The climbing thread

Originally Posted by madness

But muscle bulk is heavy. Look at all the top climbers. They have we'll defined muscles but they aren't massive.

I beg to differ. Case and point - John Dunne

Originally Posted by Rai86

I beg to differ. Case and point - John Dunne

There are exceptions to every rule

I can imagine that all the tendon problems that John Dunne has had have had something to do with the weight he was carrying. Fawcett, Moffat, Moon, Dawes, etc, etc, are more the norm.

Originally Posted by madness

There are exceptions to every rule

I can imagine that all the tendon problems that John Dunne has had have had something to do with the weight he was carrying. Fawcett, Moffat, Moon, Dawes, etc, etc, are more the norm.

Yeh agreed...but it totally gives hope to us chunky folk!

[yorkie_chris]

Lol well I'm never going to have the build of a ferret, but likewise I've no ambition to be a world class climber either.

Yo YC

Me being a complete novice at this and not knowing how and when to use chalk let alone belaying do you think the beginner course at the wall in leeds is a good price at £75 nicker???

I tended when I could afford to do it all the time do bouldering when going indoor as I find indoor climbing a bit slow and dull.

Love outdoor. Not much better

Yeah that's what interests me the most as it's not as high up and it's a bit more technical I think? correct me if I'm wrong.
I'd like to get some matts and do it outdoors too.

Originally Posted by vardypeeps

Yeah that's what interests me the most as it's not as high up and it's a bit more technical I think? correct me if I'm wrong.
I'd like to get some matts and do it outdoors too.

Well, yea we do have some, dont get out as much as id like though

I agree I think its more technical, I think thats why its more fun. That and you can quicly change routed without much messing at all. Always a bonus.

[Ian P]

Originally Posted by vardypeeps

Yo YC

Me being a complete novice at this and not knowing how and when to use chalk let alone belaying do you think the beginner course at the wall in leeds is a good price at £75 nicker???

save your money, join a climbing club. learn for free
us climbers are usuall a friendly bunch, always willing to help people new to the sport learn to belay & climb safe

[yorkie_chris]

Went on Wednesday, aaaarghh! Completely beaten by a 6a on the big overhang wall. Then the annoyingly talented dude who I know from the uni climbing club did it with all the effort it takes me to get onto a bar stool.
Still couldn't do it. Gah!

Originally Posted by vardypeeps

Yo YC

Me being a complete novice at this and not knowing how and when to use chalk let alone belaying do you think the beginner course at the wall in leeds is a good price at £75 nicker???

Nah don't bother, go along to wall and see if you like it first.
I can take you in as a guest at leeds wall if you want.