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[@DragonBank]

You've been working on this project for a while. You are a pretty good climber, but you mostly just boulder and these longer routes get tricky for you as you tire. You believe you have finally found the beta to make a route easy enough that you can piece it all together. You're excited to come back to the gym fresh and ready to top this one out. You get to the gym and see Louis Parkinson finding ways to get as many knee bars as he can on your boulder.

[@CatalystClimbing]

🤣🤣

[@saifmanman]

Louis's been grinding the YT game lately and I'm so here for it 💪

[@CatalystClimbing]

We are doing it for our beautiful viewers and members!

[@Fred-oz3tw]

These videos go down like oil 👌

[@MiguelClimbs]

Loved the closeup shots in this episode Omar! That roof is off the chain.

[@CatalystClimbing]

Thank you!!

[@RealWorldClimbing]

that crossed leg kneebar was... ridiculous!!! Blew my mind!!

[@sobyeski]

Hands down the best ,(double? Cross legged?) knee bar I've seen 👏👏

[@CatalystClimbing]

Unreal isnt it!!

[@rengrafton7930]

The no hand holds were epic! I can't even imagine doing any of the ones he did, but now I desperately want to work my way up to being able to. Great inspiration to keep climbing!

[@CatalystClimbing]

Keep on working on it! You will get there

[@Jiveina]

I would like to add that the camera angles in this one were really good due to the slanted floor. We could be both really close, and slightly above the climber. Normally when filmed from below problems can often seem not that hard, because it's hard to see the holds, and the angle of the wall feels less on camera. Here we could really see everything. Also good point on the downclimbing. I'm a ~110kg guy who started boldering about 3 months ago, and I stopped jumping about a month in because the jumps gave lower back pain.

[@CatalystClimbing]

Thank you! And yeah not downclimbing can really bring a whole host of issues!

[@teadude]

I liked the video. It was a cool place. At 11:55 you made a time-lapse of you climbing the easy ones. Idk if I'm speaking for more people but myself but I like to see you climb the last routes in normal speed. I'd rather like to see how you climb them than that you climbed them because of course you smashed it. Tell me your opinions. It was just an idea. Despite it ty for the nice video :)

[@CatalystClimbing]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@wixic111]

I get pumped just watching this

[@CatalystClimbing]

Taking sweaty palms to the next level

[@Wickedtunez]

Hahaha, the double clutch kneebar at 3.03 :)

[@CatalystClimbing]

Unbelievable isnt it!

[@RoadtoV11]

Louis made that first blue look like the warm up climb :D

[@CatalystClimbing]

What happens with that much skill and experience!!

[@Xeratas]

love this guy

[@CatalystClimbing]

We love you too!

[@timgroothuis1217]

Loving the content and nice to see Omar has joined the catalyst crew

[@magali8398]

What an enormous gym

[@Apocagen]

I wonder if two of them had close enough finishes that you could climb up one to the finish, go to a different finish hold, then down climb all the way to the bottom on the other route? Could be a fun test starting with the green one since it's sooooo long.

[@CatalystClimbing]

That would be mega!!

[@konsey1889]

Can someone link the post mentioned at 12:56? Thanks

[@Triggerboy78]

I wish I had his endurance. Great climbing

[@CatalystClimbing]

All about training it! Keep going!!

[@Chris-bg8mk]

Push-ups perfectly balance all the pulling. I try to do a few sets when I climb regardless. Not a penalty, I enjoy them!

[@miless2111sutube]

excellent video and an interesting idea to use the volume of a training centre rather than just the surface area. I assume there is another "cave" under the slope? What would it be like to fall off a route with a sloped floor under it? Thud, roll, splat? :)

[@TheAlbinoskunk]

If you go to 6:51 on the comp wall video you can see the big wall in the background, it actually doesn't have a cave beneath (I assume the structure needs a lot of support) It is a strange experience to fall on it, I find myself much more worried about doing heel-hooks and such because it feels like if you fall you have no time to sort yourself out before hitting the mat. Also, the humiliating fall-then-slide-to-the-bottom sequence is a real concern

[@miless2111sutube]

@@TheAlbinoskunk interesting, I can see the the drop, slide, crumpled heap could be a concern :)

[@bullydungeon9631]

Holy crap those are long climbs, how long have you been climbing to get this good and fit? Just forever?

[@CatalystClimbing]

Yea just forever 😂

[@Fred-oz3tw]

The boring reason isn't actually that boring. I just twisted my ankle jumping down and i wont be able to climb for 6 weeks or so. Its not that i did not know how to jump down. I just jumped down unconsious. Happens very very fast.

[@CatalystClimbing]

Sorry to hear that Fred! Hope you recover quickly!

[@Fred-oz3tw]

@@CatalystClimbing thank you :)

[@JinniOhYes]

Seriously?? A cross legged knee bar?! Need to try that sometime 😅

[@CatalystClimbing]

Alternative beta is always fun!!

[@gaboriel]

(Grade 7b) "This is a jug fest" Damn, I wanna get like that

[@mike-hu9lz]

what a roofffff!! so goodddd, which gym it is?

[@mike-hu9lz]

oh i got it , it is Substation

[@daemonicxi91]

Hey Louis! Not sure if you'll see this but just wondering how you're finding the Mantra shoes for indoor bouldering? Notice you started using them recently more and more over your theory's! Thanks in advance have a great evening!

[@CatalystClimbing]

The Mantra is comfy however this is very individual! Everyone is different and will fit different types of shoes differently! Best bet is trying them out and seeing if they are good for you

[@SandbagBouldering]

When was this filmed? I remember the orange from the opening set.

[@CatalystClimbing]

Was just the other week!

[@SandbagBouldering]

No way it has been months! I want to go back but the roof is the reason to go! So needs a reset!

[@danieltoze7376]

@@SandbagBouldering it's been reset since this was filmed 👌

[@ramieres85]

algorythm go brrrr

[@kinn-crimpson9107]

Louis is always on x1.5

[@CatalystClimbing]

Always in the go!

[@tadeasulrich2946]

Next on catalyst: Louis films and Omar climbs

[@CatalystClimbing]

That would be good fun!

[@FluxeyHnS]

Yo loving the videos!! Can you maybe improve the mic's sound quality? it has been quite bad a few times in a row :(

[@CatalystClimbing]

Thank you for the feedback

[@finolausseece]

Do you have recommendations of downclimbing? For reasons I don't comprehend at this point, I am really freaked out by downclimbing. The whole boulder will be fine, and then I go to downclimb, and I'll completely panic freeze, even if there are downclimbing holds, or an easier climb to switch to, or what have you. It's so baffling to me. But anyways. Advice on downclimbing?

[@CatalystClimbing]

I would say take it step by step! Maybe start practicing not so high up on the wall and downclimbing or if you have a circuit board practice the downclimbing section of it as thats been specifically set to be downclimbed! Hope this helps!

[@markpercival476]

Is Omar filming for bobats, Louis and catalyst? And dabrats?

[@BoulderingBobat]

Just Bobats and Louis/catalyst

[@SBAndrew28]

do you like the mantras?

[@CatalystClimbing]

They are a great shoe!

[@SBAndrew28]

@@CatalystClimbing do they bring something that my solution comps don't?

[@CatalystClimbing]

Best way to find out is trying for yourself! Shoes are very individual choice

[@djasdjasdnasdn]

lets gooo

[@CatalystClimbing]

Another banger of a video for our amazing viewers

[@MafuHardy]

I'm a believer, but at the same time... Moreplatesmoredates?

[@bigclimber0628]

i will watch every video louis is in only because louis is in it. it doesnt matter how good or bad the video is. also ignore the name haha its my 2nd account i use for dumb stuff and its a joke name

[@JustaPerson1988]

Comment for the algorithm

[@alexsurh1472]

Wait so if you fall on that steep incline, what if you roll all the way to the bottom and smack your head on the wall

[@CatalystClimbing]

With the way that you roll and the clearance its fairly hard to!

[@Jagknorr]

WHAT IF: its a dyno to the last hold and you jump, miss the hold and hit the mats. Technically you jumped down, sooo pushups? 🤷‍♂️ 😆

[@CatalystClimbing]

Ahaha will have to catch up on the press ups!

[@brandonsbeta5162]

I'm really, REALLY strong

[@knusperli]

I'm 38 years old and just picked up bouldering a year ago. I have no illusions, I'll likely never climb anywhere near this level of skill but honestly what motivates me the most about bouldering is the mindset and upbeat 'can do' attitude/demeanor of people like Louis. It's something I'm slightly envious of and I want to cultivate this more in myself. I LOVE YOUR POSITIVE VIBES LOUIS. Never change!

[@zeroethsort1071]

Hey Samuel! Welcome to the community! Glad to hear you've been having a positive experience with climbing. I've been climbing for a few years now and I love how welcoming the community always seems to be, no matter what gym you visit (I'm a Florida climber. What is real rock? lol). There really is a lovely sense of camaraderie I've felt among climbers. I'm not always the most positive person myself -- I don't do a very good job pushing myself, on the wall or in "the real world" -- but I like to think climbing has had a positive impact on me in that respect. Always a great time when you're struggling on a tough problem and you hear people cheering you on. The positivity is infectious (:

[@chrisembryclimbing]

So true. I just picked up bouldering this year at age 42 and I totally agree with ya Sam.

[@Fred-oz3tw]

Its the simple fact that from time to time you climb stuff you would have never thought of. Thats just extremely motivating for problems in general life.

[@CatalystClimbing]

Welcome to climbing Samuel and keep up the positive vibes n motivation! There are plenty of fantastic older starter climbers who are absolute CRUSHERS! Let us know how you get on!

[@MiguelClimbs]

You're never too old to start climbing! Trust me!

[@maximedelmas]

Seeing Omar makes me realize filming is a hard skill! Nice shots!

[@BoulderingBobat]

❤

[@CatalystClimbing]

Absolutely mega videographer 💪

[@rampel1]

Definitely makes you realise it's not just "hard climbing" that makes a video interesting. It's the climbing, filming, music, edit, Louis' great energy and ideas.

[@jaycee6764]

oh wow I've never seen Louis with his arms so pumped before, comp wall and all the roof, what a beast haha! awesome video and really really cool roof substation has! Weirdly I found the blue on the left much harder than the blue on the right.

[@CatalystClimbing]

Absolutely mega isnt it!!

[@concept6015]

If you like Roofus, you should see the "Ali cave" in Rhino boulder gym in Belgium.

[@CatalystClimbing]

Oooh that would be mega!

[@jacobpolak]

Just subscribed! This is the best bouldering content on youtube for sure!

[@CatalystClimbing]

Thank you Jacob! Hope you keep on enjoying the videos!

[@Rickdegraaf]

I love the energy as always!

[@CatalystClimbing]

Thank you!!

[@chrisembryclimbing]

That was epic as always, especially the orange climb finding all the different ways to climb it. Thanks to Louis and a huge thanks to Omar behind the cam helping out.

[@CatalystClimbing]

And thank you for watching!

[@oliviabuckley4117]

Louis’s little “I have arrived” when he slid down to the start of the first route broke me 😭

[@CatalystClimbing]

Amazing isnt it!

[@chrislock6623]

Wait, it's Omar behind the camera?

[@CatalystClimbing]

It is indeed!

[@niallmccormack6359]

Love seeing Louis crush it 💪 although I think Louis' mic is catching on his ring whenever he moves which give a clicking noise 😅 besides that though, awesome video 😊

[@CatalystClimbing]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@zacharylaschober]

The other note by c4hp was downclimbing seems to be more taxing for recovery with less specificity and value for upclimbing endurance. Terrain has to be incredibly easy. Circuits on the wall I try to make slow progress upward and then grab a big handhold and get to the kickboard in one or two moves then repeat.

[@msueag]

Can Louis advise why his shoes were off so much? I guess he was swopping between different pairs? What was going on?

[@CatalystClimbing]

Its always good to have foot breaks!

[@benreeve6094]

theres a bobat flying about the gym......

[@CatalystClimbing]

Flying around getting the best shots around

[@Bl00dyto]

Louis! Es la primera vez que veo esa traba de rodilla doble 3:05! Impresionante movimiento! Sos una bestia!

[@CatalystClimbing]

Muchas gracias!

[@cjayers6312]

Song name of the music at 9 minute mark??

[@Squids_Vlogs]

W

[@99oscar]

Louis on top 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@polaristhebestdog]

I have also come to the realization that downclimbing doesn't train endurance as much as people think. I used to do laps on an autobelay, climb up then downclimb, and repeat. Even though that got me really tired, I felt that the portion I was downclimbing did not help me in my overall climbing at all. My theory is that the movement of down climbing, locking off on a handhold first then lower yourself down, does not translate well to climb up. So these days when I'm working endurance on an autobelay, I just climb to the top, lower off, and get back on the wall again. To me that seems to work much better than downclimbing even though you get a bit of a rest when getting lowered.

[@CatalystClimbing]

You do however work your antagonists downclimbing!

[@22dingoboy]

Hey Louis, how are you liking the new Mantras? Curious what size you wear in them verse your Theories? Cheers

[@CatalystClimbing]

They are mega comfy and same size!

[@hanswoast7]

Classic Omar, always in for the money shots xD

[@CatalystClimbing]

Alwaaaays!

[@MafuHardy]

For the last bit, we're not watching for hard climbings. I was disappointed you sped through the easier climbs!

[@CatalystClimbing]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@kabesa5265]

The orange one looks ultra funky. I'd love to try it

[@CatalystClimbing]

Let us know if you do and how you found it!

[@TheIllusionCulpritMC]

Yay Another Banger Louis!

[@CatalystClimbing]

Non stop bangers here at Catalyst Climbing

[@leftcoastbeard]

Nice to have some collabs with the Bobats!

[@CatalystClimbing]

They are a brilliant bunch!

[@Phampham453]

Louis! i saw that you changed shoes after your first climb. can you explain the philosophy behind which shoe you decide to wear and why? thanks!

[@CatalystClimbing]

Not much philosophy behind it! Just after a long day in theories switching to the mantra is a nice change and a bit softer

[@jansimblank9358]

Down climbing doesn't improve your endurance? I didn't know, thnks. Will focus more on traverse then.

[@11WicToR11]

the biggest advantage of your pushups, as i see it, is that you are finally doing some chest workout. During climbing its very rare to make use of your "push muscles", delts ye, maybe even triceps, but rarely chest. The only situation i see use of chest, is when you compress some masses, but the point is that these are definitelly rare. If climbing is all the exercise you do, you should definitelly do pushups wherever possible.

[@el3xg373]

what a roof :D question: what climbing shoes is Louis wearing in this vid?

[@CatalystClimbing]

They are La Sportiva Mantras!!

[@emilholck87]

@@CatalystClimbing why the shoeswap after 1st climb ? :D

[@OrionBlaze]

Look at my Chemistry teacher, dawg

[@dcdales]

Gold.

[@CatalystClimbing]

Thank you!!

[@hgmaniac29]

Roofus! :)

[@CatalystClimbing]

Amazing name isnt it!

[@Zay.climbs]

I wanna see him project something 😭

[@CatalystClimbing]

Keep an eye out on our vids!

[@fgbae8220]

I see u switched shoes after your first boulder, from the theory to the new mantra. Whats the reason for this? Very curious to hear your opinion on them, since im currently thinking of buying either the mantra or theory. Currently wearing the skwama!

[@CatalystClimbing]

After a long day of climbing its just comfortable to go to a different softer shoe! Not much science behind it! Also with picking your own shoe, go with what suits you best!

[@ryahroberts1623]

Looks fun! Is it awkward falling on this? I've never climbed anywhere that had a long roof with an inclined pad before.

[@CatalystClimbing]

Its really not bad at all!

[@gamotousername]

What about jumping down and rolling? I think that's the safest option and teaches you to fall in case of an unexpected fall. Also climbing down is eccentric workload which can be very taxing to the muscles.

[@CatalystClimbing]

Safely climbing down is the best option whenever you finish a climb and why its one of the first things taught!

[@gamotousername]

@@GeoffreyHellington I meant roll to your bum! Not tumble roll! And always check before jumping down. I will always climb down a bit if possible and then jump. However if I am pumped for me jumping feels safer.