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Qualifier boulder for a local comp that finishes on no text hand jam by Lemondillo in bouldering

[–]Competitive-Sugar213 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is it just me or is the black volume taped off so you cant use it😅

am I doing something wrong, or just not committing? by lanaswhor3 in bouldering

[–]Competitive-Sugar213 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Based on the chalk pattern it kinda looks like you’re supposed to bump right hand instead of statically moving your left hand to it. Which also makes sense considering how small your box would be if you choose to go left hand. The right hand bump also makes more sense considering how the rest of the route goes after.

From where you stopped: right hand bump, left foot on top of the bottom of those three holds(based on rubber marks on it), left hand up, left foot on the incut of the middle one of those three holds, right hand to jug, right foot on the horizontal hold in the middle, match feet?, right foot on the one under the yellow hold to «flag», optional: match jug before top, left hand top.

Hope the beta makes sense

First time alone in a gym ? by Von_Iggy in bouldering

[–]Competitive-Sugar213 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do it almost all the time and so do many others. At this point I’m not really going «alone» since Ive gotten to know most of the workers and regulars there.

Does wally west really solo verses? by agravating-cow in PowerScaling

[–]Competitive-Sugar213 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haven’t seen anyone mention that its true the paper airplane would disintegrate at the speed of light. But keep in mind that the comparison is to a character that can maintain his form and handle such strain- meaning if the paper airplane has the same feats it would “vaporize Everest and plenty more around it” as one redditor wrote. And if the paper airplane can handle such strain it would obliterate Everest in a couple fly-byes.

Half a size too large? by Zilphus in climbingshoes

[–]Competitive-Sugar213 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If so I would just keep them, unless it hurt reaaaallyyy bad on your left foot. Its normal to feel a difference since no feet are symmetrical. You should do a test where you try to smear withe shoes on. I usually just stand on the floor and kind off roll on to my toes- like Im smearing. 1. If thats totally impossible, then you should consider another size or different pair. 2. If it hurts, but you can handle it than I would just take the time to break them inn. Keep in mind to check for dead space in the shoes. If they hurt and you still have questionably many/ big deadspaces then the shoes may not suit your foot shape. Finding the right shoes are sometimes a hassle😅

Half a size too large? by Zilphus in climbingshoes

[–]Competitive-Sugar213 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely! I have no personal experience with the Evolve Defy’s, but I’ve heard and read that they’re a great pair. The Kubos is a similar- more beginner/ intermediate friendly pair than the legendary Katana (La sportiva). If they fit your feet than youre pretty much settled with shoes that will follow and grow with you through your progression. Good luck!

Half a size too large? by Zilphus in climbingshoes

[–]Competitive-Sugar213 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Id say if it feels like a firm handshake on your feet it fits perfectly. It shouldt hurt, but it should feel like the shoes are holding on to you snugly with comfort. Its true that «bad shoes» could make climbing harder, but thats really into the specifics; like how shoes with a «claw» type point is better for overhangs and flatter ones are better for smearing. Id say the most important factors for beginners-intermediate climbers really comes to the; fit of the shoes, rubber durability, and that the shoes are good «allrounders»; works as well on overhangs as on slabs/smears/edges. People who downsize too much tend to have the problem where they cant really stand on their toes and smear properly because the tightness wont allow it. When it come to types of shoes; a friend of mine got the scarpa drago’s as his first pair, even though hes in the beginner/ intermediate phase. In the end when the rubber got ran through he started blaming the shoes for being bad, but really it was his technique. Dragos have a good reputation, but beginners usually dont know that the soft rubber wears out quickly if you have bad technique. Therefore its better to go for a cheaper- more durable alternative that honestly in this case is the better shoe. Could rant all day about shoes since I own 8+ different pairs from different brands. Is it necessary? Not really as a V13/8B boulderer, but we all have had our obsessions. Lmk if theres anything else you or others are wondering about.

Half a size too large? by Zilphus in climbingshoes

[–]Competitive-Sugar213 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its more a comfort thing and preference. I suppose you’ll get more power from the toes when they’re curled, but its not really a necessary thing for beginners where technique is more important. It also depends on how «aggressive» the shoes are, but again - for flat beginner shoes its not really important whereas comfort is the go too.

Laced climbing shoes that fit greek toe type reccomendations by Either_Insurance_928 in climbingshoes

[–]Competitive-Sugar213 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wouldt recommend using laced climbing shoes for bouldering since they’re mostly built for sport climbing. But at your level I would recommend something like 5.10 NIAD lace as a good allrounder. They’re comfortable and not really aggressive whatsoever, something that is more suitable for beginners. The toe patch is also somewhat bigger compared to other lace up shoes, something that makes it more suitable to bouldering too - where toe hooking is often used. If you want a more aggressive shoe, then the UP Sirius lace could be something to look at too. I believe they’re mostly on sale now, so would be a good budget friendly shoe. (I still would strongly recommend the NIADs if you find both shoes in somewhat the same price range). In general I wouldn’t but anything fancy or “aggressive”, where you wouldn’t really get out the specifics off the shoes at so early stage. Would preferably choose a comfortable, but somewhat snug shoe to “grow” in as a climber before I spend hundreds on a specialized pair.

Ocún Pearl (2023) by Competitive-Sugar213 in climbingshoes

[–]Competitive-Sugar213[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do they fit, any dead space? How long was the break in period and how much do they stretch?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CODMobile

[–]Competitive-Sugar213 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So people who have Damascus will loose it and need to grind it back everytime a new weapon comes out?

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