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How Can You Improve Footwork For Better Balance?
General Climbing
Mar 25
Elevate your climbing game with better footwork. Discover techniques and exercises to enhance your balance and efficiency on the wall.
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John Che
Jan 3
Do you think hangboards are ok to train with within the first year, or should i listen to everyone and wait?
In my opinion, the problem is less about the actual hangboarding, and more about beginners not knowing when to stop and let their fingers rest. Since new climbers aren't usually used to the strain that climbing puts on their fingers and tendons, it's very easy to overtrain and to get injured. This is true just by climbing alone. Add to that the el...
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John Che
Aug 10
Why do climbers take their shoes off?
Because we are in pain! But not that much pain. Generally, climbing shoes are not comfortable, and leaving them on for a long period of time just starts to hurt after a while. Taking them off in between some of the climbs just lets our feet relax a little bit, and delays the session-ending feet pain.
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John Che
Jan 1
Does rock climbing damage your feet?
It for sure can if you wear the wrong shoes! It would also likely be a combination of other things such as wearing climbing shoes that are too small and landing badly, which could be bad regardless of the shoes, but wearing shoes that are not good for you would most likely increase the risk of bad landings. Even without combining shoes and other...
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Why do climbers use small shoes?
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Climbers wear small sized shoes because climbing shoes are meant to be very minimal and snug. When climbers wear climbing shoes that are slightly smaller than their actual shoe size, these attributes are slightly enhanced, as is the performance a cli...
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When should you resole your climbing shoes?
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When you start to see a hole in them, and before the hole goes through the fabric of the shoe, otherwise it will just cost more to get them resoled and to fix the hole in the fabric rather than just resoling them. The most common place for holes i...
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Are you supposed to wear socks with climbing shoes?
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Most climbers prefer not to wear socks with climbing shoes, though, there is no rule against it. Many climbers do in fact wear socks with climbing shoes for different reasons. Their shoes may be slightly too loose, and wearing socks could give th...
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How do you wear rock climbing shoes?
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Rock climbing shoes are worn the same way normal shoes are worn, just without socks. Their sizing, though, is a different matter. Rock climbing shoes are very tight in comparison to regular sport shoes, this is to provide better performance while ...
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Is it better to climb with others or alone?
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Whether it's better to climb with others or alone depends on personal preference and individual goals. Here are some considerations for both options: Climbing with Others: Motivation and Support: Climbing with others can provide ...
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What are the rules of rock climbing?
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Rock climbing involves certain rules and guidelines that climbers should follow to ensure safety and respect for the climbing community. Here are some general rules of rock climbing: 1. Safety First: Prioritize safety at all times. This includ...
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What helped you overcome your fear of heights the most for climbing?
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For me, the most effective way to overcome the fear of heights in climbing was gradual exposure and repeated practice. I started by climbing at lower heights and gradually worked my way up to higher routes as my comfort level increased. By gradually ...
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How many pairs of climbing shoes should you have?
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There isn't really a correct amount of shoes you should have. Some people have just one pair, while others may have many. More experienced climbers tend to have at least a couple of shoes, and professional climbers usually have quite a few shoes...
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What are aggressive climbing shoes?
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Aggressive climbing shoes are shoes with a downward curve, many times also with a twist towards the big toe. This downward curve allows the climber to exert maximum power through their toes, allowing them to have more force and stability, and to b...
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Should climbing shoes be bigger or smaller?
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Climbing shoes should be snug and tight, but not too small. What that means is that there should be as little dead space in the shoes as possible, ideally, none. Climbing shoes are designed to be snug and tight, and to not have dead space within t...
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