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Climbing Training 10-Feb-2012 At 1:42:51 PM bigchris

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What routes are you climbing currently?
Not sure what you mean by this - either way though, gym 14-18 depending on the wall, and have been out to the araps and cathedral ranges.

Run us through your last climbing trip, blow by blow.

My last climbing trip was with pat at the cathedral ranges - north jawbone - Speigels Overhang i think it was called - 3 pitches 10,10 and 14 and an abseil. The two 10's were easy, the 14 was easy once I got passed the bit that had no holds (pat jetted up pretty quick though lol).

How often do you touch rock?

Not often, probably once a month.

What do you feel is holding you back?

Not exactly knowing what im doing, even though most of climbing is common sense. I feel like a bit of a bum having to borrow peoples gear and go out with them climbing, but thats how everyone gets into climbing im told. Strength just to hold on is my other issue. Im pretty strong, but not in my fingers or forearms lol

What's causing you to fall off routes?

Not being able to pull myself up, or hold on for ages, especially on stuff that is overhung.

Do you fall off routes?

I've only really had one slight spill, more of a cheesegrater, but for the most part, i havent really fallen (mentally i dont let myself lol). But in the gym, just for training I jump and try and do rediculous moves to see if i can stick them - im not too stressed about falling there.

What aspect of your climbing do you think is shit compared to those you climb with?

Mainly just my lack of strength and technique, i get frustrated when other people can do stuff that I can't.

What routes would you like to climb? (this weekend? this autumn? this year? next year?)

I really love Araps, that has been my favorite so far, but I need someone who is my level that knows what they are doing to go climbing there with me, so they're not feeling like they are frustrated lagging my arse around all day.

How long have you been climbing? 8 months-ish

How much of your life are you prepared to waste in pursuit of increased climbing performance?

Not bothered at all by this lol - I just would like to climb mid 20's and be decent.

Hope that helps you answer my q's!!!