Thread: Indoor Rock Climbing/Bouldering

Another great day indoor bouldering. I entered a competition last week. I think I pushed myself more than normal as I climbed two yellow (easy) problems and I've only l climbed whites (very easy) before. Today I got the problem I didn't get in the comp + a couple of others; so three problems sent in total today.

After two hours climbing I was pretty stuffed, plus it was a hot day (36) and I had too many beers last night, so when I tried for the yellow problem I'd been able to send before I ripped skin off three fingers!

At this stage my technique still sucks, I'm still just powering through the moves with my arms and back; I need to learn to use my feet more to push, as well as using heel hooks and the whole him twisting thing.

Loving this activity though, it's great!

I must say THIS is very annoying...

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

I must say THIS is very annoying...

That hurts to look at! At least you are having fun. How much would you have to be paid to do that?

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

I must say THIS is very annoying...

Tape my friend...tape!

Originally Posted by gcbryan

Tape my friend...tape!

Yeah! I know! Funny thing is a wear some tape normally, but decided it better to let my skin toughen naturally; I have an office job, and while weights do toughen the skin a little, it's not like I have the hands of a construction worker. I was looking at my hands just a little before this, and seeing others with taped fingers, was thinking "I'm toughening up my hands, not like you wimps". Then this happened as I was slapping over and over for the final hold on the concrete top. It wouldn't have happened on the actual holds, but the wall material is much harsher.

Anyway, it's feeling better today, and I think it'll be OK for weights on Tues and Fri and climbing on the weekend with a bit of care...

Maybe I'll concentrate on crimps on the W/E? Yesterday I did overdo it a bit; my son said I was 'pumping it pretty hard' which sounds admirable but possibly foolish and not conducive to building finesse.

I'm pretty serious about building a practice wall in my home; even if it's purely vertical, just to practice grip strength. Small little foot holds, a few small hand holds, nothing spectacular for a start...

I'm thinking about after these sorts of things, and a large piece of plywood...

Rock Climbing Holds - Bones -

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Went indoor bouldering at a different venue yesterday. Sent a V0 and a V1 (I'm still not all that good, but it's only been about 5 months going once a week). Thought I'd post a pic...

guess im kind of late on this tread, but I love climbing, mostly outside. Never did much bouldering i prefer to go up lol. Looks like you are having a good time with it. i agree with gcbryan tape is your friend.

No, not late at all; thought I might revive it a bit.

'Going up' would be nice, but then you've got the gear to buy, the fact you really need to rely on others to teach/help/support you etc guess which is why I'm enjoying bouldering. I did actually find some small rocks to climb while camping a little while ago, and all I needed was my shoes, my chalk bag and me. I DO need to buy a crash pad now, though, as I'm starting to find some nice outdoor boulders. There's some nice boulders here:

Mount Crawford - Rocky Paddock Camp Ground

I use tape now but only after climbing without it for a bit; I want to toughen my hands up somewhat; I'm an office worker. I've ripped a LOT of layers of skin off all my fingers at the first joint and some off the second; quite a lot of layers...My grip's improving though and I'm starting to have a bit more faith in myself, I think that's actually a good amount if it; having faith in your self.

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

I want to toughen my hands up somewhat; I'm an office worker. I've ripped a LOT of layers of skin off all my fingers

Oh you officers and your soft hand lol

Originally Posted by sinnfein

Oh you officers and your soft hand lol

I also have very beautiful eyes...