[dipless]

(Original post by Occlusal)
Traverse sessions X4 a week for a month and you will see a big improvement. (about 1-2 grades on long endurance climbs in my experience)

Try to make each session as long as possible (2hrs+) and try to rest as much as possible on the wall (find kneebars, bat hangs, fist jams, arm bars etc) so you can spent as much time as possible actually on the wall.

I did this when I was younger cos my dad wouldn't let me do too much strength work (so it didn't affect my growth plates etc.) Now I have really good endurance and can find rests everywhere. I just need more strength, but who doesn't

Cheers for this will give it a try and see if I can benefit from it Could certainly do with improving my ability to find rests this certainly limits me on very sustained routes!

Indeed and endless supply of strength would be nice!

[Occlusal]

(Original post by dipless)
Cheers for this will give it a try and see if I can benefit from it Could certainly do with improving my ability to find rests this certainly limits me on very sustained routes!

Indeed and endless supply of strength would be nice!

I ended up with small calluses on my knuckles from arm barring so much!

[dipless]

(Original post by Occlusal)
I ended up with small calluses on my knuckles from arm barring so much!

Ouch lol I get calluses on my hands quite a bit, but a bit of fine grade sandpaper just to sand them down (gently) works wonders

[JollyJelly]

(Original post by dipless)
Ouch lol I get calluses on my hands quite a bit, but a bit of fine grade sandpaper just to sand them down (gently) works wonders

You guys should try heavy duty moisturiser. But once I used it and then went bouldering and my skin just peeled...... there was skin and blood all over the holds.

[JollyJelly]

(Original post by Chillaxer)
You been up Cader Idris?

Was there a couple of weeks ago!

did a really long diff climb with a rucksack and boots. Bivvied under the climb under the stars

Awesome weekend.

[dipless]

(Original post by james-brown28)
You guys should try heavy duty moisturiser. But once I used it and then went bouldering and my skin just peeled...... there was skin and blood all over the holds.

Nice I use a special recovery thing that my ex brought me and to be honest it is awesome! Really helps. I get cuts a lot anyway so use to a bit of blood!

[Chillaxer]

(Original post by james-brown28)
Was there a couple of weeks ago!

did a really long diff climb with a rucksack and boots. Bivvied under the climb under the stars

Awesome weekend.

Ive only been once, If I recall it's less crowded than North Wales and Snowdonia there.

[JollyJelly]

(Original post by Chillaxer)
Ive only been once, If I recall it's less crowded than North Wales and Snowdonia there.

Yeh, when I did the climb there was NO ONE there at all up untill 10 in the mornig (we started climbing at 5am)

I would post a pic if I knew how....

EDIT: did you do any climbing, or walk it?

[JollyJelly]

Sorting a belay (the protection was adsolute w*nk)



And a walk in:



Shades = essential climbing equipment

[Chillaxer]

(Original post by james-brown28)
Yeh, when I did the climb there was NO ONE there at all up untill 10 in the mornig (we started climbing at 5am)

I would post a pic if I knew how....

EDIT: did you do any climbing, or walk it?

Just walk, although there was a lot of scrambling up some slatey stuff, I don't do proper climbing, as in with ropes etc.

[JollyJelly]

(Original post by Chillaxer)
Just walk, although there was a lot of scrambling up some slatey stuff, I don't do proper climbing, as in with ropes etc.

Cool, you should try it

[JollyJelly]

(Original post by S_123)
I've done a bit of climbing but it was all indoors. I used to go to lessons for 2 hours once a week last year but had to stop this year due to extra work, etc. I got up to a 6a indoors I think but further than that was difficult since I'm not particularly strong and have very short limbs I'd like to restart climbing actually. It's really fun Also, climbers are sexy

You should defo start again. I've only climbed 6a+ outdoor sport. So you're already awesome

[dipless]

(Original post by james-brown28)
You should defo start again. I've only climbed 6a+ outdoor sport. So you're already awesome

well said totally agree

[dipless]

(Original post by james-brown28)
Sorting a belay (the protection was adsolute w*nk)



And a walk in:



Shades = essential climbing equipment

Shades are definately the dogs b*****ks

I'll upload some photo's of my TR'ing my first E3 this evening!

The protection looks not too bad... but you only have 1 bit of pro in.... so couldn't have been that good But the angle of the rock looks very comfortable!

[DarkWhite]

I don't get much time to do it myself, but do instruct it in my spare time, along with mountaineering.

Not much where I live mind, Flintshire. There's a few things around, especially in Clwydian, but looking at Snowdonia for the odd climb really.

Not sure whether I'm a fan of indoor climbing or not. I enjoy bouldering indoors for the simplicity of mats etc, but it's extremely difficult to make a realistic indoor climbing wall. It just doesn't feel the same!

[JollyJelly]

(Original post by dipless)
I haven't used them much yet! Am thinking of getting me a Beastmaker 1000 any thoughts?

I like running gets me out can clear my head and just go which is nice and I really don't worry about peeps watching!

Oh cool where did you graduate from? Oooooh 5 months traveling sounds wonderful, where did you visit?

I've got a beastmaker 1000. I would definately reccommend it. Kind to the skin and perfect size and shape holds imo

[JollyJelly]

(Original post by dipless)
Shades are definately the dogs b*****ks

I'll upload some photo's of my TR'ing my first E3 this evening!

The protection looks not too bad... but you only have 1 bit of pro in.... so couldn't have been that good But the angle of the rock looks very comfortable!

I've got two other bits of pro in out of shot, but there was very little pro in general.
The rock was just off of vert believe it or not. Not as slabby as it looks. (tilt the picture diagonaly and thats what it was like. the camera was on a tilt which makes it look less steep)

Here's a pic of that pitch (note the single bit of pro! good job it was only diff ):

[dipless]

(Original post by james-brown28)
I've got a beastmaker 1000. I would definately reccommend it. Kind to the skin and perfect size and shape holds imo

Ordered it this morning from good old bannana fingers along wiht some new funky gear spent too much but can't wait

[big-boss-91]

(Original post by dipless)
Just thought i'd create a thread for all those climbers and potential climbers here at TSR.

I have been climbing about a year and am currently climbing

indoors Toprope 7a+/7b
indoors Lead 6c (did my first 6c+ today) and boy oh boy was it Crimpy!

outdoors sport 6b+
Outdoors Trad E2 on a good day depending on protection
Boldouring depends on how pumped but abound V4-V5 ish

My favourite places to climb in include Portland, The Roaches, Peaks and A small place called Trevor.

Got back froma week of climbing in Cyprus where I did my first 6c onsight outside so was really pleased with that.

Please feel free to share any stories, advice on Crags, routes and anything else about climbing on here.

i used to climb a lot before i started university but not got the time to travel 5 miles to bouldersUK in cardiff :'(

will get back into climbing during the holidays,

i was V6 indoors and not done any outdoors.

know any good climbing spots outdoors in the lancashire area when i return home for the summer?

[JollyJelly]

(Original post by big-boss-91)
i used to climb a lot before i started university but not got the time to travel 5 miles to bouldersUK in cardiff :'(

will get back into climbing during the holidays,

i was V6 indoors and not done any outdoors.

know any good climbing spots outdoors in the lancashire area when i return home for the summer?

Have a look here:

http://www.ukclimbing.com/logbook/