John Che @JohnClimbs

There is no definitive number of times you can resole your climbing shoes. It just depends on the condition of your shoes, and on the fit you want vs the fit of the shoe right now.

Based on the different online climbing communities, the average number of times climbers get their shoes resoled is 4, though, some even do it 6 times.

In the end, it depends on the condition of your shoes. If the shoes are in relatively good condition, but just have holes in the toe area, then it's more than likely a good candidate for a resole, even if it is the 5th or 6th time. If the shoes are just very used up and beaten to the point where you have holes in other places besides the toe area, or the shoe is torn or just in bad condition, it may be time for a new pair of climbing shoes.

In addition to the physical condition of the shoe in terms of damage, it also depends on the fit you want to have. Climbing shoes made with leather tend to stretch quite a bit. The longer you have them and use them, the more likely they are to stretch. After a few years of use, many climbers feel that their shoes become "baggy" and not as tight as they were. If this is something that you actually want, then it's ok, but, if you prefer a tighter fit, and the shoe is already getting to be too loose, then it may be time for new shoes.

A resole does tend to make climbing shoes feel tighter sometimes, but this is not a consistent occurrence, and the tight feeling may only be in the toes, while the rest of the shoe still is quite loose. The tightness also usually only lasts for a short period of time.

Rock climbers shake their arms as a way of recovering during a route or in between routes. The purpose of this is to reduce the lactic acid build up in their forearms, which is referred to as being pumped.

There is quite a bit of controversy over the effectiveness of shaking your arms to help recover as there doesn't seem to be a definitive answer regarding if it actually works, and how. Many believe that it is better to shake your arms while they are above your heart or head, while many believe that it is better to do it when your arms are down beside you. Some also believe that shaking your arms doesn't have any effect at all, regardless of where or how you shake them.

Many climbers use a combination of the two methods, they shake their arms above their heads, and below, to their sides.

Some also believe that the effects of shaking your arms are mainly psychological, and that they don't have any physical effect or benefit.

Rock climbing is a very arm-heavy sport, as it mostly utilizes muscles responsible for pulling and holding. The muscles most used for these are your back muscles and your arms. Just like with lifting weights, these muscles can tear and get damaged, which causes the pain you may feel, but it's also what causes them to grow and get stronger.

Rock climbing requires you to pull much of your body weight, and to keep you on the wall and close to it. This means that your muscles, especially your arm muscles, with be very heavily used for this, and in ways that you may not be used to, especially if you are a beginner rock climber.

Your shoulders, all the way down to your forearms, are used to help you move from hold to hold, and to help you grip the holds and stabilize yourself on the wall. This means that you will be pulling much of your body weight on with your arms, and you will most likely be doing it in ways that will cause your muscles to go through the same process they would go through when lifting weights. They will get damaged, which is what will cause them to hurt, and it is also what will cause them to grow and get stronger. Eventually, as you progress with your climbing, they will hurt less.

I don't have the full knowledge in ropes, but this is what I could gather from the internet after some research:

1. Manila rope: Made from the fibers of the abaca plant, manila rope is strong, durable, and resistant to sunlight and moisture. It's commonly used for outdoor applications such as mooring lines, tugboat lines, and landscaping.
2. Nylon rope: Nylon rope is known for its strength and elasticity, as well as its resistance to abrasion and UV rays. It's commonly used for boating, fishing, and camping, as well as in the construction industry.
3. Polypropylene rope: Polypropylene rope is lightweight, durable, and buoyant, making it ideal for use in water. It's commonly used for water sports, such as water-skiing, wakeboarding, and tubing, as well as in the shipping industry.
4. Polyester rope: Polyester rope is strong, durable, and resistant to abrasion and UV rays. It's commonly used in the marine industry for dock lines, anchor lines, and rigging.
5. Cotton rope: Cotton rope is soft and pliable, making it easy to handle. It's commonly used for decorative purposes, such as in macramé and other crafts, as well as in theatrical rigging.
6. Sisal rope: Made from the fibers of the sisal plant, sisal rope is strong and durable, with good resistance to sunlight and moisture. It's commonly used for agricultural applications, such as baling hay, as well as in the shipping industry for mooring and towing.

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 usually climb a few grades up from the easiest one, even if it's their first time climbing. For example, one grading system for bouldering is v0, v1, v2... As you go up in the number, the climbing gets harder, new holds are introduced that are harder to grip and use, climbing moves become bigger and more difficult, and the route itself becomes more complex.

Many times, beginner rock climbers and even those who it's their first time climbing can climb between v0 and v3. Some can even go up to v4 and v5, though, this depends on the climbing gym, and the climber. If the climber is in good shape and has prior experience in sports that could contribute to climbing, they could very quickly go up to climbing harder routes.

As you go up the grades, the difficulty between each grade also goes up.

I have a pair of shoes (Mad Rock Drone HV) that I got resoled 3 times already.

Usually the people who resole it tell us when we should move on to a new shoe, which is when the old shoes cannot be resoled anymore, but they have yet to do so for mine!

I have friends who have resoled theirs just twice and were told that there probably wont be a next time, that their shoes are just too damaged overall.

It really depends on your shoes and the status of them. If areas of the shoes are damaged that are not going to be replaced or fixed in the resole, then resoling obviously wont help them. As for the amount of time a climbing shoes can be resoled though, as I mentioned, mine have gone for 3 resoles, and will probably go fro at least one more, my friends have gone for just 2 and will probably not go for any more, so, it depends.

Try to send them as much as you can I would say.