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Adam M.
Jun 14, 2023
Rock climbing can be enjoyed by individuals of various body types. While a lean and relatively lightweight body composition can provide advantages in terms of strength-to-weight ratio, there is no specific "best" body type for climbing. Other factors such as technique, flexibility, mental focus, and problem-solving skills also play important roles ... Read more  
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Adam M.
Jun 14, 2023
Yeah, climbing shoe rubber can get old and lose its stickiness over time. Exposure to sun, heat, moisture, and just wearing them out can make the rubber harder and less grippy. When the rubber starts feeling stiff and doesn't stick to the rock like it used to, it's a sign that it's getting worn out. It's important to keep an eye on the condition of... Read more  
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PaulClimbs
Aug 26, 2023
Lead climbing multiple times a week, this is what helped me overcome my fear of heights, at least while climbing. I found a friend to climb with, and we climbed 3 times a week. The frequent climbing amount really helped boost my confidence in being up so high, and my confidence in the gear and the knots and everything else. Though, this didn... Read more  
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John Che
Nov 11, 2022
Neither are necessarily harder than the other, It depends on the grade of the route you are climbing and your skills as a climber. You could climb a 5A top rope route that would be equally easy as a 5A lead route. You could also climb an 8A top rope route, and it would be just as hard as a lead route. One element that could make lead climbing ha... Read more  
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Adam M.
Answered a Question    Oct 23, 2022

Why is it called a belay?

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Belay means to secure a rope around an object such as a pin, rock, cleat, or a belaying device.

When you are belaying someone, you are securing the rope in a belay device such as a Grigri.
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