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Jan 9 2016 12:29am
Are there any rock climbing threads or are there any fellow jspers that climb?

I started watching youtube videos on how to improve grip strength and stumbled upon rock climbing. After watching pro climbers like Sean McColl and Daniel Woods, I was very intrigued to try it.

I'm new to it, been bouldering for a month and already see a ton of progress. I think it's a fantastic sport. The only downside is the price of memberships here in Boston. They ask for at least 70 a month including a student discount.

I really like it and want to continue learning. I wish I started younger.

Has anybody tried it before and didn't like it?

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Jan 9 2016 12:43am


Watching this shit makes my hands and feet sweaty.
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Jan 9 2016 01:05am
Used to be a rock climbing instructor 6-8 years ago. I'd love to get back into it, but it's expensive. Do you climb on a natural wall when you bolder or is it just an inclined service with holds like in your video?
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Jan 9 2016 01:07am
Rock Climbing is gay
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Quote (-Kenny @ Jan 9 2016 02:05am)
Used to be a rock climbing instructor 6-8 years ago. I'd love to get back into it, but it's expensive. Do you climb on a natural wall when you bolder or is it just an inclined service with holds like in your video?


Really? Wow, that's awesome. I'm very open to learning more. I've just been watching a ton of videos but there aren't too many instructional videos. I've been bouldering indoors at a MetroRock gym here in Everett, MA. That video is just something I came across that I found to be insane. Just wanted to show others out there who don't know much about climbing, how much of a thrill it can be.

There is a Dark Horse competition going on and the championship round will be hosted here in Everett. I plan to go watch. I think Megan Mascarenas will be there.

After a month, going maybe like 7 or 8 times, I've been able to complete some V1 and V2 boulder problems. When I had my month membership, I tried to go as often as I could.. even if it was for 1 hour to get a good forearm burn. I feel my grip strength increase dramatically. I can do 15 solid pull ups now at 185 lbs. I want to continue going but money is a bit of an issue. If I can get them gucci locks, I can keep my membership.. ha!

What were you teaching? How good were you as a climber?

Alex Puccio is a beast.. she is so muscular.

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Jan 9 2016 01:31am
I taught at a lifetime fitness. I was a decent climber, but never got into the competitive scene. Mostly taught kid show to climbs, and occasionally parents how to tie nights, belay and lead climb.
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I taught at a lifetime fitness. I was a decent climber, but never got into the competitive scene. Mostly taught kid show to climbs, and occasionally parents how to tie nights, belay and lead climb.


what are you doing now with your time?
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what are you doing now with your time?



Just had a baby with my wife, mainly play volleyball and softball, but am not in the same shape I was in my early twenties.
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Rock Climbing is gay


Not when you understand how strong your hand gets from it.
A nice addition to BJJ lol. Strong as fuck hands.
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Not when you understand how strong your hand gets from it.
A nice addition to BJJ lol. Strong as fuck hands.


BJJ honestly sounds gayer than rock-climbing
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