How to spot in bouldering: Top 7 tips. Here are the basics of spotting your fellow climber. Spotting is much more than just catching a falling climber. Read the full article to find out more.
How to spot in bouldering: Top 7 tips
Gear review: Friction Labs chalk
I have sweaty fingers. I mean REALLY sweaty fingers. Most of the times when bouldering in a gym, my fingers have sweated through the chalk while walking from the chalk bucket to the problem I am about to climb. Talk about frustrating! The truth is that the drier the skin, the better the friction. All …
Climbing shoe review: Scarpa Booster S
The Scarpa Booster S is an excellent rock climbing shoe for advanced climbers. It excels on overhangs and small foorholds. Read the full review to find out more about the Scarpa Booster S.
Top 10 rock climbing tips
Alright, so you’ve been climbing a few times or a few months and you have picked the right shoes for you and gear that you need. So, what now? How should you go about this new sport you are getting into? Here are the Top 10 Rock Climbing Tips to get you towards your rock climbing …
How to start rock climbing [Guide]
I remember when I started climbing. I really didn’t know any climbers and none of my friends climbed. So there wasn’t anyone I could ask questions on how to start rock climbing. The place where I got started didn’t really have a pleasant vibe to go ask stupid questions about climbing shoe sizing or how …
Climbing shoe review: Scarpa Instinct Vs
Scarpa is an Italian based company that specializes in shoes of all types. Whether it is a climbing shoe, downhill skiing boot, trail running shoe or whatever, it is likely that Scarpa has a pair to offer. A few years ago Scarpa teamed up with hot-shot climbing shoe designer Heinz Mariacher. Mr. Mariacher was one …
How to choose a climbing shoe
It may seem like an impossible task choosing the right climbing shoe from the endless selection of shoes that are around these days. Especially if you are buying your first pair. So, how to choose a climbing shoe? Read this guide and it is likely to get a bit easier. Please take your time when …