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ninjaslut
Jun 21, 2003, 1:23 PM
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If you anonymous Internet types aren’t too bashful, I’d love to get an idea what various climbers weights are, and if the heavier ones have found any good techniques for compensating for the extra "baggage".
I started this year, weigh about 240 now, and am practically useless on any overhanging climb. Any help would be much appreciated.
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clymber
Jun 21, 2003, 1:26 PM
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i would say try and drop some weight....i know its easier said then done but 240 is a bit big for climbing unless you are 6'8
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valeberga
Jun 21, 2003, 2:21 PM
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You're just going to have to beef up your climbing muscles, especially fingers and forearms. Everybody fights gravity, just some more than others. Another reason to maybe drop some weight is that 10% decrease in mass is a 10% decrease in force on your gear.
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weaselman
Jun 21, 2003, 2:23 PM
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to answer the question: I am 6'3" and weigh 145.
I agree that you should try and lose some weight. But you should do it the safe way. Ask your doctor about safe dieting or, if your problem isn't eating, ask your doctor about some aerobic exercises that you can do safely.
I think that the key to weight loss is to be safe.
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ninjaslut
Jun 21, 2003, 2:42 PM
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Losing weight isn't a problem (I've actually lost about 80lbs over the last year already), but it takes time! Problem is, last time I was thin to the point of scaring my friends and family, I still weighed about 195. Maybe I can get down to that weight in about 4 months, but I'll still be a freaking ox. Also, what about this summer!?
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mike_the_sumo
Jun 21, 2003, 3:02 PM
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235 (at 6'7") here and I've made it over 1 overhang in 3 years of climbing - an overrated 5.7 gym climb through a short 2' roof. My failures were all strength related - I just couldn't hold on long enough to make the moves.
Thanks to a temporary move, I'm on a 1 year break from regular climbing so I'm hitting the weights and hangboard to see what gains I can make.
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sauron
Jun 21, 2003, 4:10 PM
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6'4" - 240 lbs.
I tried loosing weight, but was excercizing at the same time - lost a lot of body mass (fat), but no weight whatsoever..
The key ends up being a lot of technique, and a fair amount of brawn... Before my foot injury, I was almost able to do laps on this one long overhanging route at the gym..
- d.
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gretna
Jun 21, 2003, 4:11 PM
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hmm, i weigh 155lbs, and im 5' 10". yep
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sid_rock
Jun 21, 2003, 4:20 PM
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5'10". Between 162 and 170 lbs depending on how much cardio I'm doing.
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alpinelynx
Jun 21, 2003, 5:07 PM
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5'8" 162lb. 17% body fat. big legs. Hop on that treadmill dude and start lifting. Since I am no tiny lightweight, I have had to deal with alternate techniques for cruising overhangs, like working on footwork and good technique. mostly, I've just chosen a different type of climbing to do most of the time since its not fun to flail on hardman strength problems. Another thought comes to mind - don't start hopping onto super crimpy stuff until you build up your hand strength, no need to blow tendons. Then again, I've heard the best training for climbing is climbing! Good luck whatever you do and be safe!
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psych
Jun 21, 2003, 6:15 PM
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5'11 - 150-155...never more, never less. :-)
Mike...
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xcel360
Jun 21, 2003, 6:25 PM
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5'8, and I'm 205lbs, and it's not all the good weight either. I could probably afford to lose a solid 40lbs of fat. I've pulled some roofs in the gym and nice little overhangs climbing outside, but man did it hurt. I wonder if my climbing would get any better if I lost the weight....
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climber49er
Jun 21, 2003, 7:06 PM
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5'9" 200 lbs, down a whopping 5 lbs since I took up climbing. My weight hasn't changed much but the fat/muscle ratio has flip flopped a bit. I climb about three times a week so I have developed pretty decent climbing specific sort of muscles. I know if I could drop 20-30 lbs I could be a much better climber.
My partner is 5'9", 130. She is not that strong and she has climed only about 8 times but she makes stuff I struggle with look soooo easy. Especially overhanging stuff.
Keep working the overhangs. When I started I would practicly curse at the thought of trying them. Now I can actually do fairly well at them but it is still HARD work! Push with those feet man. Bring em up high when you can and PUSH! Hang on straight arms like a monkey and push with those feet and you will be surprised at the progress you make.
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climberpunk
Jun 21, 2003, 7:24 PM
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im 5'5 and i weigh 110 sopping wet...im a fucking twig, and that definately gives me an advantage on roofs, but i also slide off of holds easier, dont create as much friction i.e. slopers, especially foot slopers
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nthusiastj
Jun 21, 2003, 7:32 PM
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I weigh 175. The weight under which most climbing equipment is tested, from what I understand. Pretty convenient huh? I lost an ass load of weight just from climbing, hiking, and eating right.
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vertical_planar
Jun 21, 2003, 7:51 PM
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Hi, I am 1,85m, 75 kgr and obviously not American...
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weaselman
Jun 21, 2003, 8:15 PM
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In reply to: I could probably afford to lose a solid 40lbs of fat................ I wonder if my climbing would get any better if I lost the weight....
Gosh yes!!!!!
Think of it this way:
That is 40 less lbs. of force on your fingers, on the pro, and on the little holds you are on.
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pinkamy
Jun 21, 2003, 8:40 PM
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I'm 5'3ish and weight about 115... it's all muscle...
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dantheman31
Jun 21, 2003, 8:45 PM
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5'6 135
Start running long distances. Start off easy and build up. You will lose weight and you will build endurance for those long roof problems where the abs are tight like a runner with a fat guy hangin on....
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chris_nor_cal
Jun 21, 2003, 9:00 PM
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6'2" 217. I have huge strong legs. my arms are pretty strong, but don't look it, its funny. If I lost what small percentage of body fat I have- around the tummy. I'd be cut up. Lol, i'm just lazy I guess.
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Jun 21, 2003, 9:08 PM
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I am 5'10" and 180 pounds. Definately try to work on climbing fast over overhangs. Try up climbing, then downclimbing to a rest, then up again to try the crux, then down again. Rest a bit 1-2 minutes, then fire it. I am 6% bodyfat, but would like to get down to 175. I do about 1.5 hours of cardio (run/walk uphill on treadmill, stairmaster, swim) about 4 times a week, and climb 2 days on the weekends. Training for The Nose so have been working more on endurance and pain threshold rather than pure strength. As a personal trainer, my clients always ask how I get my legs so big. I just say that I rockclimb and that humping pigs really builds the quads. Actually I don't actually say "humping pigs" because I don't think they would remain a client for long, but they get the point.
TRADitionally yours,
Cali Dirtbag
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ptone
Jun 21, 2003, 9:11 PM
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I'm just under 6', weight about 155
When I started climbing I weighed about 175, but I don't know that I did anything but train hard. Muscle uses more calories than fat, so the more you have , the more you burn.
If you can't lose the weight, maybe try working on hard slabs for a while--it helps you use your feet way better, which will relieve some of the pressure on your hands!
peace
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fullahsiffur
Jun 21, 2003, 9:35 PM
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Ready for this? 5'7 and weigh 105 pounds. I can do about 3 pull ups and can only climb to 5.10, but put me on the 80 ft 5.7s at my gym and I can climb about a thousand feet without touching the ground.
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keinangst
Jun 21, 2003, 9:51 PM
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6'2" and 185-188 lbs, depending on water intake.
I work out at the gym a lot (4-5 days/week), and I've stopped that at points in the past...eventually I drop down to about 175 without weightlifting. Even though I know the -10 lbs would help my climbing, I don't want to give up decent overall strength for simple climbing fitness.
Find that balance between how you want to look/feel and what you want to do, performance-wise. I personally wouldn't call typical hard-core climbers/triathletes/marathoners my "ideal" body type, so I don't strive for that as a goal.
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shivers86
Jun 21, 2003, 10:11 PM
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I'm 5'9'', weigh 135... not much body fat.
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