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dmon
Feb 24, 2002, 12:09 PM
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One boulder problem I'm working on at the moment has a tough mantle and I was after some tips on how to climb mantles.
Thanks.
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rrrADAM
Feb 24, 2002, 12:42 PM
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Commit to it... Once you get your hips (center of gravity) past your hand/hands, you've got it made. Some people fail to commit to it, and never get their hips over.
Hips and body tension, that's the key.
rrrADAM
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colin
Feb 24, 2002, 5:18 PM
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And putting more weight on your hands as your hips move higher up.
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passthepitonspete
Feb 24, 2002, 5:29 PM
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Here's a tip:
Spell "MANTEL" correctly!
Sheesh.
[Hint: Think "mantelshelf" as in "above fireplace." Look, even Duane Raleigh can be trained. After endless emails from me, his magazine now spells it correctly most of the time.]
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maculated
Feb 24, 2002, 7:20 PM
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Yay Pete! Good spelling is key!
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bigevilgrape
Feb 24, 2002, 8:59 PM
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just pretend you're pulling yourself out of a swimming pull
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miagi
Feb 25, 2002, 3:41 AM
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If its not an overhang, or if it is hopefully a small one, try doing a real quick smear with your shoes. It can give you a little relief of your hands. On one of the mantel's at my local crag i put my hands in a good position pulled up and then quickly smeared each one of my feet on the wall. Gave me a little push
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dmon
Feb 26, 2002, 2:58 AM
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Fair enough PTPPete, but "mantelshelf" as in "above the fireplace" is not exactly in common usage in a city where it rarely gets below 10 degrees C!
But... M A N T E L. Will I be able to climb it now Dr Piton?
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kaptk
Feb 26, 2002, 4:01 AM
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There are some good tips about mantel moves in "How to Rock Climb" by John Long. It also has a lot of other great information. You can find a used copy at half.com.
[ This Message was edited by: kaptk on 2002-02-25 22:39 ]
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