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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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PaulClimbs
Jun 15
Are velcro shoes less durable than lace and slippers?
I don't have any lace climbing shoes, but so far I know quite a few people who have Velcro shoes that have torn and the Velcro strap is no longer attached. My shoes are actually very close to tearing it seems as well. I have never seen anyone whose lace shoes have torn though, but I'm sure it happens, I just don't know at what rate compared to V...
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PaulClimbs
Jun 15
Do brands have similar sizing, or does downsizing in one not equal the same size in another?
There may be some brands that have similar sizing, most likely by chance, but overall brands can have very different sizing to their shoes. Even different shoes from the same brand tend to have different sizing.
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Rock climbing is a great sport as really almost anyone can do it, regardless of their fitness level. There are a few types of climbing, but the simplest one is indoor bouldering. Boulders are short routes, usually up to 15 feet (around 5 meters) t...
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Rock climbing is considered a high-risk sport due to its inherent nature and the potential dangers involved. The sport involves ascending steep rock faces or cliffs using a variety of techniques and equipment. While safety measures and equipment have...
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I have a fear of sports climbing. The moment i get a little bit too far from the ground, each clip becomes more and more nerve racking and stressful. The more I do it though, the less stressful it becomes. After just a few sessions I get used to i...
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The four main types of climbing are: 1. Sport Climbing: This type of climbing involves ascending routes that have pre-placed protection, such as bolts or anchors, for clipping the rope. Sport climbing focuses on the physical and technical aspe...
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Here are 6 exercises and tips that I use that have helped me climb better and get better at bouldering: 1. Slow and Quiet Climbing This is probably one of my favorite exercises, and one I do every time I go climbing as a warm-up, and as I fin...
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It helps us prevent skin injuries such as tears and flappers. if the skin is rough, it can get caught on holds and could tear, which can be a nightmare for climbers. Filing rougher and bulgy areas of the skin helps prevent this....
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Rock climbing offers a range of physical, mental, and social benefits. Here are some of the key benefits of rock climbing: 1. Physical Fitness: Rock climbing is a demanding physical activity that engages the entire body. It helps to build stre...
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Rock climbing can actually be pretty heavy on the shoulders, as they are used in almost all climbing moves, so it makes sense that your shoulders will be strengthened from climbing. Whether climbing will give you broad shoulders though is another ...
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