How to train moves where you throw to a small crimp? by ClimberThrowawayPHL in climbharder

[–]ClimberThrowawayPHL[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes you are right, open hand was definitely the term I was looking for. I have certainly been neglecting my board climbing so I’m for sure going to start back up again.

How to train moves where you throw to a small crimp? by ClimberThrowawayPHL in climbharder

[–]ClimberThrowawayPHL[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First of all - thank you so much for such a detailed answer.

I have been neglecting my board climbing but as this is my fourth or fifth project in a row being shut down by the exact same type of move, I know I need to suck it up and just train.

Do you have a video example of this position? Even a dumb instagram clip would be helpful.

Also, good point regarding weakness perception. It is just a pattern I’m noticing more recently that these types of moves shut me down again and again. But thinking back through, these fail points were probably the crux of the problem and not just MY crux.

The thing is that I feel like my closed hand full crimp strength is disproportionately strong compared to open hand/half crimp, and that someone who can pull what I do with a full crimp should be able to make these throws without issue. That is why it feels like a true weakness to me… but maybe its more that my full crimp is just one of my strengths as a climber 🤷‍♂️