I tried tightrope walking, and it was terrifying.

This was a much tougher challenge than I thought. ■ AD: 📦 50% off your first monthly KiwiCo crate: kiwico.com/tomscott ■ Thanks to Chris Bullzini! www.bullzinifamily.com/
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CREDITS
Series Producer/Director: Kirsten Taylor
Assistant Producer: Han Evans
DOP: Jamie Macleod
Production Assistant: Adam Lawrence
Editor: Chris Leggat
Sound Design: Dan Pugsley | www.cassinisound.com/
The company/riggers: The Bullzini High-Wire Company
Executive Producers: Cambria Bailey-Jones, Guy Larsen
A Pad 26/Penny4 Production www.penny4.co.uk
A huge thank you to Chris Bullzini and everyone at The Bullzini High-Wire Company.

[@tomscottplus]

This was, I think, the biggest mental and physical challenge I've had for this channel so far. And Chris was absolutely right about "enforced meditation": it's a headspace that I'm really not used to!

[@ryancantpvp]

The word terrifying is probably an understatement

[@dragonie]

damn

[@beatfromjetsetradio8239]

Gutter guy here. I hang raingutters on houses-sometimes more than one story. It is all about mental control, of which I have none; that’s why I want to teach guitar instead.

[@Arbiter099]

A bigger mental challenge than rollercoasters?

[@WizardOfDocs]

Wire-walking: unusually perilous mindfulness exercise

[@rancidmarshmallow4468]

Tom has cracked the code of overcoming fears and doing challenging things: have a full film crew there applying silent peer pressure.

[@ragnkja]

In general, surrounding yourself with people who really want to see you succeed.

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

The greatest motivator is knowing that hundreds of thousands of people are judging you.

[@ASBO_LUTELY]

That's right, I'd have unsubscribed if Tom failed like a massive loser! How dare he not meet my expectations!

[@admthrawnuru]

It's honestly not all that different from other KZbinrs who do "anything for the views," except he challenges the energy positively.

[@TidusMino]

Tom Scott X Yes Theory in the future I hope

[@VaradMahashabde]

Chris has such raw charisma and is so inspiring "How much are we capable of when we let go of the fear?" is an amazing line

[@Polaris64]

"I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me, and when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where fear has gone there will be nothing; only I will remain." -- Litany Against Feat, Frank Herbert

[@GeezerRay]

Chris is an amazing instructor. He builds confidence in the student.

[@ChrissieBear]

FUN FACT! A vast amount of pain we feel when injured is from us expecting pain, not from the actual tissue damage. People have done tests where subjects injected with strong anti-anxiety medication reported far less severe pain when their pain response was tested.

[@bradfuerst]

He could seriously be a motivational speaker. He's an amazing coach.

[@tschmidtty]

Expose yourself to your deepest fear; after that, fear has no power, and the fear of freedom shrinks and vanishes. You are free. -Jim Morrison

[@sara-ww8eq]

"On your feet, ropewalker" felt like he was being accepted into the elite group. That was amazing. I want to do that now

[@MichaelMoore99]

Gives me "Eyes up, Guardian" vibes, and I love it.

[@R0TEK]

@@MichaelMoore99 destiny?

[@chrisscot6602]

@@R0TEK yeh

[@typhoon109]

I just thought of cpt. price saying on your feet, soldier

[@orsaz924]

It was really wholesome 😊😊

[@pch1370]

Such a good instructor. He wasn't going just a bland "keep going" or "you are doing it wrong", he carefully pointing out what Tom needed to do, never using a negative tone of "don't do that", rather using a reasuring one that let him know what he needs to continue doing, that way there's no disruption in the pace and leads him to focus on what's important. Most people overlook the skill that takes to be able to teach that way.

[@ordinarytree4678]

Straight up Guru energy

[@Bruno_Finch]

If they had teachers like him in schools, many more people would want to get education and jobs.

[@little1133]

Mhm. Especially when there are things that need to be fixed! Takes a lot of work to be good but not as strict as a lot of good instructors.

[@wiggy5209]

That is one method of instructing but due to the resolve in the human condition humanity has already achieved vast greatness from other teaching methods that came before and will likely do after

[@ragnkja]

Telling people what they’re doing wrong is rarely helpful when they’re learning a new skill, because how are they supposed to correct it unless you tell them what they should do instead?

[@UncleRJ]

"It's not the falling, it's the landing that can be dangerous." This guy fits so well with Tom Scott's gaggle of colleagues.

[@hulagu3068]

That's why you've got to stick the landing, with that big stick.

[@adamnaameeazim6365]

@@hulagu3068 That sounds like a Tech Dif quote right there. Gary, probably.

[@ValkyRiver]

I'm not even gonna think of trying cause I have acrophobia

[@grn1]

I've always heard it's the not the fall hurts but the sudden stop at the end.

[@sjwimmel]

Gotta love Douglas Adams, both of them must have read the Hitchhiker's Guide

[@lucasbune]

"On your feet, ropewalker" That was so jovial, yet spoken with such a strong undertone - Tom's part of the ingroup now. Chris right then went from Tom's teacher to his senior, with all the love and respect for the newly minted member that came with it. So heartwarming. Not suprising though, Chris is the best bloke through this entire video, chill to the core. Love to see it.

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

I like how you view it. Makes it feel like ropewalking is, like, a pirate ship or something.

[@NickC_222]

@@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721 It's a community, for sure. A tight-knit one at that, too.

[@kiradotee]

I guess seeing that Chris does it without a harness, he genuinely has to be chill to the core. 🤣🤣😂

[@l.c3994]

Ropewalker is honestly so much cooler than Skywalker

[@mcfarofinha134]

@@NickC_222 You could say they... walk tightly

[@Keenath]

I love when Tom's saying "I think I'm going to throw up" and starts to detail it and Chris just gently redirects him -- the more you think about that, the more your body tries to follow up on the thought. But Chris doesn't say "Don't think about that" because that's the old "don't think about a pink elephant" conundrum; he just gives Tom a different thing to focus on.

[@TherapyGel]

Chris is an excellent instructor. Accommodating, encouraging, and understanding. Must've been an immense pleasure for Tom to be taught by such a consummate professional.

[@gavinmendonza]

Now I'm thinking about a pink elephant, thanks 👍🥲

[@Keenath]

@@gavinmendonza Muahahaha, my evil plan is six twenty-sevenths complete!

[@VisibleXela]

@@TherapyGel Don't forget - the patience of a saint

[@kenet7877]

Now you made me think about a pink elephant. Thanks.

[@danielsempere83]

I'm a psychotherapist and this guy is truly amazing... He is so authentic and believable with his training... He could make trainings for people who struggle... Great guy.

[@CrackThrough]

i agree! he's really inspiring and his mindset is definitely one of the most precious things that people could ever learn in their lifetime.

[@poketcg1592]

Who person? The person teaching Tom, right?

[@smeghead666]

I'm a climbing instructor. This guy shouldn't be allowed to teach anyone a damn thing at height, grabbing the live end of the rope, operating the grigri terribly there's a litany of things being done poorly and downright dangerously throughout this video. So for me this was amazing for all the wrong reasons.

[@CrackThrough]

@@smeghead666 interesting! if you were there with a proper environment to teach someone, would you teach with the same attitude though? how do you approach "teaching"? i would love to hear your thoughts about your own teaching rules

[@Squaryyy]

@@smeghead666 haters gonna hate

[@ronnytm]

Just like the parkour, I admire how Tom commits to jeans when doing physical activity.

[@piotrrywczak7971]

“I tried on sports gear, and it was frightening”

[@richardmillhousenixon]

Tom is peak male performance. He needs no aids like "sports gear" and "athletic clothing" in order to perform at his peak

[@Naokarma]

@@piotrrywczak7971 That has got to be the most stereotypical nerd quote in history.

[@hairyairey]

@@piotrrywczak7971 Probably, some people cannot get past the grip of their jeans!

[@Althar93]

Next episode, Tom goes high diving

[@nymalous3428]

Chris seems like exactly the right kind of teacher for this. Complete calm at all times, almost annoyingly so, but it's what you need. Even when he gets a little louder it's not panic, he's just forcing you to refocus. Well done, Tom. I did some high ropes in college, but not straight up walking... and I hated every second of it. It was completely terrifying, but then I have a fear of heights. Edit: Also, I liked the "welcome to the club" at the end. "Walker" means something.

[@Darenim]

Now I'm curious. How did you end up on high ropes in college with a fear of heights?

[@nymalous3428]

@@Darenim I was going to be in Student Government that year and we had to do it as part of the "leadership training." I didn't try to get an exception, I figured I'd just try to conquer it. It didn't work. :)

[@Darenim]

@@nymalous3428 That must have been quite the experience. Props to you for trying it anyway.

[@spencykings3182]

@@nymalous3428 oh that sucks, they put you on high ropes for mandatory training?? that's nuts, high ropes isn't even good like problem-solving or anything, it's vast majority physical and not social; that's what low ropes is for. this video has made me miss belaying like you wouldn't believe. mega props for trying, and i'm sure you did great! hopefully you wont be forced to again

[@farmboyjad]

To expand on the "where are the vibrations coming from" discussion at 9:27: Chris is right that the movement is coming from you. Your body can intuitively tell when you're in an unstable position and knows roughly how to respond, but without balance training, it defaults to relatively large, drastic corrections, and as a result you end up in a feedback loop where your brain keeps trying to correct your balance but overshooting and having to respond to its own overcorrection. The more you panic and try to consciously adjust, the worse things get. Balance training develops specialized neurological pathways (so called "muscle memory") and allows your body to refine that intuitive response down to the small, subtle movements which are actually effective at maintaining stability.

[@HoshinoMirai]

If you have ever programmed a PID controller before, this is what happens when you set your variables too high so the adjustment is always out of proportion when correcting the movements, and thus it overshoots every time and responds to the overshoot with another overshoot, ending up in a constant "vibration"

[@kellyalvarado6533]

Similar to how new drivers tend to over correct and swerve too far.

[@TheCloudhopper]

In aviation we call this "pilot induced oscillation".

[@RaindropsBleeding]

this is the main reason I still struggle with slackline training. young instructors are always amazed by how far the line moves under my feed. I actually can't progress at all unless I get my movements to calm down because the rope moves more than a foot in amplitude.

[@MikkoRantalainen]

@@RaindropsBleeding Gently using your other hand to dampen the movement similar to silencing a guitar string should do the trick. Of course, that requires enough balance to stay on one foot for a couple of seconds.

[@jocax188723]

"I think it looks better with flailing, Tom! Move the feet and arms!" Chris gets it.

[@clairemckinley691]

Of all the guests we have met on this channel so far, Chris definitely has a special something about him. Listening to him encouraging you on the wire there made me feel a bit like he was cheering me on and made me feel more confident in myself, as silly as it sounds. I would love to meet that guy. Thanks for the video Tom!

[@JanStrojil]

Yes! Chris sounds like a such a nice down to Earth (ha ha) guy and a really good teacher and mentor. Loved the episode!

[@ethan7353]

🍄

[@anyGould]

@@JanStrojil But at the same time, during the final walk there was "two feet on the wire please" said in the way I'd expect my high school principal to correct kids running in the halls.

[@planetina5616]

Totally agree. A born teacher and such a calm, kind guy

[@ragnkja]

@@planetina5616 Or an experienced teacher

[@M_Teeboo]

You know what I appreciate about Tom? He isn't afraid to verbalize his fear or to talk through what he is thinking or what his brain is telling him. Too often we spend a lot time keeping that in and trying to force through it ourselves. Instead he says it out loud, his feelings and his fear and his thought process and Chris is right there listening with empathy and ready to encourage and teach without dismissing those fears.

[@OriginalPineapplesFoster]

This is a great way to learn, I've found, and I'm very thrilled to see it in someone else. Even more thrilled to see teachers who work with that thought process instead of hearing it as excuses (which has been my experience) because it's very helpful in moving past whatever's in the way. 😁🍍

[@samalsrei5089]

@ Wesley Harney Yes I agree. I sometimes do that and I like it. I wish more people would express their feelings. I know it‘s not always easy but in my experience it feels so good in the long run being honest to others about your own feelings… and especially to yourself.

[@wolfywox]

Tom being "shamefully lowered" from the high rope gave me the same vibes as SpongeBob hanging from the ceiling at the end of his Goofy Goober performance. 😄

[@connorissexy4209]

Hahaha so true I knew it looked familiar

[@kf10147]

13:00

[@safe-keeper1042]

Love how Scott isn't afraid to vocalize exactly how he feels, from pain to fear to on-spot reflections. It's what I love about this series.

[@DanKaschel]

Afraid? He does it compulsively! But I do think it makes him a lot more relatable.

[@pigger1010]

From nervously giggling to roaring like a tiger, watching Tom overcome himself is a blast each and every time.

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

Nothing can top the rollercoaster video, but this comes close.

[@Pluvillion]

“How much are we capable of if we let go of all the fear?” I’d love to have a mentor like Chris. He’s patient and calm yet persuasive and encouraging.

[@mithras1988]

That is such a powerful line

[@BigdaveBU]

Chris is a born teacher sharing his lifetime skill. Every step of the way was positive and helpful. Ultimate respect for the dedication to this art. 👏

[@ncot_tech]

I like that this wasn’t a lesson on how to walk across a wire, it was a lesson on how to be calm when in an unusual situation. No distraction techniques, no witty put downs to mask being scared or coping mechanisms to ride through it, just total acceptance of the situation and a positive attitude. You could see it when they went up at the start and Tom was told to just look around and enjoy the view.

[@RaindropsBleeding]

I loved that moment. it's about being comfortable in the space, looking around and realizing it's actually quite nice up here. it's all in your head.

[@MiningSolo]

What a patient and knowledgeable teacher! It’s almost impossible not to feel comfortable after watching him and hearing his ideology on the wire.

[@LittleMoths94]

I love how much of this series has been about Tom having to overcome challenges that require your mind and body to be really in sync. I figure that Tom is a really cerebral person and spends a lot of time living in his head. It’s wonderful to watch him have to focus on his body and his emotions. It’s inspiring

[@burpie3258]

Yes! It's a shame not to use one's mind OR body to its full extent.

[@ColdGamersProdutions]

I want to call this guy when ever I'm having a life crisis. His voice is so calming it's amazing.

[@MichiGombocz]

Don't get me wrong, I am probably one of the biggest long-time Tom Scott fans and nothing will change that, but I just had a thought that Tom's brain said something like "how about the ultimate midlife crisis a person could ever have and do ALL the s**t I am scared of and force myself to do it?" And I freaking love how he is rocking it!

[@WizardOfDocs]

best way to have a midlife crisis imo with sponsorship deals and a lot of amazing teachers

[@MichiGombocz]

@@WizardOfDocs if it indeed is a midlife crisis, he is definitely handling it as good as anyone could handle it. Still thinking 2 steps ahead (no pun intended), controlling his hurdles and learning a lot about himself. Comparing him from this video to one of the first ones on the channel, our Tom is like switched out! Just great to see!

[@57thorns]

@@MichiGombocz Yes, it is not so much "midlife crisis" as "continuing to learn new things".

[@57thorns]

But sometimes is miss the old geek, the guy that presented computer history and computer terms, who showed the difference between a million and 1000 million. I know those thing are on the original channel, but even there it is more about amazing players that why you should use two factor authorization. Good for Tom, good for the view numbers, but also a little sad, because those more educational videos filled a purpose.

[@watchm4ker]

@@57thorns That's why this is a separate channel. And he's still making those videos, they just take time with animation and editing. Really, this is Tom Scott finally living the dream of being John Noakes.

[@TheDrunkArchangel]

I wanna say I am constantly amazed by Tom Scott but I'm equally amazed at his film and production crew. The ability to constantly get such good audio and such quality shots is outstanding. And from a editing standpoint their ability to filter though entire days worth of footage and compiling it into a complete narrative and condensed version of the two days without making the audience feel like they're missing a thing is superb

[@ZedExGaming]

Was just thinking this, the production quality of that film crew is exceptional! Even taking the time to make creative shots of Tom's concentrated face looking down at his rope with the highwire in the background, wow.

[@Lizlodude]

It's nice to get a bit more of a glimpse of the crew on this one, gotta remember the people behind the cameras as well as in front. All amazing!

[@dominateeye]

@@Lizlodude Genuinely would enjoy a behind-the-scenes series for these, or maybe a series in the office where Tom talks about the crew's interests and tries them out for himself. A low-stakes, familiarity-establishing counterpart to this series.

[@nataliekaye8708]

Chris is amazing! What a rare gem of a teacher! A very grounded (ironically), encouraging person that renders the philosophical practical and the practical philosophical.

[@RJ-wx3fh]

Certainly a balanced approach to teaching.... But I definitely agree, he could probably have a second career in training teachers with his approach to reassuring, reminding and redirecting to get his students past the (quite rational) fear of being above ground on narrow, wobbly footinga.

[@micheal2458]

Perfectly said!!

[@TzunSu]

I just have to say, Chris is an amazing pedagogue. He's a master at getting his student to focus, relax and get it done. Well done him, and well done Tom! I'm loving this channel much more then i ever did the "original one", and i've watched all of that! It's gone from learning about intellectual matters and odd stories, to exploring the human mind, and i'm loving every minute of the inspiration!

[@arterca]

Chris: graceful, calm Tom: wobble, wobble I'm always proud of you, Tom. You try so many things frightening to most people. Your decent from the high wire was probably one of the funniest bits on the channel. Completely calm Tom just being slowly lowered with zero movement in the body. It was the "on your feet rope walker. Welcome to my world" that did it for me. Chris seems like such a genuine person.

[@bcn1gh7h4wk]

wibbly wobbly on the tighty wirey ... stuff...

[@ragnkja]

Tom at the beginning of day 1: ridiculously wobbly Tom by the end of day 2: steady, but with sore feet.

[@phs125]

If I'm standing on a table without any support (doing something in the ceiling) My legs do the same wobble wobble. It all gets fixed once I touch the ceiling. The ceiling is a "support" or so my body thinks.

[@phs125]

@@bcn1gh7h4wk hello fellow whovian

[@ragnkja]

@@phs125 The ceiling is a stabile point of contact. Apparently that’s all you need.

[@jessiebullock]

Chris is one of the best coaches I’ve ever seen for anything. Of course, Tom is an excellent motivated student…but Chris! Even when Tom was done he kept coaching. What a beautiful person. Thank you for this encouraging, inspirational video.

[@systemreset9410]

cool

[@brookeg5979]

Chris was awesome, totally agree. I would've loved to hear more from him about his experience both teaching and doing.

[@akbarshahzad5780]

He does seem to find the best goddamn teachers around. The parkour guy was great, too.

[@workingguy6666]

Tom, you most likely won't read this, and if you did you may get nothing out of it. At this end of this I was in tears - a guy who doesn't tear up just about at all. I wasn't smiling, wasn't even sure what I felt save for being very proud of you, and very happy for you. The tears were strong. It was a strange experience, and you are now a hero of mine for things beyond being a reliable and interesting media guy. If I ever meet you, it would probably be this video I'd blurt out while not knowing how to connect it to whatever the scenario would be in which we would meet. Keep doing good things, sir. and... Consider being Prime Minister in about 15 years - your drive and determination is not to be undervalued.

[@burpie3258]

❤

[@Random3716]

I think one of the best parts of this channel is the vicarious positive energy that comes from watching people passionately and empathetically teach Tom how to do interesting things.

[@richardmillhousenixon]

7:22 I love that Chris has seemingly perfectly set up that wire to be at the exact height to just not hit him when he demonstrates how to come off the wire

[@Yora21]

Probably learned from experience.

[@andrewcostanza6802]

I'm convinced that it did hit him, repeatedly, his balls are just made of titanium and he didn't feel a thing!🤣

[@truemanofculture2353]

@@andrewcostanza6802 ow

[@Silacide]

No his balls are just so rock solid they don't feel a thing

[@outspade]

@@andrewcostanza6802 i wouldn’t be surprised, given what the guy does

[@danielfernandes1010]

"How much are we capable of if we let go of all fear?" That is so inspiring.

[@crabsqu1d]

The best things in life are placed on the other side of fear.

[@rahmspinat]

Ain't it a bit of a platitude? Fear is good.

[@ragnkja]

@@rahmspinat Some fear is definitely healthy, as Chris said in the beginning. You do need to respect potential dangers so that you’re not foolishly risking your life.

[@groofay]

@@rahmspinat Yes, fear is good until it's debilitating, just like water is good until you're drowning.

[@cheaterman49]

@@groofay Great way to put it IMHO, and equally for @Pim above!

[@JESS1CA1996]

Chris's and Toms friendly embrace at the end was amazing I hope they stay in touch Chris seems like an amazing and kind person

[@Milamberinx]

Chris is such a good teacher, positive without being insipid, always calm even when Tom was screaming, and really very present, you'd know he'd be right there with you. I've had the kind of foot pain Tom had, it's like a bruise but it goes away quickly, at the beginning of the next day you might think it was never there but if you repeat the same action that caused the injury it would come back quickly too. Just like with any exercise it takes time to get your body used to it.

[@coryman125]

"How much are we capable of if we let go of all of our fear?" Either a quote from a wise mentor, or from a cartoon villain about to unleash his evil plan. But either way he seems very cool, and this was a lot of fun to watch! Now to go to Niagara Falls and fry an egg...

[@JamesF0790]

If I know cartoon villains, why not both? Jokes aside though that is a damn good quote.

[@sirBrouwer]

while standing on a chair. however Blondine used a slag line that was wider then his feet.

[@dominateeye]

Take a GoPro so Brannan doesn't write in.

[@nathanisip]

Alternate title: Tom gets high. Well done Tom, Chris, Josh, and the team! Really pushing your limits with each new experience.

[@youtubeSuckssNow]

When he said 'let's get you high' and there was no joke about relaxing i was bummed

[@euansmith3699]

Tom gets Strung Out? Tom gets Wired?

[@SIX-SH00T3R]

That'd be a video, tom going to Amsterdam and seeing what weed is like XD

[@mushin111]

Something tells me Chris has been high a few times before

[@RobSchellinger]

"I'm Tom Scott and I am tripping balls!"

[@ondarze]

I genuinely teared up as Tom was about to get to the finish line. I was just so happy for him at that moment. Great episode.

[@SepiaSepiaKR]

I'm rewatching this, months later, and I just realized: Chris is a hypnotist. Straight up. It's all there. His speech patterns, his tone of voice. And to see them describe it as "enforced meditation" just makes me think HARDER on it. I'm not sure if he's FAMILIAR with hypnosis and induced trance, but I recognize aspects of it in the way he teaches and instructs.

[@jonasdatlas4668]

Your ability to keep willingly putting yourself into terrifying situations is honestly hugely impressive.

[@annando]

This channel started with simple things like "I can't ride a bike" - with this video it topped itself.

[@mks913]

“I don’t like coffee”

[@thomasm123]

Next video: learning to ride a bike across a highwire.

[@narnigrin]

Tom: "I can't ride a bike" Also Tom: "I'm scared of roller coasters" Also also Tom: "Let's learn tightrope walking, parkour and flying a plane upside down or blind" There's a bit of a range on this channel, let's just say that.

[@annando]

@@narnigrin and each video is totally great. I also enjoyed the cooking video a lot.

[@DerekHartley]

@@narnigrin And don't forget being thrown through a window.

[@TristianBlake]

11:17 - "I might propose that we have a look at getting you high." "I don't see how that's going to help here - oh! you mean the other wire!"

[@vogelvrouw]

Hes seems like the kind of coach that doesnt just teach you their specialty but also ends up giving you therapy just through their coaching

[@shravani.a]

I'm convinced Tom could save the world in a pair of jeans and a red t-shirt! EDIT: or a grey hoodie, depending on the weather!

[@bcn1gh7h4wk]

probably not the most comforting sight to see, if what you have to save the world with, is.... a redshirt.

[@iantaakalla8180]

If the world does not operate on Star Trek logic (and it doesn’t) a red shirt should not mean anything.

[@RobFarley74]

The job for PM is coming up... Just a thought...

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

It's much more comfortable than the typical superhero suit.

[@qwertyTRiG]

@@RobFarley74 But he'd need a pirate outfit for that!

[@necieau2700]

That foot wobble is so natural. That's how our feet have learned to right ourselves on the ground so it's the first thing your body will do when you're trying to balance anywhere else

[@JasperJanssen]

It’s not completely unlike the wobble of learning to ride a bike.

[@skylx0812]

One thing I learned as you get older is, keep your legs, especially the thighs, strong. Was helping rebuild a roof and a high A-frame ladder made me realize the thighs had gone a little soft. When your footing gets reduced to a narrow ledge attempting to adjust your weight for balance could almost cause the thighs to cramp up. Don't get too sedentary.

[@gro_skunk]

It happens even while seated, learning to paddle a solo canoe I definitely wobbled just like that.

[@DeanPugh11]

Chris looked like he was a fantastic teacher. So calm, helpful and encouraging. He honestly looked just as happy at the end. Well done Tom!

[@rory9975]

"I would say you've earned that confidence" love that. I've only watched a few of these but I'm loving the positivity of all the trainers.

[@thegonz1447]

There's something about Tom being so totally out of his comfort zone, doing something totally unnatural to him that I find very endearing. Chris was a great teacher too.

[@ProWeltfrieden]

Can we just appreciate what a motivanional beast Chris is?

[@rahmspinat]

The appreciative way he says "cool" is amazing.

[@laurabac433]

Something I was not at all expecting but have been pleasantly surprised by is how inspiring and good for my mental health this channel has become. I'm so appreciative of this regular opportunity to watch someone overcome fears and try new things with the help of wonderful supportive people around him.

[@michellethole]

WOW! Chris is such an amazing teacher - calm, motivational, inspirational and a master of his craft. Well done, Tom. I felt a million different emotions watching this.

[@mikepictor]

The one time I tried this, I violently shook side to side, just like Tom did. I was wondering whether something was wrong with the tension, or the anchors, it never occurred to me I was introducing the vibration myself through uncertainty. Seeing him go stable as the video progressed was cool.

[@JamesScholesUK]

Same with slacklining. You introduce the wobble and only you can get rid of it through muscle control.

[@disgruntledwookie369]

People do the same thing with skateboards. They insist it's too wobbly and refuse to believe that they are the one causing the wobble.

[@vogelvrouw]

Ive gone through the same thing with horseriding, your fear can cause so much tension in your body that you dont notice, and once you learn to let go, relax and breathe it all goes so much easier and smoother

[@jurjenbos228]

The actual thing that you learn is the unconscious part: your brain has to set up a new feedback control loop. Anyone familiar with systems control knows this is a hard problem.

[@sloanemactire8780]

Why do I have the feeling that while one "F" word was banned, Tom was using another one quite liberally between takes? Very cool video - I think it shows more than the fear, the physical demands that ropewalking puts on the body. Nicely done Tom!

[@aaronoshea3453]

What a great coach this guy is! His patience, encouragement and reassurance were superb.

[@blueboy284]

Idk why this made me cry. His perseverance, Chris being such a kind teacher. They both did such a good job and deserve to be proud.

[@Tyranzor64]

Chris' reaction when Tom fell was wonderful. Complete calm and confidence, no worries. I've gotcha. No hint of being upset or disappointed or punishing. Just eh, it happens, now I've got you and we'll get you down to reset.

[@Swishy_Blue]

Bullzini: sliding, ever forward, gently steady Tom: CMON! [HURGH] CMON! [MMMPHF]

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

Somehow, they're both the same thing.

[@TnTyson81]

I got so invested I actually cried a little when he did it. Well done Sir.

[@Junniebug]

It's incredible that he managed to learn and achieve this much in such a short period of time. Just doing it without distractions really does make everything better.

[@bootleg_]

I could only imagine the immense feeling of accomplishment hearing "On your feet ropewalker". Phenomenal teacher and well done, Tom!

[@legrandebadger]

What an awesome and motivational teacher Chris Bullzini seems to be! Very impressive. Also Toms ability to keep pushing himself and learning new stuff is so inspiring and something I want to adapt for myself. Edit: That hug at the end was so genuine and heartwarming. Amazing video, well done and claps all around!

[@Cainb23]

Chris is such an awesome teacher he stayed patient and calm I feel like all teachers no matter what they’re teaching should be like him

[@Talik13]

This was oddly motivating! We need more people like Chris to talk us through hard times.

[@choomah]

Knowing Tom's character for many years, at this point from the POV of a fan, this felt amazing! But, I think, any one of us could feel the accomplishment in Tom's “YES!!!” at 23:10 onwards. So proud of Tom from this video!

[@annando]

The way Chris talked Tom through this whole thing was wonderful! And the tone in his voice when Tom finally did this was so full of honest respect for Tom's achievement. And seeing Tom fighting his fears is so extremely encouraging.

[@Kwekubo]

"On your feet, rope-walker!" 💪

[@Indrakusuma_a]

I'm sure we all agree, Chris is not only great at ropewalking, but also superb at motivational talk.

[@saqibmudabbar]

This was more emotional than I thought. Chris is wonderful.

[@chgoe]

I always though people adding quotes to comments was cheesy, but here I am doing it. When Chris said, "How much are we capable of if we let go of all the fear?" it was an amazingly powerful statement.

[@ZealoustranceTube]

This is a "duh" statement, but I'm continually amazed by how you put yourself out there. This'll sound rude, but you don't try and make sure you look good. We all love that. It's such a genuine attempt at something new every time. I can easily see myself in your videos as opposed to the polished nonsense others might put out. The overcoming of the fear and learning that takes place makes me so jealous. Thank you so much for this new channel. Can't wait to see what you do next!

[@stellviahohenheim]

It's the main reason TV cannot do what KZbinrs do, they're too focused on what'll look good instead of looking real

[@ultima_littera]

what a phenomenal instructor, truly supportive and teaches safe practise

[@mrfashionguy1]

14:00 was an amazing moment, from wobbly panic to total control in a few hours, unbelievable.

[@NotHPotter]

Tom making the mid-career move to become a super soldier training all these cool guys skills and getting into peak physical condition tells me we will soon have the superhero we need in the world today. Edit: I genuinely almost jumped up and cheered when you reached the end, Tom. Genuinely incredible effort and drive in all these videos, and it's absolutely wonderful.

[@missmoode]

With the powers of parkour, tightrope-walking, and maybe having the occasional coffee just to be social, as well as the nonsensical catchphrase of “One Take!”

[@SolarShado]

@@missmoode "the nonsensical catchphrase of “One Take!”" Where is that from? I know I've seen the origin, but can't remember exactly... is it the old "two cymbals and a drum" vid?

[@missmoode]

@@SolarShado Off the top of my head I think he did it in the Dasani video and the… KZbin ID number video? Honestly I’m not sure where it’s originally from either, and it’s kind of weird that it’s so strongly associated with him in my head considering he really can’t have done it all that much? I feel like he did it semi-frequently in some of his earlier walking-and-talking videos but honestly I absolutely have no idea.

[@ragnkja]

@@SolarShado It’s from the “will KZbin ever run out of video IDs” video, complete with a little Happy Dance at the end.

[@missmoode]

@@SolarShado Though I swear there was a park bench about them redoing the two drums and a cymbal vid until they got the timing down? might have been a different anecdote, no idea. def feels similar in being a bit of a silly production challenge.

[@tarren452]

What I love about this channel (and didn't expect initially) is how much it is showcasing great teachers / coaches, and teaching me a bit myself about how to do that better. Chris was fantastic!

[@whiteeyedshadow8423]

15:12 Really the same thing happened to me when I took form correction classes for swimming The moment I learnt the feeling of how to do it right, it just became impossible to forget it. My 25m freestyle sprint time has increased from 16 seconds to 13.9 mostly as a result of that.

[@Oplutmagicman]

Can we just notice how at 10:38 when the instructor takes the pole from Tom he naturally as anything just perfectly balances it on the rope without even trying 👏🏼

[@ibrahimsky]

Ain’t gon’ lie; I teared up at the end Seeing Tom voluntarily facing this was very moving

[@Abhothra]

"I think it's look better with the flailing Tom" Killed me dead, Chris is a great coach though. Well done Tom.

[@veeveepaws]

I love the edit on this one. Watching you get there made me tear up and do a little “whoop!” in the same moment! I think it’s because you showed us so much of the process you went through in all its rawness. The way your learning was documented here is open and vulnerable that actually feels really rare even on KZbin

[@jackmorris303]

19:57 "(Raven's caw) Let the challenge... BEGIN! (shoves staff into ground)"

[@andybaio]

You make me feel like I’m capable of so much more than I think I am, while also being *extremely* grateful that you’re doing it instead of me.

[@XMarkxyz]

Man go out there, take the first thing you can think of you're not capable on doing and want to try and start getting better at it, you too can expand your capabilities

[@dopaminecloud]

@@XMarkxyz Provided you have the security and resources that allow you to take your time learning it haha (and never devalue having a good coach, get mentors and teachers in your life).

[@BigDaddyWes]

That emphatic "YES!" Was seriously powerful. Congratulations. You're so lucky to have the opportunity to have and share these experiences.

[@TheLazyJAK]

What an incredible instructor. A real hidden gem of the human race. Great video!

[@gravy1219]

i think your experience with the roller-coasters has sparked your enthusiasm to face your fears and its making some great KZbin content , also these last few videos you've met some great and interesting people, even more great content, what a great instructor though too assertive but understanding, always communicating not letting you give up what a guy

[@Nabeelco]

Chris is an amazing teacher and presenter. The way he was so calm and re-assuring on the first day, and so forceful to push Tom on the second day. Added to that, I'm so impressed with the sens of how centered and relaxed he and his personality seem to be. Amazing.

[@tolga1cool]

That facial expression at the end. Never would have thought to see Tom like this ahaha Good job!

[@A1937CX]

Have you seen the rollercoaster video? Emotional stuff

[@tolga1cool]

@@A1937CX Yes I have. That was similar thinking about it! However this time was intense

[@MadDogGiraffe]

Worked with Chris on a number of events, also shot his wedding; he is a remarkable person and so passionate about his art. I am sure he gave you the full history which is fascinating. Well done Tom; you made it look easy!

[@mariothingy]

I love these videos for many reasons, but one of the largest is all the different coaching styles it showcases. I love Chris's calm and grounded, almost spiritual approach to teaching. It inspires confidence and ensures the student is in-tune with their goal. Respect.

[@Aviertje]

Tom, for when you do another one of your quiz program things, have you considered inviting all the trainers who have helped you learn some skill and somehow making that teaching an integral part of the game? I feel like you've met a lot of interesting individuals over the past year or so and that it would be very interesting to see them make a return on one of your projects.

[@zednott688]

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[@joshuasims5421]

I really appreciate when this series shows Tom having a hard time with things, like this and spelunking. I think that honesty is important on today’s internet. Tom is a supremely cool guy in my book, and these videos show that it’s good to try new things and it’s ok to have a hard time.

[@haydenhoes12]

I legitimately teared up there at the end. So proud of you, Tom!

[@vickywitton1008]

You are so brave Tom! I am terrified of heights, even safe ones, so doing what you have done is amazing to me!

[@wirelesmike73]

"I think it looks better with flailing" slayed me. It's true. That was hilarious. Well done, Tom! To do that after one day of training... Awesome! That was impressive. Chris is one cool dude. He's a good teacher, and he knows how to get the best out of people without undue pressure. He'd be cool to sit and have a beer with, I bet. Great video.👍👍👍👍👍

[@jaysonbunnell8097]

One of the things I love the very most about these videos is that Tom is just a normal guy. He's not some superhuman michael phelps or usain bolt, who blow our wildest dreams out of the water due to their ability--Tom is exactly like us (although quite brave) and his accomplishments demonstrate what *any* of us can do, solong as we put our minds to it. Amazing, inspirational content Tom, thank you so much!

[@neildowling23]

That hug at the end made me do a giant grin. Excellent work Tom!

[@TheTommeYa]

That Chris just seems like such a cool guy. Talk about charismatic and super kind, calm and funny at the same time. Love him

[@benzymatic]

Woah, Chris is incredible. Just the definition of cool, calm, and collected. And on top of that an outstanding, passionate, and patient teacher. Tom gets to meet a lot of interesting people but Chris really stands out in a league of his own.

[@oliviapg]

Just wanted to appreciate the editing and cinematography on this video (and many others on this channel), at times like 19:42 it truly feels cinematic

[@justayoutuber1906]

That ending was raw emotion. Good job Tom!

[@laurencepreston2939]

This was really rather inspirational. Well done, Tom.