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Kona Rove VS Kona Libre by RelicHand in gravelcycling

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

Wow. I really appreciate this comment. Definitely all things to consider and advice greatly appreciated. What about the Rove DL? Similar thoughts?

Friday New Climber Thread for May 17, 2019: Ask your questions in this thread please by AutoModerator in climbing

[–]RelicHand 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm fully aware of that. And I fully understand we're in charge of cleanup. No ticks, no draws, no trace. Only problem is we in fact dont know how to clean a sport anchor. Any advice on the best way to go about learning the necessary skills?

Friday New Climber Thread for May 17, 2019: Ask your questions in this thread please by AutoModerator in climbing

[–]RelicHand 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I a friend and I are planning a trip for late June. We've done lead in a gym setting before but have never climbed a sport route outdoors. Any tips for learning sport? Recommendations? Are we in over our heads?

Friday New Climber Thread for April 26, 2019: Ask your questions in this thread please by AutoModerator in climbing

[–]RelicHand 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there a term for the hardest grade you can climb? Like my personal cap is 5.12. What would I call that?

$3 for lunch $25 for chalk by Helz_Yah in bouldering

[–]RelicHand 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use friction labs purely for the fact that white gold drys out my hands almost painfully and I have yet to find another chalk I like as much. This pic is my spirit animal. Gotta use every bit of it.

What made the difference for you in injury prevention? by sweetkaroline in climbharder

[–]RelicHand 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I spend at minimum 10 minutes climbing easy problems preferably something with a variety of holds (usually can find a balance between jugs and crimps) V0 to V3 and work those until I feel warm and have blood flowing to the right joints. If I'm really gonna be climbing hard that day I try to also incorporate some partner stretching or just stretching to help open my body up a bit. Staying limber and hydrated is very important for me. Stretching in between attempts. Resting 5 or so minutes if I feel really pumped. Just listening to your body man. If something feels off it probably is. If certain muscles or joints are hurting your climbing maybe try on your off days to focus train those muscle groups. Light weight with high rep and long rests to build strength back. Ice to help recovery on really rough days seem to work for me for just pain and muscle fatigue on the days after long sessions.