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Training · Sep 27, 2022

if i stop climbing and only do hang boarding, will i get better at climbing?

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Top Answer: Hang boarding can improve finger strength and grip endurance, which are important factors in climbing performance. However, it is not a replacement for climbing, as climbing involves a range of skills including footwork, balance, technique, and menta...

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Climbing Shoes · Feb 13, 2023

How do I stop my toes from hurting in climbing shoes?

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Top Answer: To stop your toes from hurting in climbing shoes, you can try the following tips: 1. Make sure you're wearing the right size of climbing shoes. 2. Consider getting shoes with a wider toe box or stretch your existing shoes to make more room f...

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Climbing Shoes · Feb 7, 2023

Why do rock climbers wear small shoes?

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Top Answer: Rock climbers wear smaller shoes because it gives them better support for their feet while climbing. Wearing smaller shoes allows you to be more precise with your feet, stand on smaller foot holds, and exert much more force from your toes compared to...

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Climbing Shoes · Feb 7, 2023

Can I walk around in climbing shoes?

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Top Answer: You can, but why would you? Climbing shoes in general are not comfortable and can be painful, walking in them usually doesn't feel any better. Though, in some cases walking in climbing shoes can help soften them up a bit at the beginning of t...

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Climbing Shoes · Feb 7, 2023

Can you climb without climbing shoes?

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Top Answer: Yes, but you won't gain much support from non-climbing shoes. Climbing shoes are designed to give you the maximum amount of support for your feet while climbing, even the cheapest beginner shoes. Regular everyday shoes are over-stuffed with r...

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Climbing Shoes · Feb 6, 2023

How can I make my climbing shoes more comfortable?

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Top Answer: First of all, get the right shoes in the right size. The most common mistake I hear people make in my gym is that their shoes are way too small, and they don't even know it. In that case, their shoes will probably never be comfortable and may al...

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Climbing Shoes · Feb 6, 2023

Can climbing shoes be comfortable?

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Top Answer: Climbing shoes can be comfortable! But, that is in comparison with other climbing shoes, and not with everyday shoes. I believe that climbing shoes will never be as comfortable as everyday shoes. If you manage to find the right pair of shoes for y...

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General Climbing · Oct 1, 2022

What is climber posture?

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Top Answer: I think this refers to the head forward and slightly hunched back posture climbers tend to have. Of course, not all climbers have this posture, but many do, it has become a sort of stigma, giving it the name "climbers posture"....

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General Climbing · Oct 1, 2022

How do I control my fear when climbing?

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Top Answer: I have a fear of sports climbing. The moment i get a little bit too far from the ground, each clip becomes more and more nerve racking and stressful. The more I do it though, the less stressful it becomes. After just a few sessions I get used to i...

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Climbing Shoes · Jan 25, 2023

Are climbing shoes meant to be uncomfortable?

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Top Answer: Climbing shoes were not designed to be uncomfortable, but, given their general nature of being tight, snug, and not leaving any wiggle room for your toes or any space to move for your feet, they are uncomfortable. Though climbing shoes are quite u...