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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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Beta spraying is when one climber tells another how a route is supposed to be climbed, or what they need to do, without them asking for the help. This annoys many climbers for a few reasons. First, a big part of climbing is the mental challen...
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Rock climbers develop a ripped physique because the sport engages multiple muscle groups in the body. Climbing requires significant upper body and grip strength, which leads to muscular development in the arms, shoulders, and back. The constant use o...
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The jeans rock climbers wear are not ordinary jeans. They have specific qualities that make them comfortable while climbing, such as being more stretchy and breathable than normal jeans These jeans are typically very comfortable, and are thick eno...
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Everyone has a different limit when it comes to exercising, including climbing. When I started, I climbed about 4 times a week for about 4-5 hours each session. At that time, I didn't feel that it was too much since much of that time was spent ...
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Rock climbing is relatively easy for beginners since the beginner routes are usually not complex, and actually resemble climbing a ladder. As the grades go up, so does the complexity and the difficulty of the routes. Beginner rock climbers can usu...
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Taping up blisters can seriously help ease the pain and discomfort they cause. Though, keep in mind that if the tape is very sticky, it could rip the blister off when you take the tape off, so add a thin layer in between, just to not have the sticky ...
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Climbing shoes normally do not shrink, they actually stretch and get looser. The amount at which they stretch depends on the material the shoe is made of, and of course, on how often the shoe is used. If climbing shoes are rarely used, or used not f...
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Yes, climbing shoes can get wet. In fact, many people wash them to clean them, some even put them in washing machines too (I have never tried it, there is quite a bit of debate on the washing machine approach). Also, while climbing, even if it&03...
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Climbing shoes are important because they give you the much-needed friction on the wall and on the climbing holds. Their main benefit is the performance boost they can give you. Climbing requires a lot of precise footwork. This precise footwork c...
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To break in the heels on your climbing shoes, here's what you can do: Wear them around: Start by wearing your climbing shoes around the house or during light activities to allow the material to gradually conform to the shape of your feet. ...
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