The Climbing Gym That No One Asked For

[@nybotheveg]

I thought it was sarcasm, but the American actually meant that it was ONLY 8 hours.

[@n3v3r1s4]

shit, you're right 😂

[@PopeyeTheVRMan]

8 hours of driving is about the limit to comfortably do in a day. People do drive further than that per day on road trips but most cars can do 4 hours before needing gas so you can do the whole drive with one stop

[@Iced___]

average European after walking 5 minutes to their workplace

[@Idiomatick]

I once drove from just north of toronto to dallas in a day.... took 20 hours (3 drivers one car).

[@yaj_yaj]

I’ve driven from Indiana to Florida (not even half of the country) which took 16 hours

[@StoufSto]

>talk shit about how many gumbies will be there >show up and immediately fall off a v5 without warming up >make a bunch of excuses about grease and kids and whatnot >be the gumby you foretold 10/10 comedy

[@befer]

well to be fair, all points he listed were valid. I bet it was wet and moist as fuck, the chalk was non-existent or slimy or whatever, and it probably didn't help that you had to constantly watch out not to land on a kid below you. And you can see that the queues to the boulders really were big

[@StoufSto]

@@befer To be fair, I'm not trying to be fair, I'm trying to make a joke :P

[@fuzyfuzfuz2]

You may joke about how awful the kids are, but i bet you didnt see how many kids were staring at you in wide-eyed wonder thinking you're the coolest thing theyve ever seen since they discovered their xbox. You're a good role model

[@mr.electro4674]

so true, imagine how many kids gave that a go afterwards and were like, "how did you do that?!"

[@ericreese4561]

Has no clue how many mini climbers where born that way

[@maxbertell9665]

The perfect gym for me! Don't know how to climb nor swim 👹

[@RossPotts]

You’ll definitely die trying, LOL!

[@GTkoze]

Id still try it

[@formidableplays4750]

At least you can outrun them

[@Rafungilo]

Imagine being this boring

[@darkster1168]

Are you half white half black? (Comedy)

[@rawstapawsta2022]

I am so bummed I wasn’t there! I’m from the Charlotte area and have climbed here a few times. Wwc is definitely a little touristy, but it is a very cool place all in all in my opinion. I managed to get 2 or so moves from the top on that purple route on the big wall. I have a video somewhere. Big tip if you’re gonna climb here, bring liquid and normal chalk and a small hand towel to dry your hands.

[@user-K8T]

They really need to have a way to separate the lanes in the pool. That is way too easy to accidentally land on someone.

[@ClimbingStuff]

I thought the same thing, there were a few close calls.

[@poesgro9022]

My friend landed on his brother cliff diving, broke his neck and killed him. It's Huge hazard

[@befer]

@@poesgro9022 u deadass ?

[@SanderBessels]

4:45 When he said “weirdo’s”, he realised he was definitely including himself in that category. 😂

[@Immortal_Spectre]

I just recently got back from visiting some family in the Charlotte area. While I was down there, my sister and I went to check out the Whitewater Center however it ended up being a pretty big (expensive) let down, in my opinion. The non-deep water solo climbing area was a major snoozer. Routes were set horribly with no real thought, holds were disgusting and felt like they had never been cleaned or moved, there we several instances where a foot hold completely shifted when I stepped on it, and the rigid rules really stifled the fun. I wasn't allowed to wear my own climbing harness due to there not being a certified staff member to verify the harness was safe to use. I also wasn't allowed to attach myself to the autobelay, that was the responsibility of the unknowing staff that was stationed there. Overall, wouldn't recommend. The U.S. Whitewater Center is a "outdoor adventure" place for non-outdoorsy people. Stick to the dedicated climbing gyms if you are looking for climbing. I'd highly recommend Cliffhangers in Mooresville - super cool facility with some very tall walls and friendly staff.

[@MPHshoots]

Ayyyooo other CH people in this comment section, we love to see it

[@christophh9477]

If you're wearing a harness and clipping into an autobelay your kinda missing the point of a deep water solo...

[@poolkrooni]

⁠take a few seconds and reread the comment

[@MPHshoots]

@@christophh9477 it literally says “the non-deep water solo area” 😂 take a minute to read the comment before replying

[@johntobin3960]

Ayy Cliff Hangers is my gym! I agree, it’s definitely better than the Whitewater Center. But deep water solo is cool to try every now and then.

[@maybewegoclimbing]

Our feet are still stained blue and yellow, its been 3 weeks. I'm beginning to think its permanent. Anyone have any advice?

[@korok2619]

amputate

[@ComFurt]

Solvents. Try isopropanol to start :)

[@user-ih3jl9um6e]

Sand your skin off👍

[@Idiomatick]

Leave the shoes on all the time.

[@InsoIence]

Try vinegar on a cotton pad, if it stings dilute it. My wild guess.

[@michael_angelo]

This channel doing the dirty work of visiting all the most annoying possible climbing locations.

[@IAMDIMITRI]

Love the 2013 vibes because of the camera quality

[@michellem634]

The idea is super awesome. They should make more climbing gyms like this ❤

[@NicklePiefy]

dang, i've seen pictures of this place and really wanted to go, but after watching this video and hearing your descriptions of the experience, I think I'll get by without trying to climb there lmao

[@leovonclouse4568]

Trust me i live there, if you go when theres not a lot of people (like Mondays or Tuesdays,) it is incredibly fun.

[@cycleunknown3458]

they didn't do it justice in this vid cause they don't know what they are talking about. Go on a summer day from 10-12 o clock. there will hardly be anyone there so no lines and no wet holds + the temperature is better at these times. It's actually a pretty good climbing place with some moderately hard stuff that's set good. Usually they have one or two V7's and 5.12's set up.

[@elijahwood6094]

This is the same set of boulders that they had up in July for the comp there. I went and it was really fun

[@Victorvonbass]

I don't climb, but I gotta say I just love your content and personality. You guys are super entertaining. Keep it up man.

[@mdegtiarev]

Start climbing immediately and you will not stop until the end.

[@thewhisper5959]

I went there a few months back and banged up my knees on whitewater rafting. They still haven't reset the wall from when i was there. I remember that the holds on the tallest wall were the best by far. Nice to see you in NC. I didn't get as high as you did, the fall scared me too much.

[@BrosephJest]

I live in Charlotte and have only heard bad things about deep water solo at the whitewater center, even from non climbers. Hope you visited Inner Peaks at some point! That's a fabulous gym

[@MPHshoots]

Same with cliffhangers! I climb there (have for 4 years) but IP has a really solid selection of boulders

[@amethyst8399]

i climb at peaks, i’ve been absolutely obliterating the spray wall at matthews for a little bit

[@jacksonhoneycutt]

​@@MPHshootscliffhangers is one of my favorite gyms! I'm in Greensboro and try to make a point of heading there when I'm in the area. I need to try Inner Peaks out!

[@MPHshoots]

@@jacksonhoneycutt inner peaks bouldering is leagues better than our gyms selection. The wall texture is walltopia (gritty / sandpaper like) and they have really solid overhung and roof boulder spots at South End. Matthews is pretty cool too.

[@Kraze7997]

@@jacksonhoneycutt the ultimate climbing gym in greensboro is really nice, but CH is the home gym for me. Really nice spot

[@ayuminor]

Why was your first thought upon seeing your blue feet to do a "blue-foot box jump" hahaha wtf 🤣 I can't get over it that is so fuckin funny to me

[@goatitisful]

This gym is actually cool. Great way to get kids into climbing. Its just not meant for real climbers. Its just a water park for kids where they can also get exercise... and kids need exercise these days.

[@JonathanHBlack]

Hey man, I live and climb in Charlotte and am out there pretty frequently during the summer if you make it back out next year. We could do a day of nothing but made-up dynos, we've gotten some good ones out there! I'd be happy to be a sacrifice and take a whipper to the face from 20ft+ up for the church! Praise be Tomoa! So here's the rundown on the DWS wall at USNWC... It opens each year shortly after they set the walls for the pro competition (Tuck Fest) at the end of April. Usually, that would be the 1st reset of the wall for the year, the 2nd being when they would reset in mid-July for a citizen's comp (Aqua Rock). Unfortunately, we only got the one reset at the beginning of the season this year so by the time you went the holds are especially grimey and in need of some maintenance. Saturdays are the busiest days by far, Sundays are much better (a lot of people in the South still go to regular churches and haven't converted to the Church of Dynolgy yet!). The hotter and sunnier the day the better, the holds then can at least have a chance to dry out. Also, liquid chalk is a must out there in between goes. Awesome vid as always and even more hilarious because I know how frustrating that place can be, but it can also be great! Haha

[@C-squatch]

I go there a lot too and I’m known as the dyno king at the gym

[@chasehicks6520]

youre videos are scuffed in a good way. reminds me of old youtube

[@-luckydrawz-962]

As one of the few girl viewers, rock on dude

[@UmamiPapi]

I also view girls. 😎

[@charliewhittaker751]

The Whitewater center is genuinely one of the coolest places I have ever been. Its an outdoor person's dream place. Climbing is definitely not one of it strong point but still an awesome place to check out. they have live music nights which are also very fun.

[@F0xcomplimentary]

9:03 "got wet on every send", which sends?

[@johng3029]

I used to live in Charlotte and used to go indoor bouldering at inner peaks everyday. Most of my climbing is V3-V4. My friends and I had an annual pass for the whitewater center and we'd go fairly often to kayak and go to river jam, which is pretty awesome. Overall, the whitewater center is pretty cool but as a climber I HATED the deepwater solo course they had. It just felt gimmicky and it was filled with a ton of young kids who were rambunctious and disrespectful. Nothing about the wall encapsulated the technical aspects of why I love climbing at all. To your point, the grips sucked because they were soaked and your shoes were screwed too. Can't tell you how many times I fell purely because my foothold slipped and to make matters worse having wet hands will increase the likelihood of tearing off some skin. The whitewater center as a whole is fun but I recommend avoiding the deep water solo section. It's a waste of time.

[@jonathanandrade176]

I think watching the other people climb is the best part of the video

[@ashisntavailable]

My nightmare is ending up in the background of somebody’s climbing video and all the comments are just making fun of how stupid i look repeatedly falling off a 5.9

[@todo9633]

I feel like they should put up a sign or something which guides people on which routes are the easiest and hardest

[@saleenadam1]

LMAO i'm glad for the explanation because I was like how the hell did he just fall on the yellow jugfest

[@natek231]

My feet get like that when climbing normally lol. Looks like I stepped in blue paint every time I take them off. Scarpa Helix leak like crazy!

[@eliesundesastre9473]

Idk a lot about deep water solo climbing but doesn't it suck to climb with wet shoes?

[@topasaurusrex]

It is literally the worst thing in the world. I went here this summer and not only are your shoes wet but every single hold is soaked.

[@aphextwin5712]

I thought about incorporating drying stations into the waiting lines leading up to each boulder, but drying the shoes would take quite a while. One would need multiple pairs of climbing shoes for this to even remotely work. And maybe they could install chalk bags directly at the wall

[@BreakinBeakers]

Lol I used to work there as a raft guide, the loud noise in the middle is something new and annoying- but the whitewater center is really only good whitewater not climbing imo

[@T3n50r]

I love open go with the flow types of people like that :)

[@tamraclimbs247]

I think the coolest thing about this video is seeing kids observe you bouldering. Maybe they will get inspired to actually try it the right way or go to an indoor bouldering place. Maybe one day you will hear one of those kids at the bouldering competition at the Olympics tell their story of how they fell in love with bouldering by watching you lol. I do top rope. I had knee surgery before bouldering frightens me. I might try it if it's over a pool though falling into a pool sounds less painful than accidently falling on land wrong and destroying my already fragile knee.

[@MoonLight-bt8vy]

for the boys. thank you from north carolina

[@Per_Johnsen]

That first dyno (the first you landed) looked pretty sick my friend. Greetings from a jealous Norwegian wishing we had this kind of DWS gym here too 😁

[@CHZBUGU]

Your energy is simply AMAZING. I'd say it's somewhere close to moistcritical's and pewdiepie's energy, but also unique enough to have your own blend and style. I've been having a blast on your videos.

[@alexgoldsmith8598]

"only an 8 hour drive" the european in me can not comprehend this, was this a joke?

[@thelaurens1996]

If I drive 2-3hours in ANY direction I'm in a different country, like yo what, 8hour drive?

[@talentlesscommenter1329]

@@thelaurens1996it takes me 8 hours to get to my grandma who lives in the state next to mine, it’s crazy.

[@M3rlin257]

No, only an 8 hour drive really isn't too bad considering how much farther away a lot of other things are

[@PeterParker-fx9dl]

​@@devilselbowSame here in Texas. But, when I see a map I think most Canadian provinces make Texas look small.

[@brycep7093]

Longest I’ve ever driven was 16 hours straight driving from Colorado to Arizona. 2 of the 16 were spent eating lunch and getting gas tho. Had to do it all over again going home.

[@drewisgolden]

Our flight got delayed and we got stuck in Charlotte, and we went to this exact place but the dws was closed at the time

[@benjaminli188]

I just went to Whitewater this summer! I didn't do any DWS though, maybe I should've.

[@BDLCrusher]

One thing that really sucks about this is how much your head hirts after falling in so much

[@RussellPhillips-ct6gh]

I just had that slim Jim. It was amazing, definitely recommend

[@Kraze7997]

If you're ever back in the area come visit cliff hangers -specifically a weekday makes it so theres less kids

[@criley0007]

bro I thought ur feet were dead when u first took ur shoes off lmao

[@allwaysreadyman]

😂 rad concept, a foam pit would be ideal though right? I feel like a deep foam pit climbing gym would be pretty rad. Stay dry but be able to fall far

[@vidhoard]

I'm not the boyz. I'm apparently one of the only female viewers lol. Anyway this is awesome because it exposes more people to climbing without fear, anyone can try it. And expert climbers can come show them what it looks like when you actually learn to climb.

[@Ragin__Cajun]

I live like 20 min from the white water center and have yet to go for really anything even the deep water climbing. But then again they had it shut down for years only recently opened back up

[@Guiberson30]

Love your guys content, been subscribed since 5k!

[@emgoodlife6681]

They should have jets on the high one to break up the surface of the water.

[@nickfeldkamp7984]

Love the vid and portal 2 is absolute fire

[@WutTheFink]

Pool full of everyone's climbing shoes... nice :)

[@bitesizedfilms101]

hello, as a female i approve of this channel

[@copycatlyn]

im mad early bro. 5 minutes right on the font page is crazyyyyy

[@jerryqu4998]

Need some of those heel hooks

[@thenayancat8802]

Holy crap I'd absolutely live there

[@Ian_climbs]

Should’ve checked out Dixon School road boulders while you were there. There’s a V8 outside dyno there lol

[@vlogerhood]

As a middle aged fat white person, who ALSO crushes (V1) at the climbing gym weekly, I say how dare! What is funny to me is I was in Charlotte due to work two weeks ago and didn't know this place existed.

[@črnomor]

would love to see an apisode where you sport climb outdoors :)

[@korok2619]

this felt like an absolutely great idea until i understood it's an absolutely shit idea

[@w0ttheh3ll]

Looks like saturday might not have been an ideal choice :D

[@chacoshokoboi1487]

Female viewer here!! Love your content :)) keep it up dude! 9:24

[@wulfheart101]

I live near there! Thought about going but looked terrifying lol

[@ramonbonello8727]

Guys got the portal feet. Happened to me and a friend of mine with our finales

[@whiteraven9544]

there is a game called Jusant coming up this month. It looks like a proper climbing/puzzle game. Are you gonna play it? There should be a Demo in steam right now. FYI a studio named DON'T NOD making it. They also made Life is Strange and Gerda.

[@Glenners]

Lol I have the red climb x's and they are still staining my socks red after a year!

[@ChazFoulstone]

"It's only an 8 hour drive?!" The british in me just died Also I'm freaking out because your buddy Ryan looks EXACTLY like my cousin, who is also called Ryan

[@RobMcShrob]

Bro its funny as hell to me to see likea bunch of the kids in this video using multipule different colored holds to try and get to the top

[@agario5161]

finnaly a new video form our lord and saviour

[@lejonzx]

Imagine the lady who kicked you out was the one that said to just come and go with the flow.

[@kiki_spqr1117]

I asked for this gym

[@ElTagno]

It's absolutely wild that in a country as big as the US you all drive everywhere. Haven't you heard of trains? Your country was built on them. China can afford awesome high-speed trains but you can't?

[@biggiecheez6879]

Our rail system is owned by shipping companies and because of litigation and lobbying, the ability to use rails for anything other than shipping is pretty much impossible. I know it's ridiculous but it's the way it is. We should fund some public transit

[@wsemenske]

Because driving is awesome, we have something called freedom

[@durabelle]

@@wsemenske For me freedom means having a choice. As a European I can drive too if I want to, but I haven't chosen that option for a few years now, since I prefer walking, cycling, and public transport (trains, buses, coaches, trams, or the underground) over driving in most cases. I've never even owned a car, just borrowed or rented in the rare occasions it's actually been the best option, but again it's a choice that works for me. Your so called freedom means that people who can't drive (for health reasons, age, not being able to afford it etc.) just don't get to go almost anywhere, since the whole infrastructure is built for cars. I'd feel extremely restricted living there. You can keep your "freedom".

[@BigDickMark]

Comments like these about the US baffle me. As if me, Tim, is the one who single handedly makes all the decisions about US politics, infrastructure, and health care. wHy dOnT yOu JuSt dO xYz AmErIcAnZ.....r U dUmB?!?!

[@jacobarcher1097]

​@@wsemenskefreedom is about choice. Public transport is so bad in most of the US you have no choice or freedom to do anything but drive. At least that's what I've seen of it

[@user-K8T]

"The wind's not gonna pay for my gas money" fr fr

[@MrHeyhoman]

I saw the quick sneaky cut at 7:35 and i think i know why ya did it ;)

[@dervakommtvonhinten517]

i was asking for a gym like that. but without kids or an 8 hour drive

[@LetsPlayCrazy]

This video is evidence to me that most pro climbers are too used to great chalk and perfect climbing shoes. Like... Yea I might suck (in a few years once I actually boldered a lot... just started out my jouney) on the V4s but you guys try that with bad chalk and rental shoes :'D No but seriously... I think working without those aids might help you appreciate even 'easier' problems more.

[@bylbanos]

I lost the "do not get wet challenge" the moment I clicked on this video.

[@disagreeabled]

i’m just imagining any pockets ever. just filled with water.

[@williammiketon5413]

were the holds wet?

[@KurtHokage]

This is cool

[@merfalerf2201]

The girl peekin' 'round the corner at 10:15 is watchin', bruv. Don't worry.

[@prdprdprdprdprdel]

That one strip of grey in his mustache is so unfortunate.. You look at him and think his nose is runny..

[@DamnAwesome]

Awesome video! I don't get why that woman kicked you guys out, you guys had day passes and stuff, pretty messed up.

[@taconoc1180]

Ive been and went on a slow day so they would let me down climb from the tallest wall. I did not want to jump.

[@wisnoskij]

I am not sure I understand. This video seems to be about how this climbing gym is unique and crazy, but you already have a name and abbreviation for this genre DWS and showed pictures with other similar setups? Also, if this is what you call bouldering, what do you call it when you climb actual boulders?

[@JoshDoes]

you would need water climb shoes for this

[@iandaniel7953]

gym climbing in charlotte is basically inner peaks.

[@AlbertMXG]

8 hours drive for that and you are excited?? 😢😢😢 I need some of your enthusiasm

[@PebblesRust]

good videos

[@ArthurSavage]

Random question but what is that tomb raider item behind the desk. It that a book or game box?

[@supersammos]

Those feet have never seen the sun before.

[@hayden5154]

ah so yeah this is the coolest thing ever

[@JoshDoes]

still looks kinda fun ngl

[@doemaeries]

Why are so many people wearing a shirt? Even in the water. Is that a thing in the US?

[@JacobAlcock-p6p]

40 dollar climbing shoes are cheap but to destroy them for a video is Commitment

[@Trickytheus]

Where is Ryan's channel?

[@indy2867]

Chlorine seems like a quick way to ruin some climbing shoes.

[@befer]

10:30 And this is why you use a lens shade. Please, for the love of god start using lens shades, OR IF YOU DONT HAVE ONE or cant afford one or whatever, literally make one out of anything laying around. YOUR HAND WILL DO. seriously, if you know the sun is shining into the optics, put your hand over the lens and it'll do

[@befer]

this isn't a targeted attack, more of my pet peeve, because a literal piece of plastic or trash will do

[@mignonhagemeijer3726]

Holi crap where you burning that much or was it from hitting the water?

[@skullcrabstudios]

When white people workout they turn red. You can see his shoulders start red and then it spread to his entire back the longer he climbs on the yellow one

[@gracelam2624]

9:34 Just wanna let you know that I’m watching and I’m a girl 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@lester44444]

aaah yes, the magnesium rich waters of north carolina

[@SpardaDante7]

«Imagine an army of nineyearolds.” Ih yeah That’s the whole pew die pie community. That’s us. But we are almost 19 now.