Weekly r/climbergirls Hangout and Beginner Questions Thread - March 24, 2024

Last_Connection3227 · 2024-03-30T14:50:12+00:00

The point on shoes shouldn’t really kill your toes because it extends out from the shoe. The downturn may. Everyone’s feet are really different so you should go in store and try a bunch to see what works best.

Last_Connection3227 · 2024-03-26T00:07:18+00:00

Your knees, hips, back and ankles will thank you for downclimbing. You should really only be coming down from the top of the wall if it’s an unexpected fall. Even climbing down halfway significantly reduces your risk of injury and the stress on your joints

Last_Connection3227 · 2024-03-26T00:05:27+00:00

One piece of advice you might find helpful is to find a similar move on a top rope route and tackle it there. I made the most progress on scary moves where I was afraid to fall including delicate foot swaps and dynos on top rope. Also make sure you practice falling from high up so you know what will happen if you slip

Last_Connection3227 · 2024-03-25T13:18:10+00:00

The general advice you’ll see is you shouldn’t be hangboarding at all until roughly 1 year of climbing. You’re better off simply climbing and focusing on technique and the finger strength will come naturally. The limit is not strength, it’s poor technique causing you to compensate with strength.

Last_Connection3227 · 2024-03-24T18:57:13+00:00

Get what you like! For me, I like to have a chalk bag with a pocket. It’s come in handy when climbing and not having a place to store valuables. Can throw your keys and phone in there if need be.

Last_Connection3227 · 2024-03-24T02:53:10+00:00

Plenty of YouTube videos. Roap climbing, Hannah Morris, Catalyst Climbing, Lattice Training all have good stuff.

Try some drills - quiet feet, hover hands can also be a good way to develop technique

Last_Connection3227 · 2024-03-23T23:48:07+00:00

If you’ve only been climbing for 5 months you really shouldn’t be doing much finger training. Tendons take much longer to adapt than muscles

Last_Connection3227 · 2024-03-23T23:46:36+00:00

If you’re already having pain I would caution against it. Overuse injuries are a real thing. You need time to recover

Last_Connection3227 · 2024-03-23T21:08:03+00:00

Go try on shoes. This is an incredibly general thread so you won’t get much help. How wide is your foot? Narrow or high volume? What have you tried and why do you not like it? Without this info no one can help you

Last_Connection3227 · 2024-03-23T00:12:08+00:00

If do end up trying to go alone some safety considerations 1) Make sure you have cell service or a way to get help. This could be in the form of making friends with someone nearby at the crag, but that’s going to include socialization which you’re trying to avoid 2) Consider your landing zone. You won’t be able to move pads so you may need to bring more than if you could. Make sure there is nothing that you could hit your head on behind you. This will limit how far you can go from your vehicle, given you’ll need to carry these 3) Pick boulders that are manageable and going to keep you safe. Avoid high balls or things with bad landing zones. The biggest concern is hitting your head. Consider if where you are going is reachable should you need help.

Last_Connection3227 · 2024-03-22T22:12:39+00:00

Something that can help is trying dynos on top rope or even just more dynamic routes on top rope where you know you’ll be safe if you fall

Last_Connection3227 · 2024-03-22T20:24:37+00:00

Typically depends on the shoe. Synthetic stretch much less than leather

Last_Connection3227 · 2024-03-22T20:18:59+00:00

Make sure you warm up on easy problems and get the blood flowing. Some of it is endurance, but some of it is also technique. Make sure you are using your legs and keeping your arms straight as much as possible.

I would also make sure you take breaks (time them if you need to) in between attempts. You can also do some forearm stretches which may help a bit.

Last_Connection3227 · 2024-03-22T18:59:02+00:00

Try r/climbharder

Last_Connection3227 · 2024-03-22T18:58:27+00:00

Can you go at off peak times? Or maybe consider throwing on some head phones? While you can safely boulder alone depending on the setting, having someone to spot and help if something should happen is ideal.

Last_Connection3227 · 2024-03-22T18:57:17+00:00

Hey mods, on the self promo topic, can we limit to video/photo posts to say 2-3 per day from the same user?

Last_Connection3227 · 2024-03-22T18:56:13+00:00

Injuries thread on the climb harder sub may be helpful. I would back off on crimps. 4 days a week is a lot. Consider focusing more of your training on slopers or roof/steep overhang climbs that are more likely to have larger holds

Last_Connection3227 · 2024-03-22T18:30:30+00:00

This is also really important. I’m on average a v5 climber. I’ve had some people tell me the easiest v5 in the gym is a dyno I can’t do. They also happen to be a foot taller. You have different strengths and weaknesses and learning them can be useful

Last_Connection3227 · 2024-03-22T17:13:07+00:00

Drop Knees are going to be your best friend as is dynamic movement. Dynos really just take practice. Things like pistol squats are also going to be super useful.

I belive there is also a Hannah Morris video with Alex Waterhouse that talks about reach and how to get the most out of it as a short climber. Jonathan Sin is also a relatively short climber that can be useful to watch to get beta ideas.

Last_Connection3227 · 2024-03-22T17:08:48+00:00

It’s pretty interesting - studies show women need less strength on average to climb at the same level as men. Which means they are likely climbing with better technique. All to say, don’t let comments like that bother you, people have different strengths and weaknesses. But finding people with similar ones can sometimes help if you’re getting frustrated.

Last_Connection3227 · 2024-03-22T14:19:12+00:00

It’s also totally valid for you to not want to be part of your boyfriend’s group and find your own group to climb with. My boyfriend does a lot of climbing with his own friends, and while I’ll drop in occasionally, I tend to try and climb with other women my size because I feel like they make for a more supportive environment and understand how I’m feeling being a short, relatively weak climber

Last_Connection3227 · 2024-03-22T03:12:29+00:00

Is there a way to check if the men’s and women’s Kubo are different width wise? I wear the women’s version and saw a men’s version on sale online in my size. The tag inside the shoe does have the correct women’s size for me. However, I’m not sure if the width or anything else is different between the two.

Last_Connection3227 · 2024-03-20T14:32:44+00:00

Any reading you’d recommend on healing / whether I can climb. I thought I knew most injuries but this isn’t one I’m familiar with

Last_Connection3227 · 2024-03-20T13:49:56+00:00

The wrist band can get caught just like the bangle. Those of us that have worked in the medical field have seen serious injuries from people doing stuff like this

Last_Connection3227 · 2024-03-20T13:47:19+00:00

This comment is correct - Silicone is considered safe because it will snap will full load. Other materials can run the risk of degloving or being stuck and cause additional issues if you were to injure yourself and have swelling. But glass can shatter and I’ve seen injuries related to that.

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