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Improve Your Climbing: Avoid These Rookie Mistakes
Here are some of the most common mistakes beginner climbers make: Avoiding these common mistakes will help beginners climb more effectively and improve faster!
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How to Get Started climbing?
Getting started with climbing can be an exciting and rewarding adventure. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you begin your climbing journey: 1. Understanding the Types of Climbing Before you start, it’s essential to understand the different types of climbing: 2. Find a Climbing Gym near you Start at an indoor climbing gym. Gyms offer…
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What is a campus board?
A campus board is a training tool used by climbers to improve finger strength, upper body power, and dynamic movement skills. It consists of a wooden or metal frame with a series of evenly spaced horizontal rungs (called campus rungs) that climbers use to perform various exercises. Here’s a detailed overview of a campus board:…
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What is hang boarding?
Hangboarding, also known as hangboard training, is a form of climbing-specific strength training that focuses on improving finger strength, grip endurance, and overall upper body strength. This is done using a hangboard, a specialized piece of equipment with a variety of holds that mimic those found on climbing routes. Here’s a detailed look at hangboarding:…
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What is a kilter board?
A Kilter Board is an adjustable, interactive training tool for climbers that features a climbing wall with a grid of holds equipped with LED lights. These lights are controlled via a mobile app, allowing climbers to select and illuminate specific holds to create and follow climbing problems of varying difficulties. Here’s a detailed overview of…
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How many times can I resole climbing shoes?
The number of times you can resole climbing shoes depends on several factors, including the quality of the shoe, the condition of the upper material, and the skill of the cobbler performing the resole. Generally, climbing shoes can be resoled multiple times if the upper and the rand (the rubber that wraps around the shoe)…
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What is bouldering?
Bouldering is a form of rock climbing performed on small rock formations or artificial climbing walls without the use of ropes or harnesses. Climbers typically scale boulders or walls that are up to 4-5 meters (13-16 feet) high. Safety is maintained through the use of crash pads placed on the ground and spotters who assist…
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what is a slab climbing wall?
A slab climbing wall is a type of climbing wall that is angled less than vertical, typically sloping outward from the bottom to the top. Unlike overhang walls, which require significant upper body strength and dynamic movement, slab walls emphasize balance, technique, and footwork. Here’s a detailed overview of slab climbing walls: Features of a…
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What is an overhang climbing wall?
An overhang climbing wall is a section of a climbing wall that angles outwards from the vertical plane, creating a steep incline that climbers must ascend. This type of wall increases the difficulty of climbing routes due to the need for greater strength, technique, and endurance to overcome the force of gravity pulling the climber…
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What is the route setting?
Route setting is the process of designing and creating climbing routes or problems on climbing walls. This is done by strategically placing holds in various configurations to create specific challenges for climbers. Route setting is both an art and a science, requiring creativity, technical knowledge, and an understanding of climber abilities and safety. Key Aspects…
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