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Matt
Aug 5
I just learned at the gym that this is actually an international way of encouraging or saying "you can do it". Pretty cool when the whole gym is yelling at you "alle" or "you can do it!".
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Claire
Aug 1
I would add that it also depends on if it's indoor climbing or outdoor climbing. I don't climb indoors as much as I do outdoors, but usually when we go out we easily have full day sessions, leaving in the morning and getting back at night, sometimes the next morning even. I doubt I would be able to have such long sessions in an indoor gym though... Read more  
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Adam M.
Jun 1, 2023
Alle, or Allez, is a form of encouragement in climbing. It means "go" or "come one" in French. When people shout "allez" at others, it's the same as shouting "come on", "you can do it", it's just a form of encouragement that is very common in climbing. Different countries and languages may have their own word of encouragement besides allez, b... Read more  
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Matt
Aug 5
Beginner here but I have been doing that for a few month, I don't know if it's ok or not though. I come from a weight lifting background, so to me it just comes natural to lift weight, it's the climbing part that is new for me, and in order to not be in the gym everyday I have been combining sessions. I haven't found what works best yet though as i... Read more  
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Matt
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I just learned at the gym that this is actually an international way of encouraging or saying "you can do it". Pretty cool when the whole gym is yelling at you "alle" or "you can do it!".
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Matt
Aug 5
I haven't gotten there yet, but I have come pretty close to doing one, but I think it was very much my "style" as it was a very physical boulder and I have been weight lifting for a few years and have some strength. I think I was just very much lacking the technique needed to actually do the boulder. If I would have done it though I don't know if I... Read more  
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Do all climbing gyms have showers in them?

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I purchased climbing gear in 2020, used frequently the first few years and left in storage. It may have been exposed to solvents. Retire? Or not?
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which would have the biggest impact on climbing, mobility or flexibility?
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what should i do if i dont have a moon board or tension board?
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