Interesting looking at how each of their general movements styles is quite different. I think that Megos is a lot stronger in his fingers, and has a much lighter frame than Magnus and you can see how light he is in his movement. Magnus is bulkier and as a result it looks like his movements are slower, less relaxed than Alex. You see it a lot when looking at kids vs adult climbing styles too.
I don't know, it was hard to tell, every time Alex would turn sideways he would vanish from the screen for a bit. Maybe that's my eyesight or maybe this guy should start eating at least twice a week
@@transliuotoriai You would benefit from watching the "light" documentary. Your words are borderline body shaming and could hurt your target (Alex here) but a lot more people with eating disorders. I don't want to pick a fight, just to point out something you probably aren't aware of. Have a nice day.
@@transliuotoriai I sat next to Alex last year as he tucked into a mahuuuuusive steak with a huge salad and fries on the side... I think hes one of those guys gifted with a lighter frame, and obviously trains his arse off too :P I always remember Magnus from youth comps being one of the bulkier guys... again, just his natural body shape. No doubt that climbing is easier if you're lighter, but you also need muscle too. Looking at the shape of Ondra and Megos, both of them lighter framed guys, but bloody muscly too!!! Nothing really worrying about them in terms of their weight I'd say, just people who look lean as...!!!
@@adriensanz2354 it's clearly you who didn't get the argument of the documentary. It's because of people like Alex people get into trouble with their weight. Some is true in athletics and cycling. You only see the problem when you are not in the sport. I don't care about "body shaming", it's made up nonsense, I'm more of a tough love guy myself.
What beasts. They're chilling on those tough positions. Magnus is just able to hold his body upright anywhere if he got the grip and Megos is so elegant. His body is probably my dream body.
Gotta go with the general opinion here, Megos definitely looking like he had more "space" in terms of capacity (and I love Magnus otherwise, he's gotten me into climbing and he's just such a chill vibe dude in general hehe), you can see undercuts are more controlled by Megos and he's just generaly a tiny bit more stable on the wall. It's definitely an interesting format, comparing various styles simoultaneously, love it. That being said, the cheeky hand swap from Magnus is a great moment that makes it clear how much he's enjoying himself, and that's what climbing is ultimately all about for all of us I think =)
Very true. I don't think Magnus enjoyed strenuous outdoor projects, otherwise he would have easily climbed 9b with time, and possibly have become a 9b+ climber.
Donde Escalar(ES) - Where to climb (EN) Kids who made this video understood 4 words in those songs. Although the last bit could easily disprove my hypothesis.
Magnus just makes it look good....I could watch him all day....and often do! Thank god for his TH-cam channel 😂. Obviously Alex is a technician but you gotta love the shirtless climbing ❤️
Really cool seeing the slight differences. Seems like magnus relies on his power more while megos is more about precision and technique. Especially noticably with how much magnus cuts his feet while megos is basically glued to the wall
It is quite obvious here that Magnus is more of a brute force climber compared to Alex who is using less power for the same or better movements. Their top end limits aren't really so very different with Magnus stopping at around 9b(+) and Alex clearly a step above with a bunch of 9b's and a recent probable 9c first ascent.
I am personaly a huge fan of Magnus, is the reason I got into climbing, but I agree with your assesment entirely.. it should be noted though that for the very top end of climbing, Alex I think simply has slightly better genes (lighter, less bulkier frame).
I read their movement as showing the opposite. That heelhook step up before the fourth clip that Magnus used where Megos just toed in and locked off. Several points Megos flagged and locked where Magnus just made a move. Megos is stronger and relies on it.
@@TesterAnimal1 I would say that Megos probably has the strongest fingers of all top climbers, but Magnus might have more short term power in his upper body. Alex definitely win on stamina!
@@climbingworld9094 gotta know what kind of people are interested in those videos (what age), and then put music according to it... Or you could watch some Mellow videos and get inspiration for the music
@@neuroknot2589 Thanks bro, although it may not seem like I watch other big channels and take inspiration from them, but hey I'll change my strategy and put the music that I like, rock, punk, ska, we'll see.
I follow Magnus now for a while, he is a chilled cool guy. I am actually surprised that he is so strong in this 9a. Alex is for sure 15 pounds less, which is crucial. And also consider: Alex is an all-in Pro Climber totally specialized on steep lead climbing, while Magnus does all this (often very silly but entertaining) cross-fit and ninja stuff. Which isn't exactly 100 % climbing spec.
Magnus does that stuff now, he didn't at the time of this ascent. This was in 2015 when he was still professional/competing and only focussed on performing before he started doing youtube and the other side stuff besides climbing. He retired in 2017
The side by side comparison makes Magnus looks like a amateur lol Alex was much more stable and climb with much less fiddling. Guess Magnus was at his limit here.
Yeah, same impression here. Magnus does not even come close to Megos. Though, that should be clear to anybody, who knows his stuff regarding climbing, before watching this video.
I think Magnus had a failed opportunity to become a 9b+ climber. If he developed his finger strength more and kept his endurance, he would have ran through 9b in the time where he onsighted 8c+, and taken long term 9b+ projects. A v15 or v16 boulder would have come naturally to him with time. I think he just lost interest in outdoor climbing...
Like so many others: amazing video and the worst music you possible could have chosen (I say this as a liker of hip hop). I'll be avoiding your videos only for your music.. better to literally have silence.
Magnus is so much better, who is the other little brat with his perfect beta lol, Magnus is natural born climber, other guy is just a weakling fighting for his life, I bet he has been trying this one route for 10 years at least. No offense.
Interesting looking at how each of their general movements styles is quite different. I think that Megos is a lot stronger in his fingers, and has a much lighter frame than Magnus and you can see how light he is in his movement. Magnus is bulkier and as a result it looks like his movements are slower, less relaxed than Alex. You see it a lot when looking at kids vs adult climbing styles too.
I don't know, it was hard to tell, every time Alex would turn sideways he would vanish from the screen for a bit. Maybe that's my eyesight or maybe this guy should start eating at least twice a week
@@transliuotoriai You would benefit from watching the "light" documentary. Your words are borderline body shaming and could hurt your target (Alex here) but a lot more people with eating disorders. I don't want to pick a fight, just to point out something you probably aren't aware of. Have a nice day.
@@transliuotoriai I sat next to Alex last year as he tucked into a mahuuuuusive steak with a huge salad and fries on the side... I think hes one of those guys gifted with a lighter frame, and obviously trains his arse off too :P I always remember Magnus from youth comps being one of the bulkier guys... again, just his natural body shape. No doubt that climbing is easier if you're lighter, but you also need muscle too. Looking at the shape of Ondra and Megos, both of them lighter framed guys, but bloody muscly too!!! Nothing really worrying about them in terms of their weight I'd say, just people who look lean as...!!!
@@adriensanz2354 it's clearly you who didn't get the argument of the documentary. It's because of people like Alex people get into trouble with their weight. Some is true in athletics and cycling. You only see the problem when you are not in the sport. I don't care about "body shaming", it's made up nonsense, I'm more of a tough love guy myself.
@@RobbiePhillips could be, could be. Doesn't change the fact that he is almost transparent. I'm not lying about it, am I?
God what a terrible song choice for what could’ve been a great video.
What beasts. They're chilling on those tough positions. Magnus is just able to hold his body upright anywhere if he got the grip and Megos is so elegant. His body is probably my dream body.
Literal worst song I've ever heard
how is the music that bad!!
Gotta go with the general opinion here, Megos definitely looking like he had more "space" in terms of capacity (and I love Magnus otherwise, he's gotten me into climbing and he's just such a chill vibe dude in general hehe), you can see undercuts are more controlled by Megos and he's just generaly a tiny bit more stable on the wall. It's definitely an interesting format, comparing various styles simoultaneously, love it.
That being said, the cheeky hand swap from Magnus is a great moment that makes it clear how much he's enjoying himself, and that's what climbing is ultimately all about for all of us I think =)
Very true. I don't think Magnus enjoyed strenuous outdoor projects, otherwise he would have easily climbed 9b with time, and possibly have become a 9b+ climber.
The music ruined it for me...
cool video but that music...
coming from qotsa is god ^^
Why ruin the clip with awful music
Donde Escalar(ES) - Where to climb (EN)
Kids who made this video understood 4 words in those songs. Although the last bit could easily disprove my hypothesis.
Yea it's fucking terrible.
it amazes me how the two are separated by couple letter, and such a difference in the efficiency and technic!
Magnus just makes it look good....I could watch him all day....and often do! Thank god for his TH-cam channel 😂. Obviously Alex is a technician but you gotta love the shirtless climbing ❤️
Great comparison. Really enjoyed watching this. Thanks.
Magnus weird beta can be attributed to the fact that he’d probably been projecting it for a while and megos probably did it 4th go or something
right, the psychological pressure is bigger for magnus. Alex climbed it in one day.
Really cool seeing the slight differences. Seems like magnus relies on his power more while megos is more about precision and technique. Especially noticably with how much magnus cuts his feet while megos is basically glued to the wall
I also think that’s cause this is more limit for megos. If it was harder he’d probably be less precise and cut more
Limit for magnus whoops
@@Jsoccer1999 oh definitely. Megos is that a step up from even an "average" pro Magnus
Epic video magnus looks so strong here
really enjoyed it good video
It is quite obvious here that Magnus is more of a brute force climber compared to Alex who is using less power for the same or better movements. Their top end limits aren't really so very different with Magnus stopping at around 9b(+) and Alex clearly a step above with a bunch of 9b's and a recent probable 9c first ascent.
I am personaly a huge fan of Magnus, is the reason I got into climbing, but I agree with your assesment entirely.. it should be noted though that for the very top end of climbing, Alex I think simply has slightly better genes (lighter, less bulkier frame).
I read their movement as showing the opposite.
That heelhook step up before the fourth clip that Magnus used where Megos just toed in and locked off.
Several points Megos flagged and locked where Magnus just made a move.
Megos is stronger and relies on it.
@@TesterAnimal1 I would say that Megos probably has the strongest fingers of all top climbers, but Magnus might have more short term power in his upper body. Alex definitely win on stamina!
Theres worlds difference between those two climbers... Magnus does not even come remotely close. And what is "short term power"..?
Fantastic video
The cutting on the left and slowing down the video of Magnus in that one part makes it seem like Magnus was slower lmao. Deceptive!
This is a good example of a bigger top level climber to a smaller top level climber.
Great video. Horrible Music.
Yeah, thanks for sharing the clips. No thank you in the so called music.
good video, dont understand the hate on the musik
precioso video, gracias
Gracias amigo
Awesome vid... Terrible music... It's like Blink 182 started making awful rap music.
Great video. Horrible music.
What kind of music do you like?
@@climbingworld9094 Gotta listen to rock when rock climbing
@@TonySpinach
thank you I appreciate it
@@climbingworld9094 gotta know what kind of people are interested in those videos (what age), and then put music according to it... Or you could watch some Mellow videos and get inspiration for the music
@@neuroknot2589 Thanks bro, although it may not seem like I watch other big channels and take inspiration from them, but hey I'll change my strategy and put the music that I like, rock, punk, ska, we'll see.
incredible send
Difference between Alex Megos and Magnus Mitbo:
Magnus had to use chalk, for very very last move.
cooles video! die mucke geht aber garnich ;-)
I follow Magnus now for a while, he is a chilled cool guy. I am actually surprised that he is so strong in this 9a. Alex is for sure 15 pounds less, which is crucial. And also consider: Alex is an all-in Pro Climber totally specialized on steep lead climbing, while Magnus does all this (often very silly but entertaining) cross-fit and ninja stuff. Which isn't exactly 100 % climbing spec.
Magnus does that stuff now, he didn't at the time of this ascent. This was in 2015 when he was still professional/competing and only focussed on performing before he started doing youtube and the other side stuff besides climbing. He retired in 2017
Alex Megos is at least 70% more fuel efficient LOL Magnus is gonna ruin the planet
Hahahahahhahahaha
good video and good music
Please change this "music"
Nice vid, but really annoying choice of music.
how the fuck do you put that noise on this video?
Mute
The side by side comparison makes Magnus looks like a amateur lol
Alex was much more stable and climb with much less fiddling.
Guess Magnus was at his limit here.
Lol not even close
Yeah, same impression here. Magnus does not even come close to Megos. Though, that should be clear to anybody, who knows his stuff regarding climbing, before watching this video.
@@zmohan69 Your answer makes no sense.
Megos technique is miles above that of Mitbo... No wonder though.
yo dudes da song s dope
I think Magnus had a failed opportunity to become a 9b+ climber. If he developed his finger strength more and kept his endurance, he would have ran through 9b in the time where he onsighted 8c+, and taken long term 9b+ projects. A v15 or v16 boulder would have come naturally to him with time. I think he just lost interest in outdoor climbing...
lmao all these tools complaining about the music. Pretty chill song and great vid
Like so many others: amazing video and the worst music you possible could have chosen (I say this as a liker of hip hop). I'll be avoiding your videos only for your music.. better to literally have silence.
Nerd
Crazy. Looked lkke MM was way more relaxed and cruising.
Huh? Megos was clearly more relaxed
You know MM is the one on the right, yes?
Great climbing, horrendous background music
Cool video except for the unbelievably obnoxious song
Alex wins
What the fuck is with this song …
what a shame music
i refuse to watch it
Definitely more into Magnus’ style. Only first bolt clipped. Plus he looks really athletic and strong whereas Alex looks a bit like a child.
Magnus is so much better, who is the other little brat with his perfect beta lol, Magnus is natural born climber, other guy is just a weakling fighting for his life, I bet he has been trying this one route for 10 years at least. No offense.
lol you have absolutely no idea....
Sherriff Bock, is this you?
I genuinely tought he was being funny and sarcastic until the last word!
wtf?
Totally agree.