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diana
Nov 16, 2004, 7:54 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: Jeez, fine. 5'8" 210. :shock: I can do overhangs (hell, I HAVE an overhang!) and climb just about as well as my partner who I outweigh by 60. Ran 6 miles Saturday, so I'm working on it, mmmkay? :) I don't get to spray about my climbing prowess (though I'm a damned good faller...), so I'm gonna resurrect this thread to spray a little. Update: 5'8" (nope, still haven't grown) 184.0 this morning. But I still have an overhang. :) Rob
Wow! That's great! I bet your partner is really proud of you.
Let me ask... :wink:
Yes, I am! :D
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smellyferret
Nov 16, 2004, 8:22 PM
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5'11" and weigh about 142
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rockrat511
Nov 16, 2004, 8:24 PM
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6'2" 160 pounds
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gamehendge
Nov 16, 2004, 8:31 PM
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M/130/5'7" The weight machine @ the store said I have about 8% body fat. I have also weighed the same since jr. high. :shock: Fast metabolism I guess. I'm also extremely flexible. Definitely helps on overhangs which are my favorites. My only wish is to be slightly taller just to get those crimpers that are just. a. little. higher.
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robmcc
Nov 16, 2004, 8:32 PM
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:oops: Aww, thanks, Diana!
The rest of you keep rubbing it in. 183.2 today. I'll get there...
Rob
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kdchampion
Nov 16, 2004, 8:41 PM
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I'm all of 5'10" (or so) and 142 lbs! Up 7 pounds !!! Yippee !!!
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slamurai
Nov 16, 2004, 8:42 PM
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6'1" 170lbs. I'm a fan of overhangs, but I didn't used to be. technique fixed that.
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lordshockspeare
Nov 16, 2004, 8:51 PM
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hey yo's
5 ft 11
as this morning I weigh in at 152
I thought I might try and get stronger by pumping a little iron as cross training for the winter months, however i oddly enough started losing weight ~5lbs. although I think it has something to do with the ski season starting early here in the wasatch. I don't think my body is ready for those long ski tours!
oh yea boulder~V5-6 (outside) 5.12c rp
Pray for snow!
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shoes2tight
Nov 16, 2004, 8:55 PM
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6'6" and 193...I weighed 207 at the beginning of 2004.
I totally suck on overhangs now, primarily cuz I climbed indoors for about 3 months, took 6 weeks off and have only been back at it for about 2 weeks. Lost loads of finger strength...
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dorkmaster
Nov 16, 2004, 9:22 PM
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5'10 and weighing in at 140lbs
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dougs510
Nov 16, 2004, 9:34 PM
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6 foot, 240 +/- 5lbs. I climb comfortable at 5.9, if I drop down to 215, I can crank!
You gotta use certain techniques to your advantage. For example, highstepping can be troublesome for a fatbody, so you have to get a good side pull, place your foot and then roll over it. Overhangs are a bitch, but if you can get a good hand, or fist jam, it's all good..... that plus getting super strong in your upper body. Also, core strength is key.... remember that if you get your midsection involved, it causes less strain on your grip.
The most important thing is to stay on your feet as long as possible, and once you've got good pro, gun through the cruxes.
my 2cents.
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discolegsyndrome
Nov 16, 2004, 9:42 PM
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5'8"
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west_coast_climber
Nov 16, 2004, 10:19 PM
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I'm about 5'11" and used to weigh about 210... and hated overhangs. now, i'm about 155lbs and climbing is way, way easier and a lot more fun!
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grippedclimer
Nov 16, 2004, 10:28 PM
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I am 5'10", 180 lbs. Have thick leg muscles, not much of a sport climber. I weigh too much and dont have the hand strength. I do run alot and can go for 12 to 20 hours in the mountains. With that, I prefer long alpine/trad routes, moderate to easy 5.10 to include chimneys and offwidths. My body type is more of a baseball players than a gymnst.
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lizard0fthetrail
Nov 16, 2004, 10:43 PM
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As junior in high school I weighed 265lbs @ 6' roughly. I lost 80 pounds over my junior summer and through senior year. Now at about 180lbs, 6'3. I have very little trouble with overhangs as mentioned in the beginning of this thread, but it took lots of hard work and practice. LOTS. Fat kid -> leading 5.12 sport in three years. Yep.
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adventureman
Nov 16, 2004, 10:58 PM
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5'8"
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gunksgoer
Nov 16, 2004, 11:01 PM
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im 5.9 and between 130 and 135 pounds, depending on how long its been since i took a sh!t.
ive found that the best way to loose weight / loose fat and gain muscle is to just boulder in the gym a few times a week
if i didnt id be 400 pounds and the size of a dumptruck
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sarcat
Nov 16, 2004, 11:07 PM
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In reply to: I'm about 5'11" and used to weigh about 210... and hated overhangs. now, i'm about 155lbs and climbing is way, way easier and a lot more fun!
Nice drop.
6'1" and was 230. Now 200 and it's getting easier all the time.
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climbinginchico
Nov 16, 2004, 11:21 PM
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Right now, I am 5'9", 155 with 2.6% bodyfat (just had it tested yesterday in a BodPod for track). I have a pretty good strength to weight ratio- can crack out 50+ pullups and do 1-armed pull ups, pushups and abs for days. The explosive training for track (I'm a sprinter) helps with core strength.
During track season we aren't lifting as heavily, and I drop to about 145 or so. But I get faster.
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climbhoser
Nov 17, 2004, 12:07 AM
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5'10" and 205 currently. I boulder V7 and redpoint .12s when I gots the endurance. I also climb mid .10 on gear.
I am a very balanced individual right now, with a very strong upper and lower body. I just came off of a season of guiding which put me up 10-15 lbs. and put my onsight to low .11. I am currenly redpointing high .11, with .12 in the near future. I can still boulder aights, but need to be lighter. I can still crank .10 on gear
My peak was 177 lbs. but I took a job as a professional mover, which gained me some lbs., and I started bouldering constantly and my muscle content just skyrocketed. When I was that low I couldn't boulder more than V4/V5, but I could climb easy .11s on gear all damn day.
I'm one of those lucky fellows who're strong as shit. I can still do about 25 pullups from a half hang, probably 20 from a full hang. At my best I Was doing 35. I've definitely lost some, just cause I Was a pro walker this past summer on Mt. Shasta, but I'm coming back.
It can be done by the big dudes. Believe it. I'll have a pic on my profile soon
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neutralcypruss
Nov 17, 2004, 12:22 AM
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:twisted: i am 6'3" 235 pounds :twisted: hahaha
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chugar
Nov 17, 2004, 12:36 AM
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6'0" and 165 lbs. give or take 3 lbs.
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slobmonster
Nov 17, 2004, 12:41 AM
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5'10", 180#
A year and a half ago, in the middle of a good old "breakup diet," I was down to 153#.
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rock_junkie
Nov 17, 2004, 1:09 AM
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5'9 140 lbs, 2% body fat.
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jowanky
Nov 17, 2004, 1:24 AM
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5'7'' 125 lbs. Onsights Trad- low 5.10, sport 5.10.
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