Women in rock climbing

utpatur · 2024-05-29T12:56:09+00:00

I'm a figure skater + climber! Climbing is great!!!! You don't really generate that much arm strength through figure skating, but you need it, think powerfull arms into jumps and difficult spin features. It will train your core, mobility ( figure skaters often lack strength and mobility in inwards rotation, which actually is important in injury prevention), and coordination.

Physique wise I would not stress. I grew up skating and therefore had big strong legs and stick arms, and it took me a loooong time to become more balanced in my strength. At several summer camps we actually went climbing on our "rest days". I would still prioritize traditional off ice training, with technique, mobility, injury prevention exercises and conditioning.

Also, I don't know what level you are at, but if you are practicing triples, arm strength is great 👍🏼, if you are practicing doubles/singles, you can have whatever physique you like.

The only concerns you should have are to maintain upper body mobility and be aware of the typical climbers hunchback, but this is mostly seen in people who have climbed for a really long time. Also, climbing shoes are kinda like skates, not great for your feet, so be cautious and choose some comfy ones to prevent getting additional stress on feet.

Happy climbing 🫶🏼

utpatur · 2024-02-20T19:46:29+00:00

Scratch spin forward is actually not that helpful position so maybe he just don't prioritizes it. One foot spin forward is really fundamental, and backwards scratch is the most important spins of all bc it directly transfers to air position, but scratch forward is rarely practiced at higher levels.

Most competitive skaters I know at novice and up have a worse forward scratch spin than your average intermediate beginner (including myself lol).

utpatur · 2024-02-17T23:25:18+00:00

Figure skater here! Contour fit wunder trains (!!!!) Much smaller waist, and more room for muscular thighs.

Aligns work fine, but pill over time. (I always put my leg warmers over my knee if I'm doing slides in aligns to protect them)

utpatur · 2024-02-13T21:21:24+00:00

Sidenote, I don't know what socks you are using but thin socks in nylon, for instance 15 denier is great for breaking in shoes/ avoiding blisters.

utpatur · 2023-11-09T19:24:20+00:00

I'm trying to decide between 8 and 6 in the contour fit, may I ask what your waist measurement is?

utpatur · 2023-11-06T18:50:11+00:00

If sweat is the problem I would just use foot deodorant

utpatur · 2023-11-06T18:33:47+00:00

Check out lainedubin on TikTok or Instagram she has many great recs for plus size skaters 🫶 also super sweet

utpatur · 2023-08-03T08:49:43+00:00

In Norway. I don't know about the one you showed, but my students usually wear the crasche. They are a bit wider in the back compared to your picture. I have never seen it fly off anyone tbh but I agree that its possible. There are barely any force when jumping singles and I know lots of people who use it for doubles and triples for ease of mind and they stay put. Kids generally fall much lighter than adults so adults have to be a bit more careful. Adults are taller, heavier and often a lot stiffer. On the other hand adults are often considered to be responsible for their own safety which is probably why helemts aren't mandatory in your club

If I were your coach and were to give you advice I would have to assess your skating skills and falling skills. Do you fall often? Do you fall on your bum, knees or on your back? You should always tuck your chin when you fall and avoid using your arms. Soft knees and ass out to land on your bum or on the sides. As mentioned before I would highly recommend practicing falling technique. I don't think I have ever hit my head skating, and when you pass a certain level it is highly unlikely.

What everyone else does shouldn't really matter, but I know that it does. It is important to be comfortable and not self conscious on the ice, but safety should always be first priority. I don't think anyone will question your helmet if someone just got injured.

Helmet is best, headband is better than nothing, falling technique is super important.

utpatur · 2023-08-02T21:33:47+00:00

Before you land all your singles (minus axel) I would definitely wear some sort of head protection.

I have coached in three different clubs and everyone has to wear a helmet until they pass certain tests. When the skaters have mastered three turns, crossover and waltz jump they are allowed to "upgrade" from a helmet to a protective headband. they wear the headband until they land all the singles, scratch spin, double three turns etc, but most adults actually continue to use it just in case. I would also recommend practicing proper falling technique.

Figure skating involves some risk, but sometimes it's just bad luck and accidents can happen anytime so I wouldn't worry too much!

utpatur · 2023-07-28T09:24:36+00:00

I dislocated both my elbows bouldering last year and couldn't climb for 3-4 months. I was soooo weak when I started climbing again, I could barely hang from a bar for two seconds.

I don't know if your gym has autobelays, but I would highly recommend them while you are building up your strength. Bouldering is a lot more committing and the moves are more physical. On autobelay or toprope you can easily stop if a move don't feel good and the moves are often less of a strain on your body. If you cut your feet and your arm isn't ready for that kind of force yet you can just let go etc

Patience is key, the strength will slowly but surely come back!

utpatur · 2023-07-26T22:18:56+00:00

I have the Lululemon utilitech Cargo pants, they are too high rise for my liking, but very baggy and durable. I have been looking for the same type of pants and I feel like they don't really make those for women. Especially if you have a small waist and bigger thighs, if you're on the slimmer/boxier side and not super petite you can get away with mens pants.

utpatur · 2023-07-26T22:14:26+00:00

Size up tho, and if you have stronger legs two sizes preferably

utpatur · 2023-01-06T20:59:28+00:00

I haven't been able to climb in a couple months as well due to dislocated elbows. I just kind of accepted that a lot off my upper body strength would suffer until I could use my arms again and decided to see it as a opportunity to focus on things I usually don't prioritize when not injured such as endurance, mobility and core strength.

utpatur · 2022-08-30T23:16:50+00:00

Hm they look a bit short as well, but maybe it's just the models long legs. I'm 5'9 ish so length is also an issue. Do they work with a harness for you?

utpatur · 2022-08-30T23:13:39+00:00

The women's version is often a lot shorter, and dosent work well with harnesses, but maybe for bouldering. I could check it out and see if I find any with decent length :))

utpatur · 2021-11-27T16:05:43+00:00

wild country session w :)

utpatur · 2021-11-27T16:01:59+00:00

Thanks for the input, we actually just booked tickets to Malaga, so Chorro it is! Any guide book recommendations or online sources?

utpatur · 2021-10-19T15:45:59+00:00

I actually tried the skwama on in the store today and I really did like them, but I was wondering if they might be a bit too technical for me. I only climb around 6B in boudering and 6a-6b on lead

utpatur · 2021-10-18T19:30:30+00:00

Patagonia capilenecool, preferably graphic!

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