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PaulClimbs
Aug 29
I think its just a matter of preference. I personally order very cheap chalk blocks online and just break them up in my chalk bag.
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Aug 29
There isnt a rule that says you need one, but, if you are going to use chalk then I would say yes, you do. You could put your chalk in plastic containers like many new climbers do, but this is really not efficient, and its very easy for the chalk to spill and get knocked over.
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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... Read more  
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Aug 29
It can equal stronger climbing, but not necessarily better climbing. The problem with being very strong is that you start to neglect technique, because if you can just power yourself to the next hold or through the move, why would you do it in a more technical way? Even if you try to be more technical, it can be very hard to get rid of the habit... Read more  
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How flexible do you need to be for climbing?

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Flexibility in my opinion is extremely underrated. I think being flexible can be one of the greatest tools in climbing.

I myself am not flexible at all, but my friends are, and the difference between how we climb is so noticeable. Moves that are so difficult for me are just easy to them.

You dont have to be flexible to climb, but, it would make a huge difference if you were.
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