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Comment on The Hardest Sport Climbs in the World (2022 Update) by Diego

Diego — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 20:32:13 +0000

Hello one more time 🙂 Mackenzie Martin says on 8a.nu that he has repeated First Ley 9a+ in Margalef. The ascent is from 2019

Comment on Bouldering Grades: The Complete Guide by Alex Beale

Alex Beale — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 22:32:40 +0000

In reply to Madeline Brown. Hi Madeline, sounds like your gym uses its own grading scale. I'd recommend asking an employee, ideally a routesetter, what grades each color corresponds to on the V Scale (or Font Scale if that's what your country uses).

Comment on The Hardest Boulder Problems in the World (2022 Update) by Bri

Bri — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 03:11:59 +0000

In reply to Timon. Don't think Dwoods has upgraded any others but he has downgraded. Creature from the black lagoon. Its been considered soft for a bit now.

Comment on Bouldering Grades: The Complete Guide by Madeline Brown

Madeline Brown — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 00:23:38 +0000

The gym I go to doesn’t show the scales or rating, it just has different difficulties marked with different colors. How do I figure out what level is what color? There are about 8-9 different colors, with green and blue being the easiest, and purple and black the hardest.

Comment on Are Your Chaco Straps Stuck? Here’s How to Un-Stick Them by Alex Beale

Alex Beale — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 20:03:31 +0000

In reply to Karen Haake. You're welcome, happy to hear that!

Comment on 5 Leakproof Containers for Carrying Oils & Sauces When Backpacking by Alex Beale

Alex Beale — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 20:53:06 +0000

In reply to Alina. You're welcome! I just hand wash 'em like normal!

Comment on Hangboard Training for Beginners: A Simple 8-Week Workout by Alex Beale

Alex Beale — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 20:51:42 +0000

In reply to Danny Veenlijk. Awesome! Yeah I'm always amazed at how quickly hangboarding improves my finger strength.

Comment on Ape Index Calculator: What’s Your Ape Index? by Alex Beale

Alex Beale — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 20:50:54 +0000

In reply to peter. Wow!

Comment on How to Use Hammock Straps: 5 Steps (w/ Videos!) by Alex Beale

Alex Beale — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 20:50:10 +0000

In reply to Mandy. Hmm, I haven't had an issue with the straps sliding down once someone gets in. Could be the trees you're using are too close together?

Comment on Climber’s Hands: How to Take Care of Calluses & Prevent Flappers by Alex Beale

Alex Beale — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 20:49:11 +0000

In reply to Chris. Yeah I usually cover my flappers in tape while climbing. Definitely a little painful right after the tear.

Comment on Climbing Moves, Holds, & Technique: The Beginner’s Guide by Alex Beale

Alex Beale — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 20:48:05 +0000

In reply to Aileen. You're welcome!

Comment on Are Your Chaco Straps Stuck? Here’s How to Un-Stick Them by Alex Beale

Alex Beale — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 20:47:54 +0000

In reply to Geoffrey Bates. Awesome!