everything just got alot worse

Overview

The video follows a climber preparing for the annual Norwegian para-climbing championships at their gym. After injuring their thumb—prompting many viewers to ask them to try paraclimbing routes—they test two routes while the thumb injury is still healing.

Current Limitations

They explain their physical constraints:

• They can’t use their left hand/fingers.
• Only their forearm can be used on holds.
• One-handed climbing feels “heavy,” even on routes around 5C.
• Performance depends strongly on:
  • Hold placement
  • Route angle
• Resting opportunities are limited, forcing technique changes—especially relying on forearms.
• They also discuss route-planning colors (e.g., multiple chalk-colored “cleats”) and why planners design routes to accommodate different disabilities.

Route Attempts

First Attempt (Easier Route)

• Described as roughly 7A
• Feels more different than expected, requiring unfamiliar techniques
• Near the end, they feel pressure due to a lack of obvious resting spots
• They still describe it as fun and achievable even with one hand

Second Attempt (Harder Route)

• Described as roughly 7B
• Steeper, using mixed black-and-white holds
• They struggle more immediately, finding it physically harder to compensate
• They can’t rest or move the right arm comfortably
• They get stuck on a section and suggest they may need adjustments based on feedback from planners

Competition Mindset

As the session continues, they discuss competition nerves, including:

• Needing frequent bathroom access while anxious
• How stress can build over years

They’re glad the mental strain is over, but they also admit they miss competition.

Thumb Medical Timeline (Major Focus)

A large portion of the video covers their thumb injury and treatment:

• One month after the accident
  • They get an X-ray and discuss removing the cast.
• After cast removal
  • They discover the thumb situation is worse than expected
  • They anticipate needing another surgery and restarting healing
• Surgery details
  • They expect it will likely require general anesthesia
  • It is scheduled for the next day—also their birthday
• After surgery
  • The operation went well
  • Surgeons determined a plate (and screws) was necessary for stability
  • They say the bone healed reasonably well, suggesting their body is healing quickly
  • However, they still must restart rehabilitation and later remove the hardware

Closing Reflection

They conclude by reflecting on the difficulty of losing climbing temporarily. The break forced them to:

• Rethink video ideas
• Develop patience during recovery

They also look forward to climbing again with both hands, describing it as something that will feel special.

Presenters / Sources (as stated)

• Quintilian (mentioned as a quoted source)