This installment of Inertia changed drastically from the first.  We start out with some funky beats providing the soundtrack to Fred Rouhling quickly dispatching some gritstone test pieces, but then it slows way down.  The pace of the film slows way down from the first with some long sequences for a 110-foot trad line and a 35-meter sport route.  Both were iconic for being a first ascent and first female ascent of the grade respectively, but unless you are really into climbing, the film drags at a viewing party.  Even some of the boulder lines run the risk of a general crowd losing interest.  What we really see, though, with these impressive ascents, is the film’s namesake: Focus.  We are treated to some similar antics from the first film such as bridge buildering, boulder-boarding, crashpad dragging, and  The layout with name cards before each segment means that viewers know who is climbing what in a far better manner than trying to read while watching in the previous film.  If you are anyone, then the first film made you want to leave the gym behind and roadtrip with your buddies or start climbing.  If you are anyone, then Inertia 2 may be boring.  If you are a climber, though, this film will make you want to train to climb harder.  It is always a great motivator for when your project just won’t seem to let you send it.

VERDICT: Buy It (preferably as a DVD set)

Filmed By: Integrity 7 Productions

Availability: VHS (2) and DVD (1) HERE

THE WHO:

Featured Climbers (alphabetical):
Fred Rouhling
Randy Leavitt
Chris Linder
Tyson Atwell
Josune Bereziartu
Toni Lamprecht
Paul Dusatko
Dave Struthers
Kodee Weir
Phil Gondoux
Thomas Willenburg
Iker Pou

Also Appearing (climbing or not):
Billy (friend)
Jimmy (friend)

THE WHEREWHAT (in order of appearance):
Brad Pitt, V11
Buckstone Dyno, V8
The Joker, V12
Book of Hate, 5.13d (1st Ascent)
Bridge Girder, unrated
Hell Comes to Frogtown, 5.13d
Smackdown, V10
Honky Mix, 8c+/5.14c (first female ascent of the grade)
Muerte, V14
The Smell of Green Papaya, V13
OK Arete, V8
It’s All About the Love, V9
Low Rider, V10
Thriller, V9
Ginger Snaps, V8
Redrum Sit, V9
Psoass Hole, V13
Arcarya, V13
Feder Dyno, V13
Affenarm, V11
Squirel, V12
Tsunami, V13
Pure Friction, V13
Action Direct, 9a, 5.14d (3rd Ascent)

MUSIC:
Texas Noise Factory

Specials:
-Throne chair advertisement
-Craig Buchanan Muay Thai fights

-Tylor Streett, Resident President of staying psyched to crank