Climbing

[Bimmerman325i]

Just wait. We're rockin V1s and V2s now, we'll get those fuckers fast.

[AT-JeffT]

Used to do comps in middle school. Just this week I'm getting back into climbing. It sucks. so frustrating, my body(forearms) is severely holding me back.

[Varinn]

Jesus, how do you fuckers get to V5s in a week? I thought I was doing pretty well for 2 weeks, but I haven't even been able to best a V3 yet.

it could just be the style of routes at my local gym, but with my low weight and long reach things get fairly easy. I also have good forearm strength and grip because I use my hands daily at work. It really helps to have friends to show you the ropes, with a little guidance I was bored of V2's and V3's by the end of the week. My friends taught me how to use my legs for balance by hooking on things, and how to use the angle you grab holds to get more grip on them. By hanging low, or to the sides you get way more hold on awkward spots

[AndrewBird]

I've climbed on and off since I was a kid. Only indoors though. I even took a climbing class in college that was fun and informative. Bouldering is super fun, but I'm not really a fan of climbing on a rope. I like the free-ness of bouldering better.

[Pinepig]

As in rock climbing. Who does it? I've only been indoor climbing for 2 weeks or so but I'm a big fan.

Today I campused a V0 at Planet Granite

Felt like a decent victory until an 8 year old showed me up 30 seconds later.

I worked at that place when it first opened ( 1992 or so ), it was nice having the keys to stay after hours with some friends. Mickey still own it?

[Pinepig]

Yep. If I go outdoors though I am only going to top-rope. I'd prefer not to swing down 5 or 10 feet if I lose my grip.

A 50' winger is the shit ya waffleswaffleswaffleswaffleswaffles.

[steinbachphoto]

I climb a few nights a week. Working on the 5.10a's right now

[Chachi]

i indoor boulder every now and then. i moved up to rochester ny, and on the RIT campus is an old barn they restored and converted to all indoor bouldering, up and downstairs. its truly a cool place to be, and some very challenging stuff.

upstairs is all open with a toprope section, and a 15-20 foot boulder you can get on top of. downstairs, all the walls and ceilings have routes, some going across rooms and into others.

if you're ever in the wny area, its worth the trip. 5 bucks for a non-student, and 2 bucks if you need shoes. dumb cheap!

google image search 'rit bouldering' and youll see some shots of it. sometimes too many hippies.

[Mlarsen]

I've climbed on and off since I was a kid. Only indoors though. I even took a climbing class in college that was fun and informative. Bouldering is super fun, but I'm not really a fan of climbing on a rope. I like the free-ness of bouldering better.

Dude you live in Bend, Smith Rock is your backyard. I'd be there every chance I could get.

[steinbachphoto]

i indoor boulder every now and then. i moved up to rochester ny, and on the RIT campus is an old barn they restored and converted to all indoor bouldering, up and downstairs. its truly a cool place to be, and some very challenging stuff.

upstairs is all open with a toprope section, and a 15-20 foot boulder you can get on top of. downstairs, all the walls and ceilings have routes, some going across rooms and into others.

if you're ever in the wny area, its worth the trip. 5 bucks for a non-student, and 2 bucks if you need shoes. dumb cheap!

google image search 'rit bouldering' and youll see some shots of it. sometimes too many hippies.

That cheap?! wow. My local gym it's $15 for students for drop in and 1 month is $80 for students. craziness.

[misterCAFE]

I'm a avid climber been at it for a few years. With some technique tips you can get strong fast. I'm going to bishop, ca for new years to climb the big boy stuff. Always down to help people get into the sport. I'm a weak dude right now but I climb around v8/9 inside then cry cause real rock is hardcore:/

[Mlarsen]

How many of you people that go bouldering do sport or trad climbing?

[Todd Black 88]

I am lost with this vX grading system. I climbed for years using the YDS system for rating climbs, and the farthest I got was 5.11d. I was a competent 5.11a/b climber.
When I climbed, the vX rating was for bouldering, as that style of climbing does not accurately cross over in real world climbing grading.
For example, I could boulder a v6 route without issue but the cross reference charts I have seen compare it to a 5.12a/b/c, and no way in hell can I or could I ever, climb a route of that grade. It's different IMO.
Living an hour away from Squamish and the Chief was great for a variety of climbing styles.
Skaha in the okanagan was good also.

I just started going back to the gym with my now 7 year old son. 10 years off, 25lb heavier, and damaged tendons in my hands from climbing makes me more of a belayer than a climber now, but I still enjoy it, and am back around 5.10 again.

[Mlarsen]

V rating is strictly for bouldering. It doesn't really translate to the Yosemite decible system.
It's funny I have friends can do v8's and they can barely lead climb.

[future rs]

So how has everyone progressed? Any updates? Injuries?

I climb a lot here in NM. And am currently planning a trip for spring to Hueco tanks.

I was meaning to ask if anyone has experienced climbing in different area's of the country? I have found recently that grading seems to be very different from state to state.