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21 minGdocumentary
10.0/ 10

Synopsis

Two climbers test multiple prototypes of a prosthetic foot designed for crack climbing, facing challenges that push their problem-solving skills.

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Why Watch

  • Meet Craig DeMartino, an inspiring adaptive climber.
  • See the innovative prosthetic foot designed for climbing.
  • Follow the collaboration between a climber and an engineer.

Did You Know

  • Craig DeMartino is an adaptive climber from Boulder, Colorado.
  • Kai Lin is an industrial engineer based in Brooklyn, New York.
  • The film has a duration of 21 minutes.
  • Early prototypes of the prosthetic foot did not hold up to crack climbing.

Perfect For

Adaptive sports enthusiastsClimbing and mountaineering fansEngineering and design students
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the main individuals featured in Out on a Limb?

Craig DeMartino, an adaptive climber from Boulder, Colorado, and Kai Lin, an industrial engineer from Brooklyn, New York, are the main individuals featured.

What is the main goal of Craig DeMartino and Kai Lin in the documentary?

They team up to design a game-changing prosthetic foot for climbing.

What challenges do Craig and Kai face while developing the prosthetic foot?

Early prototypes do not hold up to the rigors of straight-in crack climbing.

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