They couldn't have more different climbing styles ft

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SAMURAI - toxicBeatz
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[@CatalystClimbing]

Sorry about the mic hitting the wall, was my bad I didn't turn it down fully - omar

[@themeatpopsicle]

The mic hitting the wall really accentuates the slab experience. It sounds just like the skin scraping off my face when I slip a foot :D

[@Fred-oz3tw]

Was quite fitting

[@afanHulahoop]

There doesn't seem to be a link to Anna's channel in the description

[@henryhelstad8989]

There is a link in the title instead

[@kft4764]

It actually was kind of cool. Even if we couldn't see it from the camera angle, we could tell by the sound that Anna was keeping as close to the wall as she could. Great reminder because I know I get lazy about it myself.

[@AnnaHazelnutt]

Thanks for having me Louis!!! So much fun to sesh the slab with you, and the dynamic/burly climbs as well! I feel like you're ready to hop on some outdoor slab trad classics with me next... 😏😝

[@jacobgaylord9277]

I’ve seen you crush so many wild routes (slab or otherwise) in these shoes. For me, the Evolv TRAX rubber never edged or stuck as well as some of the other rubber brands on the market, so I’ve always been curious if before you became an Evolv athlete you tried other brands and gravitated to Evolv, or if there was another reason you chose them (such as they fit your foot shape particularly well or something? I realize this could be a bit of a rude/sensitive question, so I definitely understand if you don’t respond, but I’ve always wondered if you would be able to push even harder (particularly on hard slab) if you had Stealth or Vibram equipped shoes?

[@jacobpolak]

Anna you're such an inspiration

[@CatalystClimbing]

That would be taking it to the next level!!

[@greyemrednus]

Slab Queen!

[@AnnaHazelnutt]

@@jacobgaylord9277 hiii. Yeah I actually really like the Evolv Oracles and feel like I climb really well in them!! Ive tried other brands (before I was sponsored by Evolv) and found that my foot didn’t fit a lot of the shoes that people recommended. And especially for slab, I had trouble finding a shoe that was good for both edging on tiny crystals and smearing alike. Its like I need this medium zone of stiffness, sensitivity, and edge that requires an all-around shoe. I sometimes put a midsole on my shoes when I resole them which helps with technical edging. But yeah, oracles are my favorites hands down

[@brekkoh]

Louis so humble for being such a strong climber, love to see it!

[@CatalystClimbing]

So lovely isnt he!!

[@tristanreid5770]

One thing I got out of that first climb from watching Louis: If you don't have the flexibility to bring your foot to a hold, see if you can find a way to move your whole body further away to get a better angle.

[@CatalystClimbing]

Bingo! Make the room!!

[@JureDoon]

As a non-flexible guy, I was actually thinking of doing that spot exactly the way he ended up doing it. 😅

[@LoveAndClimbing]

Between this and the Magnus Mitbo + GeekClimber collab, today has been a great day for climbing collabs.

[@CatalystClimbing]

We aim to please!!

[@spiercevaughn]

just came from that video haha

[@lolzguyl]

5:31: This was the most relatable moment as someone that climbs with glasses. I've outright had my glasses come off on a ledge, if I try to put them back on I will fall because of the position I was in.

[@zachmunro4407]

I absolutey LOVE watching Louis be out of his comfort zone. +1 for more things where Louis is struggling like this

[@CatalystClimbing]

You ask and we will deliver!!

[@Geeoorrgeee]

God the energy Anna beams out is CHAOTIC and I love it

[@doc_sav]

Anna is a great climber and also awesome at providing moral support and coaching from the ground when a partner is climbing. Super positive and encouraging.

[@CatalystClimbing]

Thank you! Anna is amazing! Go check out her channel!

[@michael1]

@@CatalystClimbing I don't understand why a nut themed climbing channel isn't called AnnaWalnut?

[@jaycee6764]

The amount of "wow" in this video (said and visually) is so high that it makes me want to climb right now! Great collab!

[@CatalystClimbing]

Ride the psyche!!!

[@kavali6320]

A collab that was long overdue :) Great chemistry, splendid climbing, learned a bunch, heading to the other video right after this one✌. Nice camera angles ;) PS: Slabs are still scary ;)

[@CatalystClimbing]

Glad you enjoyed and they take time!!

[@hannahlanai]

"Choose to be great" I love that. Also Anna is the coolest.

[@alexbatchelor7627]

The transition at 2:59 from Anna to Louis feet and back to Anna got me confused for a second haha

[@captainsubtext7446]

lol, you're right :D

[@CatalystClimbing]

Got to keep you on your toes 😉

[@georgebeasant5254]

I'm a big slab climber so I've decidided to start learning dynamic styles, and one thing I've found is that you can quite easily incorporate dynamic movements into slab, not always but you often can

[@kronosis2767]

Yeah I know what you mean!

[@julias746]

Hey Louis, Anna, could you think about making a video where you show how you climb the routes differently? Just like you said in the intro. That would be super inspirational to see different styles / techniques for the same boulder!

[@Ellieways]

I like how supportive they both are of each other. 💖

[@friendlyneighbourhoodforei5533]

The support and hype you give eachother!! Love the energy

[@triplea657aaa]

I've only been climbing for a week and I really love slab climbing. It's insanely hard and I'm fat an uncoordinated, so it's a struggle, but it's really fun and makes me feel like a ninja.

[@mignonhagemeijer3726]

Sometimes I feel like Louis is such a coach and teacher by nature. His supportiveness is just to nice to watch

[@CatalystClimbing]

He most definitely is!

[@ireniancc]

i like this because sometimes people have different style because of height difference but it's cool seeing it with people around the same height

[@castortoutnu]

Anna Hazelnutt is such a cool name I can't get over it.

[@CatalystClimbing]

Right?!

[@rhettetherington1351]

Two brilliant climbers. Full of enthusiasm. Great to watch and learn.

[@CatalystClimbing]

What a duo right?!

[@jimmyrustle8618]

That switch at 15:44 was incredible, it was like your hands copy and pasted themselves

[@CatalystClimbing]

The ol' razzle-dazzle

[@siccodewilt1]

Yooooo I am happy. As addicted as I am to everyone on climbing KZbin. These two are consistently one of the favorites. Great collab :)

[@CatalystClimbing]

Thank you!!! Glad you are enjoying it 😊

[@Dave1507]

Gotta love those collab videos! Such a great energy you two!

[@CatalystClimbing]

Thank you!!

[@nilsp9426]

Everyone just needs a "keep breathing, you got this"-buddy every time, right!

[@Dave1507]

@@nilsp9426 Indeed, but don't forget the "let's go eat a brownie and then finish this problem!"-buddy ;)

[@lomondscot4285]

Love both you’re channels and you both also brighten up others videos on the collabs you do. Also really like how you explain what you’re thinking when problem solving a boulder. Keep up the good work. Thank you.

[@iliakatster]

There is no royalty in slab, only goblins and we shall rise again!

[@kft4764]

The collab videos on both channels with you two were so much fun to watch. Hope to see more in the future. Also nice haircut Louis!

[@CatalystClimbing]

Thank you on all fronts!!

[@hydra66]

really nice edit on the final boulder. Decent music. Real sense of progression as you two worked that boulder out over multiple attempts

[@CatalystClimbing]

Thank you!!!

[@Voidload]

this was really fun to watch from both of you!

[@CatalystClimbing]

Thank you!!

[@luxlucetq]

The haircut? Yes. Absolute yes Louis!

[@CatalystClimbing]

Absolutely top isn't it!

[@MrPurppleMonkey]

nice to see kindness like this ! I love climbers

[@Macvombat]

Louis and Anna absolutely crushing it on some scary slab! Not gonna lie though, I'm starting to think Louis might be allergic to actual rock? Time for Anna to drag him outside for some "real" climbing?

[@CatalystClimbing]

Keep watching the channel and you will see soon enough!

[@caesarsol]

You missed the trad episode man!!

[@Macvombat]

@@caesarsol Just looked through their videos, turns out I had already watched it! Just see Louis in the gym so often I completely forgot 😆

[@Jan.Bouldering]

You two really do great together! Came from the video on Annas channel and both videos are really entertaining, thank you! 👍

[@CatalystClimbing]

Thank you for coming along and enjoying!

[@Potsu___]

Slabs are great. You can hop on and it feels actually impossible. Then you have it done an hour later after wrestling with it.

[@CatalystClimbing]

All about the progress!

[@rasmusblomberg7373]

on the last blue, i also tried to get it the way anna tried right at the end for my first half hour on the boulder. felt absolutely desperate compared to the intended way, with a dynamic double palm press to the squadra sloper and volume, then pressing up from there was above my pay grade forsure😂 going right was looked less cool but was so much easier

[@CatalystClimbing]

You've gotta try what works for you!!

[@weedscientist1]

Anna’s slab technique is insane and beautiful to watch. Straight up yoga on a wall lol

[@kylesmyth898]

Jeeeeeze the bass drops be hitting hard in this video ngl lmao never head bopped to a rock climbing video before lol

[@chrzzzzz]

Can Anna be my life coach? "Keep breathing, you've got this"

[@CatalystClimbing]

Right?! Absolutely amazing!

[@doc_sav]

Totally. Super encouraging and fun.

[@adaryszka9158]

Glasses on slabs are the worst 😂 I'm always scratching them.

[@rebekkavonbenten7451]

Dear Louis, simply looove your channel! I hope it's ok if I address your camera person here, too. Dear Omar, when they begin with a new boulder could you please show it once in its entirety? That would really help to compare my reading of the route to that of the pros 😊. Also a lot of times I cannot make out Louis' footwork because the feet are not in the picture, but that would also really help me to learn from him. Thanks so much and keep it up! 🙌

[@CatalystClimbing]

Thank you for the feedback Rebekka!

[@itsrachelbuasuwan]

the way he hurried down lol adorable 😍

[@CatalystClimbing]

The best isnt it!

[@dcdales]

Best one yet. I think if you two did a couple more together, the entertainment value would work up to 10/10. So cool that Omar from BB is on cam, too!

[@CatalystClimbing]

Thank you!

[@alexnunez4019]

Yall killed it. So entertaining

[@randomhoe40]

my absolute favorite of your features ! anna seems really cool, followed her instantly :)

[@einfachjohannsen9054]

12:45 Imagine a non climbing person hearing this without context... And this carries on through the entire video, couldn't stop laughing. Great content, loving it so far!

[@Fred-oz3tw]

Was just watching magnus video with geek climber. A v5 in yonder is propably a v7 where they climbed^^

[@Fred-oz3tw]

Or a v8 :'D

[@Helixe1]

Gee I was there just today trying those black slabs! It's both relieving and frustrating seeing you send them 😄 I definitely need to go back now I saw your betas. Thanks for this awsome collab'!

[@Steini2002]

Damn the guy at 3:40 is so camouflaged

[@alexfitch5960]

the sweet encouragement between these two is a nice dopamine hit

[@knucklesmarks]

Love your videos! I tried finding SAMURAI by toxicBeatz and I can't find it anywhere. Such a cool song!

[@Tristslayer]

😯 Louis has had a hair style and a shave and is now like five years younger

[@vincentvandenbos853]

The logo on that comb though 😂

[@carazy123_]

15:44 bro that was so _clean_

[@AamirTime]

I struggle with most boulders but slab is my favourite kind of struggle.

[@lucasscott8516]

I think for these style videos it's actually best to just film from the ground w/o too many different camera angles. It makes it easier to see the beta and learn from the climbing, even if it seems odd to do so.

[@CatalystClimbing]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@ChuckSploder]

Dynoing is my favorite thing. Slab is just tedious tbh (I'll climb it but yk)

[@ceee8998]

such a fun episode!

[@CatalystClimbing]

Thank you!!

[@Max_Alive]

Amazing how Anna changed her shoes at 3:00.

[@jacobpolak]

Absolutely banging video Louis

[@jacobpolak]

Would love another collab with the bobats

[@CatalystClimbing]

Thank you!!

[@eric752]

Louis is such a gentleman, he was pretending he could not do the first slab boulder

[@ramsessiereveld2824]

Alternate title: "Louis proving that dynamic moves finishes slabby boulders to a static climbing queen"

[@CatalystClimbing]

Cant always escape your style!

[@adribier]

Those slabs looked incredible, I love it! Btw, is it just me or did Louis get a haircut just for Anna? 😁

[@PfropfNo1]

The music build up at 18:30 was nice :D

[@benfoxhall1095]

this guy is the Will Buxton of bouldering

[@downest1]

6:18 Dude in the back is tryna blend in with the climbing wall

[@cheongming4450]

The video is not the same with just the audio HAHAHAH IYKYK

[@gsquared1997]

Are these the two nicest people in climbing??

[@user-je4eh9ht1k]

"so good so good yes" I gotta watch this with headphones

[@georgespain-warner1200]

this is the most high energy climbing video ever haha

[@glinkowopalca]

Wearing shorts on slabs is a bravery I respect!

[@CatalystClimbing]

A blatant disregard to shins right?!

[@jakobbauz]

The reason I don't love slabs is just that... I'm never even remotely as scared to fall on my face as I am on slabs. And I seem to be kind of unable to shake that fear. The feet are simply too insecure on most slabs.

[@CatalystClimbing]

With things like this it is all about making small elements of progression!

[@nilsp9426]

That first boulder, holy Schnitzel... until you found a completely different method and it looked doable all of a sudden!

[@CatalystClimbing]

The sign of a well-set boulder!

[@nilsp9426]

@@CatalystClimbing I totally agree. Every good boulder is a learning opportunity.

[@hilaryho2362]

All this slab climbing is making my hands and feet sweaty 😮‍💨

[@TheNitram8]

Standing on volumes that look like a baker's work station takes some serious courage. Or just a love for free exfoliating massages.

[@CatalystClimbing]

Its all a mindset!!

[@Disosway]

12:13 I recognize the song you can barely hear in the background but I can't remember what it is. If anyone does please let me know

[@malp123]

Loved the video, though what was the name of the track at 15:40 couldn't find it on thebedroombeatmaker and sounded great?

[@balazsrev]

Did you find the music? I'm also looking for it.

[@malp123]

@@balazsrev Sadly not yet

[@vybz987]

I can already tell i hate slab. Im still a beginner and my hardest is a v3 vertical pinch, ive only done 1 v2 slab because i hate it so much 😂

[@CatalystClimbing]

Keep going at it though!!

[@Gulashkanone]

Hey Louis great video! A little feedback on the mic though, I guess you already know but its hard to watch when the mic scratches against the wall and stuff, maybe you can try to switch it up in the future :P Keep it up :)

[@CatalystClimbing]

Thanks for your feedback!

[@nolan8400]

What's the song that starts at 15:30? I can't seem to find it :(

[@sadiecoito8271]

3:05 that orange one is looking a little sus👀

[@shivaargula4735]

You definitely gotta cut Annas mic when she's scraping it against the wall lol

[@JoshDoes]

She is so pretty. Athletic, confident, and talented climber just adds onto the attractiveness. I legit just started the video and I can tell she is wholesome as well.

[@Frank-ox3np]

the dialogue from 5:17 - 5:41 🤣

[@npas76]

what a fitting last name for the "dyno king"

[@homefreylf]

Dream Team collab!

[@CatalystClimbing]

Brilliant duo right?!

[@simeoncheshmedjiev-shraik4719]

Very fun stuff! 😅

[@therebeshenanigans5036]

This is driving me crazy: Did Louis put La Sportiva logos on Evolv Raves?? I can't find a Sportiva mocc in that color at all

[@danielgugerell]

9:22 Settled McTile Outro Song?

[@ChopinDolphy]

Shouldn’t you be 3 tick fishing? Climbing is xp waste XD

[@weebrahim]

"ahh so good" 😏

[@alexgalays910]

Louis is so humble and actually did better haha.

[@walooo]

Is shaving just one armpit a new thing? Cuz I'll do it to climb like that

[@lomondscot4285]

I don’t know the answer but I’m intrigued by this.

[@LoveAndClimbing]

I'm actually a pit surprised you don't consider yourself good at slab, Louis. I feel like slab is actually quite dynamic, it's just dynamic in a more balancey way. I.e. if you watch the Johnny Dawes no-handed slab videos, you can see how it's all very dynamic. The addition of hands just gives you a little more margin for error so you can do it on much smaller holds.

[@CatalystClimbing]

Everyone has their preferences ey!

[@snowmilk2240]

catalyst please if the microphone is scraping against the wall just mute the audio channel. Sorry if this isnt possible and Im being dumb, but geeeeez. Anyways, love the video xox

[@CatalystClimbing]

Thank you for the feedback

[@Road0188]

wow, video felt like it was 5 minutes long. Where did the time go?

[@joewynn2445]

Does anyone know how tall hanna is?? She's extremely impressive 👏 🙌!!

[@Fitteria_Official]

11:25 if u just close your eyes...

[@BouchyBoy]

omg

[@lucyschmidt2241]

🎉🎉

[@NestorMandela]

Slabs are super scary no matter how good you are!

[@Andy-br1hq]

The cut to Louis' feet on the volume while Anna was climbing

[@CatalystClimbing]

Gotta keep you on your toes 😉