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wlderdude
Sep 3, 2002, 3:57 PM
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My brother kind of got me into this climbing barefoot thing. Maybe it's just that my shoes don't fit right, but I love doing it.
Yesterday I got a blister on my big toe and it filled in with some dust/dirt. It didn't hurt any more than a blister, but it sure looked painful. I know I need to develop some calloses.
Does anybody else like to climb footloose?
(editing helps my grammar)
[ This Message was edited by: wlderdude on 2002-09-03 09:26 ]
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ktwo
Sep 3, 2002, 4:06 PM
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I have never done it outside, but when I used to work in a gym, I climbed barefoot regularly. I built up some huge callouses on all of my toes, and I was amazed at some of the super small holds that I could stick to . Not very good for smearing though .
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rockchick
Sep 3, 2002, 4:16 PM
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I've only climed barefoot on real rock once, but i loved being able to feel the rock on my feet!
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beyond_gravity
Sep 3, 2002, 4:17 PM
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barefoot outdoors hurts!
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wlderdude
Sep 3, 2002, 4:25 PM
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Yeah, I was outdoor climbing. I have never tried indoor bare foot. Maybe when it is snowing and I have some money.
I didn't plan on it at first. I was halfway up when my feet hurt too bad to keep going. So I droped them and finished the climb. Then I did it twice more.
It is a weird sensation to have to chalk up your feet! Thank goodness for chalk balls.
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camhead
Sep 3, 2002, 4:30 PM
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I do it occasionally on easy terrain. Yesterday it was hot and humid, so I even chalked up my feet. fun.
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climbinganne
Sep 3, 2002, 4:49 PM
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ahhhh...the feeling of wiggling toes!!!
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beyond_gravity
Sep 3, 2002, 9:20 PM
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Barefooters in the gym make the holds all slimey and nasty
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