Proper belay technique is becoming a lost art among climbers. Luckily, the world's best belayer, Ray Verseau, is here to save the day. He is joined by some of the world's best climbers: Sasha DiGiulian, Michaela Kiersch, Margo Hayes, Alex Megos, Sean Bailey and Chris Sharma. By sharing his knowledge with these athletes and the climbing community, Ray Verseau will be able to spread the message of the importance of good belay technique.
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No one cares about belaying.
The art of belaying is dying.
Who can help me fix this?
I need help.
Climbers?
To spread the way of the belayer?
Maybe you're right.
And I can't do this alone.
The key.
The key?
The key.
Where is the key?
The only way this could work is with a team of the very best.
Who have you got in mind though?
First, we need strength and control.
Carrots!
We need strength and control, but also agility and grace.
Oh my god, flowers!
Mix in some creativity and some freestyle.
Hello?
Okay, I'll be there soon.
We need someone who can take the lead.
Can we move that meeting so we can go climbing?
Thank you!
What?
Right now?
I'm coming!
Precision?
I know someone who clips faster than a shadow.
But most of all, it requires a certain je-ne-sais-quoi.
He will never accept the mission.
Thank you all for answering my call.
The situation is dire.
The art of bullying is being lost in these modern times.
Nobody cares anymore.
Am I late?
We're gathered here today to pass on my knowledge.
After your training, you will all share the weight of the belayer.
Without belayers, there are no climbers.
And it's the rope that makes them one.
You're going to say that the rope itself isn't enough.
But the rope itself isn't enough?
That's right.
You also need this.
Lazy belaying casts a dark shadow over a world of climbing.
I've chosen you all to help me bring the art of belaying to those who need it most.
Which at this point is basically everyone.
Letter buck!
Hell yeah!
Let's go!
Come on!
I'm proud of you.
You did stop-a-nots.
Now, you're more than ready.
Here is the new ship.
I get to belay!
Yes, thank you.
And don't forget to belay with style.
You need treatment.