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General Climbing · Nov 3, 2022

Which body part does the most work in climbing?

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Top Answer: Your lats and your back would do most of the work while climbing. Something beginner climbers usually experience is that sensation of discovering "new" muscles in their arms. These are just muscles that they have not used before, or not ...

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General Climbing · Oct 1, 2022

What is the correct way of rock climbing?

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Top Answer: There is no one correct way of climbing since every climber can have their own climbing style, and strengths. Though, there are a few general concepts that can help you climb better: 1. Use your feet - Climbing is not just an arm and back spor...

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Climbing Shoes · Sep 29, 2022

Do climbing shoes need to be broken in?

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Top Answer: All climbing shoes have a break in phase. During this phase, the climbing shoes will stretch and get slightly softer in some areas. The amount at which they will stretch and get softer depends on the size of the shoe, the material, and how you climb ...

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Climbing Shoes · Sep 29, 2022

How do you wear rock climbing shoes?

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Top Answer: Rock climbing shoes are worn the same way normal shoes are worn, just without socks. Their sizing, though, is a different matter. Rock climbing shoes are very tight in comparison to regular sport shoes, this is to provide better performance while ...

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Climbing Shoes · Oct 31, 2022

Do you have to wear bouldering shoes?

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Top Answer: While you technically can climb in regular sport shoes, and even with no shoes, it is highly recommended to climb in climbing shoes to not only help you climb better, but also to prevent injuries. In some climbing gyms, it is a requirement to climb i...

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Climbing Shoes · Oct 30, 2022

Do you wear socks with climbing shoes?

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Top Answer: Generally, you would not wear socks with climbing shoes unless you have a reason for it. Socks can help prevent chafing by providing an extra layer between your toes and the shoes. This could help in cases where you have new climbing shoes that are v...

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Climbing Shoes · Sep 29, 2022

Are climbing shoes supposed to hurt?

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Top Answer: Climbing shoes are not meant to hurt, they are meant to be tight, which for some, do mean that they may hurt a little bit. How tight they should be, though, depends on the climber. Climbers need their climbing shoes to be tight so that they can ...

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Climbing Shoes · Sep 29, 2022

what are rock climbing shoes called?

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Top Answer: Rock climbing shoes are simply called climbing shoes. Some who mainly do bouldering may refer to them as bouldering shoes, but those too are just climbing shoes....

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Sport Climbing · Oct 1, 2022

Why is it called a belay?

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Top Answer: Belay means to secure a rope around an object such as a pin, rock, cleat, or a belaying device. When you are belaying someone, you are securing the rope in a belay device such as a Grigri....

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Climbing Gear · Sep 29, 2022

Why do climbers wear jeans?

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Top Answer: The jeans rock climbers wear are not ordinary jeans. They have specific qualities that make them comfortable while climbing, such as being more stretchy and breathable than normal jeans These jeans are typically very comfortable, and are thick eno...