dann2707 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 I have always fancied giving this a shot. Where does one start!? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shercofray Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Proper climbing shoes are made of a much softer rubber. They're fitted around the feel. Narrower around the toes for more accurate placement. I have always fancied giving this a shot. Where does one start!? I'll fbc you x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Climbing shoes gives lots of support so you can focus your body weight on the tips of your toes without it hurting. Kinda like ballet shoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsiain Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 ok thanks, so whats the point of like terrex solo shoes ? I thought the stealth rubber was for grip, for climbing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted March 10, 2014 Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 They're approach shoes. They're for walking to the crag in and can be used for scrambling and stuff too. I've never really understood the need for them though, I just have walking boots.I think they're OK for driving in though, whereas walking boots are pretty annoying I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted March 10, 2014 Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 They're approach shoes. They're for walking to the crag in and can be used for scrambling and stuff too. I've never really understood the need for them though, I just have walking boots. I think they're OK for driving in though, whereas walking boots are pretty annoying I believe. Try driving in B3's - mega sketchy! Dave, how far away from Dartmoor are you? Dartmoor is a bit of a mini bouldering mecca, so if you can get there you'd love it! Have a look at UKclimbing.com - Theres quite a lot of info there, you can search for local centres too. Beware of the forums though, it has its trolls like every other... With regards to shoe differences you're paying more for rubber type (soft and sticky vs hard and stiff (giggedy) ), outer contstruction, reinforcement areas (heel cusps and toe boxes) and other constructino methods that promote performance in certain areas. REALLY, if you're just starting, don't bother with expensive stuff, because a pair of toe-hooking wonders like the la sportiva solutions would be useless to you if you can't toe hook! Get to your local bouldering wall and just crack on. Speak to people (climbers are usually friendly) get advice and beta, learn technique, get stronger, crush, win world championships....etc.etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.KYDD Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Any of you beys from Plymouth? really fancy giving this a try, mainly for fitness. 5 years of binge drinking and smoking at uni have f**ked me lol Give Joe Seddon a shout on Facebook. He's based in Plym and goes climbing semi-regularly over winter I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Time for a bump. Any updates from anyone? Heading to fontainebleu for a week on Saturday. Pretty excited but going with the north wales crushers (V10, V11 boys) so I might get left behind! Also sent my first V9, Fat cat roof on Monday. So happy to get it ticked.Only taken about 12 sessions :/ (sit start, back of the roof. My friend was in the way ) Also ticked my first f7b+, Power struggle. Pretty steep terrain but on mostly big holds. Was quite surprised as I've been mostly bouldering recently... As a shameless plug, Im organising this years Gower Climbing Festival (http://www.gowerclimbingfestival.co.uk/gcf/) so if anyone is thinking about a weekend away somewhere different I can THOROUGHLY recommend visiting the Gower. Beautiful scenery and great climbing (if you know where it is). The locals, and myself, will be about so plenty of local knowledge can be exchanged. I'll be updating the video on the website shortly If anyone wants any information on the latter, don't PM me. Email me at: 438609 at swan.ac.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.KYDD Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 I've just started climbing again at our little local bouldering wall. Used to do it a little, but never often enough that I ever improved. Picked up my first set of shoes and chalk bag the other day and have been going around twice a week for the last 3 weeks or so. Really wanting to keep at it this time too, seem to have loads of motivation at the moment. Due to how much we ride Dartmoor in the summer, the idea is so that when we're done riding for the day, but the weather is still real nice, we'll just stay up there and play around with some problems. Was climbing on Tuesday night and a 14 year old girl f**king kicked my ass! That said, she's been climbing since aged 10 four times a week and competes, so that helped sooth my bruised ego Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Any of you beys from Plymouth? really fancy giving this a try, mainly for fitness. 5 years of binge drinking and smoking at uni have f**ked me lol Dave me and Joe are probably going for a climb tomorrow, but i'll let you know whenever were heading somewhere. Due to how much we ride Dartmoor in the summer, the idea is so that when we're done riding for the day, but the weather is still real nice, we'll just stay up there and play around with some problems. Just got a climbing mat through yesterday for that exact reason mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 Hmm, my 6yr old has said about climbing before. Might be a good excuse to take a trip to our local centre and see if we can have a go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashbanggg Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 Just been having a sort through my stuff from my uni house and come across my climbing shoes and chalk, which I bought second hand during first term with great intentions of climbing at the indoor wall multiple times a week. In reality I used them about 3 times and can't see myself using them again! So if anyone fancies them, they're size 10 'scarper force': Aside from that, I don't know much about them! £20 posted (with the chalk) if anyone fancies them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.KYDD Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 So cool 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.KYDD Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 I want to go to Spain.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 I want my finger/back to not be shit so I can climb this evening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.KYDD Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 Whats happened dude? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.KYDD Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 I want my finger/back to not be shit so I can climb this evening Injured from climbing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 Don't think so - fingers may be a reaction to some old minging tape I used but not sure what's going on with my back. Not ideal! Easing up slowly so fingers crossed for tomorrow I guess. Doc's said to rest it, another 24hrs is more than enough surely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.KYDD Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 Don't think so - fingers may be a reaction to some old minging tape I used but not sure what's going on with my back. Not ideal! Easing up slowly so fingers crossed for tomorrow I guess. Doc's said to rest it, another 24hrs is more than enough surely! Where exactly is your finger sore? Was there a sudden moment when it happened? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 Nah fingers aren't too bad - it's a chemical burn rather than an injury as such, so although it hurts like hell to move (typing this is a bitch) it's not restricting the movement or anything. Back is the one stopping play, suspected trapped nerve and/or muscle damage. It'll be reet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.KYDD Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Some fun from the weekend 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King C Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Nice, what grades were they? 6A/6B? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.KYDD Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Nice, what grades were they? 6A/6B? 6B and 6B+ Not too hard but such nice problems. The orange 6B+ has some wicked movements Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) 6B and 6B+ Not too hard but such nice problems. The orange 6B+ has some wicked movements God damn tweaked a finger at the climb, trying that damn sand coloured 6B by the stairs.. shoulda just dragged myself over the top and left it alone! Edited February 10, 2015 by craigjames Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.KYDD Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Can't believe how close you were to topping that! The A2 in my left middle finger is feeling really rough at the moment and I'm heading up to Bloc tonight with Ben and Robin! Plan is to take it super easy and just help them out with stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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