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General Climbing · Sep 27, 2022

how do i stop climbing with strength and develop better technique?

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Top Answer: To stop relying solely on strength and improve your climbing technique, here are a few tips: 1. Focus on footwork: Precise footwork is essential for efficient climbing, so be sure to place your feet accurately and use them to support your weight. ...

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General Climbing · Oct 1, 2022

What is climber posture?

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Top Answer: I think this refers to the head forward and slightly hunched back posture climbers tend to have. Of course, not all climbers have this posture, but many do, it has become a sort of stigma, giving it the name "climbers posture"....

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General Climbing · Oct 1, 2022

How do I control my fear when climbing?

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Top Answer: I have a fear of sports climbing. The moment i get a little bit too far from the ground, each clip becomes more and more nerve racking and stressful. The more I do it though, the less stressful it becomes. After just a few sessions I get used to i...

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General Climbing · Oct 1, 2022

Can I go bouldering alone?

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Top Answer: Bouldering does not require a climbing partner, so if you cannot find someone to go with, then that is ok. Bouldering required extra people when you do it outdoors, since you will need crash pads and spotters to watch over you while you climb. Indoor...

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General Climbing · Oct 1, 2022

Why do climbers file their fingers?

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Top Answer: It helps us prevent skin injuries such as tears and flappers. if the skin is rough, it can get caught on holds and could tear, which can be a nightmare for climbers. Filing rougher and bulgy areas of the skin helps prevent this....

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General Climbing · Oct 1, 2022

How do rock climbers go to the bathroom?

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Top Answer: 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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General Climbing · Oct 1, 2022

How good do you have to be to lead climb?

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Top Answer: Before lead climbing, you should at least have some experience in climbing and know the basics. Depending on how and where you want to learn lead climbing, you may be required to have some climbing experience. This experience could be a certain amoun...

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General Climbing · Oct 1, 2022

Why is climbing so scary?

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Top Answer: Climbing very often puts your body in strange and difficult positions, regardless of the type of climbing. These positions can sometimes be quite scary to be in, especially when including the element of height. In bouldering, being almost vertical...

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General Climbing · Oct 1, 2022

What state has the best rock climbing?

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Top Answer: California is home to some of the greatest climbing destinations in the USA and in the word. Such places include Yosemite National Park, Joshua Tree National Park, Bishop, and The Needles. All of which are immensely popular climbing destinations for ...

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General Climbing · Oct 1, 2022

Who's the best climber in the world?

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Top Answer: Adam Ondra is the one most consider as the best climber in the world. He started climbing when he was just 3 years old, and onsighted a 7b+ when he was just 8 years old. His climbing future was just as bright, and at that early age became one of t...

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