He is almost "the face off climbing" at this point from an influencer standpoint, you just know that any person who climbed more than 10 times indoor/outdoor will have gotten his channel in their algorithm at some point, 2 million subscribes to go with that too 🤣 it will be near impossible to not get recognized in any country that uses western social media, try China next time Magnus
That guy sacrificed his whole climb session to guide a beginner, what a champ. I was once a beginner runner and volunteer run group leaders gave up their session to pace me and do run backs. That kind of selflessness is so heart warming. Now I am doing the same for the beginners.
Hi this is Paul, yep that one. It’s taken a few days for me to actually pluck up the courage and watch the video, but I think it came out pretty good in the end. The main thing to take out of it imo is what a great community the climbing community is. I’ve scrolled down through some of the comments and will add a few of my own. The film “crew” is just one guy. There was supposed to be a female staff member who had no idea who Magnus is “starring” in the video but she had to pull out last minute so the owners had to try me! The vast majority of our customers will never visit a different climbing gym yet alone climb outdoors which is why we use the 4 point belay method as opposed to 5 point. It may look awkward but it’s not, and has the advantage of the belayer always having 2 hands on the tail of the rope. But if customers wish to use 5 point and can do it safely we don’t mind. Manny was brilliant and is truly a great guy and a credit to our local climbing community and all that we stand for. Thanks mate👍 More than happy to answer any more questions you guys may have.
@@boogaloo4640 She was an off duty member of staff who just happened to be in the cardio room at the time. She’s very quiet, so as soon as I saw Manny and his mate walk in I suggested to Magnus that they might be a better fit for his video.
You are the reason i might try this...your professionalism and knowledge. I immigrated to Aussie in 1990 (American) and sometimes miss it. My wife hated it.
As a bigger guy, I've been apprehensive about getting into climbing because I never thought I'd be good at it. Seeing a heavier guy in this video who's a decent climber was really cool. It's actually motivated me to finally give it a shot. Edit: Since making this comment, I've been bouldering at least twice a week every week and plan to continue it :)
You can definitely get very good while being heavy! I was 255lbs when I started 2 years ago and it's been an amazing journey. I do have a lifting background so not all was fat but I definitely had a lot of extra fat and 255lbs is 255lbs regardless. It's been so much fun and now I climb 4x a week and been steadily progressing and getting stronger everyday even though I'm still 230-235lbs. Climbing especially at the beginning is more like climbing a ladder, so if you can climb a good ladder then that means you can climb no problem and if you can't it's okay because you will get stronger and adapt very quickly to be able to meet the demands of climbing. Focusing more on straight arms and using feet to climb with was very helpful for me to start. Definitely don't be discouraged and give it a try! The community is also incredible and I've never felt judged or inferior!
@@darksnow1111that guy probably lost 50kg+... you can tell his arms have muscles and his chest is deflated. It's the ratio, explosiveness and flexibility that matters... He's fine. The only losers are the ones that don't even try.
@@darksnow1111 1. We aren't talking about the guy in the video, we are talking about the commenter and encouraging him to start climbing and not be scared. 2. You are discouraging someone from exercising? That makes zero sense. Finding an exercise they enjoy will reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease etc. no matter their weight and may also help promote weight loss via burning more calories but also by giving them another reason to lose weight. ie increased climbing performance. Now they have another reason to try and lose weight on top of the other usual reasons everyone has, because they enjoy climbing and want to be better at it. There is literally no downsides to trying climbing while overweight. If you do not have any special conditions and can climb a ladder. You can try climbing. Take it slow especially since you are putting a lot more load on your muscles,joints and tendons than someone smaller but in no way is that a negative. Just something to be mindful of and taking appropriate rest while climbing, rest days and recovery.
I dont think Magnus realises just how famous he is amongst climbers 😂 also possibly overestimates how much these disguises mask his identity. Always quality entertainment though
Even in Tokyo,Japan, if he walked into to my rock climbing/parkour/mma gym, at least 60 % of us here would recognize him, no matter the disguise! And noo, not just because he is a white-man and 98% of us here in my gym are Asian(Yes obviously most are Japanese, but some are Korean ,Chinese,and other Asian peoples!) It is that ,mostly because we recognize him in the climbing world and other”extreme sports “!😜
Agreed. You can't hide that insane jaw line from no one. He has a very recognizable face. But whatever outfit he was wearing right before the ad might just be able to do it. Hopefully that's a foreshadowing to the next video like this.
Either he is dumb or considers everyone else dumb to think that these 'disguises' would fool anyone. Or maybe he doesn't care and just does it for the views anyway and everything is scripted.
Being internet famous is one part of the problem, the other is he's in such good shape it's not believable that he isn't already an athlete of some kind. He would need to put on a realistic fat suit or something to actually fool people now. Also some of his mannerisms like keeping a chalk bag behind his back is sus for a "beginner", nobody would do that in an indoor gym unless they're about to do some big moves.
that liquid chalk squirt into the chalk bag had me in stitches. Also the " how often do you need to change the battery". awesome coaches too, makes me proud of climbing community :')
Dude in the glasses is a prime example of the people you want around you when getting into a hobby, understanding n patient. Way too often you have the more experienced people come in and just shit on the new people just to make themselves feel better. That has always been such a pet peeve of mine
I'm sure he is just a nice guy, but TBF, they were all told it was being filmed as a 'beginners video for the gym.' You'd definitely be keen on looking kind and helpful in that situation.
Gotta send some love out to Manny. The patience and kindness he gave to Erick, who was a glorious dumbass was a testament to him. You're a good dude Manny. 🎉🙌
Absolutely! I do indoor climbing at Centre Sportif de Blocry over here in Belgium. It's a huge complex. But everyone there has the same attitude. No mobile phone, no stress, no rush. Just the great vibes.
I'm a big guy and, even though I've always found it facinating, I've always thought I was too big to do climbing like this. This guy was about the same size I am so, if nothing else, this video has convinced me to take the chance to try. Thanks.
Magnus, you should do a video with other first time climbers, where the game is to spot the pro. It could be like a game show where they vote people out, and you try to blend in as much as possible during a climbing session. That way they won't know who you are at the start
@@Scotschie I think normally 1 person doesn't do all these things wrong like he is but they do atleast 1 or a couple of them and then all the noobs combined together create noob magus
I guess this is how we know that during at least some point in his career, Magnus was a climbing instructor. You don't get such a good impression of every noob mistake in the book without seeing some of them first hand. But hopefully not all from the same climber, LOL
@@Jennay4399 I mean yea- but if someone is going to go lead climb out of the gym beginner or no he might as well train for lead climb indoor and learn some things- everyone has to start somewhere anyways but yea he did start from very far down lol
@@TheMinarus Yeah but we are talking about a supposed first time climber here. Lead climbing is dangerous if you haven't learned. Foot infront of rope, straddling rope etc, can be pretty big hazards. I understand lead belaying is the more difficult part, but lots to learn for lead climbing too. Also he hardly struggled with clipping, which usually takes beginners a couple hours to get decent at.
I absolutely love the people who are unaware of who you are and how genuine, kind, and patient they are. The climbing community is incredible in how they root for others.
I did my first bouldering session a couple of months ago. I was happy to find that the people at my local gym were every bit as welcoming and helpful as I've seen in Magnus's videos 🙂 I feel very comfortable to ask other climbers for help after that 😊 And I give back the same to my community of course!
As someone who had zero knowledge and interest in rock climbing, I just discovered your channel 2 days ago, and I have been on a binge since. I don't see myself ever climbing any time soon tho, but man is it cool to be as good as you are.
i don’t think any climbing instructors don’t know who magnus is. the disguise was not even a disguise. it was just magnus dressed slightly differently😂
This dude is so chill and easy to be around, it's amazing to see people like him and to know most passionate climbers have the same vibe, no matter the age, experience or grade they climb.
really kind and awesome instructor/belay partner - he deserves kudos. these videos successfully tread a thin line that depends on the kindness and generosity of the other participants and he handled lovely
0:45 "you are not Eric" 3:10 chalk ball 3:50 shaking out arms habit 4:06 "I need my gloves" 6:20 wall smash 7:20 liquid chalk application technique 7:53 "does the rope snap" 8:20 barn door 11:35 grigri batteries 14:05 that guy Alex Hammond
I love Manny with the glasses. As a bigger guy myself, he gives me the inspiration to better myself. Seriously, he's such an inspiration, I'm getting a little emotional. Alcohol probably lends to that.
What I love about this series is how nice all the coaches are. Then the big reveal and Magnus is just as nice. It's a great reminder of how good humans can be
As someone with a similar body type, it was REALLY nice to see this guy in your video. Until now I always just stuck to bouldering since I did not think I'd find someone to belay me. But if he makes it work with his partner (and the ground ankers) I have hope that I soon can try climbing too.
For top rope, the weight of your partner is irrelevant since the ground anchor does the work. Even for lead climbing there are options. I weight 35kg more than some of my belayers and they can handle it, but most gyms have some options like sandbags, Edelrid Ohm or just tying to an anchor point. This makes them (and me!) feel much safer and more comfortable. In other words, go for it 😊
I'm a 120kg powerlifter and my 65kg girlfriend belays me just fine. We just put a twist in the rope at the top, the extra friction is enough to not pull her into the wall. Some places don't like you twisting the ropes as it wears them quicker, but it does work just fine.
I am not a climber but I occasionally belay for a friend of mine who is heavy (because so am I). His gym knows me and I don't have to pay to get in like the others because I am literally only there to support my friend. He doesn't lead climb that often though and with top rope his other friends can belay him.
Oh do it, man! I have a friend whose husband is literally 3 times her weight and she belays him and vice-versa. When she belays they just put a twist in the rope on top rope. For lead climbing they use a device that helps with the weight difference and a sand bag to give her some extra weight. Gotta give it a try! Not to mention the fact that rope climbing is such amazing endurance and cardio training.
When I was a kid I climbed with my 10 years older brothers, I was bit more than half the weight of them but belayed them even without anchor, sand bag or twists. It worked just fine.
These are so fun. You have to be the best "I've got no idea what is going on" professional out there doing this. Your acting is superb. Almost forgot. That 2yr climber helping you is a gem. What a great guy.
I laughed out loud when he turned around in that chair looking EXACTLY like magnus, hahaha. Dude, find someone who does SFX makeup for school, they'd love to put a YT video on their resume and you'll get something awesome.
Incredible feeling this video gave me! The kindness, the appreciation and the warm hearted human interaction. Wonderful people just met and left us feeling : happy!
I heard whispers that Magnus was in Sydney and didn't believe it!! 10/10 acting from Magnus (and Paul!) and I'm so psyched to see you showcase the Aussie climbing community, they're a wonderful bunch.
I like how what you said about the climbing community is so true. As I was watching this video with my wife and kids, I commented how this would probably happen in any climbing gym. Such a wholesome sport/activity.
I love these. Even if he gets recognized immediately, Magnus' acting is amazing! Running straight into the wall for the dyno, the liquid chalk in the bag, the gloves over the chalk after. Amazing comedy!
This is literally my favorite series and inspired me to try climbing. I was a gymnast for 10 years and I've finally found something that gives me the same feeling.
The moment you put on liquid chalk then proceeded to put on gloves just absolutely killed me 😂😂 the beginner performance is getting better and better each time!
The facial feature still looks very much like magnus :D But such a fun disguise anyway Also the beginner acting is actually on point, i would've believed it!
Paul, the climbing instructor, was so nice in playing along with Magnus, and he did a great job in not letting on that he knew what was up (no pun intended). These are always fun, and I marvel at how easy Magnus makes these climbs look. It's like he's a human fly and that gravity doesn't apply to him in the same way it does for everyone else. But, I will agree with another poster...Magnus could paint himself pink and shave his head, and I wouldn't be fooled. hehe And, that's saying something since I've never climbed and has never seen nor heard of him until I luckily discovered one of his videos about three months ago. I'm now a subscriber and regular watcher, and he has inspired me to try this for the first time. I've researched it and found an indoor climbing facility just 12 miles away. So, if I don't kill myself the first time, I hope to get in better shape, improve my grip and stretching, and try it in about two to three months.
You gotta get prosthetics to hide your jawline. Its your most defining facial feature aside from eyes. The liquid chalk in the bag got me. I dont know how he kept a straight face doing that. Also the guy helping is great.
Magnus. Newsflash! You are very famous. My twin sons, who do not climb but play football, know who you are. Anyone who watches TH-cam knows Magnus Midtbo. You cover is permanently blown!
I was surprised to find out my coworker, who is not a climber or ever climbed, knew who Magnus was. I thought only folks into climbing would've stumbled upon him.
If this doesn't prove how kind people are at a climbing place I don't know what will. If you're ever nervous about starting, don't be. Everyone is amazing
Whether the instructor gets fooled or not, I adore these videos! Such a fun concept, and when it ends up coming together perfectly it's just sn absolute *_chef's kiss_*
Magnus, as great as these videos are you are never going to be able to get away with them anymore. You are very well known in the climbing community and everyone that wants to be a climber and has climbed has almost certainly watched your videos. Keep up the awesome content though.
I struggle on the 2’s there every Wednesday for school sport, didn’t think you would go to my school rock climbing! It’s pretty much across the road from it.
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The most impressive thing about this video is how magnus actually thinks his disguise is good.
I know, right? He got a tan and a nose ring and figured "yeah, that'll do."
That was some Superman-level disguise
Hey you forgot the comb over, seriously he needs to up his disguise game
i believe its comment bait more than anything
lmaooooooo exactly this
The dude helping out and providing tips the whole time deserves some major appreciation, what a nice guy
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Imagine if there were dudes like this in every sport/activity. BJJ definitely needs dudes like this.
yeah agreed! What a champ !
aussies are a friendly bunch
Aussies are the nicest people on the planet jaja
"To pull this off I decided to go the extra mile"
Proceeds to get recognised instantly 😂
Next time he need to put a prosthetic face mask that actors use!
He's gotta hire some CIA makeup technician or something crazy hahaha
He really didn't look that different, tbh. He was "Hipster Magnus" for sure, but clearly Magnus
He is almost "the face off climbing" at this point from an influencer standpoint, you just know that any person who climbed more than 10 times indoor/outdoor will have gotten his channel in their algorithm at some point, 2 million subscribes to go with that too 🤣 it will be near impossible to not get recognized in any country that uses western social media, try China next time Magnus
It was funny when I saw the spray tan I was like “he’s really walkin the line” the only way that works is if he goes full blown not ok dark… 😂😂😂
That guy sacrificed his whole climb session to guide a beginner, what a champ. I was once a beginner runner and volunteer run group leaders gave up their session to pace me and do run backs. That kind of selflessness is so heart warming. Now I am doing the same for the beginners.
He likely can't climb due to his obesity.
Hi this is Paul, yep that one. It’s taken a few days for me to actually pluck up the courage and watch the video, but I think it came out pretty good in the end. The main thing to take out of it imo is what a great community the climbing community is.
I’ve scrolled down through some of the comments and will add a few of my own.
The film “crew” is just one guy.
There was supposed to be a female staff member who had no idea who Magnus is “starring” in the video but she had to pull out last minute so the owners had to try me!
The vast majority of our customers will never visit a different climbing gym yet alone climb outdoors which is why we use the 4 point belay method as opposed to 5 point. It may look awkward but it’s not, and has the advantage of the belayer always having 2 hands on the tail of the rope. But if customers wish to use 5 point and can do it safely we don’t mind.
Manny was brilliant and is truly a great guy and a credit to our local climbing community and all that we stand for. Thanks mate👍
More than happy to answer any more questions you guys may have.
I have a question. Who was the female climber & why did she disappear half way through the video?
@@boogaloo4640 She was an off duty member of staff who just happened to be in the cardio room at the time. She’s very quiet, so as soon as I saw Manny and his mate walk in I suggested to Magnus that they might be a better fit for his video.
Everyone was great! Love the community
You are the reason i might try this...your professionalism and knowledge. I immigrated to Aussie in 1990 (American) and sometimes miss it. My wife hated it.
I'm curious to know, are you a British ex-pat? As a Melbournian, your accent doesn't sound like a typical Sydneysider to me...
“You’re not Eric”
The funniest line I’ve heard in a long time
All that set up…
“That’s no Erik… it’s a TH-cam Station”
ahah yeah
he also made a very funny smile when magnus talked about "crazy hammond"... thinking about their solo video together prob
yeah and the bewildered look on Magnus' face hahaha
Haha Magnus but u could change better. XD just glasses and a nose Ring wont do the Job haha
@@lmti agreed hahaha
As a bigger guy, I've been apprehensive about getting into climbing because I never thought I'd be good at it. Seeing a heavier guy in this video who's a decent climber was really cool. It's actually motivated me to finally give it a shot.
Edit: Since making this comment, I've been bouldering at least twice a week every week and plan to continue it :)
I so hope you get into climbing. As a bigger-bodied boulderer, I absolutely recommend it!
You can definitely get very good while being heavy! I was 255lbs when I started 2 years ago and it's been an amazing journey. I do have a lifting background so not all was fat but I definitely had a lot of extra fat and 255lbs is 255lbs regardless. It's been so much fun and now I climb 4x a week and been steadily progressing and getting stronger everyday even though I'm still 230-235lbs. Climbing especially at the beginning is more like climbing a ladder, so if you can climb a good ladder then that means you can climb no problem and if you can't it's okay because you will get stronger and adapt very quickly to be able to meet the demands of climbing. Focusing more on straight arms and using feet to climb with was very helpful for me to start. Definitely don't be discouraged and give it a try! The community is also incredible and I've never felt judged or inferior!
Being big is fine but being fat isn't. The guy in this video should cut on his diet before he tries to climb anything.
@@darksnow1111that guy probably lost 50kg+... you can tell his arms have muscles and his chest is deflated. It's the ratio, explosiveness and flexibility that matters... He's fine. The only losers are the ones that don't even try.
@@darksnow1111
1. We aren't talking about the guy in the video, we are talking about the commenter and encouraging him to start climbing and not be scared.
2. You are discouraging someone from exercising? That makes zero sense. Finding an exercise they enjoy will reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease etc. no matter their weight and may also help promote weight loss via burning more calories but also by giving them another reason to lose weight. ie increased climbing performance. Now they have another reason to try and lose weight on top of the other usual reasons everyone has, because they enjoy climbing and want to be better at it.
There is literally no downsides to trying climbing while overweight. If you do not have any special conditions and can climb a ladder. You can try climbing. Take it slow especially since you are putting a lot more load on your muscles,joints and tendons than someone smaller but in no way is that a negative. Just something to be mindful of and taking appropriate rest while climbing, rest days and recovery.
I dont think Magnus realises just how famous he is amongst climbers 😂 also possibly overestimates how much these disguises mask his identity. Always quality entertainment though
Even in Tokyo,Japan, if he walked into to my rock climbing/parkour/mma gym, at least 60 % of us here would recognize him, no matter the disguise! And noo, not just because he is a white-man and 98% of us here in my gym are Asian(Yes obviously most are Japanese, but some are Korean ,Chinese,and other Asian peoples!) It is that ,mostly because we recognize him in the climbing world and other”extreme sports “!😜
Agreed. You can't hide that insane jaw line from no one. He has a very recognizable face. But whatever outfit he was wearing right before the ad might just be able to do it. Hopefully that's a foreshadowing to the next video like this.
Either he is dumb or considers everyone else dumb to think that these 'disguises' would fool anyone. Or maybe he doesn't care and just does it for the views anyway and everything is scripted.
Being internet famous is one part of the problem, the other is he's in such good shape it's not believable that he isn't already an athlete of some kind. He would need to put on a realistic fat suit or something to actually fool people now. Also some of his mannerisms like keeping a chalk bag behind his back is sus for a "beginner", nobody would do that in an indoor gym unless they're about to do some big moves.
@@boogaloo4640if he was trying to go for the evil Magnus from a parallel universe, he succeeded.
that liquid chalk squirt into the chalk bag had me in stitches. Also the " how often do you need to change the battery". awesome coaches too, makes me proud of climbing community :')
Dude in the glasses is a prime example of the people you want around you when getting into a hobby, understanding n patient. Way too often you have the more experienced people come in and just shit on the new people just to make themselves feel better. That has always been such a pet peeve of mine
I'm sure he is just a nice guy, but TBF, they were all told it was being filmed as a 'beginners video for the gym.' You'd definitely be keen on looking kind and helpful in that situation.
the climbing instructor was totally loving being in on the gig. such a wholesome video
its my climbing gym haha! Paul is known as the grandmaster he is very good at climbing
Gotta send some love out to Manny. The patience and kindness he gave to Erick, who was a glorious dumbass was a testament to him. You're a good dude Manny. 🎉🙌
Seconded!
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So true if I didn't recognise Magnus I would mentally lose all control
That guy was so nice and friendly. I’m glad they pivoted from using a random beginner to an instructor who might not recognize magnus.
Came looking for this comment. What a kind man
“But to be extra extra sure, I traveled to the other side of the world” *instantly gets recognized by the first person he meets* ☠️☠️☠️
That random dude helping out is such a homie. Everyone climbing should be that nice to new climbers, thats awesome
The Aussie dude is so humble and genuine, proper sound guy! You should do something with him again!
Magnus really nailed the behaviour this time. the gloves, liquid chalk down in the bag, calling bouldering free climbing.
Pulling on the rope for assistance was also a great touch
the battery was also good.
Making his leg 'shake' when he "didn't trust" the foothold, almost campusing some movements from bad technique
Alex Hammomd
And running straight into the wall.
Props to the big dude for being such a bro. That's what I love about the climbing community.
Absolutely! I do indoor climbing at Centre Sportif de Blocry over here in Belgium.
It's a huge complex. But everyone there has the same attitude.
No mobile phone, no stress, no rush. Just the great vibes.
Why do you say big? are you bodyshaming?
@@jesublade356 cause hes fat? thats a fact.
@@MJ-qr4kq Then you're racist
@@jesublade356 bruh in australia we don't gaf abt this bs. The guy was saying it in an affectionate way stop getting offended over nothing
Honestly don't get how he's so skilled at being both amazing at climbing and being bad at climbing. Keep it up Mag ! 😁
Because if you know every little thing thats wrong, you can choose to do it haha.
*keep it up Eric
When he ran into the wall I died 🤣 🤣 🤣
@MrThidious yeah he's truly a master of knowing hot to climb and hot to not climb
Lol the newbie Eric asking, “is this one the highest.” What a noob.😂😂
I'm a big guy and, even though I've always found it facinating, I've always thought I was too big to do climbing like this. This guy was about the same size I am so, if nothing else, this video has convinced me to take the chance to try. Thanks.
The "bigger" guy is such a sweetheart! Excellent instructor, and excellent partner!
The dedication to saying “Alex Hammond” was my favorite part. I hope Alex sees this. 😂
Your content is so entertaining every time!
😂🤣
Magnus, you should do a video with other first time climbers, where the game is to spot the pro. It could be like a game show where they vote people out, and you try to blend in as much as possible during a climbing session. That way they won't know who you are at the start
YEEESSSSS!!!!!!!!!!
That's genuinely a decent idea
yes for sure
Excellent idea
Good idea, you'd need to disguise his physique somehow. Maybe if everyone is an athlete from a different sport.
As a climbing instructor this was painfully accurate 😂
I kept laughing at how he hits literally every point
Yeah, noobs asking “is this one the highest,” and being afraid to let go. Yep. That was me.
I have no climbing experience outside watching this channel, but it feels like extreme overacting, but I guess he draws from experience :D
@@Scotschie I think normally 1 person doesn't do all these things wrong like he is but they do atleast 1 or a couple of them and then all the noobs combined together create noob magus
I guess this is how we know that during at least some point in his career, Magnus was a climbing instructor. You don't get such a good impression of every noob mistake in the book without seeing some of them first hand.
But hopefully not all from the same climber, LOL
Major kudos to the instructor's acting skills who still taught so effectively even though he knew magnus was a pro.
Props to the guy holding Magnus' rope. Very friendly and you really showed your enthusiasm in climbing!
Magnus needs an oscar for his performances. No idea how he can stay in character and never crack a smile throughout these.
The liquid chalk squirt into the chalk bag had me in stitches 😂😂😂😂
Same!! That proper got me 😂
That instructor guy trying not to break character the entire video was great. 😂
Manny was absolutely incredible! So patient and a great role model for the climbing community!
100% what an absolute legend
I have to say I'm so impressed with all of the coaches that "help" him during these. Such a great community.
You definitely pushed the envelope of all the ridiculous things a beginner might do, and everyone was still so patient it was incredible lmao
the most ridiculous thing was having a "beginner" lead climb like im sorry WHAT
@@Jennay4399 I mean yea- but if someone is going to go lead climb out of the gym beginner or no he might as well train for lead climb indoor and learn some things- everyone has to start somewhere anyways but yea he did start from very far down lol
@@Jennay4399many things can be explained with "I have a camera filming me"
@@TheMinarus Yeah but we are talking about a supposed first time climber here. Lead climbing is dangerous if you haven't learned. Foot infront of rope, straddling rope etc, can be pretty big hazards. I understand lead belaying is the more difficult part, but lots to learn for lead climbing too. Also he hardly struggled with clipping, which usually takes beginners a couple hours to get decent at.
I absolutely love the people who are unaware of who you are and how genuine, kind, and patient they are. The climbing community is incredible in how they root for others.
You can use makeup, you can change your clothes and style, but you CAN’T change that jawline Magnus!
That jawline is recognizable anywhere in the world, sculpted by the gods themselfs
Lmao
@@VonRibbitt Yup, I'm married with children, but that jawline don't lie and neither do I.
He should wear a fake beard or something haha
Magnus always looks good in his videos, but he's extra cute with the "hipster" look in that one lmao
I did my first bouldering session a couple of months ago. I was happy to find that the people at my local gym were every bit as welcoming and helpful as I've seen in Magnus's videos 🙂 I feel very comfortable to ask other climbers for help after that 😊 And I give back the same to my community of course!
As someone who had zero knowledge and interest in rock climbing, I just discovered your channel 2 days ago, and I have been on a binge since. I don't see myself ever climbing any time soon tho, but man is it cool to be as good as you are.
i don’t think any climbing instructors don’t know who magnus is. the disguise was not even a disguise. it was just magnus dressed slightly differently😂
Gets a fake tan in Australia as a disguise. He could have just spent 2 days at the beach.
@@adam88099 Nah, that would be lobster Magnus. Although at least he'd be ready to free solo again
In comic books these disguises work always! I don't understand...
This dude is so chill and easy to be around, it's amazing to see people like him and to know most passionate climbers have the same vibe, no matter the age, experience or grade they climb.
Very kind and patient teacher! Awesome content as always ❤
really kind and awesome instructor/belay partner - he deserves kudos. these videos successfully tread a thin line that depends on the kindness and generosity of the other participants and he handled lovely
Every gym needs a guy like the dude in the glasses. His attitude made the man - was good to watch!
Putting the gloves over the chalk killed me 😂
0:45 "you are not Eric"
3:10 chalk ball
3:50 shaking out arms habit
4:06 "I need my gloves"
6:20 wall smash
7:20 liquid chalk application technique
7:53 "does the rope snap"
8:20 barn door
11:35 grigri batteries
14:05 that guy Alex Hammond
The video timestamps should be replaced with these ones!!
The wall smash is just too funny
2:57
5:31
This should be pinned :D
Wall smash was my favorite JAJAJA
The part where he asked “how often do you need to change the battery” had me dying with laughter.
Man all the credits to the guy with blue/grey shirt and glasses, so nice and he helped Magnus Hipster as much he could
I love Manny with the glasses. As a bigger guy myself, he gives me the inspiration to better myself. Seriously, he's such an inspiration, I'm getting a little emotional. Alcohol probably lends to that.
Squirting the liquid chalk into your bag was so out of pocket and hilarious. You're improvising is going next level. I love it ⚡
In pocket*
squirting the liquid chalk into the bag got me
‘ 100% of climbs you don’t do you fail’ So motivating.
This dude has an amazing attitude. Great teacher, great sport. I give that big man all the praise in the world.
What I love about this series is how nice all the coaches are. Then the big reveal and Magnus is just as nice. It's a great reminder of how good humans can be
As someone with a similar body type, it was REALLY nice to see this guy in your video. Until now I always just stuck to bouldering since I did not think I'd find someone to belay me. But if he makes it work with his partner (and the ground ankers) I have hope that I soon can try climbing too.
For top rope, the weight of your partner is irrelevant since the ground anchor does the work.
Even for lead climbing there are options. I weight 35kg more than some of my belayers and they can handle it, but most gyms have some options like sandbags, Edelrid Ohm or just tying to an anchor point. This makes them (and me!) feel much safer and more comfortable.
In other words, go for it 😊
I'm a 120kg powerlifter and my 65kg girlfriend belays me just fine. We just put a twist in the rope at the top, the extra friction is enough to not pull her into the wall. Some places don't like you twisting the ropes as it wears them quicker, but it does work just fine.
I am not a climber but I occasionally belay for a friend of mine who is heavy (because so am I). His gym knows me and I don't have to pay to get in like the others because I am literally only there to support my friend. He doesn't lead climb that often though and with top rope his other friends can belay him.
Oh do it, man! I have a friend whose husband is literally 3 times her weight and she belays him and vice-versa. When she belays they just put a twist in the rope on top rope. For lead climbing they use a device that helps with the weight difference and a sand bag to give her some extra weight. Gotta give it a try! Not to mention the fact that rope climbing is such amazing endurance and cardio training.
When I was a kid I climbed with my 10 years older brothers, I was bit more than half the weight of them but belayed them even without anchor, sand bag or twists. It worked just fine.
These are so fun. You have to be the best "I've got no idea what is going on" professional out there doing this. Your acting is superb. Almost forgot. That 2yr climber helping you is a gem. What a great guy.
I laughed out loud when he turned around in that chair looking EXACTLY like magnus, hahaha. Dude, find someone who does SFX makeup for school, they'd love to put a YT video on their resume and you'll get something awesome.
Incredible feeling this video gave me! The kindness, the appreciation and the warm hearted human interaction. Wonderful people just met and left us feeling : happy!
I love how manny stopped talking on the last one as he started to realise lol
I heard whispers that Magnus was in Sydney and didn't believe it!! 10/10 acting from Magnus (and Paul!) and I'm so psyched to see you showcase the Aussie climbing community, they're a wonderful bunch.
I like how Paul is trying to not burst out laughing the entire time.
It's really nice to see how people are willing to help
I like how what you said about the climbing community is so true. As I was watching this video with my wife and kids, I commented how this would probably happen in any climbing gym. Such a wholesome sport/activity.
Bro the other climber who was “helping him” was an absolute G
You're the only person that is playing a beginner more believable than an actual beginner :D
My favorite thing about these videos is just how fucking nice everyone is when they think he's a beginner. I love the climbing community so much
I love these. Even if he gets recognized immediately, Magnus' acting is amazing! Running straight into the wall for the dyno, the liquid chalk in the bag, the gloves over the chalk after. Amazing comedy!
Climbing community seems really nice. Since im kinda a big guy too the guy gave me hope that i can go climbing too :D
I changed my mind on man with buns because Manny has proven to me that even manbun kind has a golden heart as well.
This is literally my favorite series and inspired me to try climbing. I was a gymnast for 10 years and I've finally found something that gives me the same feeling.
so relatable!! also a gymnast for the same amount of time and found climbing a few years ago. it’s been a huuuuge gift 🥹
Can't believe Paul kept a straight face the whole time
The moment you put on liquid chalk then proceeded to put on gloves just absolutely killed me 😂😂 the beginner performance is getting better and better each time!
I love that everytime Magnus is in disguise he loses 50iQ points by default 😂
I love the little detail at 3:50 where he completely breaks character with that shake.
also at 2:10 the quick grap in the chalk bag
I missed that 😂 you must be a detective
Like the meme of dude walking out of the coffee shop/gambling establishment that immediately clears his hands when asked about gambling 😂😂😂
Manny, what a legend. Couldn’t imagine getting coached by a better guy. Great video Magnus 💪🏻
The facial feature still looks very much like magnus :D But such a fun disguise anyway
Also the beginner acting is actually on point, i would've believed it!
Yeah his face is too beautiful to hide, for sure, but he always remembers to hide his big firearms- I mean forearms.
That dude will be a phenomenal teacher one day
Paul, the climbing instructor, was so nice in playing along with Magnus, and he did a great job in not letting on that he knew what was up (no pun intended). These are always fun, and I marvel at how easy Magnus makes these climbs look. It's like he's a human fly and that gravity doesn't apply to him in the same way it does for everyone else. But, I will agree with another poster...Magnus could paint himself pink and shave his head, and I wouldn't be fooled. hehe And, that's saying something since I've never climbed and has never seen nor heard of him until I luckily discovered one of his videos about three months ago. I'm now a subscriber and regular watcher, and he has inspired me to try this for the first time. I've researched it and found an indoor climbing facility just 12 miles away. So, if I don't kill myself the first time, I hope to get in better shape, improve my grip and stretching, and try it in about two to three months.
I am a simple man. I see a Magnus pretending to be a beginner video. I give thumbs up.
First guy knew exactly who you were. Magnus can't hide lol.
That jawline don't lie
To be fair it was a terrible disguise 😂.
You gotta get prosthetics to hide your jawline. Its your most defining facial feature aside from eyes.
The liquid chalk in the bag got me. I dont know how he kept a straight face doing that. Also the guy helping is great.
Aaw the guy with the glasses is such a sweetheart!! :D What a golden personality he has!
I love how Magnus puts liquid chalk on his hands then wears gloves over it.
Magnus. Newsflash! You are very famous. My twin sons, who do not climb but play football, know who you are. Anyone who watches TH-cam knows Magnus Midtbo. You cover is permanently blown!
I was surprised to find out my coworker, who is not a climber or ever climbed, knew who Magnus was. I thought only folks into climbing would've stumbled upon him.
He's not very famous, but famous enough that some people recognise him on the streets.
Yeah I’ve only gone climbing once in my life but I still watch magnus just cause he’s entertaining
I am a sailor and I know him 🤣
That guy in the gym was awesome. Magnus was dead right. He was so patient and was a great teacher. Well done indeed.
Holy that coach was a Saint! Such a good dude! World needs more people like him
Bro Magnus really pulled a Superman disguise and thought it would work.
That instructor guy trying not to break character the entire video was great. 😂
The way he full on smashed himself against the wall though that’s real commitment there 6:21 😂😂
If this doesn't prove how kind people are at a climbing place I don't know what will. If you're ever nervous about starting, don't be. Everyone is amazing
Whether the instructor gets fooled or not, I adore these videos! Such a fun concept, and when it ends up coming together perfectly it's just sn absolute *_chef's kiss_*
Agreed, more please! This was a disguise fail but the content is fantastic 😁
Magnus, as great as these videos are you are never going to be able to get away with them anymore.
You are very well known in the climbing community and everyone that wants to be a climber and has climbed has almost certainly watched your videos.
Keep up the awesome content though.
I like the instructor. He's making climbing easy to understand and fun.
Magnus you should do more regular climbing sessions!!!!
I didnt want to be the one to say that. I mean his content works well for growing his audience, but I truly miss the old times 😢
I really miss old times😢
Where them "climb everything" videos at 😢
Love how you put liquid chalk on and then wearing gloves again😅😂
You aren't just a fantastic climber after all, you are a great human being! Keep it up
idk why, but I laughed so hard when he completed the 7 and said "Green is my favorite color." It's like the classic savant trope.
This guy was really nice helping out Magnus! What a good guy, climbing community is supreme.
The guy holding the rope seems like an absolute legend! What a cool guy!
The acting this time is incredible
no joke
This is my home gym, so its awesome to see you climb routes that I see other people avoid on a daily basis. Absolute legend
where is it?
Australia
Same, this is also my home gym. It's wild seeing Magnus climb that Orange 4 that I was just doing last week lmao
Same!!!
I struggle on the 2’s there every Wednesday for school sport, didn’t think you would go to my school rock climbing! It’s pretty much across the road from it.
That guy who just hangs around and helps him when he thinks he is a total newbie. What an incredibly nice human being.
That guy was so freaking nice! Dude just have to become a climbing instructor at this point