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Health, Injuries, & Safety · Oct 1, 2022

Does rock climbing damage your feet?

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Top Answer: Rock climbing can put strain on your feet, but whether it causes damage depends on various factors. The repetitive pressure and friction can lead to calluses, blisters, and even corns. However, these issues are typically temporary and can be managed ...

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Climbing Shoes · Dec 26, 2022

Should your big toe hurt in climbing shoes?

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Top Answer: It is completely normal for your toes to feel sore in climbing shoes, especially if you are a beginner, and you are not used to them, or if you have downsized your shoes a lot. Everyone can have different toes that hurt, the big toe is a quite common...

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Climbing Shoes · Feb 13, 2023

Do climbing shoes hurt at first?

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Top Answer: There are a few scenarios in which climbing shoes may hurt: 1. If you are a new climber, and you are not used to climbing shoes If you are a new climber, and you are not used to climbing shoes, they may hurt at first and be very uncomfortable...

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Training · Oct 1, 2022

How do you train to climb without a gym?

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Top Answer: Training for climbing does not actually require a gym, you can train for climbing from almost anywhere, including your home. Keep in mind that you should be extra careful with these exercises to not overdo it, and to not injure yourself. 1. P...

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Health, Injuries, & Safety · Aug 31, 2023

What can i do when i lose skin from my finger tips after climbing?

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Top Answer: I put a vitamin E cream on my hands before I fall asleep. I feel it really helps after sessions that leave me with pulsating red fingertips with little to no skin. The one I use is from Jason, its a 25,000 IU cream, but there are also oils with 75,00...

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Climbing Shoes · Jan 1, 2023

Is it okay to wear shoes half a size too big?

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Top Answer: It depends on your goals, the purpose of the shoes, and on your feet. If the shoes are meant to be more of a performance fit, then they should not be too big or loose. If they are meant to be a comfort fit, or shoes for warming up and for easier rout...

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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 · Feb 6, 2023

How can I make climbing shoes less painful?

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Top Answer: For me, the best way to break them in faster and to make them less painful was to just wear them. The more I wore them, the softer they became. One thing that really helps is to heat them up a little bit before putting them on with a small heater or ...

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Climbing Gear · Oct 1, 2022

Do I need a chalk bag for climbing?

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Top Answer: A chalk bag is not required, neither is chalk itself, but it is very helpful, especially if the holds are a little bit "over-touched", and if you sweat from your palms....

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Training · Oct 1, 2022

How flexible do you need to be for climbing?

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Top Answer: There is no real rule as to how flexible you need to be for climbing, but, being flexible can really help a lot in climbing and in solving the problems. It gives you more tools to use on the wall to finish the routes. Having basic flexibility and ...