How a Reddit Post Changed my Life

Summary

The script describes the author's first year learning to boulder, chronicling his progression from struggling with the easiest routes to earning a pin for completing all V5/V6 routes. He explains how supports from staff and other climbers kept him motivated. He also details how physical training and techniques like using chalk or having long arms helped him improve. Overall, the author conveys his passion for bouldering, appreciation of the social aspects of the sport, and excitement in developing new skills.

Takeaways

• 😊 The video details the speaker's first year progression with bouldering/rock climbing
• 👍 Reddit comments encouraged the speaker to try bouldering
• 🧗 Bouldering has similarities to video games - colors, grades, overcoming obstacles
• 🤸‍♂️ The speaker improved fitness to be better at bouldering - weighted pullups, finger strength
• 😌 Received encouragement from staff and other climbers whichmotivated the speaker
• 👫 Started climbing with partner which helped consistency
• 🚩 Had particular trouble with slab walls and heel hooks
• 🎯 Made goal to climb all V5/V6 level problems to earn gym pin
• 🙌 Ultimately achieved goal and completed all V5/V6 climbs after struggling with one problem for a long time
• 🤝 Loves bouldering for the social aspects like supporting each other

Q & A

How did PewDiePie first get into bouldering?

PewDiePie first got into bouldering after seeing a Reddit post that said he would be a natural at it and should try it since Japan is so good at bouldering.

What grade was PewDiePie able to climb after his first year of bouldering?

After his first year of bouldering, PewDiePie was able to climb V5/V6.

What training did PewDiePie do at home to improve his bouldering skills?

PewDiePie did finger strength training at home with a fingerboard and did some bouldering specific exercises.

How did having a baby impact PewDiePie's bouldering?

Having a baby meant PewDiePie had less time to go surfing so he started bouldering more instead since it was indoors and took less time.

What is PewDiePie's strength when it comes to bouldering?

PewDiePie says his strength in bouldering is definitely overhangs.

What advice did PewDiePie's friend give him about improving at bouldering?

PewDiePie's friend advised him to make sure to climb all the routes of the same grade in the gym to become a well-rounded climber.

How did PewDiePie finally complete the difficult sloper climb?

On one attempt, PewDiePie's hand was finally able to get a proper grip on the hold and he managed to grab the next one to complete it.

What physical attribute gives PewDiePie an advantage in bouldering?

PewDiePie says his long arms for his height give him an advantage in bouldering allowing him to stretch and reach farther.

What achievement did PewDiePie accomplish after a year of bouldering?

After a year of bouldering PewDiePie was able to climb all the V5/V6 graded problems in his gym and earn a pin.

What does PewDiePie enjoy most about the sport of bouldering?

PewDiePie enjoys that bouldering is a social sport where people support each other and it's fun to see people overcome obstacles at any skill level.