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Sport Climbing · Nov 11, 2022

Is lead climbing harder than top rope?

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Top Answer: Neither are necessarily harder than the other, It depends on the grade of the route you are climbing and your skills as a climber. You could climb a 5A top rope route that would be equally easy as a 5A lead route. You could also climb an 8A top rope ...

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Climbing Shoes · Sep 29, 2022

Can you rock climb in sneakers?

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Top Answer: Rock climbing is possible in sneakers, and even barefoot for that matter, but it is highly recommended to climb in climbing shoes as they will provide a better base for standing on small climbing holds, and give you better stability and grip on the w...

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Climbing Gear · Nov 11, 2022

Do you need a chalk bag for bouldering?

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Top Answer: While a chalk bag is not a requirement for bouldering or climbing in general, it is highly recommended to use chalk as it can be the difference between sending a route and falling. Chalk, when used, is preferably kept in a chalk bag or a chalk bucket...

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General Climbing · Nov 11, 2022

What is indoor rock climbing called?

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Top Answer: Indoor rock climbing is just called indoor rock climbing. Though, the term could refer to a few different styles of climbing. Indoor climbing could refer to bouldering, sport climbing, top rope climbing, auto-belay climbing, and speed climbing. Ea...

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General Climbing · Nov 10, 2022

Can tall people rock climb?

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Top Answer: Tall and short people both have the potential to become amazing climbers. Climbing does not depend on the climbers height. There are times when being short can be beneficial, such is in very compressed movements and positions, and there are times ...

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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 you walk in climbing shoes?

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Top Answer: You can walk in climbing shoes, it is just not recommended. Climbing shoes are not meant for walking, they are meant for climbing. Walking in them can just wear the shoes out quicker. Not to mention that they are also pretty painful to just walk in. ...

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Training · Nov 6, 2022

Do system boards count as climbing or training?

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Top Answer: Depends on who you ask, for me, they count as both climbing and training. I have a MoonBoard at my gym, and I usually prefer to climb on it rather than training on a hangboard. Though I do have at least 1 session a week for hangboarding and campus...

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Climbing Shoes · Nov 6, 2022

When should you resole your climbing shoes?

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Top Answer: When you start to see a hole in them, and before the hole goes through the fabric of the shoe, otherwise it will just cost more to get them resoled and to fix the hole in the fabric rather than just resoling them. The most common place for holes i...

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General Climbing · Sep 29, 2022

how do you take care of your hands after rock climbing?

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Top Answer: I usually put a vitamin E cream on them. There are creams and balms that are made specifically for climbing, but I have always benefited from pure vitamin E. I haven't tried any of the others climbing specific creams or balms, though. I have...