Sleepwalker (8C+/V16) First Ascent

[@THRCGreatLakes]

This is how climbing videos should look

[@BozanicJosip]

except for the annoying music part

[@daggiedrop7108]

This isn't climbing.. it's bouldering

[@karthikrox6310]

BozanicJosip hell no, the music choice good.

[@joe_3y3s]

and the typography was wack

[@letsprogress4124]

@@daggiedrop7108 bouldering is a subset of climbing

[@Gleaton01]

Just wanted to say I’m a huge fan of the layout of this video. Many things were done right for a climbing video. Closeups of the holds, it didnt say “FA Sleepwalker etc” right before he did the ascent, and it showed the progression/how many sessions were put in. Great job.

[@GinoTheSinner]

And the intro talking about the problem and why it's interesting.

[@JoeShowers]

For real! I love seeing the holds close up and seeing the level of detail and subtlety involved in climbing a boulder like this.

[@DavidSamuelOwens]

would like to just agree with every single thing said above.

[@Gleaton01]

David Owens would just like to agree with you agreeing with me

[@Cavery1984]

I never comment on Video's ever but a big +1 to this comment as this really captured the essence of a project. Which is especially interesting when you are dealing with the individuals on this level. I especially loved seeing other people work the crux. I hope the strong climbers push the limits together, which can only happen if they get others psyched on an open project, even at the risk of someone else sending.

[@Synthysizer]

actual send footage that shows the fight rather than cuts of perfectly executed staged moves = a gift to the climbing community. Thank you for bringing this type of format back.

[@chrissmithdoe2100]

this is easily one of the best bouldering videos ever made.

[@cozmorothfork8373]

thought your name was Chris Sharma for a sec lol

[@davidarredondo2106]

I walked by this problem on the way to do Epinephrine about two weeks ago, and marvelled at how impossible this thing looked. Had no idea what it was, but I knew it was gorgeous, and that whoever was putting chalked on the holds must have been a strong cookie. It's so cool to find out I got to put my grubby little hands all over the hardest problem in the states.

[@MrLalitknaidu]

Now you can feel even better about having smeared your grubby meat hooks on the hardest problem of all time.

[@SpartaSpartan117]

@@MrLalitknaidu burden probably harder in some ways

[@BoulderingBobat]

Dope af

[@jorgecrimps]

Who is binge watching this now that Daniel send the V17 sit?! 👀🤯

[@dougthebuilder1]

Here!!!

[@felipezagal1440]

Esperando que lo suban jajaja

[@yonigle8553]

dan linked em now too

[@HDLogiX]

Man the most impressive was Drew Ruana... His last move outta world.

[@MrKittiemoo]

Dude that victory scream is so beautifully haunting. Putting something like that down has got to be such an intense feeling, so much work all put into that final send and it’s just over after that.

[@tisfinn8359]

5:53 When you go to check on your pizza rolls but they arent ready yet

[@MrLockeV1]

more like when you check and they're burnt haha

[@yannicktrudel8214]

These feel edited like old school skate videos...love them. (the Dreamcatcher and the Kintsugi video as well)

[@JeewanthaBandara]

What I love about this video is how it shows that failure is part of the journey. The will to keep trying and trying despite failing. That's an important lesson. Not only for climbing, but for life. Thank you Kevin Takashi for this wonderful video.

[@joshuameier378]

Love this video edit, good hype music but appreciate you kept it to just the climbing during the send so you can hear it, keep up the rad work guys!

[@saifmanman]

*INTENSE SCREAMING* Mellow

[@ddemyanek]

I watch this to get psyched before trying hard. Such a sick video of a world class boulder. Also, RIP big rock blocking the sit start.

[@raphaelmardinli9921]

You made Daniel's first appearance soooo epic, pure awesomeness

[@SendStory]

Just re-watched this and it's just as epic as the first time. Such a sick video and an amazing boulder. Can't wait to see Daniel on the sit, so psyched!

[@shinrarango]

i love what mellow are doing with these vids, love the edits, that they show attempts, know when to cut the music and let the climbing speak for itself

[@k3tna]

I've watched it quite a few times. More than 15 for certain. Easy to say this is the most stunning vid you could ever do on climbing. You are literary there, with them, feeling these emotions like it's yours. I wish there were more of such vids. Insanely good.

[@danandrei9087]

Probably my 20+ time watching this and it never gets old. Incredible video

[@t666y]

That fucking scream gets me psyched every time

[@2rfg949]

I love to see people falling. It is and has always been the state of affairs in climbing. The bread and butter of the trade, if you will. Very refreshing and a joy to watch. thank you :)

[@joehenshall8735]

this is one of my favorite bouldering videos ever.

[@csnexon]

i love the Fact that they even think bout posting the name of the song in the end. very nice edit and insane performance from jimmy!!!! thanks for sharing :) keep it up n stay strong

[@talex3844]

I sent my proj today and then I watch this. Motivates me to keep fucking climbing, nothing like being locked in and knowing you got it even before you actually top out.

[@zdordai]

I would buy a Mellow Climbing hoodie (or pay a subscription fee for footage of this quality), just sayin. Bring back climbing media! Thanks!!

[@zdordai]

Also, that "I think that's the way"--feels

[@descombesaxel5696]

that's a great idea!! I would buy it too

[@Goofygreyhoundgoober]

Watched this one so many times now. Something about it just makes me so fuckin psyched to climb. I also love the music and cinematography when Daniel comes in just screaming “shits about to go down, Daniel is here”

[@moppelfrosch5727]

i've watched this so many times... i love tbis boulder

[@aamidjaythreepointoh]

This was great. I love how you could see and feel Jimmy progressing and increasing his skill across sessions. Awesome video. Thanks

[@vincentdavoust3393]

Literally "the best bouldering video ever". Love it.

[@AlexIsTall]

Really good edit. This is what I want in a climbing video. Short description, tons of climbing footage. Falls. Falls. More falls. You show what’s hard about it instead of just telling us. Keep it up!

[@BadWaterBouldering]

One of my new favorite climbing videos. Fuck yeah, Jimmy, insane send!

[@johnm9709]

Wow, shows the effort that goes into it better than most short vids. I'm booking my flights to try the sit start. Be a step up from V5 but you know...

[@Renner2k9]

Wow. This is pretty much the best bouldering edit I have ever seen. Big up to Jimmy Webb, too!

[@Landolini]

This has to be a new standard for climbing videos on this channel!

[@natorious314]

What an interestingly featured rock face. Awesome boulder and awesome video.

[@eduardobarruetocontreras1592]

by far the best boulder video I've ever seen!!

[@JasonOgasian]

Loved this video. Really liked seeing the "story" behind the send and all the attempts it took over various sessions.

[@ArmenJosh]

Super happy for Jimmy, hopefully The Big Island Assis will go this year!

[@SpiritAnimalGO]

This is the best climbing video I have ever seen in my life.

[@lucasmulvehill6300]

You’re the man Jimmy....

[@Madmaddie7]

No better climbing video than a video with some odesza playing in the background!!

[@Stewbertgrant]

Anyone hear Jimmy whisper "Ahhh fuck you" (5:05) when he realizes T H E W A Y?

[@catinhat68]

the fight, the FIGHT! and finally, the SEND! absolutely love it!! sends with all the fails, the good and the bad, make climbing videos so much better!!

[@ImSoMe123456789]

I’d also like to say that the videography of this was great. Great story telling.

[@tzipky]

This channel is perfect.

[@kevindasbach8578]

5:32 That right there is pure. Anyone who's ever topped out a hard or scary ass boulder will know exactly what he was feeling right there and there is nothing like it

[@danielshade710]

And that’s the sort of accomplishment that accomplished something. I think. Life is more fun when you outgrow this stuff

[@bongosock]

Awesome seeing Jimmy back from injury, back on top :)

[@paulmitchell5349]

In a 3 climber project only one gets the first ascent. Good to see you guys learning about the new grade together.

[@jpfouche2770]

Love the story behind this, absolute fire video and editing!

[@xtransmission3706]

Great video, love the progress and silent FA. No shitty music just focus.

[@WallFlailer]

The Odesza music works so well for this 😮👌🏼👌🏼

[@OneManArmy597]

Like my 20th time watching this, never gets old

[@MichaelAnthonyLeyva]

So sick!!!!! Great footage! Can’t wait to see what comes next for Mellow!

[@victorrabelosilva9095]

Love this video, it gives me the hype to go climb, do all this stuff: learning the moviments, link one to each other and then feel the glory for the hard work!

[@alexh117]

Amazing Video. A bit of preview Talking about the boulder, then a lot of progress and the days you spent on it with a nice finish of his ascent. Continue on with this channel :-)

[@ripgnar4352]

That was amazing to watch and experience 🤘🏾love the editing and the silence while the send happened!!

[@lucasmulvehill6300]

Super sick from a badass east coast American climber, great job sir!

[@powersergio]

Freaking love this video!!! Wow, this is totally my favorite climbing video now!

[@bloctribe]

That's a rad line. Super inspiring vid... Congrats!

[@ryanrougeux214]

Been a longtime since a video got me this psyched to go climb hard!!

[@bottomowashington]

Good content, way above much more expensive productions. Keep it up!

[@dvdsct]

Awesome video & ascent

[@joonaskinni6012]

Sick mate! Well done! And dope tunes as well :)

[@ETMartians]

So epic. Awesome send Jimmy

[@sevs802]

Great job showing how perfect you have to be with every movement to climb something this hard (on top of being a physical freak of nature 🙂) Nice work.

[@joehenshall8735]

I watch this weekly I swear

[@parkourman64]

One of the best boulder video for sure ! Music ?!

[@lukeowens9337]

Absolute quality!

[@Lostinafreezer]

Awesome video and insane effort guys!

[@KindaGross]

I'd expect to see this film at a festival. Enter it into BANFF !

[@BlocBusters]

Really good video and strong send! Can't wait for more videos on this channel ;)

[@trenthafdahl1055]

Jimmy is an aesthetic master 🙌🏼

[@climberdad]

Fantastic video guys! Uh, yeah great job on the send too :)

[@KubaClimbsRocks]

Pure psych! Loved that you left out the music on the actual send..make the shot feel a lot more realistic!

[@mottohorn]

Beautiful

[@skatingisbetter67]

Already watched this 3 times. So sick!!!

[@ikewessel5070]

such a better use for that music than apple commercials. :)

[@barreldreamz7852]

Yo!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Dude at 3:43 this dude tells Jimmy "Okay Jimmy all the tension in the world!" It's fucking hilarious to me because this is like the third or fourth video where I've heard that same guy in the background telling him the same thing and it's humorous because I've never heard any spotter yell that to a climber but honestly it's the most perfect thing to tell a climber on a hard-ass problem

[@BoulderBoulder_]

the best video in climbing

[@dilchy87]

I still like to show this video to my group of 11 years old and how projecting a problem is a fight! great video

[@betalabsusa6984]

Awesome video! Can’t wait for more!

[@ianrogers5912]

Great job dude..on to the next

[@Colin_Barnes]

sooo sick! love it! Thanks a lot for this video

[@ryk1282]

Love it. Love Black Velvet Canyon. So good. Great job.

[@georgeofthejungle175]

One beast ... one Jimmy Webb

[@TAKEHOLD]

Nice video, guys.

[@hatefulmonday]

Thank you for the amazing work! I was going to go to school but... I guess I have no other choice than to go climbing now =D

[@bradleyworthy2107]

Wow this boulder is beautiful

[@ishraki5573]

Well filmed!

[@jonas95reh]

great video, nice music, sick send! good job!

[@matt_squires_og]

Incredible ascent! - did I spot a sit start out to the left (5:27), might be able to eek another grade out of it...

[@RedX2276]

I think out left is another hard line (Squoze V14?). Someone in another comment said Daniel woods is trying a sit.

[@morpheus-caffeine]

You're a prophet

[@VerticalLiving]

What a line. Stoked to see this has gone down. Is this a classic Jimmy sandbag though?

[@vincentniemetz5668]

I bet on it

[@ToewangJones]

What do you mean by sandbag? as in v17 or v15?

[@Jsoccer1999]

Yea u mean soft or stiff?

[@greenie62]

@@ToewangJones yea Im a little confused as well. Not sure how you sandbag with a grade only a handful of problems have been given.

[@owengmassey]

V16+

[@decave]

My god that looks so outrageously difficult.

[@jemerson39]

Nice video Kevin! I enjoyed that.

[@ensar6803]

best climbing video so far

[@reflexion.climbing]

sickest climbing vids on the web!

[@fightordie1]

great video, great job.

[@whocareforealakilla]

that power scream.... nice send!

[@kchoi2227]

Legit watch this once a day to get me pumped