Super Sketchy E9 On UK Sea Cliff - Hazel Findlay

Hazel Findlay became the first woman to climb a British E9 (hard and sketchy) with her ascent of Once Upon A Time In The Southwest, in Devon, UK. An excerpt from the REEL ROCK 8 Film SPICE GIRL. Rent or Buy Reel Rock 8 here: reelrocktour.c...

[@tonupnolid]

"it's all a bit shit really" "best just not to fall" top lass

[@Wookey.]

+Granville Marsden Top-quality English understatement :-) I've been to that beach - didn't realise that was a famous E9. The rocks are remarkable round that whole area.

[@jamesblonde2271]

Looks sketchy af....😳

[@gailhookailo9850]

Her dad calling it, "a classy day out" is epic. Love Hazel!

[@Amadeus_2061]

These people are remarkable. No red carpets, no statues, no applause at the end... Just a private, silent moment of self determination.

[@stuminnis4050]

Folks bitching about dad's belay need to understand that this is probably just bad editing. Doc footage is usually only shot with one or two cameras, so the sense of continuity is built artificially in editing by placing stuff shot out of continuity together as if it's in continuity. Look at the example at 3:50 that everyone's griping about. Look at the angle of his head. He's barely looking up. I'd bet cash money this was shot right as she started the climb before she even got to the wall, and he's just pulling in a little slack. Scanning back at a few other examples, all the "bad belay" shots I can see are likely similar. The footage gets passed to an editor who doesn't know enough about climbing to know that his cuts are going to look bad to people who know, and voila, dad gets blamed for something he didn't do because of mistakes made in an editing room.

[@nathantew2180]

Stu Minnis good point!

[@JohnSmith-zv8km]

glad you pointed this out

[@heywaitMarlee]

I actually agree wholeheartedly with this comment.

[@chelfyn]

Everybody loves a gripe though. Thankfully this is now top comment, so people will realise.

[@3DSowner22]

idk his head isn't angled much but his eyes are looking up

[@blackbird5634]

i don't understand people who watch Marvel Comics movies to find super-heros. Hazel Findlay is right here with heroic strength, beauty, grace and style. This amazing person is real and outshines all the cartoon and CGI heroes.

[@BerndThomasSchuller]

Hazel is the perfect combo of "sweet" and "total badass" :)

[@herbert9241]

Total sweet-ass.

[@theRealDavidn]

amen to that

[@fresh352]

@Stellvia Hoenheim she's quite alright. Her voice and timbre makes her cute and he appearance is also good

[@arvinclok]

@Stellvia Hoenheim stfu u piece of shit

[@DetNosnip]

"The top is nice because you don't have to worry about placing any gear." LOL talk about the bright side of runout!

[@RideAdventurous]

E....what the E stand for. Probably something to do with “sketchy”...

[@Keith_Ward]

@@RideAdventurous - The E in the British Adjectival rating system stands for "Extremely severe".

[@andygilbert1877]

Ha! That awkward top pitch, we’ve all been there! :)

[@MrTobitobitobitobi]

One of the best climbing movies i have seen lately! Really like the close ups of the fingertips and the general atmosphere at this awesome destination! Keep on inspiring us Hazel!

[@allanthompson9695]

Wow. Brave Father and Daughter. No more words needed. Fearless.

[@Chris-ri4qs]

True he is "brave" letting go of the braking end of the rope all the time while belaying his daughter.

[@christinegerard4974]

Fantastic ! What an exemple for women ..Thanks for such great images ..Take good care Hazel .You are a wonderfull woman .

[@stephenmneedham]

When your protection falls out before you even put any weight on it... Yeah, that would be disconcerting.

[@LeCaNiVideos]

Love it! First saw this video back in 2015 when I was getting into climbing. Hazel, you've been an inspiration ever since!

[@chelfyn]

That was both terrifying and awe-inpiring at the same time. Top climbers like Hazel are superhuman in my eyes. I wish it was people like her who were famous, instead of useless celebrities.

[@bud9269]

I would freak out if I saw her in public. Hate to admit it, would try to compose myself, but probably just totally freak. My wife too, this lady is super human

[@DMYOKO]

YAS

[@staninjapan07]

Ha! I like that.

[@ethanbell7283]

@Yup TheTakeOva why are you race baiting it's pointless.

[@marekryznar4138]

Can you imagine Cristiano Ronaldo on that rope?

[@PaulCarterArt]

Awesome time capsule for all generations, thanks for sharing the journey

[@dazuk1969]

You are one amazing young lady...with more guts and courage than anyone i know...male or female. I have no idea how at time of writing 105 have thumbed down ????..shame on all of ya. The youtube peanut gallery strikes once again. But thankfully there are so many more that have acknowledged your achievement differently. Amazing stuff Girl...Respect, peace.

[@steveberry1852]

Fantastic to watch .......... fabulous stuff ......... well done the Findlays

[@incidentalist]

In love with that woman!! Hell of a climb, you go girl!! Stay safe up there!

[@bdub78dub90]

Memorable to say the least. Glad you could share it with your Dad!

[@dougieanderson2123]

I could not watch my daughter do that, yet I’d be heart bursting proud if she did. Awesome lady.

[@matycee]

man that is so sweet to watch. What a lucky team. I have a 10 year old daughter and can only imagine how this musta felt for him. And her of course! Bravo lady. Bravo.

[@desbarros64]

This girl's got balls of steel. I cannot tell you how hard that is to do, kudos to you Hazel

[@gtanz8475]

Skill , Courage, Confidence, Determination and her Dad being there to support her passion for climbing.

[@dennislaux]

I'm ever so proud of you for having the courage, skills and bravery to accomplish something almost no one can do.

[@wombatlover2796]

My goodness, my hands are sweating just watching!! You go girl!!! Very scary !!!!

[@nathans1017]

Well done, lassie. Congratulations, Dad, you must be so proud. What a climber. The best.

[@Brian_Moser1118]

well done hazel. you are so strong, both physically and mentally

[@user-op1tq9ur3t]

Wow what an incredible woman! Congratulations to you both!

[@sweatdreams8238]

This is just a really great piece of film, in itself.

[@ricochetrabbit4618]

Young lady I am so proud of you. Extremely modest, yet a goddess.

[@tristandoyle6566]

The dad is so proud, it melts my heart

[@DingbatToast]

just awesome. well done Hazel!

[@brentonhorton6845]

So brave..so amazing...no words just believing in something that so unbelievable and challenging.. WOW great team work.. pheww..I knew you guys were good...I'm gonna start breathing..❤️❤️❤️❤️🤔 Kapai..!!!

[@jimhernandez7712]

Awesome dad and baby project. 🏆

[@MedicJ.D]

Takes me back to my earlier days. I noticed Screda in the film so guessing it's around Heartland. I do miss the North Devon / Cornwall coast. Congrats on the climb... Great effort young lady

[@rouzbehazshab]

Here there are lessons to be learned...for me at least. Incredibly amazing. Loved it. What a beautiful and strong girl.

[@Chris-ri4qs]

Yeah about how not to belay xD

[@lincolndave1966able]

Omg, hats off to you. Well done.

[@ricochetrabbit4618]

Hazel, that is one of the most incredible climbs I have ever seen. You are amazing.

[@rodneycaupp5962]

I did some scary free climbing when I was young and dumb. I'm 69 years old now, so I don't have to do it anymore. It scares the shit out of me watching these videos, having been on vertical places I shouldn't have been. I sort of understand why people have to go there. I subscribed, just for the thrill....

[@etherealitesworld]

saw this film at kmff 2013.. excellent film and amazing climber

[@travelersworldcafellc7036]

I met Hazel at Lovers Leap In Cali in camp one day nice lady so hello Hazel! We were climbing the "line" 5.9 Old Robbins route

[@Potz4pizza]

What a great film... Top notch.

[@kedmark]

Great climb. Thanks for posting

[@madman3891]

Wow this is nuts, all I see is a flat wall.

[@kutilkol]

look closer than

[@midi510]

@@souwurfe There seems to be a large segment of society who can't distinguish between than and then. I see and hear it all the time. Bugs the shit out of me, although this could be a case of failure to proof read. I mean proof reading three words is pretty difficult. No capitalization or punctuation either.

[@evab.6240]

It is flat for most people. Since most people don't have the ability to hold on to such small holds.

[@jwh2f]

"Classy day out" - I love the British penchant for understatement.

[@abhisheksinghsoam6014]

Her voice is very sweet.

[@TalentedDilittante]

You have all my admiration, Ms Findlay! (I've climbed hairy stuff, but that wall is ridiculously iffy, not to mention the stamina required.)

[@judyschroffel450]

Wow this lady has stones of pure courage! Unbelievable!

[@diverbob8]

Outstanding accomplishment....BRAVO!

[@kevinscottbailey8335]

I love Hazel so damn much! She's so fucking brave and her relationship with her dad is just amazing to see. (And no, he's not a bad belayer. As others have pointed out, the shots that make him SEEM one are due to the cuts in editing, not his actual belaying.)

[@whollymary7406]

Great video love you guys

[@killacondor]

Such a legend!!! What an amazing climber!!! She killed that route especially breaking that hold and keeping going

[@incidentalist]

She is BEAUTIFUL!!! And what a warrior! Props!

[@shaunoleary8740]

So awesome! Congratulations!

[@jasonchadwick2860]

If I was dad I'd be crying my eyes out being the proudest dad in the world!

[@johnormerod40]

Respect totally Every one has there limits and mines about grade 3 Way to go girl 👍

[@amberhumphreys807]

Total respect. I get vertigo just watching the video !!

[@kathleenmms]

Such an inspiration. I hope I can do things like this some day.

[@xzysyndrome]

03:34 her response to what would have made me accept my obvious demise was golden.

[@SeekerLabs]

xzysyndrome 😂 “oh.... shit. Ummm”

[@morganmartin4229]

"It's best to just not fall" Ah, such wisdom!

[@StoutProper]

Morgan Martin such skill

[@tamaskurti3950]

Well. Amazing route and amazing climber.

[@dylanjerg9780]

Flipping Amazing!!!

[@breadandwater7038]

i love how calm their happiness is

[@gwynjames2077]

Another amazing woman making me feel like a wimp. You go girl!

[@alfonsocandela2250]

Damn it young lady. U r outstanding! I was getting a nervous stomach just watching u. Just looking @ the angle of that climb I would have bet money no o one could do what u did. Congratulations.... Ur super....

[@danieljensen2626]

So understated at the top, like "woo, that was kind of fun", lol. Amazing climb.

[@AlabamaTree]

She’s good... she’s very good!

[@mixolydian2010]

Stunning well done hazel

[@apostatepaul]

Brilliant!

[@73dines]

Huge respect for the Lady!

[@emsmac80]

Hazel Rocks!! Love father and daughter relationship too ❤

[@aerocapture7464]

Amazing Legend.... let me know if you need aerial filming for your next adventure ?

[@questioneverything528]

Hazel seems like such a cool girl and a nice person.

[@rh32793us]

3:50 "really watch me on yellow!" as he drops the break side of both ropes. Lol.

[@StoutProper]

Richard H that's just the edit man, the editors in the studio don't know shit about belaying and they just grabbed any old bit of footage of him belaying, not the bit at that specific moment

[@drtonyburns7321]

Look at 4:16 as well.

[@rushthezeppelin]

@@drtonyburns7321 To be fair it's not clear if he dropped the brake side on that clip....he could have just been sliding his hand down the brake side.

[@georgehuestis3530]

@Tilly Divine Hey. Us yankee climbers are equally incensed by the implication that Hazel Findlay's father isn't a god. Don't shit on us man.

[@logiconabstractions6596]

" Half-height you have to run it out for a little bit. That feels kinda cool coz you're not hindered by having to place shit gear all the time." Quote the vid.

[@leenmarike.igesumal1629]

wow,very brave girl good job!

[@scullion01]

3:47 an example of terrible belay technique: letting go of the rope.

[@Foxfool228]

:O

[@ProjectUnity]

and its his daughter!!

[@harlinbrandvold8827]

Doesn't matter how shit your gear is if you're off belay :)

[@hmtnhk]

Way to go girl!! you are AWESOME!!

[@SovannNou]

WOWOWWWW GREAT JOB Hazel !!!!

[@chloedancer]

An amazing climber

[@michaeltalbot8242]

Excellent what a inspiration!

[@davereid-daly2205]

Wow !!!!!!!!! Crazy COOOOOL !!!!!!!

[@joesolo]

Well done Hazel I was going to comment on dads belaying but others have picked up on it. It's not as bad as the one in the last great climb with Dave Macleod and Tim Emmett

[@SondaLovesElly26]

What a Legend! 👏

[@jbradshaw4236]

Incredible.. massive respect

[@peregrinetrail7018]

So sick!!!!!!

[@JockDoubleday]

Fantastic!!

[@stroppygolf99]

Just climbed it myself. Was very quite difficult

[@courtlandhoggan8359]

What a day to be a father!!!!

[@BVNemi]

Amazing, very moving

[@petertaylor3310]

Awesome girl!

[@marioabbate4490]

Ciao

[@m.a.9471]

Dad must be proud of this adventurous lady

[@jojo-iz8gu]

Hazel is my hero

[@benclarke7398]

Absolute legend Hazel

[@utuberine]

Fantastic.

[@gigglysamentz2021]

Wooooaaaaaaaaaahhh!!! This slaaaaaab ! QUQ

[@chrisfreeman3241]

Hazel your such a bad ass !!!!!! you go girl !!!!!!

[@Paul-eu9jp]

Wow what a lady, that was scary stuff. How on earth you climbed up there

[@beltonguy86]

Congrats Hazel!

[@truethat8503]

I want to learn it looks like so much fun

[@johnmccourt]

Wonderful!