Holds 101 - Climbing for beginners

[@gabrielscake9916]

The best thing I learnt in this video is that the red thing he’s holding at the beginning is called Jake

[@noprop5478]

Gabrielscake I read your comment before the video started playing.. that was hilarious !

[@gabrielscake9916]

Noprop why thank you 😊

[@sonyamclendonify]

I mean. I just watched this for the 3rd time and only this time after reading your comment did I notice that. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SM-xd2xv]

😭

[@sush1iii]

But i got confused at the end, it looks like the white wing was jake at the end when the camera man said it. Sooo weird

[@NegativeFeedback]

Really happy to hear about some easy informational stuff as opposed to just mental climbs. As fun as it is watching really hard and technical routes, there's definitely a lack of resources for people who aren't veterans yet. Thanks, and keep it up!

[@agarwalaksbad]

that was really positive feedback

[@madisonmorris7394]

If that was negative feedback, I’m scared to know what positive feedback would be

[@club6525]

@WungusBill tbh I learn faster by listening, watching, and reading 😅

[@club6525]

@WungusBill tbh that’s how I learn physical skills. I just watched a few videos and asked my friend about it and then I managed to do V8 with near perfect technique. Got to the top but my friend had to help me down but I remembered I was a bit scared of heights. I even learned how to bike by just listening to my parents explain it and watching them do it. You don’t develop strong connective tissue but you can learn technique and control.

[@woolypuffin392]

Agree. Our Boldering hall has like 10 easy paths and for someone who never bouldered and has a fear of heights, those were already challenging for me.

[@bestrnlynzeep]

Just starting out at 54 yo. This is so helpful and FUN to know. Never thought these holds were so creatively designed

[@tracy9157]

Oh glad to hear it, I'm 40 and have been climbing for a while but iv only decided to try to train for lead climbing recently so glad new climbers aren't all in their teens/ early 20s. :)

[@saint-treco7876]

Enjoy!

[@giacomocasanova2893]

@PogChamp you can do a lot with technique. the fitness builds up slower than when you were young but of course you will get stronger eventually.

[@Living_a_spoonie_life]

@@tracy9157 Almost 56 here! And one year post lumbar spinal fusion. Love the sport! Much easier on the joints than classic gym workouts, I find.

[@schecter5035]

@PogChamp! Wdym like couldnt do literally anything? I think anybody regardless of age with a decent level of fitness and strength will have a really great first climbing session and excell even more after going a few times. I know for a fact i enetered climbing 1 month ago at 16 year of age and came to it natually, i think the fact i had been going to the gym for 8 months helped, and my ability to lift my own bodyweight. However climbing longer 11-15m routes in the gym near me has encouraged and made me realise improving my endurance is super necessary.I am doing cardio often ish now to achieve that and tbf i can see why my endurance on the walls is pretty bad.

[@Ratatatat80]

You're a really good teacher Jake - thanks so much! Would love to see you doing more basics videos, please - your explanations are calm, unintimidating and super clear...

[@randomhuman731]

I watched this video back when it first came out as a beginner And I just want to say ,looking back on it, this was a really huge help.

[@linelevelmedia7357]

I've gotten into climbing recently, and these beginner videos have been exactly what I've been looking for. Thanks so much y'all! Much love from Idaho.

[@Carnhy]

Line Level Media where are you climbing ?? Asana ?

[@linelevelmedia7357]

Yep! Couple months in now.

[@Carnhy]

Line Level Media oh that’s awesome, I climb there whenever I’m home from college and then I’m planning on a membership this summer !

[@EGbean2]

Stay on the walls potato kid

[@phoenix4193]

You-da-ho

[@rainbowcrayon37]

This was super helpful as someone who has been climbing for about 6 weeks. I’d figured out what slopers, jugs, and crimps were more or less, but the tips on how to position hands/fingers are enlightening. Now I just have to actually put it into practice 😅

[@ForrestBells]

Thank you guys for everything you do. I just started climbing at 39 and im completely obsessed with it..

[@Sreeve94]

Thanks for the video guys. Jake's explanations are really clear and easy for beginners to understand, so thanks and keep it up!

[@abigailment]

I went to a climbing gym in Florida, and there was a whole wall of these driftwood style holes, and it was great. I love having a lot of scraggly stuff to hold onto. Despise crimps, rarely use them as anything other than footholds. Best with speed climbing.

[@SidemenSnippetsHQClips]

7:28 sounded like the old sound effect for when you took damage in Minecraft

[@ElElefante]

Lmao you're right "ueh ueh ueh" didn't know there's a new one

[@xxlilkrnangel2xx]

Your tip on sloaper really helped me solve a problem I've been stuck on for a bit! Thanks! Love your videos!

[@kimberlyormesher3494]

Loved the vid. I literally started climbing yesterday in a lesson so this was a clear video that enabled me to reflect on the holds I encountered in certain problems and how the instructor had me approach them. Subscribed to this channel as you all seem so nice and calm about helping beginners

[@daniellewatson3538]

I really like these beginner videos! Please can you do one on downclimbing?! I always find it hard getting down from the top if it's a more tricky climb...

[@phillspearsfish]

When you said pinch crimp difference? Resonates with me a ton haha Thank you for clearing this up!

[@zimcam1]

perfect. Now. 2-3 new succession videos on "how to use" each type would be wonderful please.

[@fensu4191]

Thanks Jake, for the great video! Please do record more of this type of watch for us beginners and helps a lot!

[@tammyton]

Dude, your calves are insane! Thanks for making this vid too

[@gaiaiulia]

8:53. An angel wing, for sure. Great vudeo, thanks. Newbie here. I hate slopers! They're scary. Imo.

[@Lovec3MH]

Can you make a similar video about footholds, especially for the this slippery ones, what is the best way to step on those, which part of the shoe is best to use where etc...

[@aaroiseverything]

its like watching a seashell collection! hehe :) nice vid!

[@GypsyGirl317]

Lol 😂 That's what I was thinking too! 👍🏾

[@MichelleAlacon]

Gonna try staying lower on slopers from now on! Small handed girl’s worst enemy. 😣 Thanks for the advice!

[@cxnfxtti]

Ok this is just a given. *everyone hates slopers*

[@nomassi6540]

I like slopers lol, not all tho

[@teodorikcaratangracin9581]

I like them only if I can hold on them, otherwise avoid them and don't look at them. Ever

[@teodorikcaratangracin9581]

@Ana Zervigon crimps actually make for some good routes, there is no fun crux without a few crimps here and there

[@Infinityflowyoga]

Climbing is my new addiction, it just makes you happy and bubbly

[@clevernotwise9142]

New to the sport and stuff like this being on KZbin is brilliant, thanks a lot mate

[@noahmarino4012]

I am Glad that I came across these videos because I’m just getting into rock climbing and I found them very informative thank you

[@Coemgenus618]

Outstanding video for the novice, myself! I was looking for a video for a beginner and you nailed it, cheers!

[@aavashbhandari9403]

I did my very first bouldering yesterday. My arms and both palms are all sore. Pretty nice experience I had doing it. I will try next weekend as well.

[@woundedryhmes]

Thank you for the video, it teaches a lot! I couldn't find any proper videos showinf the grips in detail and yours is great.

[@TuringMachine001]

Jugs: easiest holds with a really positive edge Slopers: usually large holds with a rough surface and no positive edge. Create friction with the whole palm of the hand, stay low Pinches: holds that have positive edges on opposing sides. Pinch using thumb on one side and fingers on the other side. Crimps: small, thin and irregularly shaped. Use full crimp, with thumbs on top of the fingers, or half crimp, with thumb loose. The full crimp is generally more dangerous. Pebbles: tiny crimps where you can't use all your fingers. Pockets: have a whole in the middle Slots: like pockets, but require more accuracy

[@matoflynn]

Most useful climbing video I’ve ever seen! Cheers

[@Stratus41298]

Great video. I'm just starting myself and had no idea how to handle what I now know is called a sloper.

[@callumator24]

"Take my advice with a... PINCH of salt"... I see what you did there

[@estonmoore6181]

Very helpful i recently went bouldering for the first time a week ago (was insanely sore afterwards) but was only able to get through a few V3s and 1 V4 because i couldnt hold them properly but i think i can get alot further after seeing this, thanks so much!

[@EggGiant]

slopers always get me. I'm getting better with crimps though! Thanks for the informative video :D

[@Mountaingrly2513]

You're an awesome teacher and easy to listen to. Thank you!

[@theflowercouch975]

I just tried rock climbing for the first time and I am going to be so impressive with all my new lingo next time, thanks so much for this video!!

[@WarriorKeoki]

Great information and you explained it really simply. Thank you!

[@hardrocklobsterroll395]

Thanks for the video. Just an FYI, that mic fart you had is likely a cellphone. If you get an email and the wireless radio in your phone turns on near the microphone, the electrical noise from your phone creates a higher noise floor on the microphone resulting in louder static

[@hai.di.fai.di8]

Great video guys! I haven't watched one which goes into this much detail before so thumbs up from me. I should really put it into practice now!

[@mataharii161]

I'm trying to start seriously on rock climbing - thank you for this excellent video!

[@chrisa8157]

In summation: 1. Jugs 2. Slopers 3. Pinches 4. Crimps 5. Pockets / Slots

[@catch2297]

Chris A and volumes

[@0000C-e3y]

Love the editing 👌🏾

[@Brakke3]

4:50 Is there a video where you're giving more information about locking a grip in climbing? I'm very eager to learn about it! thanks, great videos.

[@robl1541]

Quite a late comment but one useful thing I learnt recently (and way too late) is that 2 finger pockets you should do like jake and use middle 2 fingers not first 2 - the first 2 are on the same tendon whereas the second 2 split the load between tendons letting you climb safer

[@witkac87]

Thank a lot for that great explanation! I've just started my journey with climbing. Cheers from Norway

[@saragabblegoose1075]

Where in norway do you climb?

[@witkac87]

@@saragabblegoose1075 Around Stavanger

[@milansennesael3472]

you make me want to climb more often

[@DieDieEla]

Great explanation. Thanks

[@JacobKinsley]

I just found out I live a 4 minute walk away from a climbing centre (is that the word?) so when the lockdown is over I want to have a go but I've never climbed anything other than a couple of trees as a kid

[@derickellsworth3434]

Some strong climbers would call this a jug Me: lol

[@ewane7230]

To me all of those are jugs

[@benjamincoram7036]

I'm not strong but I would at least call those "kinda juggy"

[@wehwee6520]

Niceee

[@rk1596]

Awesome thanks so much guys I really needed this one! Wicked

[@soo5985]

Great video. Concise. Thanks!

[@kaitshipp]

Thank you so much for this video! It helped me so much!

[@WildSheGoes]

This was REAL good, thank you!

[@yonatanshavit352]

Great job on this one guys, you really knocked it out of the park!

[@mistakenangel29]

Havent gotten to climb yet but have wanted to for a really long time. This was really helpful.

[@JJmetaphysics]

I love rock climbing thank you for this it was informational

[@victoriabrown8579]

This was super helpful, thanks!

[@Sirax123]

I've invented a new type of water, a combination of Hot and Cold, I call it. Hold.

[@jazzmancozza13]

Super helpful for me as a new climber!

[@Audon4150]

That "Beam me up, Scotty" is so funny xD

[@SkyAlawi]

Crimps are the worst! Ive gotten up almost every route - but this one where you start on a crimp. I cannot get up that one because I didnt know how to grab it. Now I do! Thank you!

[@polaroid_of_a_polar_bear1764]

he talks about the holds like harry styles talks about his fans - with a loving smile on his face

[@lauris18]

Hahaha I was distracted by the two girls in the back, never felt so identified !!! 😝😅

[@dreamhermit1384]

2:22 talk about PIIINCHESSS

[@CityKanin]

Lovely video! I learned new things and enjoyed the process! :)

[@CompetentDolphin]

Id love to get into climbing. Ive bouldered on vacations, but where I live there are no natural rock formations worth climbing. Sadly there are also no indoor climbing gyms. One was about to open up but their crowdfunding failed so they're trying to get sponsored by local businesses before they put it up again. They bought the land and they have the money for the building it's just the infrastructure inside that they still can't afford.

[@GamingInYaFaceHD]

"really interesting holes. They come in lots of shapes and lots of sizes"

[@alizaalikhan1400]

GamingInYaFaceHD they are called holds

[@adamdecoder1]

@@alizaalikhan1400 the joke your head

[@gilserranito951]

@@adamdecoder1 ha nice

[@arviscannon4815]

At my local gym the smallest holds , the pebbles, they referred to them as chips. At the end of the day don’t suppose it matters much.

[@mismagni]

Great video!

[@MalcolmArcand]

If you pause the video at 5:00 it looks like he's eating a slice of watermelon

[@thehappyfaceproducts]

Amazing video, if i had found this the day i started my progress would've been much better. Still have trouble with pinches and slopers, because of a lack of finger strength and bad technique. Hopefully this video helps!

[@hify8717]

10/10 advice guys! Thanks

[@judecrawford2800]

This is really helpful!

[@modernmartialarts7316]

super informative thank you for the video!

[@emilsauberlich7923]

Beam me up scotty :D

[@shahadalmakkivlogs7684]

Thank you so much jake

[@ravenwda007]

"Honey, you're starting to hurt my jugs" "Sorry! Was just using some new holds I learned"

[@hewrising]

Lol i like this comment

[@harrisons62]

Yeah I didn’t even know about full crimps

[@Alex.0470]

Very informative thanks

[@mtnguy]

Thanks! Very helpful

[@NeillWylie]

Great wee video man!

[@brianstribble4437]

9:02 GOOD ONE JAKE

[@shannons1886]

Great video for a newbie like myself!

[@simoncayer-moisan2855]

good stuff very informative

[@SaZooCaballero]

Super Helpful! Thx!

[@Noodlesonfire]

Love the editing lol

[@RensVink5]

'Pinch' of salt. Ha!

[@royimusic]

This is very helpful! 👌👍

[@arkhust6775]

This video is super helpful, thanks for uploading this info ! =D

[@Gaabe91]

I actually love you so much This video is the most informative thing ever

[@steventhaw3765]

Great video! Subjective?! Just watch Lynn Hill! The Greatest rock climber in history!

[@alessandr770]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🧗‍♂️ Holds can be categorized into different types, including jugs, slopers, pinches, crimps, slots, and pockets. 00:13 🤲 Jugs are easy to grip, and their size determines hand positioning. 01:23 💪 Slopers are more challenging due to their lack of gripping features and require low hand placement. 02:29 🤙 Pinches come in varying degrees of difficulty, with wider ones being easier to hold and requiring thumb engagement. 04:19 🖐️ Crimps involveusing the tips of your fingers and become more common as climbers progress, with narrower ones being harder. 06:50 🕳️ Slots and pockets limit the number of fingers that can fit and may have crossover characteristics with other types of holds. 08:25 🐔 Large volume-style holds can feature various types of grips, including crimps, slopes, and pinches. 09:05 🤷 Climbing preferences are subjective, and it's essential to adapt your technique based on the specific holds you encounter. Made with HARPA AI

[@grzegorzjedrzejowski5746]

I climbed this wing in my climbing gym lol

[@verbalwound5874]

The editing is on point hahahah

[@alexawint5736]

So helpful!

[@prawduhgee8834]

I've only been climbing for about a week but I've already started to think of crimps like the orange and black one as "honorary jugs"

[@mshawnokeefe]

Thanks that was helpful!

[@abdullahhadeed8591]

Very Informative...

[@ICanPlayMusic653]

This made my hands very sweaty