Do others record themselves with their camera? I thought this was a common thing. The last couple of times I went to the gym I had a group of 3 guys look at me and turn and giggle like little boys, I thought it was just me until today when I heard one say, "dude she's recording herself again" and they all laughed. I should have confronted them but wasn't in the mood and just said f**k it. But now I want to know, am I being weird or is this normal to record? I use the video to help myself when I can't figure out a climb or struggling or to fix my technique.

Hello, I'm bouldering now for 1 year. From being scared of climbing a ladder, I think I have now a shy v5 level.

My issue is that I don't have the feeling that I'm progressing much anymore.

I am going twice a week at the gym. One time is during the week at 8:30 the morning and i can train for 1 hour. It's quite empty so its great.

The second time is on Saturday. But I'm going with my boyfriend and my baby, so it's a bit chaotic as we have to take turn to take care of the baby.

I would like if possible go a third time.

My issue is that I don't really have any plans when I go to the gym. I generally just climb whatever i find or feel like.

I would like to maybe have a better plan to start having progress again

I'm wondering how you are doing

Would it make sense, for example, to focus only endurance for a session (like climbing as many route as possible on easier level) and another seance, only focusing on hard problem?

How to be efficient during these sessions?

Thanks!

There are many instances climbing when I'm trying to push off of a leg that is very bent (think knee above hip). Is there a safe lift to help with this scenario? A normal barbell squat is not really done that deeply, I'm wondering if there is a way to train for strength from that extremely contracted position. Thanks!

• After like an hour of climbing my fingers/hands skin was peeled off which made the second hour super hard because my hands were stinging/hurting, wanted to climb more but anything but the easiest holds were too hard on my hands. Is this something that gets better the more you climb or is my skin just too soft?
• How to deal with routes where the start has you hold on to holds that you can only use your fingers on them? I can't seem to support my bodyweight just using fingers, is there a technique to it or is it mostly pure finger strength that has to be built up? It was a beginner level route and I couldn't even start it cuz of the starting holds and for the foot it was a small piece that was slippery and I couldn't just put my full bodyweight on it.
• Is it fine to just keep training solo or should I join a group with an instructor?

Hey everyone,

I'm thinking ahead to the next pair of shoes I buy, when my current (my second) pair go off to get resoled. My current pair are Solution Comp's and they seem pretty perfect for me, they do what I want them to do, they fit perfectly etc etc, so I'm not sure if I should just get another pair of the same or start experimenting with others?

I feel like Theory's might be too soft for what I want, regular Solutions might not fit as well due to the heel, so should I get something similar to the Solution Comp in another brand just to see what they're like?

Any thoughts?

Decent(ish) conditions and it's may??

I've been climbing for a few weeks and am around V3-4 range, the foothold are getting quite small and I get a considerable amount of toe pain when standing on them for not very long. I currently wear black diamond momentum shoes and am sockless, they're too tight with socks on

thanks !!

Such a weird question here, but you know in world championship when climbers are hyping up before even jumping on the last hold. I wondered if someone had ever failed miserably after that.

For people who don’t understand there is a pic I found.

I've been bouldering since 2022 and have made very little progress. Admittedly I was climbing maybe once a month for about a year but recently started going 3-4 times per month. I was stuck at V0 until 2 months ago and I'm now able to complete a good number of V1s.

My main problem is anxiety and very sweaty hands. When I'm anxious I sweat a lot. Like sweat all the chalk off mid climbing route. Because the chalk is gone, I get even more fearful the higher up I go. I'm convinced I'll slip off and usually just give up at that point. It's a vicious self-feeding cycle of sweat and fear.

What do you guys recommend for chalk that actually works? And how do I desensitize myself from the fear of heights/falling?

I’ve been bouldering for a couple years. Tried to start rope climbing, tried for 3 months of top rope 1-2x per week, but I COULD NOT get over my fear of heights!! I hate that shit. Coming back to where I belong

Hello, I will be trying bouldering next week indoors. Never climbed before and I am pretty weak.

Do you guys have tips on training and preparation that I can do to improve how I will perform next week? Would love to impress my friends

Poor Jabee Kim. Also free pads up for grabs.

How to tell if you’re getting stronger or if your gym is getting worse?

I have got myself a hangboard, since the distance to the nearest bouldering center is far. Will hangboard training make my fingers thicker/ stronger if i do it consistently? I have noticed that my fingers are very thin and fragile, thus setting my climbing back. They need to get more gritty!

Anyone have experience with Peter Bouldering's crashpads ?
They seem to have quite good deals and I'm interested in either the Runway or Fatman. However, I'm a bit scared about going with a brand I've literally never heard of.

Also, would you recommend the larger (180x120x13cm / 70x47x5") or smaller (150x100x10 / 60x40x4") ? I'm likely going to want to use it for solo bouldering from time to time, and commute mainly by public transport so weight and size are a bit annoying with the larger, but I don't want to regret limiting myself

My wife and I will be in Estes Park for a couple days in the end of May. She has never climbed outside before, and I have some experience (V6 outdoor, V8 indoor). What would you guys recommend for a beginner friendly bouldering area? I don’t need anything hard, just want to have fun for the day

Edit: Forgot to include that one of the things that really confused me was the raptor closures. Seemed like a lot of climbing is closed for the season, so that’s where I got thrown off.

Does somebody know where I can buy Five Ten Hiangle? Everywhere i see it its out of stock.