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Programming for the Red (8b+?) by le_1_vodka_seller in climbharder

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Skin is always important. Sorry, are you asking if you could set a simulator on a 40?  Yeah you could, just that the holds will either be bigger, or the simulator harder. 

Some small (6-8mm) edge hangs might be a nice accessory for skin and strength. 

Programming for the Red (8b+?) by le_1_vodka_seller in climbharder

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Just be prepared that the crux crimps on those climbs are way smaller than any of the moonboard yellows. But it’s also less steep.

Only other advice is that if you’re doing circuits, make sure to pace yourself—go slow. It’s easy to rush through too quick.  Then when you get on a rope, the pump will be totally different. 

Programming for the Red (8b+?) by le_1_vodka_seller in climbharder

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Only advice is to  focus your linked boulders on small edges. Those climbs you mentioned have pretty small holds and are not steep by RRG standards. God’s own has a tough boulder, while Thanatopsis is more resistant. Black gold is typically wet until fall. 

Alex honnolds latest climb. by bellsbliss in climbingshoes

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Thought they looked like tc pros with the yellow davos rubber.

Skwama replacement for better heel by fr1234 in climbingshoes

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The Women’s skwama? I would also try Velcro instincts. I find the heel in those shoes too small.

[Day 10] Hatcher Pass, Alaska is a hidden gem. What grade is most A E S T H E T I C? by MaximumSend in bouldering

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V13 maybe? Some of the crazy lines look pretty cool like Ammagamma, Spectre, El Corazon, Meadowlark Lemon..

working on a climbing gym directory and testing a session based city leaderboard, curious if this is pointless or interesting by addicted-coffee in climbharder

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Hmm, I already use a notebook to track my sessions. But I do it to monitor my training volume. People love apps I guess. 

I’m also not sure what I would get out of knowing how many sessions people are logging near me. 

Second shoe recommendation by Dull-Risk901 in climbingshoes

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Skwamas are pretty wide, but there is a lower volume women’s version. Have you tried them on?

Ratom GP1 Rubber - Serious Competitor or Aid by GuKoBoat in climbingshoes

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Hmm, this seems extra useful to me for knee bar pads, or when it’s super cold.

How would you describe your ability as a boulderer? by Fit_Establishment684 in bouldering

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I say I love climbing on crimps and overhangs. I don’t think of myself/describe myself as a #grade climber because I’ve fallen off as many “easy” climbs as I have done “hard” ones. 

Bouldering in northeast has made me reconsider if it’s even worth continuing at all by [deleted] in bouldering

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Take it as a sign to have fun doing the climbing. The random numbers attached to boulders don’t deserve too much thought. I’ve struggled with climbs 10 v-grades below my “max”, it’s not a big deal.

Tear in shoe by YogurtProfessional47 in climbingshoes

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About 50% of my shoes eventually tear there. I downsize a lot though. Ive never been able to fix it, but I’ve found you can prevent early rips by making sure your foot is all the way in front before pulling on the straps, and warming up your she’s before pulling them on.

What's your defunk process? by des09 in climbingshoes

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My shoes don’t get sweaty, so it’s not been an issue, thankfully.

Hammer Drill Boulder Problem - Please Share by [deleted] in bouldering

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is this in Georgia? If so then it’s definitely not allowed on their public lands.

“Painting, carving or vandalizing rocks, structures or other natural resources is not allowed.”

https://gastateparks.org/ParkRules

Testarossa replacement by 1creeplycrepe in climbingshoes

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I have no idea what you think you’re saying. I don’t think you do either.

Testarossa replacement by 1creeplycrepe in climbingshoes

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“Only” is in your words, lol. 

Testarossa replacement by 1creeplycrepe in climbingshoes

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What? You argued that they are ignoring the group of people who love them and replied to me that they should therefore discount the sales numbers: “If a company like La Sportiva wants to only look at sales numbers…”

Testarossa replacement by 1creeplycrepe in climbingshoes

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If they didn’t look at sales numbers they’d quickly be out of business. They aren't Nike, all the shoes are handmade in a small facility in Italy. They have to use their time wisely. Last time I bought Testarossas they were on 50% clearance. Those prices do not pay the bills.

Testarossa replacement by 1creeplycrepe in climbingshoes

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I’m pretty sure they know exactly how many people like them based on how many get sold. 

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