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Health, Injuries, & Safety · Oct 1, 2022

How common are rock climbing injuries?

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Top Answer: Rock climbing injuries can be quite common, but it depends on the climber and how well they listen to their bodies, and if they give their body the adequate amount of rest it requires. It's quite common for new climbers to get injured to some...

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General Climbing · Oct 1, 2022

Why do shoulders hurt after climbing?

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Top Answer: Firstly, something many people don't actually realize is that the shoulders play a huge role in climbing. Many people think that climbing mainly uses your arms, back, and core, and that all of the other muscles are more like "supporters&quo...

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Climbing Shoes · Sep 29, 2022

Can climbing shoes get wet?

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Top Answer: Yes, climbing shoes can get wet. In fact, many people wash them to clean them, some even put them in washing machines too (I have never tried it, there is quite a bit of debate on the washing machine approach). Also, while climbing, even if it&03...

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General Climbing · Sep 29, 2022

How often should you climb as a beginner?

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Top Answer: Everyone has a different limit when it comes to exercising, including climbing. When I started, I climbed about 4 times a week for about 4-5 hours each session. At that time, I didn't feel that it was too much since much of that time was spent ...

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Climbing Shoes · Sep 29, 2022

Do climbing shoes shrink?

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Top Answer: Climbing shoes normally do not shrink, they actually stretch and get looser. The amount at which they stretch depends on the material the shoe is made of, and of course, on how often the shoe is used. If climbing shoes are rarely used, or used not f...

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General Climbing · Sep 28, 2022

how important is flexibility for climbing?

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Top Answer: As someone who is not flexible myself, but has flexible friends, I can say that it is very important, not just for finishing routes, but also for preventing injuries. There have been quite a few routes that I have not been able to do, only to see ...

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Climbing Shoes · Sep 28, 2022

How do you stop your climbing shoes from smelling so bad?

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Top Answer: There are sprays that are used for shoes in general to help reduce/prevent bad smells. Normally, I would spray my shoes after each session. Realistically, though, I forget, so I spray them once a week. Another method I found that really helps with...

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Bouldering · Sep 27, 2022

how often do you break a boulders intended beta?

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Top Answer: I usually climb alone due to my working hours, but later on during the week I discuss the new routes in the gym with friends, and usually what happens is that I find out that I had no idea what the intended beta was, and that I completely broke the i...

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Climbing Shoes · Sep 27, 2022

Can climbing shoes change the shape of your toes/feet?

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Top Answer: I know some climbers that have been climbing for quite a few years, and while I do not know how their feet were before they started climbing, I can say that their toes do have a shape resembling that of a climbing shoe. Mainly, the toenails have a cu...

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Climbing Shoes · Sep 27, 2022

until when did you use beginner climbing shoes?

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Top Answer: The shoes I used in the beginning were relatively very cheap, and very basic, very beginner level. I used them for 6 months until I basically had to get new ones because they were full of holes and the rubber was almost non-existent. I will say th...