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General Climbing · Nov 10, 2022

Can tall people rock climb?

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Top Answer: Tall and short people both have the potential to become amazing climbers. Climbing does not depend on the climbers height. There are times when being short can be beneficial, such is in very compressed movements and positions, and there are times ...

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General Climbing · Nov 6, 2022

What should I wear for rock climbing?

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Top Answer: Sport cloths, nothing special really. Depending on the gym you will be climbing at, you may have to wear climbing shoes, which are usually provided at the gym as rentals. Chalk bags are also usually provided or can be rented for that session. Othe...

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General Climbing · Sep 29, 2022

how do you take care of your hands after rock climbing?

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Top Answer: I usually put a vitamin E cream on them. There are creams and balms that are made specifically for climbing, but I have always benefited from pure vitamin E. I haven't tried any of the others climbing specific creams or balms, though. I have...

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General Climbing · Sep 30, 2022

What is beta spray?

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Top Answer: Beta spraying is when one climber tells another how a route is supposed to be climbed, or what they need to do, without them asking for the help. This annoys many climbers for a few reasons. First, a big part of climbing is the mental challen...

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General Climbing · Nov 3, 2022

Which body part does the most work in climbing?

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Top Answer: Your lats and your back would do most of the work while climbing. Something beginner climbers usually experience is that sensation of discovering "new" muscles in their arms. These are just muscles that they have not used before, or not ...

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General Climbing · Oct 1, 2022

How do rock climbers not get tired?

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Top Answer: Rock climbers are very efficient at pacing themselves, and only exerting the required amount of energy, and no more. They achieve this through training, experience, and properly reading the route. Climbers do in fact get tired, just after a differ...

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General Climbing · Oct 1, 2022

What is the correct way of rock climbing?

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Top Answer: There is no one correct way of climbing since every climber can have their own climbing style, and strengths. Though, there are a few general concepts that can help you climb better: 1. Use your feet - Climbing is not just an arm and back spor...

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General Climbing · Oct 1, 2022

How high can a bouldering wall be?

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Top Answer: Traditional indoor boulder walls are usually around 15 feet (4.5 meters) tall. This is not an indication for how long the actual route is, though, since the climbing route may actually be shorter or longer than the wall itself due to the angle of ...

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General Climbing · Oct 1, 2022

Why should people rock climb?

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Top Answer: Rock climbing is a great sport as really almost anyone can do it, regardless of their fitness level. There are a few types of climbing, but the simplest one is indoor bouldering. Boulders are short routes, usually up to 15 feet (around 5 meters) t...

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General Climbing · Oct 1, 2022

Why rock climbing is the best sport?

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Top Answer: Rock climbing can help you get stronger in a relatively short amount of time. It builds strength in your core, gives you strong abs, builds your back and arms, and is an overall great workout. Many people think that climbing only really involves y...

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