 | climbing gear destroyed in slow motion | Ball Nutz Break Tests
9. 09. 2020 21:09:03
Ball Nutz by Trango and CAMP are tested in real rock by real dudes. They broke above MBS when they didnt come out, and when they didnt come out, they didnt want to come out when we wanted to remove them! I broke these because they suck and we love breaking things. These are on our SlackSnap chart... |
 | Testing Climbing Figure 8s with Hard Is Easy
16. 09. 2020 15:41:20
Ben from 'HARD IS EASY' collaborated with us after many of you requested it about his figure 8 video found at https://youtu.be/QAr-uHd8h8o.Learn how to tie figure of 8s like a ninja on @Hard Is Easy latest video https://youtu.be/PJkCaUUhqgs... |
 | What happens when you over torque climbing bolt
23. 09. 2020 15:30:03
We didnt tighten and then over tightened our 5 piece power bolt with a basic hanger on it then pulled straight up to see how important recommended torque was. We will test this again in harder rock but we didnt notice any huge differences from the torquing itself. Lots of stuff in the Bolting Bib... |
 | Climbing PITONS for aid climbing big walls TESTED
30. 09. 2020 15:30:01
We smashed in climbing pitons like you use for hard aid routes in big walling and then PULLED THEM OUT with a pulley system and a dynamometer. Lots of stuff on our slacksnap chart, these tests were samples #950-#958 all on our website. ... |
 | do backups work | We CUT Tricklines
7. 10. 2020 15:30:05
IMPORTANT - backup your trickline hardware with big enough stuff! We test no backups, small backups and then measure the force on big backups when we cut many tricklines. Our favorite trickline video yet and the start of our new How NOT to Trickline series!... |
 | with big boobs and massive balls | How NOT to Trickline
21. 10. 2020 14:30:03
Learn how to trickline after the first 2 minutes of us being silly. If water balloons offended you in this episode hit that dislike button twice for redundancy! Olga and Dylon have really good advice in the middle of this episode.... |
 | Highline leash thimble rings break tested
28. 10. 2020 13:30:00
Caleb Beavers is working on making giant leash thimbles. See what happens when we pull hard on them. Let us know what you think about the barrel knot. Now available at https://www.spaceageslacklines.com/... |
 | including damaged webbing | Trickline webbing break tested
4. 11. 2020 14:30:06
How strong are tricklines and how strong are they damaged. You will learn a lot about how webbing is weaved and whether or not you can trust your tricklines.Bossline - https://slacklineindustries.com/products/boss-line-kit... |
 | Fixe Triplex Removable Bolts tested
11. 11. 2020 14:30:01
We test fixe triplex bolts (90mm at https://fixehardware.com/index.php/fixe-plx-duplex-ss-12-x-90mm-triplex-3-piece-bolt.html) in a lot of ways in a lot of things. This episode has a lot more data, please let me know if you like more data per episode. We were able to fit it in 10 minutes. ... |
 | How NOT to set up TRICKLINE with Ratchets
18. 11. 2020 14:30:05
Want to learn how to set up a trickline with ratchets? You are limited to length with two ratchets but this is how you do it. Bossline - https://slacklineindustries.com/products/boss-line-kitSurfer Line like in this video - https://www.gibbon-slacklines.com/en/products/slackline-sets/surferline-tre... |
 | Webbings tested with 16 different contaminants
25. 11. 2020 14:30:00
Duane Burkhart contaminated and donated all these webbings. Joao Portales edited this complex video. Please tell us if you like 50 samples in one video if we can squeeze it into 10 minutes. Hint: nothing we tested besides formic acid affected webbing.... |
 | Insane Trickline Forces
2. 12. 2020 15:30:03
Slackliners in the park play with 4kn. Longliners may see 8kn. Highliners see no more than 7kn in normal use. Trickliners play with 15kn!!! And 3ton trickline webbing breaks around 26kn so there is not much safety margin. ... |
 | Core shot climbing rope tested
9. 12. 2020 15:30:03
My friend Kyle Lovett had his climbing rope core shot on a highlining trip and so we tested how strong it was. Stronger than we thought but way weaker than a new healthy rope. Live life high... safely. It's all FREE at https://www.SLACKLINE.com/... |
 | LineScale2 vs 3tons of concrete - Who Won
16. 12. 2020 20:30:01
Invest in the LineScale3 at https://www.linegrip.com/LS3 - $2000 investment gets you a $795 LS3 as soon as it is made and as the other units sell you get ALL of your money back. Only 150 available. This is not an affiliate link... I'm just stoked we have a good dynamometer available now. 148 avail... |
 | How to set up TRICKLINE with Pulleys
23. 12. 2020 15:30:02
Want to learn how to set up a trickline with pulleys? This is better than rigging with ratchets and you can see how to set it up in this video. How to set up your pulleys see Olga's video at https://youtu.be/y5q4G6h5bGI... |
 | Trickline webbings compared with break tests
6. 01. 2021 16:32:21
We discuss and break different tricklines. Here are some you can purchase...https://slacklineindustries.com/products/boss-line-kithttps://amzn.to/2F3rhjChttps://www.gibbon-slacklines.com/en/products/slackline-sets/surferline-treewear/... |
 | Rap Bolting | How to Bolt Sport Climb Top Down
13. 01. 2021 15:32:21
Wow, we finally did a description with helpful links! Here is one way to install a new route starting at the top with a fixed line called Rap Bolting. Some say if you cant lead it dont bolt it, others say the bolting job will be higher quality if you arent terrified the whole time. What do you th... |
 | Bolt Busters - Is this 400 Stainless Steel
20. 01. 2021 15:30:07
Nothing quite as productive as testing hangers that no longer exist! Rumor has it that climbtech made a 400 series stainless steel hanger instead of 304 or 316 like many stainless hangers are made of. They are magnetic and supposedly break without stretching as much as a other stainless. They dis... |
 | I SOLD EVERYTHING
26. 01. 2021 03:25:44
I sold my house, my rental, closed my shop, closed Juno coffee and am going to do youtube full time. As much as I'd like this to be a success story of how youtube made me filthy rich, its not quite like that. We finally have achieved equilibrium on this channel where our donations match our expens... |
 | Rigid Stem Climbing Cam Break Tests | Old School Wild Country Friends
27. 01. 2021 15:30:03
How strong are rigid stem cams? We tested several of the old style Wild Country Friends climbing cam. Rigid stems are not flexible if pulled around an edge and we wanted to see when they break if you break the rules. We damaged our LineScale2 but aren't too sad because LineScale 3 is almost out. ... |
 | Buying Guide | Highlining 101: Section 1 of 7
31. 01. 2021 02:32:22
Welcome to the original reason I started this channel Highlining 101 or How to use a highline that is already set up. This is 80 short videos squished into 6 categories and 7 videos. You can skip along in the chapters in the timeline or watch the whole thing. If you are a pro, we recommend you sh... |
 | Dupla from Bonier - Double sided climbing hangers
3. 02. 2021 15:30:01
Here are the weirdest hangers I have seen, the Dupla hanger from Bonier found at https://www.bonier.com.br/dupla. They are designed for a climbing rope to be threaded directly into them and the proved to be stronger than the rope. These were donated by Greg Barnes from the ASCA, support their bolt... |
 | Preparing to go Highline | Highlining 101: Section 2 of 7
6. 02. 2021 14:56:02
Welcome to the original reason I started this channel Highlining 101 or How to use a highline that is already set up. This is 80 short videos squished into 6 categories and 7 videos. You can skip along in the chapters in the timeline or watch the whole thing. If you are a pro, we recommend you sh... |
 | How NOT to Bolt Boulder (Parody)
10. 02. 2021 15:30:05
We want everyone to bolt properly when they go pebble wrestling. Be sure to use the most expensive duct tape and strongest hangers so that last several minutes while you and your follower climb that boulder. In case you can't tell, this entire video is a Parody of the bolting videos that you can f... |
 | Highline Safety | Highlining 101: Section 3 of 7
13. 02. 2021 14:57:30
Welcome to the original reason I started this channel Highlining 101 or How to use a highline that is already set up. This is 80 short videos squished into 6 categories and 7 videos. You can skip along in the chapters in the timeline or watch the whole thing. If you are a pro, we recommend you sh... |
 | How Climbing Gyms Are Made
17. 02. 2021 15:30:03
How strong are bolts in a climbing gym. I have always wondered this while I'm falling through the air only being caught.... by plywood??? We found out it is all secured into the super structure of the metal framing behind the climbing gym wall. Then it was fun to take some 11ply Birch Plywood and... |
 | Using your highline gear | Highlining 101: Section 4 of 7
21. 02. 2021 01:24:42
Welcome to the original reason I started this channel Highlining 101 or How to use a highline that is already set up. This is 80 short videos squished into 6 categories and 7 videos. You can skip along in the chapters in the timeline or watch the whole thing. If you are a pro, we recommend you sh... |
 | How to Build Break Test Machine
24. 02. 2021 15:30:10
This is a video about how our 3rd version of a break test machine works. Sometimes they are called tensile testers or slow pull machines but basically they pull a sample slowly until it snaps which is why we called ours SlackSnap. Carabiner tested here was a Hiatt England Steelie with a rumored MB... |
 | Highline Etiquette | Highlining 101: Section 5 of 7
27. 02. 2021 17:13:03
Welcome to the original reason I started this channel Highlining 101 or How to use a highline that is already set up. This is 80 short videos squished into 6 categories and 7 videos. You can skip along in the chapters in the timeline or watch the whole thing. If you are a pro, we recommend you sh... |
 | Totem Cams TESTED
3. 03. 2021 15:30:02
We use pulleys and stoke to pull on some brand new Totem Cams. Marginal placements would pull out around 2kn. When pulling on one side in a bomber crack, we got 8kn. When pulling properly when it is placed in a bomber crack we got 14.35kn. MBS is 13kn. Would Whip!... |
 | Highline Logistics Part 1 of 2 | Highlining 101: Section 6 of 7
6. 03. 2021 15:30:01
Welcome to the original reason I started this channel Highlining 101 or How to use a highline that is already set up. This is 80 short videos squished into 6 categories and 7 videos. You can skip along in the chapters in the timeline or watch the whole thing. If you are a pro, we recommend you sh... |
 | Drop Tower Prototype
8. 03. 2021 01:35:05
How do you build a drop tower. I have no idea either. This is a prototype of the design that has evolved over the last few months. Id love to have ideas on how to make it cooler, better, more functional, safe-ish-er, and tests you want to see on it. ... |
 | Are permanent quickdraws with deep grooves dangerous
10. 03. 2021 16:33:58
Sooooo.... I moved and got sooooo busy I forgot that this was my transition video to share the big change with everyone. This is my last episode in front of the old gear wall!!! Sam Warren (@lifetime.warranty) pulled these draws off Super Soul Sureshot (https://www.mountainproject.com/route/105988... |
 | Highline Logistics Part 2 of 2 | Highlining 101: Section 7 of 7
13. 03. 2021 15:30:02
Welcome to the original reason I started this channel Highlining 101 or How to use a highline that is already set up. This is 80 short videos squished into 6 categories and 7 videos. You can skip along in the chapters in the timeline or watch the whole thing. If you are a pro, we recommend you sh... |
 | 5 Awesome Knots that are hard to find on the internet
17. 03. 2021 14:30:04
Zach Moore (@slackmoore) and I show and test five knots that are hard to find on the internet. The unfinished 9, the scorpion hitch, bernese anchor, double girth hitch (or bGebz) and BFK (big fat knot).... |
 | Fixe Hardware's New 316L Stainless Climbing Hanger
24. 03. 2021 14:30:15
Yes I moved, Yes we removed this concrete. Almost done releasing episodes from the old house! Bobby visited Fixe Hardware's Bishop, CA store and they showed him their new hanger which is a result from the new standards in Europe since PLX has come and gone. 3.5mm round stock (instead of 4mm) with... |
 | what breaks first | Climbing harnesses vs beal dynaloops
7. 04. 2021 15:30:11
Alex Sardo donated Dynaloops from Beal Climbing (https://amzn.to/39RfxwZ) rated for 22kn. Bobby Hutton tested these as personal anchors, attached to a harness directly attached to both hard points and the belay loop (donated by Joshua McElderry). ... |
 | how much force does rappelling put on ropes | CAVING forces
14. 04. 2021 15:30:01
Rachel (@PetzlPrincess) took me pit bouncing in a cave and we measured the forces on the rappel and ascending of a Petzl PUSH 9.0 Semi-Static rope in free hang. The super static 11mm Pit Rope with extra extra sheath attached to the tree was just to get us to the first free hanging rappel. Rachel a... |
 | I Hate Amazon's 12kN Carabiners
21. 04. 2021 15:30:14
Caraibiners rated for climbing fail at at least 20 kn when tested on the major axis. The 12kn carabiners we test in this episode ook and feel like climbing carabiners and could easily be mistaken as life supporting devices. The product descriptions, reviews and comments can also be vague if not dir... |
 | How NOT to Poop on El Capitan - Big Wall Climbing
28. 04. 2021 15:30:01
Buy Climbing Gear from https://www.extremegear.org/ - 10% supports this channel.The number one question when climbing El Capitan is how to #2. Pooping in a bag might sound awful, and you're right if you are unprepared. Have a system for double bagging and have a knife and duct tape to put the doub... |
 | Is the death knot myth - Rope Access
2. 05. 2021 14:00:13
Mikey Stevenson and I collabed to learn more about the scaffold knot which is commonly used in the rope access industrial world. It cinches up against the carabiner to make a knot with a lower profile and it holds the carabiner in place. We also use it in highlining on some leash rings that are desi... |
 | Caving vs Climbing
5. 05. 2021 15:29:27
I went caving with Rachel S., Ian Reuter, and Ethan Reuter and noticed a few differences from climbing... obviously.It's dark... all the time. Don't run out of light. The sun isn't coming up in the morning.... |
 | What happened to Bobby | Human Testing
8. 05. 2021 15:30:01
In this podcast style episode Bobby Hutton shares about a 100 + foot tumble he took recently. We are lucky enough to be able to laugh about it. TakeawaysGet a helmet that fits and wear it. ... |
 | Climbing Nut & Hex Break Tests
12. 05. 2021 15:30:05
We busted some climbing nuts at slacksnap. Nuts appear to be rated based on the wire attached to them. Let us know what else you want to see!6kN Nut Tests: 8.8kN (Brassie), 7.2kN, & 7.98kN10kN Nut Tests: 11.36kN, 13.28kN, 13.34kN, 14.78kN... |
 | Highline Rigging Example 2021
15. 05. 2021 15:30:14
This is How NOT to Highline after all, so here is a rigging example A-Z to get the big picture of highline rigging. Michael Melner found this area and this was a line he established prior. It is rigged all natural meaning there are no bolts installed so we wrap trees and boulders. With BFKs or Bi... |
 | $70 Bolts!?! | Petzl Coeur Pulse Tested
17. 05. 2021 15:30:12
We were able to break $70 bolts because of Jake Torren and Thomas Hollinghurst were so generous. The Petzl Coeur Pulse (https://amzn.to/3bjDQEf) is a removable bolt that does not require any tools... after a perfect 12mm hole is drilled and cleaned). Thank you Bobby Hutton and Mike Rogers (@wolf_... |
 | Climbing Sling Myths
19. 05. 2021 15:30:02
The image of a sling straight vs doubled vs girth hitched and it's relative strengths float around and is taken as doctrine. So we tested it. BD 18mm nylon slings were 22kn MBS found at https://amzn.to/3eHXAUt ... |
 | A trick to fix bashed Bolts - Is too much epoxy bad for climbing glue in bolts
22. 05. 2021 15:30:01
If bolts are damaged or there are mistakes or in order to leave less trace, it can be nice to bury an old hole under the P of a new glue in you are installing. We tested in this video if 'too much epoxy' was bad. The recommendation is just to use only a small amount. It is better to use the right... |
 | 100 feet ABOVE huge rock fall on El Capitan
24. 05. 2021 15:30:09
Ryan Sheridan (@ryansheridan) tells the story of being only 100 feet above the huge rock fall that happened on El Capitan in 2017. A lot of this footage was from Pass the Piton Pete who wrote the in depth Big Wall Book Hooking Up that you can buy by messaging him on passthepitonspete@hotmail.com (t... |
 | Big Wall Tips | How NOT to Haul on El Capitan
26. 05. 2021 15:30:06
Step 1: stay attached to the cliffStep 2: set up a pulley systemStep 3: grunt when you pull down on the ropeOk, more helpful tips: Dock the bag on the side of the anchor in the direction of the next pitch. Dock the bag to the tail of the rope using a munter with half hitches to lock it off so you c... |