Jesse Grupper edition>Should I start climbing?Yes. Or no, if your primary care physician wouldn't clear you.>How do I start toproping?Read a book? Call your local climbing gym? Take a course with a local guide? There are a lot of ways to get started!>How do I start bouldering outside?See above.Old thread: >>137578
>>144879>no, if your primary care physician wouldn't clear you.Fuck doctors. I climb what I want!
>>144890I find the wood holds cause less skin loss so I make sure I spend at least half my time using them, even if those climbs are less fun
>tfw sprained my wrist while practicing for my alpinist certification>might not be able to do the actual exams over the weekendOh the irony. But Im more bothered by the fact I might not be able to squeeze in a 7a project before the mountain season starts.Thank you for reading my blog.
I'm gonna go try the tall left line on this boulder today. inb4 I die
Another day another 2 blood blisters on my finger. I've been climbing for 8 months but my hands are more fucked up than ever.
>>145037As long as all the pain is on the surface you're fine.All skin shit is usually just annoying, but shouldn't effect progress unless its real bad.
>>145021That looks cool as fuck. What rock type is it?
>>145070Yes
>>145021how'd it go?
>>145070I believe it's gneiss, probably my favorite type of rock. Great friction, skin friendly>>145109I actually sent it!
should I get a hangboard or a no hang device like tension block?
>>145144Substitution for climbing: boardSupplemental with climbing: blockWhy? Idk lol
>>145138>gneissNice.
Is it nirmal for climbing shoes to hurt to the point of having to take them of during sessions. If not, how do i stretch them out?
>>145224Just using them usually streches them over time. That being said, taking your shoes off while you're resting is a good habit to have to make it easier on your feet. Aslo, dont buy super small shoes. They should (idealy) fit like a sock
>>145224Yeah that's normal, they'll break in eventually and taking your shoes off between attempts is a good idea anyways
Probably the best V4 I've done yet, so sickhttps://youtu.be/n61Fpx-vz9o
anyone have a recommendation for a phone tripod for recording yourself climbing? watching back footage has been real helpful for improvement/feedback
>>145427No, sorry
>>145427Just get your belay buddy to film you. Helps you push over cruxes when you know the belaying isn't 100% :r)
wouldn't it be funny if someone sends burden of dreams and post the send before will?
>>145644dubs knows shawn's video is going up
>>145644Stefano has already sent it but the British climbing cabal (led by Tom Randall) has dirt on him. Whenever you film something with Lattice Training they also get you to film a compromise tape of you having sex with an underage climber.
week 5 of climbingi have scraped my way up 3 V3'sthere is a V4 that is extremely juicy and yummy and requires me to kinda dyno up to a shitty sloperif i can just stick my baby grip hand onto that sloper and get the next hold i will have it in the bag inshallah
As if I needed more reasons to climb
>>145732>extremely juicybut how sloppy is it
>>145757
>>145427The amazon basics one is cheap and will work
>>145644Why is wil being such a queer about it? If you have it, post it. It does not take weeks to put an edit together.
>>145778See>>145678
i think i know the reason why they can show the send. they will premier it behind reel rock's paywall. it will be a documentary of some sort.fuckt that shit.
>>145798Was thinking the same minus the paywall part
>>145798Didn't they just release a reel rock? A girl who I'm pretty sure is autistic I think tried to ask me to go with her
/cg/ - climbceleb general
>>145798This is my fear. I was fine with paying the small prize for the Hukkataival doc because that actually depicted a new milestone in climbing. But the more likely reason for the delay is that nowdays everyone and they grandma is throwing stuff in youtube that's better produced than regular TV so you don't want to be the low-effort asshole.
>>145821If I ever manage to send a V17, I'll post a 30 sec video recorded with a samsung phone on youtube
do you buy trad climbing gear second hand? how much used is too much used
What’s a good bouldering shoe to get after I destroy my first pair which are Scarpa Helix? Should I get a non-flat pair?
>>145822>When I manage to send a V17ftfy :)
>start climbing hard>start getting really hungry all the time>climb and workout more to compensate for increased food intake>just get even hungrierbros............ i'm already a gumby......... i can't be a fat gumby on top of it.............
>>145840>do you buy trad climbing gear second hand?Yeah, just give it a look over or ask for more pictures if you need. Check out the dates on the slings and replace as needed.>How much used is too much used If it gives you pause don't get it
>>145777>The amazon basicsThey steal the designs from original creators, undersell them out of business, then raise the price higher than the original
>>145869BasedThank you fren :)
>>145895Are you actually getting fatter? If not, who cares?Even if you are, it might not be super productive to worry about. Emil Abrahamson put on 7kg in 3 months before climbing his first V15.
>>145908ok so get one before the other guys go out of business and amazon raises its price
>>145895I'm at my heaviest weight right now at 190lbs 6'1" and have evolved from a v4 shitter to a v5 gigachad
>>145914
>>145798>>145821speaking of paywalls, does anyone know how can i get my hands on When Dogs Fly by Dean Potter?it used to be on vimeo and i actually decided to pay the few bucks and the stupid thing wouldn't let me, being geolocked or whatever locked. i was furious
>>146223you cant climb in the afterlife schizo
>>146223If an afterlife exists why bother climbing. It removes the tension.
>>146243Atheism makes me a better climber
what chalk does /climb/ use?
>>146291generic crushed chalk in a ball. gives me just as much as i need
Can I use a regular climbing harness for tree climbing, or do I need a special one with the slingrope attachments?
>>146291the cheapest $2 block of chalk that the gym sells that lasts me two months
am i the only one who doesn't use chalk? it feels like cheating
>>146347it's not when it's literally one of two essential pieces of equipment for the sport
>>146347I like it for rope climbing because I get sweaty as fuck on the second half.For bouldering it doesn't do much for me, at least it feels that way
>>146291The cheapest I can find
>>146291I use my chalk bag like a cum sock and then use the dried cum like chalk.
>>146347As a sweaty guy, its literally impossible for me to climb without it. Even using lots of chalk results in lot of slipping
>>146562lol
>>146562...climbing?
Bros... I am the double bursitis of the knee guy... Doc says I'm out 15 more daysI haven't climbed in 5 months, every time it looks like I'm good to go, I'm out some more time
>>146569rip. Injuries really suck. I have been struggling with tennis elbows since christmas and just got what i assume is a pulley injury. It has been a good opportunity to practise my front levers tho, and i think im gonna try climbing again this weakend.
>>146569Sounds like the perfect time to work on your finger strength, pull ups and core Get super fit for your return, mangAlso, I fucking hate captcha:) fucking piece of useless fucking garbage is fucking broken
>>146607Good luck, my man>>146608I've been training exclusevely upper body for 5 months, I feel like that Chris Hemsworth meme pic lol
>>146670>exclusivelySorry, I also am ESL
>>146347I only use it when I'm sweaty as fuck.No idea why someone would need chalk in winter
>>146843
>>146843Cause you are not a real climber
>>146347After patting you on the back for sending your hard project without chalk everybody thanked you for making the holds smeary smooth fucking shit. Just use the fucking chalk, dirtbag.
>>146347Gumby detected
>May 2023...I am forgotten
>>146965No proof, no send
>>147021>Australian climber getting a topMust be an easy set
Go climb outside
>>147040No
>>147040There might be snakes
I love climbing because there's no mental health requirementOther sports are like "wahh wahh you've got a severe psychiatric disorder you can't do this" but a wall of rock with ropes doesn't talk back while I'm molesting its cracks and holes
https://www.youtube.com/live/_8id2biZ-j0
Is Janja climbing this year?
>>147023RIP, my queen
>>147092Janja has broken her left big toe in Feb during training. Will probably be back next comp.Jessie Pilz, Stasa Gejo, Hannah Meul also injured atm
>3 usa climbers in finalsrigged
>oriane in finalslet's goooooo
>>147065There was indeed snakes
Was watching finals live, pretty cool. The girls are even cuter in person. Also Sean bailey and tomoa are smaller than you think
>>147129TWO (2) silvers so far this season for /ourgirl/!
>>147140Nice! I like the long roof they made for this one. Cut the chance of rain delays way down. >>147092She's scheduled for the next one I think.
futaba bros...
my friend said that the pocket hold is a casanova grip
>>147168KWAB
i dropped my reverso today
>>147226Didn't know gyms still let you use reversos
>>147226rip 20 bucks, how high up were you?
>>146291Whatever is cheapest. I have tried all and it makes no difference. Do not spend money on premium chalk and you do not need liquid.
>>147238nah only 15 meters or so and i found it afterwards. it was a top rope solo test, no danger at all but i was nervous and trying to be careful, double checking everything i did, and i went to hang it on my harness and suddenly i felt something drop and heard the "cling" down below and i felt a chill down my spine, i felt so stupid man. lesson learned always hang things into your harness with the carabiner opening pointing upwards, in a down to up motion, never up to low, that's what must have happened in my case because i took special care that it never left the carabiner, even when i took it off the rappel. it fell when i opened the carabiner to attach it to the back of my harness
Started leading last year in May.Just sent 5.12a/7a for the first time. Feeling super!
>>146965this guy looks like the most stereotypical numale but he's just some scottish guy
>>147246Gates out friend
>>147243>I have tried all and it makes no differenceThis is false if you have sweaty hands, premium stuff(friction labs) is just way nicer chalk, lasts longer, and doesn't end up as a little cluster of pebbles in your chalk bag. Only downside is that it is harsher on your skin and your skin gets thinner faster.
looking to get pants for climbing outside while this REI sale's goin on. any suggestions?
>>147411>This is false if>and if>and also if>oh, I almost forgot, if>but yeah, there is a difference
>>147454
ITT: fake climbers discussing fucking chalk on plastic
I wasn't a huge fan of Keenan Takahashi's Antigrav brand to begin with, but I was always a big fan of him as a climber and a person.It's so sad that in their latest drop they are using stolen artwork.I contacted the original artist and they were unaware of its usage.It is also obvious that they knew what they were doing by the subtle changes they made to the design.I just hope they paid someone to make the design and had no idea it was stolen.
>>145138What are you thinking grade wise? Looks mentally challenging unless the picture make it look huge.
>>147454poverty cope
>>147040I went climbing outside yesterday for the first time ever! it was cool
What's a good shoe to upgrade to from Black Diamond Momentums (my first shoe)? Do mostly indoor bouldering, but going to be doing some outdoor stuff a few times this year. Any recs for something that's a step up from the momentums?
>tfw the difficulty between v3 and v4 is so huge in my gymwtf bros, I can flash most v3s but when I try a v4 they always start in these weird fucking positions or have crazy reaches that I've never had to do on v3s
>>147690Get softer shoes for inside climbing. Most gyms don't set heinously shit feet, so there is no need for hawk talons.The softer shoes encourage good footwork. If you have shit footwork your rubber is fucked
>>147572Damn that's lame as hell especially since he also has a skating background and they get their artwork ripped off enough
>>147687Right on anon! >>147690Kubos, Veloce, Kronos. Honestly almost anything is better than BD Momentums
>>147579V5 stand, v7 sit. Sit adds a 6 move V6 into the stand.
>broken toe
>>147724nooo
what did geek climber mean by this?
>>147753It means he clicked on a phishing email. Hope he gets his channel back.
>>147754I hope he doesn't
Joe's Valley is coolhttps://youtu.be/6eedonmPBOQhttps://youtu.be/TOc_g8Y47zg
>>147763that taiwanese american doesn't even climb anymore. I just want to see that autistic near 40 year old try to climb V7s in his gym while being oblivious to using chalk.
>>147704Difference between v3 and v4 in my gym is that v4 is still just a lot of juggy holds but with weirder body positioning and more core stability required to maintain those positions. V5 is where the handholds start getting smaller and you really just need to work on finger strength.
>>147824Nice
>>144879So we're all in agreement that Bosi did not actually send Burden of Dreams right? >still no video
>>147884pretty much
>>147824nice sends bud
>>147827>V7s in his gymHe couldn't even do V3 on the Moonboard, how tf can he climb V7??
>>147572What is the original even from?
>>147884If he's putting together an "inspirational" video or doc I'll be even more pissed
>>147944i want to see him try, not succeed
>>147572>>147962Instagram artist @oldsweaty did an album cover for some Japanese guyhttps://www.instagram.com/p/CjA9ARYrDaF/
How the FUCK do people get in enough lifting to be stronger/look better as well as enough climbing in to actually improve at that without one negatively impacting the other? If I climb one day, my elbows hurt like shit if I lift or climb the next. Same with lifting, if I do one day I cannot climb to my full potential the next. What's your routine look like /cg/? Are you strong/do you look strong or are you DYEL?
>>148086this dude >>146965 is probably one of the strongest climbers in the world and he looks DYEL as fuck. it's all about finger strength, footwork/technique bro
>>148086If you want to avoid looking DYEL, which is definitely the most ideal body for climbing, you have to get stupid strong fingers.Personally, I look DYELish but my muscles are significantly stronger than a lot of people who appear larger than me. And I am not talking about proportionally.The best advice is to train your fingers, assuming that you're at a level where you can do it consistently and healthily. Stronger fingers will allow you to train other thinks more effectively.
>>148086>What's your routine look like /cg/?Winter: boulder/climb gym 1-2x/week + ice climb/winter route over weekendSpring: crag climbing 2x/weekSummer: crag climb 0-1x/week, alpine routes 1-3x/weekAutumn: crag climb 2x/week, 1x/week alpine route if the weather holds in the mountainsDon't look like a roided dude, but I do have some definition. Can't climb higher than 7a THOUGH.
>>148086I enjoy running naked in the woods near my houseI go at night cause I don't want to get spotted lol
>>147490go back to chopping bolts on your 5.7 old man
>>148086Climbing might not be the best sport exercise if you dont want to look DYEL. Just look at Adam Ondra.That said you shouldn't be hurting, do you have a injury? Tennis/Golfers Elbow? What is your warm up routine for lifting and climbing?
>>148206yeah bro adam ondra looks like he has never trained a day in his life
>>147146I thought Orianne was a midge. She's height-mogging those 2 lanky bitches.
>>148206thumbnail looks way too much like scooby1961
>>148220He looks like a guy who trains to improve his functional strength and perform better not like a guy who trains so he can hook up with teenagers at music festivals.
>>148255I started climbing after seeing Magnus body
>>148092>Personally, I look DYELish but my muscles are significantly stronger than a lot of people who appear larger than me. And I am not talking about proportionally.most delusional shit i've heard in a long time
>https://youtu.be/EpL2EjCae6c>yeah bro i totally sent burden of dreams
>>148327This fucker is doing interviews about it and STILL didn't release the video? wtf what a fraud
>>148340imagine if in the meantime nalle hukkataival repeats burden of dreams and release it just for the keks
>>148220DYEL is mostly a term used on /fit/, where if you can't see the muscle with a shirt on, then they dont lift.Adam like most high level climbers have very visible muscles when under tension such as in your picture.But put a shirt on him? Looks a normal guy.
>>148110winter/when home - lift/train/boulder/rope climb 2-5x weekspring - ~1mo climb in the redsummer - 2-3mo climb in 10zzz, maple canyon, joes valley, etcfall- ~1mo climb in the red
how do i balance "trying hard" to improve while preventing injury? are there certain exercises that i need to do?
>>147572>>147974I got some answers
>>148446They shouldn't have taken it in the first place.Hopefully people start finding out.>>148421Warm up fully. Try hard in the middle of the session. Avoid trying limit climbing when you know you're tired. Obviously, you'll need to learn when your body can't take hard climbing, but that should come with time.
Bros I was bumming around japan for a few days and got mogged by some actual 75 olds. They also knew enough engrish to spray beta, shit was fun
https://www.instagram.com/p/CsYqCaWLqkB/griffin whiteside is the fucking man, imagine announcing a v16 fa and finding out someone else did it two years ago and just didnt say shit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaTAMfvTh-o
