Man! ... does he have to prove something? I mean, come on, this single belay is ridiculous and it's his first attempt. It's not that he knew the route blindly. I shit my pans, watching him Oo - And how does he get down at the end, by the way? - Just crazy ...
@thassil0 This route is known for the fact that it's barely possible to place any extra cams or stoppers after the second half. And this guy is sort of crazy because he free soloes a lot. And yeah here he doesn't wear a helmet and if you fall you almost definitely slam against the rock where the vertical crash pad is...
When you see the distance between this chap's feet and his upstretched arms it seems all the more amazing that this route was put up by a regular sized guy like Johnny Dawes. Mind you, that is just about the only regular thing about him.
Looks like a spooky run-out for such a hard climb. Why not just boulder it? He would have decked if he'd blown it at the crux anyway. Probably doesnt matter much to Honnold after climbing Moonlight buttress and Half Dome solo.
Anybody know what E8 6c converts to in YDS? I can kind of understand UIAA and the French system now, but the British scale is beyond me.
@ReonOe ; The over usage of chalk tells me one thing, he was climbing at his technical limit. You could see how unsure he was with those last few moves. Still a nice ascent though.
@s13hgp I created a youtube account just to counteract your ignorance. First he is ONSIGHTING 6C. If you weren't aware that means he has no beta for the climb and really doesn't know what the next few moves consist of. 2nd he is essentially soloing as what looked like the crux in this climb is no doubt a ground fall. Honnold has free soloed 5.13 and climbed many routes in the .14. Don't give me any shit about "his technical limit". Patience is key in hard climbing, take that from Lynn Hill.
@GreatWhiteBehemoth@GreatWhiteBehemoth; I have been an active rock climber since 1969, I have seen many of the first ascents of the Grit Classics living in the Peak District and I do not change my opinion. The use of chalk alone is an artificial aid the overuse as is seen in this video shows Alex was climbing at his limit in my opinion. Your ignorance is the fact that you do not seem to accept 'other opinions'. you must not 'hero worship' it is a very childish condition.
@s13hgp Ha! Both of your responses are just classic! "I've been climbing for"... nobody gives a fuck. You're obviously pretty butt hurt seeing that you took time to come back and write a second comment. What is pretty childish is you trying to throw down gay slams. The fact stands that you are very ignorant in your knowledge of climbing. What you can't comprehend is this is essentially a free solo onsight. This isn't Dan Osman speed climbing a 5.9. Get out and climb
@GreatWhiteBehemoth; My second comment was a direct response to your 'counteract your ignorance'! You are simply typical of the modern era, no one else can have an opinion that differs from your own. Alex is a very good climber no doubt of that, but the Grit is not Yosemite, and it has stalled many great climbers in the manner it stalled Alex in this video. As for 'getting out' and climb...you seem to spend more time in the armchair than most? Happy New Year :)
@GreatWhiteBehemoth I agree with you.....it seemed as though he was testing different paths upwards, which told me that he didn't do this before or he would pretty much know the moves involved.......I was talking to some other guy and he doesn't think Honnold is the best.....I do, what's your opinion?
Onsight climbing on a X rated climb like this isn't something that should be rushed. Patience is key to climbing. Type in "Patience Lynn Hill"
Do I think Alex is the best climber in the world? That's so hard to say and there are so many different disciplines of climbing. Ondra is definitely at the top right now of sport and bouldering, Dave Macleod is probably the best all around. I would say Honnold has the strongest mind of all and is the best free soloer to ever live.
He has surprisingly measured, and methodical style for a guy that covers so much ground without a rope. Us yanks may never understand E-grading, but at this point it is a contrivance NOT to use a pad. In this case a pad won't be much protection for fall from the crossover move near the top of GAIA.
I think seeing someone doing it on a film does not affect the on sight.Next you'll be saying that reading the guidebook makes it a flash!Mate you are being padantic !!
im not taking it away from him, its an unbelieveable achievement. However an onsight means no prior knowledge of a route before hand. Watching a video does allow the climber to see the moves, technique and gear used... its a sensitive subject, so its up to the climber i guess. Any way who cares, lets just go climbing and enjoy ourselves!!!
I agree with Trefgarne. Even if he did see the film, Honnold seems to be looking around for holds so much that he can't have studied it too closely! Call it a beta flash or whatever if you want, but either way it's damn impressive. When he does that crazy leg shuffle around 3:15 to establish on the last sloper, I want to poo my pants
I've had this argument before. I know the "proper" accepted meanings, but I also say looking in the guidebook is NOT onsight: mainly, a guidebook tells you how hard it goes, and that affects the perception of difficulty... The magazines stretch the meanings every which way too... if you belay your mate and then take the lead after, that's technically a flash, but they call that onsight too. To me, onsight is like approaching a new route. Of course, call it what you want: nobody's keeping score.
at 4 minutes......unreal footwork to do that!!
mousavsm 3 weeks ago
4:19 "Woah-Slack!" -"Say what?" NOT what you want to hear!
afterthought9 1 month ago
I couldn't climb that with a cherry picker! Johnny's a legend.
Wunff 1 month ago
Can someone tell me why he didn't put a cam in where he's holding in :57? It looks like he's making an R rated climb into an X/Deathball.
quadeddie 2 months ago
@quadeddie Simply because you can't get one in there.
ixGeminixi 1 month ago
That fall looks absolutely terrifying.
ovomusic 2 months ago
hahaha why do us English attempt to use the word 'awesome' when around Americans? It really doesn't sound right.
poeticmelodies 4 months ago
RIP Alex Honnold
kruger04 4 months ago
@kruger04 He's not dead... yet.
N3rd133t 4 months ago
@kruger04 Delete that, he's not dead.
poeticmelodies 4 months ago
@kruger04 That's a pretty fkd up thing to say about the best free soloist in the world. Come on!
ovomusic 2 months ago
Ground fall potential...
djbarratt 5 months ago
Man! ... does he have to prove something? I mean, come on, this single belay is ridiculous and it's his first attempt. It's not that he knew the route blindly. I shit my pans, watching him Oo - And how does he get down at the end, by the way? - Just crazy ...
thassil0 8 months ago
@thassil0 This route is known for the fact that it's barely possible to place any extra cams or stoppers after the second half. And this guy is sort of crazy because he free soloes a lot. And yeah here he doesn't wear a helmet and if you fall you almost definitely slam against the rock where the vertical crash pad is...
janmorez 6 months ago
@nector1592 its british, french will be 8a+ maybe
orbitalos 9 months ago
@orbitalos
the difference between english and french grades is about 2 or 3 sub grades
so english 6c would be about french 7b/7c
jamesturnbull1997 4 months ago
This has been flagged as spam show
This is actually Kevin Jorgeson: /watch?v=EXP57xBURSA&feature=related
swimbikerun13 10 months ago
this is actually Kevin Jorgeson: watch?v=EXP57xBURSA&feature=related
swimbikerun13 10 months ago
@swimbikerun13 no, thats honnold...
harryab1234 10 months ago
@swimbikerun13 . Nope, they were wearing similar outfits, but Kevin was wearing a cap. Alex flashed Gaia, Kevin fell his first time.
TheBruceKeller 9 months ago
@swimbikerun13 He's not...You can hear Honnold's voice at the end of the clip...
AmazedAtheist 6 months ago
Hes only about 5'9''
XBLTacmaster 10 months ago
When you see the distance between this chap's feet and his upstretched arms it seems all the more amazing that this route was put up by a regular sized guy like Johnny Dawes. Mind you, that is just about the only regular thing about him.
chrisofnottingham 10 months ago
Looks like a spooky run-out for such a hard climb. Why not just boulder it? He would have decked if he'd blown it at the crux anyway. Probably doesnt matter much to Honnold after climbing Moonlight buttress and Half Dome solo.
Anybody know what E8 6c converts to in YDS? I can kind of understand UIAA and the French system now, but the British scale is beyond me.
AlSwearengen15 10 months ago
@AlSwearengen15 The grade would be something like 5.13c.
SuperDexter08 10 months ago
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AlSwearengen15 10 months ago
That the words: Fuck yeah!
TheDuff1000000 1 year ago
let's not worry about the incorrect spelling of Gaia hey
beechy111111 1 year ago
3:12 was dirty
Dacon783 1 year ago
Has it ever been done onsight before without a fall?
apollotls 1 year ago
I didn't know they made pants to hold balls that size... that goes for anyone who touches Gaia
Mikinator6969 1 year ago
@nector1592 brittish
sinky101 1 year ago
meeee ttoooo!!!!!!!
steveebosworth 1 year ago
excellent. cool to see americans caning the grit
martinmedeski 1 year ago
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franksnb 1 year ago
its good to watch him discover the moves as he goes, on sight.
mankrambler 2 years ago
Didn't realize he was so tall. Makes me feel a little better about my own climbing!
tisaacso3625 2 years ago
Like Cedar Wright said!
He is one of the best bold climbers right now!
congrats
ManuelKostial 2 years ago 9
I want it!
irbimk 2 years ago
I was starting to worry that he might run out of chalk.
ReonOe 2 years ago 20
I don't think there was any in there at the start.
mankrambler 2 years ago
@ReonOe ; The over usage of chalk tells me one thing, he was climbing at his technical limit. You could see how unsure he was with those last few moves. Still a nice ascent though.
s13hgp 2 months ago
@s13hgp I created a youtube account just to counteract your ignorance. First he is ONSIGHTING 6C. If you weren't aware that means he has no beta for the climb and really doesn't know what the next few moves consist of. 2nd he is essentially soloing as what looked like the crux in this climb is no doubt a ground fall. Honnold has free soloed 5.13 and climbed many routes in the .14. Don't give me any shit about "his technical limit". Patience is key in hard climbing, take that from Lynn Hill.
GreatWhiteBehemoth 2 months ago
@GreatWhiteBehemoth @GreatWhiteBehemoth; I have been an active rock climber since 1969, I have seen many of the first ascents of the Grit Classics living in the Peak District and I do not change my opinion. The use of chalk alone is an artificial aid the overuse as is seen in this video shows Alex was climbing at his limit in my opinion. Your ignorance is the fact that you do not seem to accept 'other opinions'. you must not 'hero worship' it is a very childish condition.
s13hgp 2 months ago
@GreatWhiteBehemoth; Incidentally, I have discovered Alex is 100% HETERO, looks like your back to the tissue paper again...'sorry'
s13hgp 2 months ago
@s13hgp Ha! Both of your responses are just classic! "I've been climbing for"... nobody gives a fuck. You're obviously pretty butt hurt seeing that you took time to come back and write a second comment. What is pretty childish is you trying to throw down gay slams. The fact stands that you are very ignorant in your knowledge of climbing. What you can't comprehend is this is essentially a free solo onsight. This isn't Dan Osman speed climbing a 5.9. Get out and climb
GreatWhiteBehemoth 2 months ago
@GreatWhiteBehemoth; My second comment was a direct response to your 'counteract your ignorance'! You are simply typical of the modern era, no one else can have an opinion that differs from your own. Alex is a very good climber no doubt of that, but the Grit is not Yosemite, and it has stalled many great climbers in the manner it stalled Alex in this video. As for 'getting out' and climb...you seem to spend more time in the armchair than most? Happy New Year :)
s13hgp 2 months ago
@s13hgp Doesn't Alex own Yosemite? hasn't he basically freesoloed all of it?
mousavsm 3 weeks ago
@GreatWhiteBehemoth I agree with you.....it seemed as though he was testing different paths upwards, which told me that he didn't do this before or he would pretty much know the moves involved.......I was talking to some other guy and he doesn't think Honnold is the best.....I do, what's your opinion?
mousavsm 3 weeks ago
@mousavsm
Onsight climbing on a X rated climb like this isn't something that should be rushed. Patience is key to climbing. Type in "Patience Lynn Hill"
Do I think Alex is the best climber in the world? That's so hard to say and there are so many different disciplines of climbing. Ondra is definitely at the top right now of sport and bouldering, Dave Macleod is probably the best all around. I would say Honnold has the strongest mind of all and is the best free soloer to ever live.
GreatWhiteBehemoth 3 weeks ago
@ReonOe hahahahaha
rmizeelectric 1 month ago
my hands got all sweaty.
tisaacso3625 2 years ago
jus goes to show how bloody brilliant little Mr dawes was, over 20 years ago!!
chaseybears 2 years ago 3
6c so thats 5.10d?
davervr6 2 years ago
nah its 5.13c
Trefgarne1 2 years ago
Terrifying! Though it must help that the guy looks to be about 9' tall!
chrisofnottingham 3 years ago
Is this the climb that Lisa Rands does in Dosage V?
Nutoj666 3 years ago
yes
Jimar35 3 years ago
Dosage IV
Silumnet 2 years ago
He has surprisingly measured, and methodical style for a guy that covers so much ground without a rope. Us yanks may never understand E-grading, but at this point it is a contrivance NOT to use a pad. In this case a pad won't be much protection for fall from the crossover move near the top of GAIA.
marcopervo 3 years ago
it wasnt actually an onsight, it was a flash, still incredibly impressive!
biffyat8 3 years ago
Because he once saw Hard Grit. Its probably closer to an onsight, even if technically it isn't. (If that makes sense).
JJKinsella 2 years ago
I think seeing someone doing it on a film does not affect the on sight.Next you'll be saying that reading the guidebook makes it a flash!Mate you are being padantic !!
Trefgarne1 2 years ago
im not taking it away from him, its an unbelieveable achievement. However an onsight means no prior knowledge of a route before hand. Watching a video does allow the climber to see the moves, technique and gear used... its a sensitive subject, so its up to the climber i guess. Any way who cares, lets just go climbing and enjoy ourselves!!!
biffyat8 2 years ago
i eman i have a basic idea of how to climb it based off films but idk i feel as though its still an onsight
if its your first time seeing the rock in person
hatedrivesus 2 years ago
who says that he has seen it before on a video
gerardo231 2 years ago
I agree with Trefgarne. Even if he did see the film, Honnold seems to be looking around for holds so much that he can't have studied it too closely! Call it a beta flash or whatever if you want, but either way it's damn impressive. When he does that crazy leg shuffle around 3:15 to establish on the last sloper, I want to poo my pants
trousermcgee 2 years ago
True, but it was Alex himself who said he considered it a flash.
JJKinsella 2 years ago
I've had this argument before. I know the "proper" accepted meanings, but I also say looking in the guidebook is NOT onsight: mainly, a guidebook tells you how hard it goes, and that affects the perception of difficulty... The magazines stretch the meanings every which way too... if you belay your mate and then take the lead after, that's technically a flash, but they call that onsight too. To me, onsight is like approaching a new route. Of course, call it what you want: nobody's keeping score.
werdnativ 2 years ago
@werdnativ knob
Trefgarne1 1 year ago
Que sudor de manos joder!
alexxrdf 3 years ago
impressive!
i remember seeing this route in a climbing vid and somebody fell towards the top, :( not pretty.
my palms were sweating watching this
theaidskid 3 years ago
Crash mat clearly makes it an E2
daveaubrey 3 years ago
Damned E grades...
fleapit123 3 years ago
lol
bryantm6 2 years ago