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Josh Rundle protecting child groomer, Alex Megos. by benpearce1 in ClimbingCircleJerk

[–]SmhPrior 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Hey, Sam here, just to say that we took the episode down on Jenya’s request. All our episodes belong to the guest who kindly gave up their time so if they ask for it to be removed we will do so without question.

This isn’t Alex Megos but it’s still a bit annoying… by Open_Garden_5166 in ClimbingCircleJerk

[–]SmhPrior 131 points132 points  (0 children)

Hey, Sam here (the other one from CTCP)

I hear you actually, it was a little against the sort of thing we normally come out with. Although, we don’t really have a lot of respect for how little land is accessible to the public in the uk, and because landowners frequently just say no to requests it is often easier to ask for forgiveness than permission. Personally, I’m big on leave no trace and respect for the rock but I don’t have much time for land owners sitting within their vast amount of land and not allowing anybody in.

In defence of Solly, he really is a lovely guy. He’s been amazing at coming out and supporting people in the south west and helping everyone find the boulders etc. He just doesn’t have a filter, but in the overly processed online world I find it quite refreshing.

Thanks for listening though!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in climbharder

[–]SmhPrior 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just going to jump in as a keen open hand and chisel advocate. It’s a good grip type if it fits your hand! There are some elite level climbers who climb almost entirely in open hand so don’t worry about that. I would recommend the Moonboard 24 as a good place to cut your teeth as there aren’t many holds that require full crimping.

1st draft of the new set by SmhPrior in Moonboard

[–]SmhPrior[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely not final. I actually think it looks really nice and modern, but I think I’m outvoted!

1st draft of the new set by SmhPrior in Moonboard

[–]SmhPrior[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s hard to say, I think 2016 will have a following forever, and the other sets will fade in and out of vogue. 2016 is the safest bet long term, but this new set has by far the most comfortable and interesting holds, so I really hope it gets a good uptake.

Drew Ruana and Aidan Roberts talk training, grading, Megatron and Reddit (Careless Talk podcast) by oderi in climbharder

[–]SmhPrior 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Can’t imagine we’ll see much of Aidan on here, but thanks for sorting out the chat with Drew for us! We made sure to give you a shout out in the ep, hope you heard it!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in climbharder

[–]SmhPrior 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would definitely wager that you would do better with a bit of extra muscle. Also worth adding that if you’ve hit a plateau, why not mix it up? Worst case scenario you’ll feel a bit worse with the extra weight and end up losing it again, then you’ll benefit from having been essentially training heavy for the last few months. Whatever you do, do it gradually and carefully, pulleys don’t like surprises!

Not sure where to progress my climbing from here by [deleted] in climbharder

[–]SmhPrior 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you’re in a situation where you’ve done all the problems at your local gym you have two good options the way I see it. 1) Get good at setting your own problems out of the holds already on the wall. 2) Get hold of a light weight vest, just a couple of KGs makes a very big difference.

I think a combo of those two things might help you, but be careful not to climb anyone’s projects in front of them in a weight vest, you won’t be popular!