I don't understand why anybody would want to get proficient at this. 
A test of strength, balance and coordination. I would put that up there with any of the Olympic gymnastic events as far as training and dedication. I have not looked it up, but I am sure these skills have derived from workers that have been climbing coconut and date palms in southeast Asia for centuries. The same way lumberjacks compete in test of skills they use in their profession.
+1
Dudes got some serious upper and lower body strength. That takes skilz
