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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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Does rock climbing build chest?
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The chest muscles are some of the only muscles that are not directly worked when climbing. Climbing does build many muscles in the body, even legs to some extent, but the chest muscles are just barely used while climbing. While climbing, your body...
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Belay means to secure a rope around an object such as a pin, rock, cleat, or a belaying device. When you are belaying someone, you are securing the rope in a belay device such as a Grigri....
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Rock climbing injuries can be quite common, but it depends on the climber and how well they listen to their bodies, and if they give their body the adequate amount of rest it requires. It's quite common for new climbers to get injured to some...
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Does climbers elbow ever go away?
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Climber's elbow, also known as medial epicondylitis or golfer's elbow, can improve and eventually go away with proper treatment and rehabilitation. It typically involves inflammation or damage to the tendons on the inside of the elbow. The ...
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How do rock climbers get their rope up?
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When rock climbers need to get their rope up a route, they typically use a technique called "lead climbing." Here's a brief overview of the process: 1. Preparing the Gear: The climber carries a climbing rope, quickdraws (sets of...
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Why do climbers sand their fingers?
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Climbers sand their fingers to prevent skin injuries such as flappers, cracks and tears. This happens due to calluses building up. Climbing is pretty rough on the skin, and after doing it for a while, you start developing calluses. This is a natur...
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Why do shoulders hurt after climbing?
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Firstly, something many people don't actually realize is that the shoulders play a huge role in climbing. Many people think that climbing mainly uses your arms, back, and core, and that all of the other muscles are more like "supporters&quo...
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When rock climbers go on multi-day climbing trips or expeditions, they need to find a way to sleep in the outdoor environment. Here are a few common methods rock climbers use for sleeping: 1. Camping: Rock climbers often bring camping gear, su...
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Climbing at night is not the norm for most climbers, as daylight provides better visibility and safety. However, there are certain situations or specific types of climbing where climbing at night may be preferred or necessary. Here are a few reasons ...
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I think this refers to the head forward and slightly hunched back posture climbers tend to have. Of course, not all climbers have this posture, but many do, it has become a sort of stigma, giving it the name "climbers posture"....
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