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PaulClimbs
Jun 15
I don't really think there is a general best length. For me personally, I cut them just enough to not be too short, but don't leave enough to hear the nails on the wall. If they are even a little bit longer than that, they tend to sometimes get bent backwards while grabbing the holds, which obviously is not very pleasant.
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PaulClimbs
Jun 15
For me the fit of climbing shoes has always been the same based on the shoes. I haven't changed my shoe size since I started climbing a few years ago, even when I try on shoes I already have, like the Evolv Shaman 2, I still find that the best fit is the same size I got when I first bought them a few years ago.
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Adam M.
Sep 29, 2022
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 my friends do them using some sort of crazy body folding beta. Lifting their legs up to the level of... Read more  
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Adam M.
Sep 30, 2022
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 also resting and planning, looking back now though, I realize that it was way too much, to the point wher... Read more  
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Answered a Question    Jan 17, 2023

How do rock climbers go to the bathroom?

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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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