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 UKC News 30 Nov 2015
Jain Kim climbing in Austria, 4 kbReigning lead world champion Jain Kim of Korea is known to many as one of the best competition climbers ever to grace the international circuit. Her style is slow and considered, having been likened to the movements of a ballerina.

But what can she manage on rock? This short video shows Jain changing scenes and climbing outside on the rocks of Niederthai in Austria's Ötztal in-between World Cup rounds.



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 AlanLittle 30 Nov 2015
In reply to UKC News:

That's Niederthai added to the to-go-to list then, looks fantastic.
 Robert Besford 30 Nov 2015
In reply to UKC News:

What is the name of the route she climbs towards the end of the video?
The one with the black streak?
 Robert Durran 30 Nov 2015
In reply to UKC News:
Another video spoilt by annoying editing; with all the jumping around, drone fly bys and irritating slow motion bits, we'll just have to take your word for the slow and considered ballerina thing. A pity. What's wrong with just pointing a camera and letting the climbing speak for itself?
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 HeMa 30 Nov 2015
In reply to Robert Durran:

ADHD post-MTV generation would not like that kind of things...

But have a look at the ISCF vids for more "natural" climbing of Jain Kim.
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 mcb 30 Nov 2015
In reply to Robert Durran:

I agree. Slightly short sighted self indulgent film making. Speaks more about the film makers than the subject. But then that describes most of the 'new', digital age, army of film makers. They could have just shown another move or two between cuts.
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 Justin Reid 30 Nov 2015
In reply to UKC News:

Agree with others, Jain is a graceful and powerful climber but this video was spoilt by all the cuts. Nothing wrong with pans, wide shots and drone flybys but they should be used sparingly. Not a climbers video, more commercial and corporate/self-promotion which isn't a surprise really considering who funded the shoot.

Oh, and UKC, it's Kim Jain (family name first)
 Derek Ryden 30 Nov 2015
In reply to UKC News:

Great subject, totally banal film.
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 stp 30 Nov 2015
In reply to Robert Durran:

> we'll just have to take your word for the slow and considered ballerina thing

I tend to agree about all the chopping about - seems like they make them for people with very short attention spans. I did quite like this video though for other reasons, beautifully shot.

If you want to Kim climbing continuously check out some of the IFSC world cups on Youtube. She's usually near the end of the female bit - best go last in the finals. Brilliant and inspiring climbing.
Zillas 30 Nov 2015
In reply to Robert Besford:

Looks like "Glückshormon" (8b+)
@Alan Little: Do come to Niederthai but lower expectations to avoid disappointment.






 Chris Harris 01 Dec 2015
In reply to Justin Reid:

> Agree with others, Jain is a graceful and powerful climber but this video was spoilt by all the cuts.

There were 62 cuts in just over 5 mins.

Editor must be an Emo.....
 Hyphin 01 Dec 2015
In reply to UKC News:

Whoever edited this obviously should not be allowed to touch scissors, except of course if they're running.
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 Robert Durran 01 Dec 2015
In reply to Derek Ryden:

If only people would primarily use drones for getting in to good camera positions for the action and hovering there rather than whizzing around all the time so that the drone becomes the action.

 winhill 01 Dec 2015
In reply to Justin Reid:

> Oh, and UKC, it's Kim Jain (family name first)

She styles herself Jain Kim though, so it would be a bit rude to insist on changing it back.
 Justin Reid 02 Dec 2015
In reply to winhill:

> She styles herself Jain Kim though, so it would be a bit rude to insist on changing it back.

Good point never picked up on that - so used to seeing the IFSC displaying her name the traditional way on the world cup streams.
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