Adam Ondra: When climbing to the limit, I need a good belay partner

When Adam Ondra climbs to his limit, he attaches great importance to who secures him when climbing. And he is not primarily concerned with the topic of safety, but above all with the speed at which someone dispenses rope. More on this in the latest edition of his video series.

Adam Ondra on good and bad backup partners

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