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Out on a Limb follows Craig DeMartino, an adaptive climber from Boulder, Colorado, and Kai Lin, an industrial engineer from Brooklyn, New York, as they collaborate to create a new prosthetic foot designed for climbing. The film captures their efforts to overcome the limitations of early prototypes that fail to withstand the demands of straight-in crack climbing.
The narrative emphasizes the partnership between DeMartino and Lin as they persist in their quest to innovate. Their determination to solve problems and refine their designs is central to the film, showcasing the intersection of adaptive sports and engineering in a unique context.
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