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Category: Rock Climbing

link to What Knot Do You Use For Rock Climbing? (With Pictures)

What Knot Do You Use For Rock Climbing? (With Pictures)

One of the most intimidating parts of rock climbing is the ropework and knots. A competent outdoor sport climber needs to know a handful of knots in order to be prepared for every situation, but an...

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How Do I Know If My Climbing Shoes Are Worn Out?

Your climbing shoes are probably one of the most expensive pairs of shoes that you own, if not the most expensive. You need to take good care of them and decide if it's worth it to resole them before...

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link to How Far Do You Fall Lead Climbing?

How Far Do You Fall Lead Climbing?

If there's one thing between you and lead climbing, it's probably the fear and uncertainty of falling. Climbing on top rope, whether in the gym or outside, means that you only fall the amount that...

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Is Sport Climbing the Same as Lead Climbing?

There are a lot of terms in rock climbing that sound pretty similar, which can be confusing for beginners and more advanced climbers alike. Some of them overlap as well, which adds to the confusion....

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link to Is Sport Climbing Free Climbing?

Is Sport Climbing Free Climbing?

It can be pretty confusing, especially starting out, to understand the difference between sport climbing, free climbing, free soloing, trad climbing, top roping, bouldering, deep water soloing, and...

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What is the Best Carabiner for a GRIGRI?

While there are lots of different belay devices on the market for climbers, the GRIGRI has established itself as one of the safest and most popular options. A GRIGRI is only as safe as the carabiner...

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