Wild Country Crack School - Episode 2 - Hand Cracks - with the Wide Boyz
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ย. 2024
- Wild Country 'Crack School' is a series of six short videos designed to utilise the skills and knowledge of Wild Country climbers Tom Randall and Pete Whittaker to give an introduction to basics of crack climbing. Over six episodes the guys cover all widths of crack: Fingers, Hands, Fists and Offwidths as well as looking at the skills of gear placement and taping up.
Designed for those who know next to nothing about crack climbing and who want to make their first steps, the videos are made to illustrate what the guys think are the most pertinent points for starting out on each size of crack. They look at how to use hands and feet in the crack as well as gear and overall tips on technique and the way to approach each type of crack.
Importantly, and often overlooked, is the fact that these 'crack' techniques not only allow you to climb routes defined as cracks but this new knowledge makes you a more rounded climber. So if faced with a short section of crack, or a corner or groove you have an armoury and variety of ways of placing your hands to keep you going. These techniques therefore are incredibly important if you are making a transition from indoors to out, when holds move from 'sticking out' to 'going in' and thrusting, poking, camming and jamming become more important than simply grabbing and pulling. ¬
As Tom Randall says: 'Crack climbing well is a fantastic feeling and learning how to climb cracks opens up a world of routes, and indeed some of the best routes in the world: from Brown and Whillans' classics in the UK (try doing Cenotaph Corner or the Sloth without being able to jam) through to Yosemite and Indian Creek in the USA. And remember, the best climbers always have a variety of techniques at their disposal and having a variety of techniques always makes you a better climber!!'
Competitions
Each week there is a competition to go alongside each video you can access this competition by going to the Wild Country website: www.wildcountry...
I don't think I would be worried about my hands and feet becoming stuck in the crack, but should I be worried about taking a fall as my foot is twisted and jammed into the crack? Or will it just pop out as I peel off the wall?
No, you take the fall, but the hand is still there, so you have to get back for it.
Also, if you aren't able to retrieve it, it becomes booty for the next climber who comes across it who then adds it to their hand rack.
Can agree. I've some at home already - profit!
It is not your hands and feet your need to worry about but your nuts ;)
Very informative video series. I like the way y'all say "jammin.". haha
nice one
Teaching while free soloing, I dig it.
he's not free soloing?
@@chaseramos4865 @3:35 show me where his harness is then.
@@cpfluffington up your ass
Great video. Thanks guys. But for me as a crack climbing starter it would be really great to see your tecnique from the climbers view. Have you thought about a video with a camera on your helmet? So we could see your hands really good and hear your explaination...
Excellent instruction but bloody horrible opening music!
where the fuck is his rope in the last scene?
I saw someone climb with their fingers in a ring 👌 position. Is that a thing?
How can this guy keep such a straight face?!
Thank you from France .Precious !
Does anyone know the name of the routes at 2:06 and 3:52?
Could be Central Crack at Brimham
Some great tips there. An enjoyable vid. Thank you
I would totaly shit myself, if there lives little spiders n shit in those cracks
Thanks wild country
these are really useful videos thanks guys
all this talk about cracks and hands in them so so funny
What if there isn't enough room to tuck the thumb in?
More lube
dam crack in the wall is more adicting then the shit u smoke in the pipe
my 1 st crack " problem " but u r tip make much sens .. ty again
Really helpful series. Thank you very much! Lets keep going with your movies :-)