yeah it sucks over the winter period, do you have an indoor wall near you? maybe you could go there once a week/fortnight just to keep up you'r technique and strengh...
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yeah it sucks over the winter period, do you have an indoor wall near you? maybe you could go there once a week/fortnight just to keep up you'r technique and strengh...
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At the indoor wall 3 times a week I'd say but well, wall bred climbing just aint the same. Can't get exposure on a 30ft inside wall!
no but bouldering is great for finger strengh no matter inside or outside! how high one climb doesn't make them a good climber. technique and skill are the key elements, i would say, to focus on when climbing indoor.
Enjoy the outdoors and the climb when outside. dont take the same risk's outside as you would inside. it's a lot safer in side than out side.
Enjoy the outdoors and the climb when outside. dont take the same risk's outside as you would inside. it's a lot safer in side than out side.
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Oh yes indeed, and instead of 2 or 3 routes you can do more than enough. I always leave shattered.
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Why not give it a go then?
No idea whether its good exercise or not but at least it looks fun!
No idea whether its good exercise or not but at least it looks fun!
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It will get boring very quick!
Get to a proper climbing wall!
Get to a proper climbing wall!
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It is a bit bare and his shoes suck (not suitable)
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With the holds being that big it barely matters what footwear he has on, that looks to be more a test of cardio/grip strength than an attempt to replicate a proper climb.
Went indoor climbing with my ex a few times a while ago and I've done one or two afternoons since but I haven't really done much outdoor climbing since I was about 10.
I think I normally do one or two 6's when I go but normally much around on the mid level ones. I'd love to go more often and start properly but I'm either too lazy or too busy.
I think I normally do one or two 6's when I go but normally much around on the mid level ones. I'd love to go more often and start properly but I'm either too lazy or too busy.
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Single pitch E1 today on a top rope. God only knows where the hell you were supposed to put pro in.
Led a bunch of Vdiffs and seconded a HVS.
Fun day out but i need a new belay jacket, it was cold cold cold!
Led a bunch of Vdiffs and seconded a HVS.
Fun day out but i need a new belay jacket, it was cold cold cold!
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Was up at Sheep's tor on Dartmoor this weekend. Had my 1st off.
Hit the ground like a sack of potatoes, ripped the pro out and landed sort of sitting on my ass, bruised heel, knee grazes and some rope burn.
Hit the ground like a sack of potatoes, ripped the pro out and landed sort of sitting on my ass, bruised heel, knee grazes and some rope burn.
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Mine was right up to the crash. Led my 1st HS, was trying the VS when it all went wrong.
Then a hike to the tents and a nice BBQ and fire until the early hours.
Then a hike to the tents and a nice BBQ and fire until the early hours.
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Just got my cams purchased! Now gotta wait to see my mum to grab them. Absolute bargin, 2 Dragons for 80 quid, shame its down in Cornwall so I've gotta wait to try them out.
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Not bad price, what size?
Just wish I hadn't missed the 50% off ALL climbing stuff at Gooutdoors over new years.
Would have picked up so much stuff...
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I got a 2 and a 3 plus as a present mum got a spectre krab, which was unexpected.
Promptly went into my garden to look at the old wall to see if I could try them out but I reckon the wall would've collapsed!
Only have to wait until the week so its cool.
Promptly went into my garden to look at the old wall to see if I could try them out but I reckon the wall would've collapsed!
Only have to wait until the week so its cool.
Recently started climbing at cardiff in the local indoor place. All good fun and gone probably 8 or so times and can manage 6A or 6A+ top rope, but really struggling with the leading. I am super worried about getting to the top on something tough and pulling up slack then falling, so any tips would be appreciated! 
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I'm seriously thinking of starting indoor climbing. Never done it before but it just looks fun and a great way to keep fit.
Has anyone ever been to http://www.eica-ratho.com/?? wee bit feedback on a place first never hurts.
What age did you all start? I'm 25 and really don't wanna turn up at a starters course full of wee kids......
Has anyone ever been to http://www.eica-ratho.com/?? wee bit feedback on a place first never hurts.
What age did you all start? I'm 25 and really don't wanna turn up at a starters course full of wee kids......
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25 is fine, I took it up last yeat and I'm 28 now.
If you'r worried about falling on lead don't, find nice easy over hanging route so you can swing and practise falling off. Just confirm the belayer knows what you are going to do!
Make sure you've got at least 3 quick draws clipped in and not too much excess rope and start dangling!
If you'r worried about falling on lead don't, find nice easy over hanging route so you can swing and practise falling off. Just confirm the belayer knows what you are going to do!
Make sure you've got at least 3 quick draws clipped in and not too much excess rope and start dangling!