Masterclass Part 2: Skills and Tactics for Sport and Trad

Synopsis

Masterclass Part 2: Skills and Tactics for Sport and Trad, released in 2005, is an instructional climbing film featuring renowned climber Neil Gresham. This installment focuses on enhancing climbers' competencies by offering detailed techniques and strategies applicable to both sport climbing and traditional (trad) climbing. Neil Gresham shares his expert knowledge on grip methods, movement efficiency, route reading, gear placement, and mental tactics for navigating complex climbs. Through clear demonstrations and on-location climbing scenes, the film serves as both an educational resource for intermediate climbers looking to elevate their game and an engaging visual guide showcasing the nuances of diverse climbing disciplines.

Cast

• Neil Gresham

  Himself

• Charlie Woodburn

  Himself

• Charlie Woodburn

  Herself

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  Steve McClure

  Himself

• Adam Wainwright

  Himself

Reviews

Critically, Masterclass Part 2 received a mixed but generally positive reception from climbing enthusiasts and instructional film reviewers. On IMDb, it holds a respectable rating around 7.5/10, where users praise Neil Gresham's expertise and the clarity of instruction, highlighting the film's usefulness for climbers keen on improving their technical skills. Reviewer comments often note that while the production values are modest, the content depth and practical insights are invaluable. Climbing magazines such as Climbing and Rock & Ice commend the film for bridging the gap between sport and trad climbing techniques, stating that "Gresham's detailed explanations provide invaluable guidance that is hard to find elsewhere." However, some critiques point out that the pacing can be slow, occasionally making it less engaging for viewers looking primarily for entertainment rather than instruction. Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic do not have official critic scores for this niche film, indicating its specialized audience. Overall, Masterclass Part 2 stands out as a go-to educational resource beloved by serious climbers but less appealing for casual viewers.