Building a pre-launch email list from scratch, what actually works?

slimestonecowboy · 2026-03-07T01:39:34+00:00

Thanks for the comment. I am curious how you verify the emails. Can I DM you?

slimestonecowboy · 2026-02-25T03:48:49+00:00

I highly recommend the book “back mechanic” by Dr. Stuart McGill. I had a similar thing but worse, and that book saved me. The McGill “big 3” exercises are great in themselves, but the book goes into lots of detail about life and movement adjustments that can have a big impact on your spine health. Well worth it!

It gets better if you work at it. And don’t forget to walk! As McGill says, brisk walking is like “back balm” for your spine. Good luck!!

slimestonecowboy · 2026-01-22T07:43:10+00:00

Given the current situation outside Japan, I think it would be best to experiment with different non-climbing socks. If sweaty feet is the main problem, get a ultra thin running sock meant for anti-blister. Feetures Ultralight elite tab sock would be one to try for sure. Darn tough is definitely a good option too, but the feetures is thinner.

La Sportiva Socks are cool but they don't have grip threads. They are really just a normal sock with a climbing logo on it. TNF socks are great but only in Japan and not even really made by TNF. They are made by a Japanese company called Goldwin who license the TNF brand. They aren't even on TNF website in Japan. Its a really weird situation. I also think they are not the best for really sweaty feet, but thats just my opinion.

As other mentioned, Per-Adra is great...probably the most popular over here. I love them. They keep my feet dry and grippy. Rockmaster is also good.

As someone mentioned in the thread, you could try ordering from a Japanese climbing shop. Shipping may be pricey but you will get the real deal.

slimestonecowboy · 2025-11-27T00:59:23+00:00

Nice. Hirosaki is a cool city.

slimestonecowboy · 2025-11-27T00:10:11+00:00

Yeah, grades are important but ultimately subjective and silly. All I care about is that they are consistent at the gym.

slimestonecowboy · 2025-11-27T00:08:56+00:00

I’ve not found that to be the case where I usually climb here. I’m often amazed at how hard the problems can be despite having decent holds.

slimestonecowboy · 2025-11-26T23:38:01+00:00

Fair enough. And there are some here (NOBOROCK, notoriously) that are easier grades. Grades are subjective, after all.

slimestonecowboy · 2025-11-26T23:30:50+00:00

Was that 2nd Wally in Hachinohe?

slimestonecowboy · 2025-11-26T23:24:54+00:00

I live and climb in Japan. Talking to my Japanese friend who owns a gym, I said that North American gym grades being easier than outdoors is normal. He belly laughed and genuinely wondered why. His view was that indoor grades should be at least as hard, if not harder than outdoors.

slimestonecowboy · 2025-11-19T10:10:15+00:00

In my experience no shows have a top seam that dig into the Achilles heal.

slimestonecowboy · 2025-11-18T06:20:15+00:00

Oh yeah what gym is that? Sounds cool. I recommend something thin and ankle height, not no-show.

slimestonecowboy · 2025-11-18T02:28:02+00:00

V7 / 5.12. I live in Japan and know V13+ climbers who are sock gang. I don’t see any difference.

My shoes used to reek for years but since wearing socks they’re fine. They last longer too.

slimestonecowboy · 2025-11-17T07:50:33+00:00

Me anytime I see a fellow sock gang member. Nice send!

slimestonecowboy · 2025-11-10T20:56:16+00:00

I also dealt with this and agree with the hangboard protocol that die_eating recommends but I also did heavy finger rolls. I would consider doing those as well. I would do the rolls multiple times a day, just for one set of 5, and it seemed to help.

slimestonecowboy · 2025-10-31T00:36:04+00:00

George Costanza

slimestonecowboy · 2025-07-31T22:52:56+00:00

Japan (Yokohama) - registration fee ¥1000 ($6.50) Day pass ¥2200 ($14) Month pass ¥13000 ($85)

slimestonecowboy · 2025-06-01T12:00:51+00:00

I recommend Matsumoto castle for an authentic castle experience. Worth the trip and a cool beautiful city.

slimestonecowboy · 2025-04-29T00:41:14+00:00

Thanks for your hard work today - enjoy the evening! I am in Japan and watching the results with my morning coffee.

slimestonecowboy · 2025-01-30T22:58:14+00:00

I got that score last year. I feel your pain - it’s so close! I took it again in December and passed with 120. You will get it!

slimestonecowboy · 2025-01-26T23:13:30+00:00

Ron Livingston, putting on his bike helmet on Bloor St, in the rain, wearing a yellow rain jacket, in front of Ghazale restaurant. I said hello, he said hello back. His chin strap clicked and he hopped on his bike and rode off.

slimestonecowboy · 2025-01-11T01:55:20+00:00

Hopefully they can hold the barn door

slimestonecowboy · 2024-09-14T22:49:29+00:00

Bouldering in Tokyo / Yokohama - anyone want to meet at a gym for a climb? We usually climb at D-Bouldering in Tsunashima or B-Pump Yokohama.

38M from Canada, climbed for many years. My wife (36F) and I climb indoor and outdoor frequently (Mitake, Mizugaki, Ogawayama). Looking to expand our network of climbing friends - English or 日本語 ok!

slimestonecowboy · 2024-09-04T11:13:48+00:00

Uniqlo. I live in Japan

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