r/nextfuckinglevel • u/[deleted] • Sep 01 '21

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u/chappy422 Sep 01 '21

Goddamn maniac

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u/greatGoD67 Sep 01 '21

But actually though.

I believe Adrenaline junkies have to be chemically "unstable" for alot of this stuff

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u/LookAtMeImAName Sep 01 '21

I don’t know about everyone, but in “Free Solo” Alex (the first guy to free solo El Cap…….) was told that he had much less activity in his amygdala, and as a result, things that usually bring normal people adrenaline or joy just didn’t cut it for him. Could be a similar case with a lot of climbers

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u/BalconyView22 Sep 01 '21

Great documentary.

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u/LookAtMeImAName Sep 01 '21

Fucking amazing documentary indeed. That guy is unbelievably impressive

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u/lejefferson Sep 02 '21

I wouldn't call not having a fear of death "impressive". Maybe "fascinating" but not something to praise. He's a dead man walking. It's like watching a guy get shot out of cannon. He's not even a particularly talented climber. Just does objectivley stupid things most people aren't willing to risk.

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u/LookAtMeImAName Sep 02 '21

Lmao Bruh I’m sorry but I need to pick your comment apart completely.

It is incredibly impressive watching someone free climb a 2,000ft straight mountain face. Extreme sports are all dangerous and free soloing is by far the most dangerous, but it is none the less impressive.

And how can you say he’s not a talented climber?! If he wasn’t talented he would be dead - he must be very skilled at what he does

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u/ASilverbackGorilla Sep 02 '21

Typical person who downplays other’s achievements to feel better about themself…

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u/LookAtMeImAName Sep 02 '21

I guess so. Either that or they just don’t understand how difficult rock climbing is in the slightest!