My boss has a private climbing wall in his garage. People do it all the time.
I recommend going to the bouldering wall at a time when it's likely to be quiet: morning on the weekend, or mid-day on a weekday. And do some traversing: just go sideways. This is very good for technique, and not scary at all and doesn't need a spotter because you're just a foot or so off the floor.
As for your other questions, bouldering does have its own culture, and that can vary from gym to gym. I would suggest just going to the gym and hanging around and watching the boulderers. Bouldering is great if you don't have a partner, but people are happy to give you beta on problems, or spot if you ask them to. And if you don't go very high you don't really need a spot.
In general, basic politeness will make a big difference: don't hop on a route in front of someone who's been waiting for it. If someone's on the wall don't start climbing if your route might interfere with theirs. Don't hog a route if it looks like someone else is waiting for it.
I hope that helps. Bouldering is very cool! I hope you enjoy it!
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Date: 2010-10-05 12:37 am (UTC)I recommend going to the bouldering wall at a time when it's likely to be quiet: morning on the weekend, or mid-day on a weekday. And do some traversing: just go sideways. This is very good for technique, and not scary at all and doesn't need a spotter because you're just a foot or so off the floor.
As for your other questions, bouldering does have its own culture, and that can vary from gym to gym. I would suggest just going to the gym and hanging around and watching the boulderers. Bouldering is great if you don't have a partner, but people are happy to give you beta on problems, or spot if you ask them to. And if you don't go very high you don't really need a spot.
In general, basic politeness will make a big difference: don't hop on a route in front of someone who's been waiting for it. If someone's on the wall don't start climbing if your route might interfere with theirs. Don't hog a route if it looks like someone else is waiting for it.
I hope that helps. Bouldering is very cool! I hope you enjoy it!