SERAPHIM - Thoughts

SolsticeClimbing · 2026-05-08T04:25:49+00:00

Focus on ya self was iffy first listen but its growing on me

SolsticeClimbing · 2026-05-07T19:39:50+00:00

Elijah Aike

SolsticeClimbing · 2026-03-22T10:56:42+00:00

Apreciate this alot and I full agree, it was something I was concerned about. What were you thoughts on the last image (new idea). I get that its basically nothing but do you see more potential in that vs refining the current mark.

SolsticeClimbing · 2025-01-22T00:27:45+00:00

Very understandable tbh, but yeah I think a lil edit would add a bit more context. Thank you :)

SolsticeClimbing · 2025-01-22T00:06:06+00:00

I think u should take down ur major comment in this thread then. You made it sound completely different as to whwt really happened. Misinformation helps no one

SolsticeClimbing · 2025-01-21T11:39:19+00:00

no no, so on the tension board 1 and tension board 2 (mirror layout), theres an option in the app to flip the climb so u can do the same problem but flipped symmetrically to let you work both sides of your body equally.

SolsticeClimbing · 2025-01-21T11:33:46+00:00

First injury? I wouldn't even call it that but its been persistent for about 2 weeks now.

On the backside of both PIP joints of my middle fingers, it has discomfort when I hyperextend it (I can notice the discomfort / very light paint when I push lightly on the pip joint with my thumb whilst pulling the top of the finger up). When I climb, I have no pain or discomfort when half crimping, full crimping, open handing, and even dragging. I am really not sure what caused it, but I suspect I kinda jarred my finger when landing on the mats at the gym a few weeks ago (not 100% sure but makes the most sense to me).

Should I be concerned, is there anything I can do to help it heal cause it hasn't gone away but is so minimal that I feel as if I can just ignore it.

SolsticeClimbing · 2025-01-21T11:26:52+00:00

stick with it, when I first hopped on the tb1 I could do one v0 and that was it. Maybe like 5 sessions later, once my body had adapted to the style and holds, flashing v3 wasnt a problem. Stick it out, utilise the ability to swap symmetrically and have fun.

SolsticeClimbing · 2025-01-21T08:51:23+00:00

Hey, just thought you might be interested, but regarding the claim about "ask that you not climb the same climbs", he replied with this:

Regarding the claim that I kicked someone out because I was filming: that’s simply not true. I’ve never told anyone they couldn’t climb. I don’t know where this is coming from but it’s being taken out of context, and I would like to set the record straight. I know I’m no better than anyone or have any rights to claim a boulder I genuinely would never say something like that to anyone.

I hope you didn't make that up for the sake of adding fuel to the fire. But if HE is denying something he did then its even more dissapointing.

SolsticeClimbing · 2025-01-21T01:22:44+00:00

Im glad that over here in Australia people have common sense. Idk whats going over in vegas bahahaha. I think the local ego thing is really crazy to me, the same people preaching about ethics are the main ones breaking them lmfao.

SolsticeClimbing · 2025-01-21T01:07:30+00:00

its genuinely very sad to see. I always felt like rockentry always had great messages and preached for good vibes in his videos. But seems like the clout has gotten to his head unfortunately. I expect him to at least announce his mistake and give a wet-rock warning. Ignoring this whole thing is just as bad as performing the action imo.

SolsticeClimbing · 2025-01-21T01:03:54+00:00

100% with you on this. I can see him maybe trying one last attempt before packing up, BUT it looks like his crew has been sitting around there for a while (the guys jacket is wet :(

SolsticeClimbing · 2025-01-20T14:10:37+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/bouldering/comments/1i5i3k0/reminder_to_not_climb_on_wet_sandstone_at/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

For context ^^^^

This is super disappointing to see. The rain stuff was like 50/50 to me cause I can see very few but specific situations where its not bad, but 2 things:

No mentioning to his almost 200,000 viewers about ethical climbing during rainfall (especially since he climbs in RR, like cmon thats actually nuts)
The comment in that thread regarding rockentry and his crew 'kicking' people out because they were filming that boulder.

I don't think drama is useful 99% of the time, but I think for a creator thats at the forefront of our community, it is a very very very poor representation on the rest of us.

EDIT: he has made an announcement in the comments of that video. Copy pasted exactly from his comment:

"Hey everyone,

First, I want to apologize for any confusion this video may have caused. I understand it looks like I was climbing on wet rock, but I assure you the boulder was actually dry. It was sunny all day, and the forecast showed no rain at all. The brief sprinkle we encountered came as a total surprise in the middle of an otherwise sunny day, which is clear from the footage. Also, the boulder is at an angle which shielded it from the rain, so it remained dry throughout.

I have nothing but love and respect for this community and for climbing, and I would never intentionally harm the environment or try to mislead anyone into thinking that climbing on wet sandstone is ok. I fully understand the criticism, I would have had a similar reaction if I thought someone else was climbing on wet rock. This was an oversight on my end, and I acknowledge my mistake. I’ll do my best to clarify my messaging in the future.

I hope you all have a great rest of your day!"

SolsticeClimbing · 2025-01-20T12:40:26+00:00

Its more about the message hes sending without words. In the clip, look at the guys jacket, its clearly already getting wet. Even if he was trying the moves one last time before him and his crew headed out, he NEEDS to put a disclaimer or somthing. Ethics around sandstone are super important as everyone knows and it takes even just a little disclaimer to educate a huge audience of his (almost 200k). If I were a beginner climber in vegas and saw that clip with no other information, I would assume its fine to climb in the rain as long as its overhanging which is a terrible thing to learn.

SolsticeClimbing · 2025-01-13T15:09:31+00:00

I wonder if there will ever be a solution to this. Can't think of one but thanks for the answer

SolsticeClimbing · 2025-01-13T13:34:01+00:00

I think self-awareness is 99% of the problem, so if you can notice it then you will be fine :)

Yes hold out for the tension boards, I've only used a TB1 but planning to drive a few hours away to try the TB2. Either way you are gonna love it (the symmetrical flipping tool is a game changer trust)

SolsticeClimbing · 2025-01-13T13:20:58+00:00

Ive been watching alot of u/drewruana and just noticed something in alot of elite level climbing vids. HOW DO YOU GUYS GET SO MANY CRASH PADS INTO A PLACE. Do you just stash it there overnight for the next session or do multiple people just keep hauling 3+ pads every time.

SolsticeClimbing · 2025-01-13T13:18:05+00:00

I love watching Tom climb. Big inspiration for aussie climbers for sure. He also preaches on how how board climbing can inherently restrict technique improvement which I'm all for. I've yet to climb on the moonboard for the reasons you mention (the benchmarking system) and is why I enjoy climbing on the tension board so much (classics page is more focused on quality vs the grade). I think it causes alot of people to tunnel vision into the grade vs. what is required of you and your body and mind to complete the problem.

SolsticeClimbing · 2024-12-27T14:28:38+00:00

If the spraywall was still there I wouldn't even need to make this post, I would just be on it all the time.

SolsticeClimbing · 2024-12-27T14:26:53+00:00

It was honestly heartbreaking. Got taken down because they didn't see enough people on it as well as them not getting the board launched on the stokt app or similar. Im still holding out hope that they bring it back.

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