guy was “stealing” anyone’s spot. He enjoys his climbing, he’s comparatively good at this and he even withstood the moral pressure of others while kept climbing better than many. I don’t believe anyone should do something just for sponsorship or money. If one doesn’t have the passion and doesn’t enjoy the activity, what’s the point even to apply to a show? It’s not a sport career where everyone is dead serious. It’s a media show with famous actor in it. It must be fun first and be also serious only for better motivation.

[@Nightwishmaster]

@@KIVagant That IS the whole purpose of the show though, a chance for someone to make their dream of becoming a professional climber come true, it's the chance of a lifetime to these guys. I'm not saying he's "stealing" a spot from someone or that he's right or wrong, I'm just saying I can understand why it would rub the other contestants the wrong way if they're all there with the dream to go pro and it feels like to them he's just there to have fun and get a free climbing trip out of the deal. You have to be incredibly passionate about climbing to try to make a career out of it and this is a once in a lifetime opportunity that a lot of people would kill for.

[@kyle.s6646]

Deco is a far stronger man than me. If Chris Fucking Sharma was targeting me throughout the week, I would cry

[@tashima42]

They were filming for months, Deco said that he was in the show for 3 months

[@human498]

3:17 Exactly. If Sharma doesn't like how competition works, he shouldn't make a show turning his life's passion into a competition. It's not like the guy was projecting it & gave up for no reason. They needed the drama for reality tv. That's why you don't watch reality tv if you want to see humans behaving realistically.

[@gaydumathieu3832]

Really reminded me of The Curse and how you slip in some salty bulliying moments for the sake of having some type of drama.

[@n3v3r1s4]

It's honestly a good thing that the uptight and overly judgemental behaviour that seems to be popular in certain climbing circles gets called out a little, even if it was unpleasant to watch. +1!

[@maboesanman]

I enjoyed the climbing on this show, especially seeing such a diverse group of really strong climbers. The drama was dumb though, especially trying to make deco into a heel, it actually just made everyone else look like assholes for bandwagoning on him.

[@SilverScraper]

Wow justice for Decko

[@theflaggeddragon9472]

"We've all lost a security deposit or two by trying to put up a hang board wherever we live" I'm in tears 😂 never heard such a relatable ad segue in my life

[@-droid-j7-225]

I think the thing that is bizarre is that the thing reality shows do (hyping drama, creating drama between contestants or even with the host, exaggerating not that dramatic things, taking things way to serious, pitting people against each other, etc.) felt really weird when you know the climbing community and kinda antithetical to the way we usually operate and interact with each other…

[@louiehamel7675]

It was nice to have a show based solely around rock climbing, tho I do agree there were areas it could have been greatly improved. I also thought it was really funny how in the show's intro, they said how it was a competition between "amateur" climbers. Not so sure about that lol

[@ajaxanon]

one of the girls had logged a 5.14 I think. not exactly amateur imo

[@louiehamel7675]

@@ajaxanon yep, don't really know why amateur was the word they used.

[@robbyvoth3154]

@@louiehamel7675 Amateur doesn't mean "new" or "novice level", amateur literally just means you aren't paid to do something. None of these climbers are sponsored or make a living from climbing, they just do it because they love it but it is still a hobby and they aren't a professional. And the whole premise of the show was that they get prize money AND a sponsorship. Sure a kids rec hockey league is amateur, but so is the div 1 mens league filled with retired NHL players, since they don't get paid, they are amateurs.

[@allthesevids]

like @robbyvoth3154 said, amateur only means "not-professional" meaning they aren't employed via climbing

[@rdtarcade7644]

@@robbyvoth3154 while they may fit the definition of amateur if you think of an amateur you wont be thinking 5.14. that is an insane level for someone not training professionally and the absolute tip of amateur climbing especially for women

[@il24ir]

Was fortunate enough to watch this show each week with my friends and get out the same frustrations in a group setting. We were all screaming the same things you talked about at the TV.

[@middle-agedclimber]

Thanks for shortening this stuff for us. I didnt watch it, never planned to and now never have to.

[@TheGumbyGuy]

I'm not gonna lie having a hangboard that works like one of those doorway mounted pull up bars makes a lot of sense and I'm not sure why I hadn't seen one until now.

[@SanityDoesNotSell]

"I don't wanna see that shit no more" guy.... Mario, he's a coach for team Texas at my gym. I was wondering what people were talking about when they said he was an ass on the show. He's a super nice guy when I see him around.

[@Diogenes2077]

Just ask him, what they paid him to play a jerk so the audience wouldn't notice what an actual jerk the main host of the show was. This whole drama was cover up for the main host completely failing as a human being. After you have a competitor crying from trauma you should be grateful for the following competitor being chill and doing something that eases the atmosphere. The co host seemed completely incompetent.

[@Filmthatjunk]

Bunch of sissy’s on the show can’t climb through some criticism for over $100,000 and a sponsorship. Y’all some babies. Maybe Chris Sharma (literally climbing legend) was the only one taking the shit serious

[@nikolayaleksandra-uncut]

Thanks for reviewing this, I need a season 2 of the show so I can watch your recap.

[@acmaiden5236]

Weirdly enough, this show is what got me into climbing. I didn't really pay attention to the drama, what caught my interest was the crazy climbs and wholesome camaraderie. Even in a competition for 100k$, they were always rooting for each other so hard. Agreed its a shame Momoa couldn't make it, would have made it even better. Fingers crossed for season 2🤞

[@dragon3047]

Mario is a coach at Momentum climbing/summit climbing gym in dallas. Dude climbs 5.14B, him falling on a v4 is super comical XD, and most likely super dramatized on purpose.

[@ClimbingStuff]

In his defense, slab climbing is super random. As Magnus always says, "we're all equal on the slab wall."

[@OUTDOORSMAN_NJ]

I’m not even a climber and when I watched the show I thought the same thing. Who cares, save the energy, I would’ve bailed too. This channel is awesome!

[@H2o3G2a]

The "judges" were so fucking biased, it was always clear who they were rooting for. The food poisoning thing is an amazing example.

[@nikolayaleksandra-uncut]

Decko got robbed.

[@nirmalasokan1687]

Also forgot to mention, that trad route was definitely not 5.12c, mid 5.10 at best

[@LetsTalkAboutLifeForABit]

Very classy review of the show with the right criticisms loved this reaction

[@innok5032]

I absolutely hate these sorts of people that hate on you cuz you're just better!

[@howtomountaingoat]

Perfect breakdown. Robyn also commentated Psicobloc last week and atleast a dozen rounds ended with people “bailing” because they had won the round

[@areichental]

Shout out to my route setter dom. Hell of a performance and an awesome dude! Youre the best dude!

[@A2intact]

that foot pop clip was gold

[@Nuttyirishman85]

I told him it was like watching the view with climbing ropes. He actually responded by saying something like we strive better when we have support and are adorned. My coworkers have never laughed so hard in their lives.

[@mills593593]

Next time I am free soloing or dangerous trad climbing and thinking about bailing or down climbing... I will stop and think, what would Chris Sharma say about this?

[@MrSatchelpack]

So if I've won already but continued to climb and ended up getting a flapper that essentially puts me out of the running for future challenges, that makes me foolish. There's a reason why boulderers will stop way before their time is up at an ifsc comp if they know they can't get a problem. Better strategically save yourself for later.

[@picahudsoniaunflocked5426]

That was above & beyond to cameo your sponsor at the climbing gym, Champ.

[@alexh9110]

Sharma was so cringe in this show

[@AdamL_18]

i always tought Sharma was a bit cringe, but its his personallity..

[@MSHNKTRL]

Honestly, in the show he's expected to say or do something every time something happens, and he's just not impressed by much of the action.

[@gaboriel]

Sharma - "Rock Climbing Legend" says it all

[@lonesome3958]

​​@@gaborielI mean he absolutely is a rock climbing legend, but still

[@Rock_Appreciator]

It was unbearable

[@TristinWhetstine]

The layout of this episode is what I fell in love with about your channel. Keep up the good work!

[@GP3PO]

I stand with DECO. I dont climb but thought about getting into it. if this is how people act thats crazy. thought climbers and snowboarders were chill people but seems that isnt the case.

[@chrishill5511]

Exactly. Climbers are assholes. I'd get into a different sport if I were you.

[@sonaresgratis7924]

It's Chris Homelander Sharma from now on guys. He showed his true personality!

[@kate-ne]

Yeah we watched 2 or 3 episodes of this show and stopped. I think like you said, the show was way too much talking, not very much climbing, and it kind of got boring. The actual climbing parts barely showed any of the technical skills so it made it less educational than I'd hoped. I also found a lot of the climbers to be very unlikable which is probably thanks to the editing but man it was not good lol.

[@rryannnnn]

brilliant review of the show, a+ sir.

[@nuagor]

3:14 pretty sure the point of competing is to win...thanks for being a voice of reason

[@TodayEyeLearned]

I thought for sure this was gonna be a plethora of people competing to climb up on top of Dwayne the Rock Johnson. I don't know if I'm disappointed, relieved, or just mentally unwell.

[@antoniocesardecarvalhovian5670]

I just found it so weird that SHARMA of all people was being so harsh on Deco for such dumb reasons, the guy is literally known as the most laid back dgaf dude in climbing, never trained for comps, for a good chunk of his career his FAs aren't even graded or named. I think there was some studio behind the scenes dude going "this is too boring we need some drama"

[@Zacyfarms22]

missed opportunity in the ad.. to lock off with one arm and flip off the guy who took the hangboard with the other hand would have been gold.

[@jacobbordelon3574]

Receiving Guidance from people who you are better than is the destiny of third place. You still have to improve to make it to first, but you still did better than anyone else.

[@eliasf.fyksen5838]

Am I the only one pausing every 5 seconds thinking up come-backs for the guy who bailed early? Like, "If you want to see me send, maybe you should make it past the goddamn crux the next time?" Or, "Oh, if you were me? If I were you I'd make it further than halfway up the wall!"

[@thebearded4427]

Imagine having opinions about the guy qualifying on a dangerous route with no lines over water where every move increases the risk of injury. Yea thats every climbers attitude when climbing. Definitely the right way to portray the sport and inspire new climbers. Go as hard as you can and never bail...... solid mentality. Also, this is pretty much bullying of poor Deco. I wont watch it just due to the fact that they try to overdramatize and berate a relaxed attitude in a activity where cooperation and relations is pretty freaking central.

[@niklasbrage7628]

I watched this the day it came out because my climbing coach was on the show lol

[@acmaiden5236]

Who was it?

[@niklasbrage7628]

@@acmaiden5236 Mario

[@RubixB0y]

Holy shit, I forgot how much they sh*t on Deco 😂 Poor guy

[@philippconstantin9361]

Wow wtf Chris Sharma? Just lost all sympathy for that guy. Deco is what climbing is all about, having fun with respect for others and nature. Not hating on anyone for doing what felt right to them in a moment under pressure... Chris Sharma doesnt even deserve anymore to represent climbing in any way imao, screw that guy the world dont need another bully! Much respect for Deco for staying calm, i would have been devestated seeing an old idol of mine turn into a piece of shit! Thx for pointing it out and easing it up with your great humor, cheers bro!

[@LiveIsOnWheels]

I’ve been waiting for you to review this

[@TerryTheTutor]

I just got into climbing. Your stuff is good. I like your takes. I subscribed.

[@boograys]

great video man

[@krumpits]

Everyone just decided deco was the guy to hate when he seems like just a really chill guy???

[@atmapictures]

10:18 hats off to you sir

[@masterthaxx1630]

Great video very entertaining would love to see some more commentary like this!

[@darkonum]

Just make a show that incentivizes sending if you want people to send, it's so so simple. The host becoming the villain is a rough look lmao

[@boogaloo4640]

It worked for Simon Cowell & Gordon Ramsay

[@darkonum]

@@boogaloo4640 They're charismatic, but I see your point

[@danielwesterlund1905]

Going later also lets you watch their betas.

[@Joseph-mv3rz]

#justicefordeko Someone show Robyn that edit lmao. Why so serious.

[@notamaniswear4815]

Deco is the hero

[@Juniper-111]

reality TV lives on drama... this sounds like other reality TV and I might go watch it for the climbing!

[@dropelaves]

So first 3 min proved to me that this is more a reality show than a climbing show. Sadly, that doesn't exactly surprise me.

[@Jayshnay]

Great take on the bailing hahaha "How about this? Next time you should try harder, and then he won't beat you".

[@conserve_climber]

I was also “not” psyched

[@misanthropicservitorofmars2116]

Bullying a rock climber was so funny. Why did the show target my man like that 😂

[@zombieraccoon1653]

Dude, I watched this show a while ago and I just remembered getting so annoyed at how they treated Deco!! It was such reality TV BS. The show was fine, but this brought it down in my eyes

[@heighRick]

Can't believe you didn't wash your hands man before hanging from your sweet Frictitious board 🤨

[@SubLimation7]

my dad died to covid

[@conserve_climber]

Dude you are pretty funny; great video

[@mikoajstaromynski6353]

Bro, I just started to watch you and I need to know. How did you get the t-shirt of the 16th Airborne Battalion?

[@craigjerrells647]

Another great video!!

[@DuckyinVR]

Save my man Deco

[@rockiesbouldering]

Amazing cinematography and venues, insufferable group of competitors. All the manufactured drama made my teeth hurt.

[@villayan245]

Thnx for making this video, was thinking exactly the same thing as I was watching the show. Ended up fast forwarding most of it. Poor Deko. He did nothing wrong but was treated so poorly in the show. Disappointed with Chris Sharma for instigating that and singling competitors out. Did not take him for a drama king. Also WHAT? They throw first time trad climbers into doing trad on the show? Even if the routes only 5.10… pretty dangerous I’d say. And is that pre placed gear I see? The filming was the only good thing.

[@dasimon123]

Agreed. Good gear placement takes experience and discipline. Even though all of the people on the show have excellent climbing technique and strength, it doesn't seem wise to me to just throw them onto a trad route with minimal instruction and training. Trad climbing is great, but it's a different skill set and mentality to keep it safe.

[@catjuzu]

First 30 seconds "they put their headlamps on, in perfectly visible conditions". I had to laugh at that ngl.

[@scrappyclimber]

Best climbing channel in existence

[@keithagnew8062]

Never watched a single minute. Zero interest, but your recap is very much appreciated. Nice work!

[@courtneymartin5597]

Dude, you didn't wash your hands! 😂

[@lester44444]

agree with everything you've said about the show (wtf, the climbers other than Deco just sounded mean in that first episode), and even the food poisoning elimination being unfair, but your COVID take is whack lmao. A mild cold doesn't kill or debilitate millions of people lmao

[@junkfire4554]

in this context he's probably right tho. For most healthy people, especially high level athletes, covid was just a mild cold. Most people who were killed or debilitated were old, obese or already sickly

[@bavokegels8929]

This isn't a competition this is a comedy

[@timbratten4049]

Spot-on and totally hilarious review, but that stack of 100,000 dollars looks to be a few bills short

[@febrezesalad]

Justice for Deko

[@ogasi1798]

so glad i stumbled across this channel after seeing the weird matt child vs Adam spat that only matt child is bothered about

[@mndyD9]

I couldn’t bring myself to watch this show and now that I’m watching your video I’m kind of glad I didn’t tbh lol😅 This was a cool run down and I really appreciate it 🤙🏼 Poor Deco man, this dude just got crapped on it seems

[@TrebleWing]

Like with all reality TV, its ruined by producers forcing drama.

[@rubyseverinwhitworth9066]

Deco got the villian edit my god

[@lamaj7896]

This show needed to be either way more wholesome or way more toxic to be entertaining.

[@KurtHokage]

We watched thus a while ago. It was a fun watch 😂 always drama on reality shows.

[@wompastompa3692]

"You PLAY to WIN the GAME!"

[@PretzelBS]

Bro just wanted to jump in the water cause it looked fun

[@wabdih]

lol they gotta force the drama somewhere for these kinds of shows