The Story of HowNOT2

[capslock]

Don't know if you know, but to a lot of climbers in Germany, when it comes to knowledge on MBS of gear and conclusions on appropriate use, you are a main reference.

[joehopfield]

I started climbing in 84, roped up friends and family for 40 years. Watching you made me slowly realize that everything I knew was wrong. Really glad I didn't drop any of my friends, kids, or myself.

[filipmunteanu]

I think I've been watching since 2017 or 2018, and I've always appreciated the transparency and the awesome information you put out for free

[origamihawk]

I would absolutely watch HowNOT2Retail

[d.vrs]

Congratulations on your success. I've been following your videos for a long time and you've played a big part in helping me overcome my gear fear. Wish you all the best.

[alexbuilds]

This has become one of the best channels. You’re a funny dude but genuine and that definitely counts.

[gavyndame]

I don’t make product I unmake product 😂😂😂 amazing

[LOogt]

Great to see what you've built. Congratulations man!

[mbur]

Maybe my favorite dude on YouTube.

Awesome channel!!!

[TheRPhelps]

Regarding comparing yourself to other people, I gained this little nugget recently:

"Comparison is the thief of joy."

So think on that and what it says about finding satisfaction.

Thank you Ryan for being such a genuine person in these.

[Biamondos]

Started watching in 2021-2022 when I started climbing. Thank you for everything you've done and continue to do.

[HBontekoe]

You are absolutly key to removing my "Gear Fear" which was one of the main reasons I avoided lead-climbing for a long time. I have now since 2 years been lead-climbing. And I attribute most of it to your channel. 💪

[ac]

Preach Ryan! Last couple minutes of this video I couldn’t agree more with. Love your stoke dude and will be supporting you and your store as best I can 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[rickharris]

I appreciate what you are doing. Been watching since about 2017. Did a search on carabiner breaking strength and your channel came up. I think you were still using your van but quickly went to the vertical hydraulic puller at which point I was hooked. I do technical rope rescue for the county in which I live so being able to have a visual reference that backs up what the numbers all say is very helpful when we are teaching new people on the team. And as being a visual and tactile learner I will not be changing to a written format because I learn best by seeing and touching what I need to learn. Ergo I watch all your crazy stuff and laugh and have a great time. Keep up the great work.

Rick

[keithallenberg]

I’ve been watching this channel for 3 weeks and I’m trying to watch them all, it’s a lot of awesome content. Love this channel

[iryssteel]

I came across your channel in mid 2019 then watched consistently since mid 2020.
Always loved how you share information and your opinion (and make it clear which is which)

[gnomiefirst]

Grand canyon of dedication award 👏. Boggling in scale, magnitude, depth and breadth. All the best to you and yours. Cheers.

[yanivmalkus]

I think it's so amazing that 100% of the knowledge is 100% free. Watching since 2023

[davinpowdrill]

I started watching in 2018 when I started climbing. This channel helped me overcome my fear of heights and truly trust my gear. Stay stoked!!

[tekknoforu]

Been watching since about a year ish, basically since i got back into climbing. I greatly appreciate all the work you do, educating people from all over.
Also, for sharing the full story, the ups and downs and dreams and fears included.. basically being as authentic as possible through a screen. Hope to learn from and enjoy your work for many years to come! Cheers.