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racerj
Sep 10, 2008, 6:29 AM
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i started bouldering in a local gym about 2 months ago and can do most V0s and V1s with (in my opinion) terrible technique. I'm starting to do some V2s and have been noticing how big of a difference technique makes when you dont have the raw strength for stuff (which i dont have yet).
is there any relatively-cheap book or free resource somewhere where i can read up on good climbing technique?
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stymingersfink
Sep 10, 2008, 7:25 AM
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look no farther, read nothing else till you have grokked this book.
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Valarc
Sep 10, 2008, 12:22 PM
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Another vote for SCC. Greatest training book I've read, hands down.
Some bastard borrowed my copy and kept it for himself.
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carbonrx8
Sep 10, 2008, 12:28 PM
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stymingersfink wrote: look no farther, read nothing else till you have grokked this book.
"Grokked"?
Valarc wrote: Some bastard borrowed my copy and kept it for himself.
The majority of my more esoteric texts are "borrowed." I feel terrible and kinda proud at the same time. This only makes me feel worse--until I look at all the books I have. When you get SCC back, could you send it to me? I will return it promptly.
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shockabuku
Sep 10, 2008, 12:59 PM
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carbonrx8 wrote: stymingersfink wrote: look no farther, read nothing else till you have grokked this book. "Grokked"?
See Stranger in a Strange Land
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stymingersfink
Sep 10, 2008, 5:23 PM
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shockabuku wrote: carbonrx8 wrote: stymingersfink wrote: look no farther, read nothing else till you have grokked this book. "Grokked"? SeeREAD Stranger in a Strange Land |
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shockabuku
Sep 10, 2008, 5:29 PM
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stymingersfink wrote: shockabuku wrote: carbonrx8 wrote: stymingersfink wrote: look no farther, read nothing else till you have grokked this book. "Grokked"? SeeREAD BE Stranger in a Strange Land |
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racerj
Sep 10, 2008, 5:32 PM
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well alright then
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stymingersfink
Sep 10, 2008, 5:45 PM
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shockabuku wrote: stymingersfink wrote: shockabuku wrote: carbonrx8 wrote: stymingersfink wrote: look no farther, read nothing else till you have grokked this book. "Grokked"? SeeREAD BE Stranger in a Strange Land
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limeydave
Sep 11, 2008, 5:27 PM
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racerj wrote: i started bouldering in a local gym about 2 months ago and can do most V0s and V1s with (in my opinion) terrible technique. I'm starting to do some V2s and have been noticing how big of a difference technique makes when you dont have the raw strength for stuff (which i dont have yet). is there any relatively-cheap book or free resource somewhere where i can read up on good climbing technique?
Your free resource is climbing with other folks - the stronger the better.
And youtube - plenty of climbing on there that will have you making shapes in the air at work while you develop your own style.
Wax on , wax off
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Maddhatter
Sep 12, 2008, 1:44 AM
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Try to stay on your feet and only use your arms for balance.
Try to find your center and stay over it.
Keep your hips in close to the wall.
If you fall, Fall trying.
BREATH!!!!!
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