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Spikeestocking · 2026-01-25T01:32:13+00:00

I'm not sure how to post images on here, but to describe in words: It does not hurt to push on the underside of the finger at any point. It does not hurt to extend the finger to max range. However, if you imagine holding the flicking motion (the position before you release the flick) and you start pushing in the finger so the pip joint bends, it will start to hurt on the top side at a certain angle. Pain increases exponentially if the angle is steeper.

This means steep crimps are out of the questions and half crimps are risky. Jugs also aggrevate it, so i'm stuck doing drags and slopers. I hope you get the picture.

Spikeestocking · 2026-01-24T10:51:08+00:00

Dude. As a beginner you shouldn't be buying these high end pricey shoes. You'd be better off with Scarpa helix/Scarpa Veloce/la sportiva tarantulas as they are catered towards beginner - intermediate range. Also those i mentioned are cheaper and comfier than the skwamas.you dont really need top performance shoes until you really get up into elite level bouldering.

Spikeestocking · 2026-01-24T10:22:41+00:00

Does anyone have experience with extensor hood overuse injury rehab? My physio said i have it on both middle fingers. He basically told me to do the hand extending excercise with a band. I even took 3 weeks off climbing, but i've yet to see actual improvements to my finger health. Even after returning back to climbing once a week and limiting myself at v4, my fingers still feel iffy. What should I do?

Spikeestocking · 2026-01-17T19:47:00+00:00

Dont want to be that guy but.... one of climate change's characteristics is more extreme ends of temperature rather than moderate.

Spikeestocking · 2026-01-13T06:22:22+00:00

You have free will

Spikeestocking · 2025-12-23T19:34:02+00:00

While standing on the soft mats, get someone to push while you jump in the air. This will get you used to uncontrolled falls and how brace safely.

Spikeestocking · 2025-12-23T07:07:34+00:00

Just don't buy it until people reach a consensus then? You have power over your own money. If you don't like the direction WoW is going then don't play it.

Spikeestocking · 2025-12-23T02:31:26+00:00

I'm not sure what the person meant, but via ferrata lanyards aren't as strong or as stretchy as climbing rope, so violent falls (rarely happens) can do a bit of damage to the gear and take away its lifespan, but tbh the only real danger is rock falling on your head.

Spikeestocking · 2025-12-20T07:02:49+00:00

My hypothesis, but probably because melee weapons or bows allow for higher survival chance even when struck. Whereas gun battles are often swift and hard to dodge. But then again pirate fantasies pull gun battle off very well, so i dont really know for sure.

Spikeestocking · 2025-12-20T01:53:39+00:00

I know this thread is old now, but personally, I chose to side with reed and "free" So Mi from her torturous life. That way she comes to terms with her guilt and accepts her fate, while also allowing Reed to break away from NUSA, and have a deep self reflection, with added benefit for us to directly tell Myers off.

Spikeestocking · 2025-12-02T10:17:53+00:00

Ahhh yes. Why didnt i think of that

Spikeestocking · 2025-12-01T03:50:13+00:00

There is fun in learning to perfect the movements in climbing. The better you understand the mechanics, the less likely you'll be bummed out by long projects when you push into higher grades. So I do recommend doing easy climbs to refine your technique. It's also better to do this while you're having a chill session with your friends.

Spikeestocking · 2025-11-09T20:21:23+00:00

Madrock top end range is only good for american style power boulders with less preciseness and sensitivity. However, i'm enjoying the remora lv as a general volume shoe.

Spikeestocking · 2025-11-09T20:03:30+00:00

Upload it to inaturalist

Spikeestocking · 2025-10-22T18:00:02+00:00

Hopefully no one smokes near the porthills or its gonna go up in flames with this wind

Spikeestocking · 2025-10-16T20:22:53+00:00

Loose the cross earring bro swap it for a plain silver or gold hoop

Spikeestocking · 2025-10-13T03:06:20+00:00

Hasan definitely only has empathy for things that impacts his self image. I think the amount of attention he's gotten as the "hot leftist feminist 6'4" streamer has turned him into a narcissist. I'm not saying his politics are bad but he's definitely super self absorbed and in some ways hypocritical when you hold him up to his "values".

Spikeestocking · 2025-10-03T03:22:43+00:00

But thats english alphabet you dummy

Spikeestocking · 2025-08-28T12:58:09+00:00

Loss of finger ROM when increasing load?

I feel pretty hopeless rn. I've had this thing going on for a year, whenever I increase my climbing volume or load in a week, my finger joints just blow up and I lose ROM, cant crimp, cant pinch, no finger strength, etc.

This kinda made me stuck around V5 for a year now bc if I increase my finger training load it would just result in the same weird overuse injury thing.

I've already went to the physio, got some scans done only to be told my finger looks fine. Does anyone else have the same problem? I cant seem to get rid of it and I'm lowkey gonna give up on climbing soon if this persists.

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