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PaulClimbs
Jun 15, 2024
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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John Che
Jan 1, 2024
It for sure can if you wear the wrong shoes! It would also likely be a combination of other things such as wearing climbing shoes that are too small and landing badly, which could be bad regardless of the shoes, but wearing shoes that are not good for you would most likely increase the risk of bad landings. Even without combining shoes and other... Read more  
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Adam M.
May 28, 2023
Rock climbing is considered a high-risk sport due to its inherent nature and the potential dangers involved. The sport involves ascending steep rock faces or cliffs using a variety of techniques and equipment. While safety measures and equipment have greatly improved over the years, there are still inherent risks that climbers must be aware of and ... Read more  
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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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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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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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Health, Injuries, & Safety  ·  May 27, 2024

what should i do with a hurt pully?

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Health, Injuries, & Safety  ·  May 27, 2024
how long should i wait to climb again if my pully started hurting during a session?
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Health, Injuries, & Safety  ·  Sep 29, 2022
How do you make a finger pully injury heal faster?
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Climbing Shoes  ·  Dec 26, 2022
Should your big toe hurt in climbing shoes?
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Top Answer: It sounds like either the shoes are not the right shape or fit, or there is a pressure point on your big toe. Or maybe you put too much weight on your big toe rather than spreading the weight across all of your toes?...
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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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General Climbing  ·  Oct 1, 2022
Why do shoulders hurt after climbing?
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Climbing Shoes  ·  Oct 23, 2022
How do you make climbing shoes not hurt?
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Top Answer: First, the real key to making climbing shoes not hurt is to actually buy the correct size, and to not downsize to the point where you are in unbearable pain. Sizing down is fine, as long as you know what you are doing and not sizing down too much,...
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Health, Injuries, & Safety  ·  Nov 6, 2022
Why do my arms hurt after rock climbing?
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Top Answer: Rock climbing is a very arm-heavy sport, as it mostly utilizes muscles responsible for pulling and holding. The muscles most used for these are your back muscles and your arms. Just like with lifting weights, these muscles can tear and get damaged, w...
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Climbing Shoes  ·  Jan 22, 2023
Is it normal for new climbing shoes to hurt?
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Climbing Shoes  ·  Jan 25, 2023
Are climbing shoes supposed to hurt at first?
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Top Answer: It is very common for them to hurt, but, they are not "meant" to. They are meant to be very tight with no dead space, and this causes them to be painful. They don't always have to be painful though, it depends what you are aiming for w...
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Climbing Shoes  ·  Feb 13, 2023
Do climbing shoes hurt at first?
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Top Answer: Usually yes, but it should really be more of an uncomfortable feeling rather than actual pain. If you are used to climbing shoes, it may be fine, if not, you get used to it pretty quickly, assuming you didnt size down too much....
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