Vietnam’s HARDEST Deep Water Solos | ft. Kyra Condie & Tim Emmett
Set among the towering limestone islands of Ha Long Bay, “Deep Water” follows competition standout Kyra Condie as she steps into the world of psicobloc—deep water soloing high above the sea. Guided by DWS pioneer Tim Emmett, Kyra learns how to move with commitment when the only “protection” is the water below. What makes this short so gripping is the blend of mentorship and pure exposure: the camera captures the quiet moments of doubt, the incremental breakthroughs, and the rush of finally letting go into the air. With sweeping boat-and-drone perspectives and a clear goal—topping out Vietnam’s “Lightning Crack” at 5.13—this is a crisp, scenic hit of adventure climbing and head-game mastery.
Louder Than Eleven · 17:57
“Deep Water” is a captivating exploration of fear, mentorship, and deep water soloing in panoramic Ha Long Bay, Vietnam with psicobloc pioneer Tim Emmett and competition climber Kyra Condie. Watch as Kyra learns from the master, tackles the fear of climbing high above the water, and then succeeds on one of the hardest deep water solos in Vietnam, The “Lightning Crack” graded 5.13. Ha Long Bay, Vietnam is a scenic climbing venue with over 3000 limestone formations dotting the ocean bay. Tim Emmett helped put “psicobloc” climbing on the map in Vietnam in the early 2000’s and has returned again to pass the torch to Kyra Condie, an aspiring and versatile climber with deep roots in competition and bouldering. Louder Than Eleven’s Director Jon Glassberg teams up with Mountain Hardwear in this aesthetic short film highlighting one of the most dramatic forms of climbing. CREDITS: Directed By Jon Glassberg A Film By Louder Than Eleven (www.lt11.com) Presented By Mountain Hardwear Executive Produced By Matt Burbach, Jon Glassberg Produced By Tyler Young Starring Kyra Condie, Tim Emmett Video By Kyra Condie, Tim Emmett, Jon Glassberg, Josh Uhl Location Sound Mike Wideburg Assistant Director of Photography Josh Uhl Drone Operation By Jon Glassberg Edited By Jon Glassberg, Erik Tobeler Sound Design By Jon Glassberg & Mike Wideburg Original Composition By Fizzix Productions (fizzixproductions.com)