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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
Yes, warming up by climbing easy routes is a common and effective way to prepare your body for more challenging climbs. Start with routes below your maximum difficulty level to gradually increase blood flow and warm up your muscles. Focus on smooth movements and proper technique. Adjust the intensity and duration of your warm-up based on how you fe... Read more  
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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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Joshua
Jul 29
I wouldn't. Downsizing isn't really meant to be a beginner thing, it's really not beginner friendly. The whole point of downsizing is to have better control and performance for the more difficult and advanced routes, beginners don't climb on advance routes that require high performance shoes or downsizing. I would hold off on downsizing and only... Read more  
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Adam M.
Jul 31
As Joshua answered, you really dont need to downsize beginner shoes, because they are beginner shoes. Once you get past the beginner stage and get to the point where downsizing can actually contribute to your climbing, then its worth considering downsizing.
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General Climbing  ·  Oct 1, 2022

How do rock climbers go to the bathroom?

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PaulClimbs
Jan 17, 2023

They "go" in a bag or some kind of container, keep it with them until they get down from the route (or up), and then throw it away when they can.
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