Any tips to keep in mind for someone just starting out?
*has been pondering this while climbing today*
Hrm.
*Use your feet as much as you can.
*Keep your arms straight as much as you can.
*Don't hug the wall.
*Play. By which I mean, find yourself some empty space on the bouldering wall (at an off-peak time when no-one's around, if you feel self-conscious) and dance. Move in whatever direction seems appealing. Invent little projects for yourself -- stuff like: can I get up the slab without putting my hands on a hold? Can I do this easy problem one-handed? Can I do my hamstring stretches while bridging between two holds?
Sometimes it's easy to get stuck on routes and problems and grades, but I've learned a huge amount about movement from the times when I can disconnect my conscious brain a little and flow and fool around.
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Date: 2010-08-03 07:35 pm (UTC)*has been pondering this while climbing today*
Hrm.
*Use your feet as much as you can.
*Keep your arms straight as much as you can.
*Don't hug the wall.
*Play. By which I mean, find yourself some empty space on the bouldering wall (at an off-peak time when no-one's around, if you feel self-conscious) and dance. Move in whatever direction seems appealing. Invent little projects for yourself -- stuff like: can I get up the slab without putting my hands on a hold? Can I do this easy problem one-handed? Can I do my hamstring stretches while bridging between two holds?
Sometimes it's easy to get stuck on routes and problems and grades, but I've learned a huge amount about movement from the times when I can disconnect my conscious brain a little and flow and fool around.