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General Climbing · Oct 1, 2022

Do you need upper body strength to rock climb?

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Top Answer: You actually don't need prior upper body strength to start climbing. You will gain that strength as you climb. Many people believe that to climb, you need to pull your whole body's weight with your arms, essentially doing pull-ups to get t...

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General Climbing · Oct 1, 2022

What are the rules of rock climbing?

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Top Answer: Rock climbing involves certain rules and guidelines that climbers should follow to ensure safety and respect for the climbing community. Here are some general rules of rock climbing: 1. Safety First: Prioritize safety at all times. This includ...

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General Climbing · Oct 1, 2022

Why do climbers climb at night?

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Top Answer: 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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Climbing Shoes · Jun 11

Didn't adam ondra stop downsizing climbing shoes like he used to?

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Top Answer: I believe he said in one of his recent videos, or just in a video he was in, that he downsizes his shoes a few sizes less than he used to a few years ago. I can't remember the reason why he said he does it....

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Climbing Shoes · Jun 11

Do brands have similar sizing, or does downsizing in one not equal the same size in another?

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Top Answer: 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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Climbing Shoes · Jul 3

if i can downsize more, should i? What if I can downsize 2 sizes, should I or should I go for a size larger? What should the consideration be for this?

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General Climbing · Oct 1, 2022

Why do shoulders hurt after climbing?

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Top Answer: 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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General Climbing · Oct 1, 2022

Why do climbers sand their fingers?

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Top Answer: 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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Sport Climbing · Oct 1, 2022

How do rock climbers get their rope up?

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Top Answer: 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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General Climbing · Oct 1, 2022

Does climbers elbow ever go away?

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Top Answer: 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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