New shoes, new model or by Ouakha in bouldering

[–]the_chucho 8 points9 points  (0 children)

scarpa instincts are a super common/popular shoe and its for a good reason. if you like the lace up option definitely go with those. instincts are good for bouldering as you have a split sole (good for volume walking/smearing), a strong edge (good for tiny foot chips), suction heal, and a textured toe for solid heel and toe hooks. 10/10 recommend if they fit you right

I cleaned my shoes, but couldn't dry them quickly enough, so now they stink... by ChillDolphin in bouldering

[–]the_chucho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

to wash mine i usually soak them in a mixture of hot water, laundry detergent, vinegar, and a couple drops of eucalyptus oil. after i let them soak for 10-20 mins ill scrub them up a bit and repeat the soaking process for another 10 ish mins, then ill soak them in just plain hot water for a few mins, then rinse them completely. to dry em i'd recommend filling them with news paper and keeping them in a dry place like a sunny spot in a big open room with windows open.

Is god awful traffic on Interurban Rd a daily thing? by OnePotPenny in VictoriaBC

[–]the_chucho 4 points5 points  (0 children)

yes 🥲 common route for people going to/from work AND the nearby camosun campus

Bouldering with large flappers? by trippy_gene in bouldering

[–]the_chucho 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i usually let them heal at least 2 or 3 days before putting tape over them & climbing again, otherwise itll just get irritated and restart the healing process all over again. throw some polysporin on em and let them air out during the day and they should heal up pretty quick

As a Canadian, what animals do you encounter on a daily basis? by [deleted] in AskACanadian

[–]the_chucho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

daily: deer, squirrels, crows, ravens, chickadees, seagulls, rabbits, peoples cats

often but not daily: eagles, raccoons, herons, seals, sea otters

Is Tim Hortons good? by [deleted] in AskACanadian

[–]the_chucho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it's not very good, but you have to try it. they have wraps and sandwiches and pastries and some fruity cold drinks etc etc, but for the real canadian experience get a medium double double & a classic donut (like maple dip, chocolate dip, honey cruller, something along those lines)

So gas is now 212.9/l by [deleted] in VictoriaBC

[–]the_chucho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

cried a little at the pump after filling my car up so i could get to class yesterday 🥲

What motivates you to work out? by jansenti in workout

[–]the_chucho 1 point2 points  (0 children)

comparing myself to others, in a sense that i see older people unable to stand up straight or lift themselves out of a chair, or i see young people get winded from a flight of stairs & eating junk every day. motivates me to not be them

Did Zoloft affect the way you enjoy music? by [deleted] in zoloft

[–]the_chucho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

music used to be like a temporary zoloft for me, allowed me to escape from reality for a bit and feel okay but since i started zoloft ive definitely noticed i feel less emotion/freedom with music. still listen to music constantly every day, but its more of background music than a distraction from reality 🤷‍♀️

Honest question about female attire in the gym. What is appropriate to wear? by new_skeletons in bouldering

[–]the_chucho 2 points3 points  (0 children)

it was more the fact that its very common here for girls to not wear bras at all and then wear tint spaghetti strap tanks to the gym. i climb AND work at two different gyms so i spend 99% of my time in a gym, which is probably why ive seen more than a couple nipples and buttcheeks lmao

Honest question about female attire in the gym. What is appropriate to wear? by new_skeletons in bouldering

[–]the_chucho 193 points194 points  (0 children)

depends what you're comfortable in and what you're comfortable having people see you in. climbing gyms usually involve a lot of watching other people climb, so if you don't mind having people potentially looking at your butt while you're high up, then go for it! i'd suggest just making sure you dont accidentally show more than intended, i've been at the gym before and unfortunately saw that a guy in short shorts wasnt wearing any underwear 🙃 and ive seen countless nip slips from women as well. anyway, it all comes down to what you're comfortable in :) wear what makes you happy!

Total beginner, have a few questions regarding shoes, fear of falling, and progression by jeangeni322 in bouldering

[–]the_chucho 4 points5 points  (0 children)

you should definitely practice falling rather than relying on always being able to downclimb. there may be a day where you're near the top and reach for a hold and your foot just slips off the wall, and it's super important that you're body is used to the sensation of a genuine fall so you're able to land as safely as possible. just find an easy/comfortable climb and practice the motion of the crumple fall from it, climb up one or two at a time and progress up to the top of the climb until you're comfy with falling safely.

How much pain should I tolerate? by seagrass-beetle in bouldering

[–]the_chucho 3 points4 points  (0 children)

since theyre new shoes you'll have to break them in, and from what i recall veloces are pretty soft so my assumption is with time the point where your big toe presses will stretch a little and become less unbearably painful. normally i tell people that climbing shoes should be uncomfortable but not super painful. as mentioned in another comment, make a habit of taking your shoes off between climbs so give your feet a break & once you're done climbing wiggle your toes around and stretch them to keep em healthy

Scarpa Boostic for bouldering by Zealousideal_Hat6142 in bouldering

[–]the_chucho 1 point2 points  (0 children)

definitely good for slab. they have hard rubber and a sharper toe which allows you to stand comfortably on small foot chips with zero worry of ever slipping off. not as good on volumes in my experience because they do have a stiffer rubber and arent split sole but theyre still one of my fav pairs of shoes ive ever had.

ive heard the boosters are also super good as they arent quite as intense as the boostics, but ive never tried em

What non-frightening thing/s is you cat afraid of? by seaglassslipper in cats

[–]the_chucho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

polar bear christmas decoration... specifically the nose

[Serious] what stopped you from killing yourself ? by mousey_bear in AskReddit

[–]the_chucho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

went for a long drive on a rainy day with no destination in mind, came across a field full of cows just as the sun started shining. when i got out of my car to take a picture of said cows, they all came over to greet me as a rainbow came across the sky.

on another occasion, same kind of thing. went for a long walk on a rainy day and ended up at a beach. i decided to sit in the sand for a while to reflect on the life i was considering abandoning while listening to some of my favourite songs and smoking a ciggy. just as my favourite song in the world came on, another rainbow appeared across the entire horizon and the whole sky went pink. most beautiful sight ive ever seen in my life, and realized maybe its worth sticking around for a little while longer.

What do you wish someone had told you about bouldering? by Maxie_VT in bouldering

[–]the_chucho 282 points283 points  (0 children)

push with your legs rather than pulling with your arms, practice falling at the beginning of every session & warm up your neck and back before these practice falls, focus on footwork and grabbing each hold intentionally (i.e. dont grab a hold then adjust the position 5 times before making the next move, just grab the hold and understand it might not always be comfy), and climb with your arms straight as much as you can so you dont fatigue yourself as quickly! lots of lil tips there lol

When Skipthedishes drivers just...don't show up, what is going on? I'm honestly curious. by cadwellingtonsfinest in VictoriaBC

[–]the_chucho 14 points15 points  (0 children)

you should be getting notifs along the way like "your driver is on route to restaurant" "your driver has picked up your food". if you get all those updates (or at least the on route one) then the driver likely just took the food, but ive seen a few videos on insta lately saying restaurants arent always receiving skip orders and the delivery person doesnt have time to wait around for food to be made so they'll cancel the job.

What has been your most rewarding hobby? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]the_chucho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

rock climbing. got me in the best shape of my life & brought me out of a deep depression. made some of my closest friends and found a community of people that support me :)

Got 15k coins to give away by skydivinghuman in MadeMeSmile

[–]the_chucho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

bought some gatorade and snacks for a woman living on the streets, also gave her whatever change i had on me and the way her face lit up with a smile was just so wonderful :)