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the_pirate
Jan 22, 2004, 6:23 PM
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In reply to: I want to get into climbing shape but I don't even know where to begin. Are there any little tricks to prep your body for the sport??
Ok, it's winter in PA so now is the perfect time to begin your training.
You will need:
5 sheets of 120 grit sandpaper.
1 brick
10 feet of rope
3-4 carabiners and a fence to which you can attach them (ie. chain link).
1 bar suitable for pull-ups.
1 partner, with a bucket.
To start: Get up approximately 1 hour before sunrise, strip down to your skivvies and go outside. Attach said carabiners to said fence so that you can begin to practice tying knots. Figure-8, clove hitch, bowline, etc.
Crank out a set of as many pull-ups as you can do.
Have your partner fill the bucket with cold water and douse you with it. Now tie and untie all your various knots to the biners.
Crank out a set of as many pull-ups as you can do.
Take the brick in one hand and place your free hand on the ground. smash your knuckles with the brick. Repeat for the other hand. Have your partner once again douse you with a bucket of cold water and do another round of knots.
Crank out a set of as many pull-ups as you can do.
Take the sand paper, give your elbows and knees a good hard scuffing. Have your partner once again douse you with a bucket of cold water and do another round of knots.
Repeat: pull-ups, water, knots, pull-ups, brick, water, knots, pull-ups, sandpaper, water, knots, pull-ups, brick, water, knots, pull-ups, sandpaper, water, knots.....for about 3 hours to start. Work your way up to six hours per day and you'll be a climber before you know it.
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jakedatc
Jan 22, 2004, 7:01 PM
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Well there ya go.. a perfect guideline...
I only offer these few quotes for the partner to recite when you start to struggle...
"relax..relax!"--jer
"what's taking you so long!!"-jer
and of course
"Do or do not... there is no try!" -Yoda
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rope_burn
Jan 22, 2004, 8:03 PM
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Ok, it's winter in PA so now is the perfect time to begin your training.
You will need:
5 sheets of 120 grit sandpaper.
1 brick
10 feet of rope
3-4 carabiners and a fence to which you can attach them (ie. chain link).
1 bar suitable for pull-ups.
1 partner, with a bucket.
To start: Get up approximately 1 hour before sunrise, strip down to your skivvies and go outside. Attach said carabiners to said fence so that you can begin to practice tying knots. Figure-8, clove hitch, bowline, etc.
Crank out a set of as many pull-ups as you can do.
Have your partner fill the bucket with cold water and douse you with it. Now tie and untie all your various knots to the biners.
Crank out a set of as many pull-ups as you can do.
Take the brick in one hand and place your free hand on the ground. smash your knuckles with the brick. Repeat for the other hand. Have your partner once again douse you with a bucket of cold water and do another round of knots.
Crank out a set of as many pull-ups as you can do.
Take the sand paper, give your elbows and knees a good hard scuffing. Have your partner once again douse you with a bucket of cold water and do another round of knots.
Repeat: pull-ups, water, knots, pull-ups, brick, water, knots, pull-ups, sandpaper, water, knots, pull-ups, brick, water, knots, pull-ups, sandpaper, water, knots.....for about 3 hours to start. Work your way up to six hours per day and you'll be a climber before you know it.
Dude...thats what I've been doing for months now and it hasn't gotten me anywhere. What am I doing wrong???
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rope_burn
Jan 22, 2004, 8:05 PM
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In reply to: Ok, it's winter in PA so now is the perfect time to begin your training. You will need: 5 sheets of 120 grit sandpaper. 1 brick 10 feet of rope 3-4 carabiners and a fence to which you can attach them (ie. chain link). 1 bar suitable for pull-ups. 1 partner, with a bucket. To start: Get up approximately 1 hour before sunrise, strip down to your skivvies and go outside. Attach said carabiners to said fence so that you can begin to practice tying knots. Figure-8, clove hitch, bowline, etc. Crank out a set of as many pull-ups as you can do. Have your partner fill the bucket with cold water and douse you with it. Now tie and untie all your various knots to the biners. Crank out a set of as many pull-ups as you can do. Take the brick in one hand and place your free hand on the ground. smash your knuckles with the brick. Repeat for the other hand. Have your partner once again douse you with a bucket of cold water and do another round of knots. Crank out a set of as many pull-ups as you can do. Take the sand paper, give your elbows and knees a good hard scuffing. Have your partner once again douse you with a bucket of cold water and do another round of knots. Repeat: pull-ups, water, knots, pull-ups, brick, water, knots, pull-ups, sandpaper, water, knots, pull-ups, brick, water, knots, pull-ups, sandpaper, water, knots.....for about 3 hours to start. Work your way up to six hours per day and you'll be a climber before you know it.
Dude...Thats what I've been doing for months but my climbing hasn't gotten any better. What am I doing wrong??
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the_pirate
Jan 22, 2004, 8:08 PM
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In reply to: Dude...Thats what I've been doing for months but my climbing hasn't gotten any better. What am I doing wrong??
The water must not be cold enough.
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hosh
Jan 22, 2004, 10:12 PM
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hang. Hang out a lot. Find a place where you can just hang on a pole or door-jam (make sure it's sturdy!). If you can do pull-ups, that will help, but if nothing else, just hang around.
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climbobsessoin
Jan 22, 2004, 10:33 PM
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i have a few broken door jams so try the dorritself
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dontfall
Jan 23, 2004, 2:07 PM
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In reply to: what is so bad about making a post someone might have made? the website probably isn't just goin to run out of room for threads or something.
could you imagine that one day it did?
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dontfall
Jan 23, 2004, 2:10 PM
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In reply to: i have a few broken door jams so try the dorritself
just make sure you do not rip off the siding of the door if you try this. parents wouldn't be happy....they never are but...
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fadedblujeans
Jan 23, 2004, 5:11 PM
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Ya know what, you're right. I'm the beginner and I asked the question so whatever your replies are I should be grateful for them and not take offense, so I'm sorry... I'll tone down the tempermental additude... as best I can atleast.
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wonderwoman
Jan 23, 2004, 5:59 PM
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When I first got into climbing I picked up as many books as I could that covered everything from strength training to safety. While you're looking for a partner you can read up.
If you're looking for a partner your local gym might have a message board that you can post to. That's how I met one of my great climbing partners!
You can also check out http://www.sheclimbs.org if you are looking for other women to climb with.
I would also recommend looking through and posting at the training and technique forum on this site.
goodluck!
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litleclimberchick
Jan 23, 2004, 7:47 PM
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climb and climb HARD. that's what i feel is the best way to get better. i stopped climbing for like three months and when i started again i couldn't climb V0. a month later, after several intense days of climbing, a week i was back to V3. good luck
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hazael
Jan 24, 2004, 7:45 AM
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Practice makes perfection!
but if perfection doesn't exsist, why practice?
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simplistic
Jan 24, 2004, 7:49 AM
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its the journey, not the destination.
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mowz
Jan 27, 2004, 7:52 PM
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Man, you better start drinking.
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blueeyedclimber
Jan 28, 2004, 3:06 PM
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In reply to: You will need: 5 sheets of 120 grit sandpaper. 1 brick 10 feet of rope 3-4 carabiners and a fence to which you can attach them (ie. chain link). 1 bar suitable for pull-ups. 1 partner, with a bucket. To start: Get up approximately 1 hour before sunrise, strip down to your skivvies and go outside. Attach said carabiners to said fence so that you can begin to practice tying knots. Figure-8, clove hitch, bowline, etc. Crank out a set of as many pull-ups as you can do. Have your partner fill the bucket with cold water and douse you with it. Now tie and untie all your various knots to the biners. Crank out a set of as many pull-ups as you can do. Take the brick in one hand and place your free hand on the ground. smash your knuckles with the brick. Repeat for the other hand. Have your partner once again douse you with a bucket of cold water and do another round of knots. Crank out a set of as many pull-ups as you can do. Take the sand paper, give your elbows and knees a good hard scuffing. Have your partner once again douse you with a bucket of cold water and do another round of knots. Repeat: pull-ups, water, knots, pull-ups, brick, water, knots, pull-ups, sandpaper, water, knots, pull-ups, brick, water, knots, pull-ups, sandpaper, water, knots.....for about 3 hours to start. Work your way up to six hours per day and you'll be a climber before you know it.
ARRGGHHH! the_pirate be givin' good advice.
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misfit4lf
Jan 28, 2004, 4:20 PM
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That workout will definetly get you in shape for ice quickly.
The last few weeks the ice in the catskills been getting fat. The cold is making it plate and shatter but it is good. Looking forward to another weekend on the ice this week.
Train by doing. Hit the gyms during the week and get out on the weekend.
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