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General Climbing · Oct 1, 2022

What is rock climbing without harness called?

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Top Answer: Bouldering. Boulders are the short routes that require crash pads if climbing outdoors. Indoor gyms have certain types of mattresses for falling on. Rock climbing on higher walls without gear, including a rope and harness, is called free solo. It...

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Training · Oct 1, 2022

How do climbers stay in shape?

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Top Answer: We climb and we exercise. As climbers, we are pretty active. We utilize many or most of the major muscles and smaller ones also. We also have additional non-climbing workouts such as weight lifting. Of course this is not true for all climbers, but...

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General Climbing · Nov 6, 2022

What should I wear for rock climbing?

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Top Answer: Sport cloths, nothing special really. Depending on the gym you will be climbing at, you may have to wear climbing shoes, which are usually provided at the gym as rentals. Chalk bags are also usually provided or can be rented for that session. Othe...

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Climbing Shoes · Sep 29, 2022

Can I put my climbing shoes in the washing machine?

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Top Answer: As a climber, I wouldn't recommend putting your climbing shoes in the washing machine. The washing machine can be too harsh on the delicate materials and construction of climbing shoes, potentially damaging them. The agitation and high-speed spi...

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Climbing Shoes · Sep 29, 2022

When should climbing shoes be resolved?

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Top Answer: Climbing shoes should be resoled when the rubber on the sole is worn down to a point where it affects your climbing performance and safety. Signs that your climbing shoes may need to be resoled include visible thinning of the rubber, smooth or bald s...

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Climbing Shoes · Sep 29, 2022

Can I put my climbing shoes in the freezer?

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Top Answer: Yes, you can put your climbing shoes in the freezer. Freezing your climbing shoes can help eliminate odor-causing bacteria and reduce the smell. However, it's important to note that freezing won't completely remove the odor if it's alr...

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Climbing Shoes · Sep 29, 2022

What are aggressive climbing shoes?

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Top Answer: 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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Climbing Shoes · Dec 28, 2022

Should you be able to wiggle toes in shoes?

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Top Answer: You should not be able to free wiggle your toes within climbing shoes. Your toes should be slightly bent downwards to give you better accuracy and the ability to apply the required amount of pressure and force from your toes when standing on small fo...

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Climbing Shoes · Jan 8, 2023

Do you want your toes to curl in climbing shoes?

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Top Answer: Yes, your toes should be slightly curled in climbing shoes. Having curled toes allows you to exert more force from your toes. This is especially helpful when you have to stand on small edges, or to even jump from them to another hold. Though th...

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Climbing Shoes · Jan 22, 2023

Should you go down a size in climbing shoes?

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Top Answer: It depends on the type of shoes and their purpose. Synthetic climbing shoes may stretch up to half a size, and even that is not very common. Usually, there is no noticeable break in difference with synthetic shoes, which means that if you go down a s...

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