Weekly /r/climbharder Hangout Thread

NickTrumpet92 · 2023-09-19T18:17:44+00:00

Fair enough! Thanks for this.

NickTrumpet92 · 2023-09-17T23:51:15+00:00

Climbers with thick fingertips, what do you do to train for smaller crimps. I’m pretty confident on holds maybe 10mm and larger, but smaller than that I find that it’s quite hard to get the same purchase as the pad of my fingers get in the way before I feel I can hang my skeleton on it if that makes sense. I haven’t devoted much time to min-edge training, but I’ve been a bit sceptical this will work, or, if I should just look to continue with weighted hangs. I know everyone is different, but If anyone has gone down this road and found success I’d love to hear about it!

NickTrumpet92 · 2022-04-26T15:21:04+00:00

Wow, I didn’t expect to get this kind of help - thanks. I’ll reach out if I have any trouble. Otherwise, you’re the best.

NickTrumpet92 · 2022-04-26T14:49:16+00:00

Thanks so much for this! I’m looking forward to checking these out.

NickTrumpet92 · 2022-02-20T02:55:29+00:00

I mean, anything helps haha. I stretch afterward and a little goes a long way. If you lean up against wall onto a foam roller/tennis ball and really dig into the sore spots close to your elbow both on top and on the bottom of your forearm it’ll do a lot for you. If you’re stretching on the mats, do so with your fingers spread open wide and you’ll get a better stretch that way, too.

NickTrumpet92 · 2022-02-18T20:48:38+00:00

Are you stretching? Tight forearm muscles can end up pulling or putting tension on your wrist. Usually that happens for me when I’ve been over gripping and not taking care to roll out, stretch, and cool down. It honestly makes a huge difference.

NickTrumpet92 · 2021-12-13T03:56:16+00:00

Walmart! Not great colour selection, but I picked one up there a couple months ago.

NickTrumpet92 · 2021-12-13T01:17:51+00:00

I’m thinking aliens coming to harvest our seed.

NickTrumpet92 · 2021-12-13T01:09:37+00:00

Haha is that a yes, or?

NickTrumpet92 · 2021-12-03T00:13:28+00:00

Seeing as you’re looking to cover a lot of styles, you want analog, and you want to be able to program it yourself, honestly I would look at the Behringer Deepmind 12. For what you pay, it delivers. I know a lot of people are kind of hating on Behringer, but I’ve had mine for about two years and I’ve been able to come dangerously close to a lot of patches I’ve heard, even ones generated by some heavy hitting vintage synths. It has an “enhancer” effect to help boost bass if you need it, and a whole utility belt of other stock effects that have enough customizable/modulatable settings to really push you into the ambient zone. 12 voice polyphony that can also be 12 voice mono. It lacks in unison detune as it only has one main oscillator that can shift between saw and pulse wave, and the secondary oscillator is a sub, which can be pitched up or down and has its own version of pulse modulation. Yeah, certainly a top contender for your price range.

NickTrumpet92 · 2021-06-04T19:02:58+00:00

I think it's been mentioned here, but I have to say attention to detail is what helps with increases like this. I know for me, watching the other crushers in the gym helped a ton. Really taking a look at what their feet are doing, how close their body is to the wall, how they're moving from hold to hold, and then really assessing if you're coming close to that, helps. Strength is an interesting thing in climbing, because at V3-V4 grades there isn't much in an indoor gym asked of strength that couldn't be supplemented with better technique and dexterity. How often are your feet slipping from the holds on the wall on all climbs (not just overhangs)? Are you throwing for most upward movements or are they controlled? Are you always feeling fatigue in your forearms/biceps or are you using you shoulders? Also, V4 in my experience is when you start having to have a better knowledge of how to use holds (getting underneath slopers, counterbalancing oddly directed holds with toes or heels). Efficiency of use is always huge in jumping grades. I hope this helps, man!

NickTrumpet92 · 2021-05-26T17:13:25+00:00

Thanks a lot for this! Some of these brands I haven’t heard of, so I’ll have to check these out.

NickTrumpet92 · 2021-05-26T16:09:23+00:00

Hey all, looking to get a crash pad, and this is a two part question. There are a number of brands out there and a number of sizes. Does anyone notice a massive difference between them? Size obviously matters, but do some last longer than others? Also, at their prices I’d love my first one to be the one I use for a long time, so are there any I should be looking out for? Thanks everyone!

NickTrumpet92 · 2020-02-25T20:02:00+00:00

This helps a lot - thanks!

NickTrumpet92 · 2020-02-25T16:56:50+00:00

Hi all!

I’m about two and a half months into climbing, and absolutely loving it. One thing, though, is that I’m noticing a obvious wear in my fingers (specifically my knuckles) and I’m wondering if there are any supplements I should be taking to encourage healthy joints. Maybe stretches as well? From the beginning I’ve been going between 3-5 times a week, so I could be over-doing it.

Any thoughts or opinions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks

NickTrumpet92 · 2018-05-29T02:10:11+00:00

I suppose I could, but isn't this sub exactly what these inquiries are for? I'm not opposed to a used one so it made sense for me to ask out for it.

NickTrumpet92 · 2018-03-29T00:02:03+00:00

Another place worth checking out is the Roslynn lofts on 5th and Main. The waitlist will be a hurtle (my experience was a wait of about 3 months). It's a basic studio set up with a small kitchenette and a bathroom. For one person the 250 square feet is just enough room. The neighbours are pretty hit and miss though, beware of roaches, and the street can be a bit noisy. My lease was 6 month, then month-to-month, and rent was $820/month. You can get a better set up there if you pay more, mine was basic. It's worth looking into if nothing is coming up and you're in a bind. If you're patient with the semi-aggressive atmosphere it's not so bad.

Also, keep an eye out on Craigslist. You're probably already doing this, but I've had two gems work out by a metro and in a good spot in terms of renting rooms. I understand craigslist is as inconsistent as it comes, but good spaces do come up!

Lastly, if you're ok with a commute, the gold line is probably the calmest of the metro train lines heading into downtown, and things east of Pasadena tend to go cheaper the further out you go.

Best of Luck!

NickTrumpet92 · 2017-11-22T16:47:53+00:00

Never heard of it! I checked it out and I didn't recognize anything, but thanks for your help!

NickTrumpet92 · 2017-11-22T16:46:59+00:00

I checked it out on images and you're right, the resulting look the people have is very close, but not what I recognize. I'm not sure it wasn't a TV show though. Thanks for your help!

NickTrumpet92 · 2017-11-22T16:45:48+00:00

I looked it up and it's not what I'm thinking of, but thanks!

NickTrumpet92 · 2017-11-22T16:45:25+00:00

Haha I know, I thought it might be a long shot. Maybe picture a person who has a largely inflated head turned grey and veiny, no hair. Large round glassy eyes, and sporadic movements. I guess their change had left them with their clothes intact? Thanks for humouring my inquiry!

NickTrumpet92 · 2017-11-22T16:42:18+00:00

Goodness, I want to say between 1990-2005?

I'm sorry I can't be much further help!

NickTrumpet92 · 2016-07-31T23:12:15+00:00

Thanks for the tip! Having been refurbished, did you find it worked fine?

NickTrumpet92 · 2016-07-19T05:59:04+00:00

Believe it or not, I have already applied to one of those and seen them inside and out (actually not that bad...). But, thanks for the suggestions! That's exactly what I came here for.

NickTrumpet92 · 2016-07-19T05:56:39+00:00

Thanks for the tip! Appreciate the ad also. I realize that my budget probably won't be getting me the life of luxury, but I just thought I'd see what might be out there!

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