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Swan Oat
Oct 9, 2012

I was selected for my skill.
I am pretty new to rock climbing, just started in February this year. But my friends and I really love it, and we probably go to the rock gym 3-5 times a week, depending on our schedules and stuff. Are there any exercises or things I could do at home/on days I don't climb to help improve? I'm starting to hit some 10Bs :toot: but would like to continue improving. Preferably nothing requiring too much equipment. Thanks!

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Swan Oat
Oct 9, 2012

I was selected for my skill.
What are some good sites to research climbing shoes? I bought a pair of La Sportiva Tarantulace when I started climbing, but a) they need to be resoled and I'd like to keep climbing in the meantime and b) I'd like to get some shoes that are more technical/aggressive. Advice? Price is a secondary issue at most here. Thanks!

Swan Oat
Oct 9, 2012

I was selected for my skill.
I'm visiting a friend in Denver next weekend and doing my first ever outdoor climbing. Very excited :)

Swan Oat
Oct 9, 2012

I was selected for my skill.
Does anyone have any suggestions for, like, shoulder strengthening exercises? I took a weird fall yesterday and twisted something in my shoulder; this is the third time I've done that this year. The injury is nothing major and I'll only be out of commission for like a week, but it's annoying. And since it keeps happening I assume there's some underlying issue. I have access to a full set of weights and stuff at my gym so go nuts on any recommendations.

Swan Oat
Oct 9, 2012

I was selected for my skill.
So I haven't really done anything new, hard or crimpy recently, but for the last few weeks the joint between the first and second knuckle of my middle finger has been a little bit sore. Nothing severe or really even noticeable unless I'm making a fist or something. But as I said, it hasn't gone away for a few weeks (but it hasn't gotten worse at least!) -- should I stop climbing for while? I really don't want to but I also don't want to make things worse, but I've only been climbing since February. Thanks!

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