I have been clipping quickdraws for over 15 years now, and have a good idea of what makes a good quickdraw. Can the rope be clipped and unclipped easily? Pay attention to the ratio of weight...
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Finger Strength Training | improve FAST | 4 Complete Protocols
When I talk about "finger strength training," I'm talking primarily about increasing maximum strength. What we want is more maximum finger strength! Finger Strength Training - in...
What makes a good rope? What do terms like impact force, sheath percentage, and dynamic elongation mean?Today you will find out. We’ll begin with an overview of the 5 best climbing ropes....
9 Best Rock Climbing Shoes | 2022 Review | Beginner & Intermediate
For this climbing shoe review, we tested more than 20 pairs of rock climbing shoes. All shoes were reviewed and then divided into categories –so you’ll have no trouble determining which climbing...
Helpful tips on how to improve and train your bouldering technique. Learn which drills will result in fast improvements. Tips on the Proper Bouldering Technique Proper technique is the...
Training for Climbing – At Home | 30 Best Exercises + Training Plans
All you need for your "climbing training at home" is a mat and a door frame. If you want to train even more climbing-specific, I recommend investing in a “hangboard or pull-up...
What are the biggest dangers of climbing?How can you avoid dangerous situations?Safety tips. Is Sport Climbing Dangerous?Yes, climbing is classified as a potentially dangerous sport due to...
Via Ferrata Equipment – List of all the Gear you need | 7 Essentials
What Gear is necessary for a Via Ferrata? A complete list of the essential gear and some tips on how to best use it. Essential Via Ferrata Equipment Mandatory equipment: Climbing HarnessVia...
Climbing is only for young people… This misconception still exists - even though climbing offers several benefits for people of all ages. Can you start climbing at age 30 and...
Climbing Training Program | FREE | 4 Training Plans & 30 Exercises
30 exercises for practical Climbing/Bouldering Training. 2 Training Plans for Climbing-Specific Training. 2 Training Plans for Stabilization and Antagonist...
Outdoor climbing requires 21 additional skills. I start with an overview of all the differences. Further down, we explore every single difference in detail. 21 Differences between Indoor...