Route setting – To sandbag or not to sandbag Before I even start I should explain sandbagging to readers who do not know. Sandbagging – a route that is way harder than the stated grade. This is because the climber who established the route had intentionally or unintentionally graded it
How to belay safely with ABDs Belaying, the pivotal safety technique in climbing, involves managing the rope to protect a climber from falls. Assisted belaying devices have revolutionized climbing safety, offering enhanced security and control. Whether you’re a seasoned climber or a beginner, mastering these devices is crucial for a
Redpoint vs pinkpoint – What is the difference? Ohh Yeah! I’ve redpointed a ____ (feel free to fill in the grade you want). I’ve heard that all the time. Climbers saying they had redpointed this or redpointed that. Redpointing is a term used by sport climbers. So what does it mean
Aggressive climbing shoes – Everything you need to know After climbing at a novice level for years, you start to feel like you have become a decent climber and it’s time to move on to harder stuff and get better climbing shoes. So you fancy one of those aggressive downturned
The best belay device that does everything The best belay device, is there such a thing? There are numerous articles on ABDs, and with newer and fancier ABDs appearing in the market, it is hard to make your pick. Hence, I want to talk about my favourite ABD, the Mega
Belaying – How would you like it slack or tight? The age-old question when it comes to belaying. How much slack should you give? There is no right answer to this because different climbers have different preferences. But I notice for climbers the amount of slack is directly correlated to
Climbing route grading | Everything you need to know Climbing route grading how does it work? You had been on a crashing run, sending hard routes one after another. Then you encounter a route with a grade well within your capability. You jump on it thinking it will be a
The most outrageous rock climbing scenes in movies Rock climbing scenes have been featured in numerous blockbuster movies. Some are exciting to watch but most are just plain crazy and honestly a bit insulting to us rock climbers. We had sieved through numerous movie clips and compiled a list of movies
The natural progression of rock climbing The natural progression of rock climbing. What is that? Instant gratification has become a label associated with Millennials. The need to get validated and instant satisfaction has made climbing into nothing more than just a gym workout. Climbers train hard in climbing gyms for
What are the advantages of being a short climber? You’ll probably have asked this question especially if you have just started climbing and you happen to be short. Let’s put things into context. According to Google’s top search result, to be considered short for men, you’ll have to be 1.65m
Many climbers have experienced elbow injuries and recovering from an injury can be irritatingly slow. Dying to get back to climbing many of us will choose to continue with our regular climbing sessions. Climbing with a minor injury is no big deal. However, it is important to know the specific
Climbing terms to know when climbing in China When it comes to climbing, English is the most commonly used language for communication. If you speak English you should be able to communicate with another climber of a different nationality. However, that is not the case if you are climbing with Chinese
