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Axieoqu
Finland204 Posts
 Helsinki, Finland, 6A (French)Been doing top-rope and boulder indoors for some two years. This summer I've been trying out some rock but oh man my nerdy skin can't handle that yet. Be sure to check out http://www.27crags.com/ for some topos if you're interested in your local outdoors climbing spots. Especially in Scandinavia and Europe. | ||
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kerpal
United Kingdom2695 Posts
On September 07 2013 05:47 CatNzHat wrote: head down to your local climbing gym and take their intro to climbing class (the all have one). You'll learn how to tie in as a climber and belayer and get some very basic pointers on technique. If you enjoy it, then keep climbing, invest in a pair of shoes and maybe a chalk bag and some chalk, and then keep on climbing. take a friend and talk them into doing it with you. | ||
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Gonzo103
Germany220 Posts
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icystorage
Jollibee19350 Posts
good luck on your trip man! | ||
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Sterling
United States182 Posts
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Epoxide
Magic Woods9326 Posts
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IAmWithStupid
Russian Federation1016 Posts
I always try to visit the World Cup in Kirov to look at the high level professionals and take a shot by myself after the event is over. Btw, koreans are good not only in SC2, but also in ice climbing. But russians are better  For the next season I've bought this bad boy: + Show Spoiler + ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/Ndb1iPd.jpg) Only 485 gramms with carbon fibre body, super-light aluminium handle and special alloy beak. Can't wait to try it out! | ||
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Hertzy
Finland355 Posts
Tampere, Finland, taken a long (over a year) hiatus lately but I guess I'm around 6A (French/Finnish indoor grading) boulder and top-rope. I also know lead climbing, just never found a partner to do it with. I remember when my hiatus started, I just completely lost my nerve, to the point that I was scared to let go of the wall after completing a top-rope climb. It was a while after I'd started bottom-rope climbing, too. Has anyone else got that? | ||
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0x64
Finland4600 Posts
Also thinking about climbing or watching youtube climbing video (free solo are the worst) I get sweaty hands and strange sensations in my feet. | ||
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sob3k
United States7572 Posts
On September 07 2013 23:36 Epoxide wrote: I just realised after today's boulder session that I'm kinda weak in my shoulders. Tried a 7c where the crux was a shoulder compression move between two crimps. Couldn't for the life of me hold on, and my shoulders hurt after >_< Anyone know a good way of training your shoulders for things like that? Wide grip pullups? Depends what angle you're talking about. | ||
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Epoxide
Magic Woods9326 Posts
On September 08 2013 03:18 sob3k wrote: Wide grip pullups? Depends what angle you're talking about. Uh it's quite hard to explain, I could take a picture next time I'm at it. The right handhold is a wrong tilted crimp under a box that is 45 degrees overhanging. The left hand hold is a pinch/bad crimp that's just flat. The only foot is between them on another box on the right side of it, 35 degrees overhanging. Uh, really doesn't say much. | ||
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AirbladeOrange
United States2573 Posts
On September 06 2013 06:31 0x64 wrote: Find closest climbing spot, use 50 bucks to get good climbing shoes. Really something that is easy to pick up with a friend. I don't think there is a climbing scene where I live. I have never heard of a place for it, I don't know of anyone here who does it, and my searches have come up short. Seems like I live in the wrong place for it. Edit: I found a place where you don't use ropes or anything that's 45 minutes away. And a place that is set to open in several months that is even closer. | ||
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Keniji
Netherlands2569 Posts
I do both bouldering/climbing inside and outside. For shoes there are some basic tips that have been mentioned here. Go to a shop that have a lot of models (at least in germany, the shops inside the climbing gyms have the most models) try them on (all of them). Make a pre selection. Try them at the wall and then settle for one. It's quite some effort but there is no way around it. Every feet is different and the shoes have to fit well. If you start climbing you probably don't have to do that as your first shoes won't hold very long and you don't have much idea what to look for. But do it soon as shoes and footwork is key. Removing bad habbits you have because your shoes were bad can be quite hard. (Dont worry tho. That only applies when you are climbing with bad shoes for years I'd guess.) By the way anyone has good book recommendations? "9 out of 10 climbers make the same mistake" is nice. Nothing ground breaking but still an eye opener. Focus is heavily on psychological and organisation (of training) and only very bit on technique (so not necessarily something for absolute beginners). If i go on another climbing trip I'll definitely look in here again to figure out if I can meet up with somebody from here. | ||
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FragKrag
United States11554 Posts
let me know if you're interested | ||
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EpidemicSC
United States70 Posts
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boxerfred
Germany8360 Posts
On September 05 2013 07:06 icystorage wrote: Philippines Level? idk, I haven't gauged myself yet I focus mostly on bouldering at our legendary House of Pain! + Show Spoiler + ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/81TkFiZ.jpg) That guy on the right looks a bit like CatZ | ||
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0x64
Finland4600 Posts
On September 09 2013 14:58 EpidemicSC wrote: Anyone have any good tips on how to develop stronger fingers? I'm having a hard time on any boulders with crimps, I'm doing pretty well on most other stuff. Time and regular training, hanging with the tip of your fingers on every occasion. Carrying shopping bag with the tip of 2 fingers... Maybe even having some finger strength tools on the computer desk :D but I don't know about those. edit: + google: http://www.nicros.com/training/articles/top-5-finger-strength-training-exercises-2/ | ||
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Stratos
Czech Republic6104 Posts
Or, if you have the option and you're somewhat dedicated to climbing, set up something like this for the rainy days ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/WseTFpC.jpg) Personally I'll take 30minutes of climbing over 1hour of any kind of workout. There's way too many muscles at work in every move and your body is twisted into all directions + every move counts as experience, especially outdoors. | ||
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Epoxide
Magic Woods9326 Posts
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EpidemicSC
United States70 Posts
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