Climbing shoes can be quite expensive, and it’s always frustrating when your relatively new climbing shoes develop holes in the toes – even a small hole can dramatically affect the performance of your shoes despite the rest of the shoe being in perfect condition. So, how do you fix holes …
Rock climbing shoe sizes can be a bit confusing, since they fit completely differently than a street shoe. Additionally, each climbing shoe company has different sizing systems. So, what size rock climbing shoe do you need? In short, it’s almost impossible to guess your rock climbing shoe size based on …
Rock climbing feels like a fun adventure, but it’s also a heck of a workout whether you are bouldering or sport climbing, outside or in a gym. So, is rock climbing good for weight loss? Rock climbing certainly can be good for weight loss as part of a healthy lifestyle. …
Rock climbing is notoriously hard on your fingers – it strains your skin, tendons, muscles, ligaments, and even your finger bones. Your fingers and toes are often your only points of contact with the wall, so a huge amount of force and pressure is exerted on them. Fortunately, tape can …
While outdoor rock climbing is generally a safe sport, there are certainly risks involved. So, what are the hazards of outdoor rock climbing? The dangers of outdoor rock climbing can be distilled down to eight main categories: falling rocks, inclement weather, gear failure, improper gear or lack of gear, human …
Rock climbing has exploded in popularity in recent years, and for good reason – it’s fun, challenging, and great exercise! However, rock climbing isn’t necessarily the cheapest sport, and having to spend a lot of money on gear just to try out the sport can be discouraging. So, how much …
Chalk balls are small cotton balls made from magnesium carbonate (MgCO3) which are filled with normal magnesium carbonate powder. The powder content of a chalk ball is made from magnesium carbonate which enables athletes, gymnasts, and weightlifters to improve friction and grip. Chalk balls are made of a permeable fabric …
You’re definitely a climbing enthusiast who wants to see how tall climbing walls can get, right? Or perhaps you’re just intrigued about climbing and have been considering it, and want to know how high these climbing walls can get before you start? Then continue reading because we’ll go over all …
Are you tired of fighting to get a sleeping bag to store compactly enough to fit in your backpack or closet? Does the tradeoff always seem to be between quality and size? If so, read on to discover what the best options on the market are for the smallest sleeping …
Quickdraws are sure to make climbing more fun, smooth and activity always to be remembered. Knowing the exact number of quickdraws you should have to make your climbing activity a success however is a huge question in the climbing community. Let’s start by answering that big question. Well, it depends. …
